David Terris
Director of the Thyroid and Parathyroid Center · Augusta University
He performs minimally invasive thyroid/parathyroid surgery and pioneered a robotic facelift thyroidectomy that eliminates a visible scar.
Thyroid Disorders Parathyroid Disorders Robotic Surgery Thyroidectomy Facelifts
Dr. Patrick Gullane
Head and Neck Surgeon · University Health Network
A world authority in head and neck cancer
Otolaryngology Head and Neck Cancers Skull-Base Surgery Clinical Research
N. Shaun Matthews, DDS, MD
Associate Professor, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Director of Telehealth · UNC-Chapel Hill School of Dentistry
Dr. Matthews is Director of Teledentistry and a world-renowned leader in oral, maxillofacial and TMJ (jaw joint) reconstructive surgery.
TMJ Maxillofacial Trauma Artificial Jaw Joint Prostheses Tele-Dentistry Facial Reconstructive Surgery
Dr. Christopher Feindel
Cardiac Surgeon · University Health Network
Dr. Feindel is Professor of Surgery and has been an academic cardiac surgeon for 30 years.
Mitral Valve Repair Aortic Valve Repair Clinical Outcomes and Databases Cardiovascular Disease Pulmonary Hypertension
Matt Ewend, M.D.
Chair, Department of Neurological Surgery · University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Dr. Ewend’s clinical interests include brain tumors, including brain metastases, trigeminal neuralgia and radiosurgery
Neuroscience Brain Tumors Brain Metastases Trigeminal Neuralgia Radiosurgery
Dr. Taufik Valiante
Neurosurgeon, Krembil Neuroscience Centre · University Health Network
Leader in treatment and research for epilepsy
Neurosurgery Neuroscience Surgery Clinical Research Medical Education
Alexander Simopoulos
Cosmetic Surgeon · FPA Women's Health
Dr. Alexander Simopoulos is a cosmetic surgeon in West Hollywood, California
Cosmetic Surgery plastic surgery liposuction vaginal rejuvenation
Dr. Marty Makary
Physician, Researcher, Author, Medical Commentator · Johns Hopkins School of Medicine & Johns Hopkins Center for Global Health
This won't hurt a bit! In fact, your audience will say "Ahh" when a Johns Hopkins School of Medicine physician and author is at the podium
Minimally-Invasive Surgery Health Services Research Cancer Therapy Health Policy Access to Healthcare
Dr. Michael Fehlings
Neurosurgeon, Krembil Neuroscience Centre · University Health Network
Combining an expertise in complex spinal surgery with a innovative research program discovering new treatments for spinal cord injury
Neuroscience Clinical Research Molecular Biology Clinical Trials Biotechnology
Dr. Tom Waddell
Thoracic Surgeon · University Health Network
Leading authority on stem cell and regenerative approaches to lung disease
Clinical Research Medical Education Healthcare Management Healthcare Information Technology Molecular Biology
Raj S. Pruthi, M.D.
Professor and Chair, Department of Urology · UNC at Chapel Hill
Dr. Pruthi’s research interests are in urologic oncology, including bladder, kidney, and prostate cancer
Urologic Oncology Bladder Cancer Kidney Cancer Prostrate Cancer Minimally Invasive Surgery
Suvranu De
Department Head, Mechanical, Aerospace, and Nuclear Engineering (MANE); Director, Center for Modeling, Simulation and Imaging for Medicine (CeMSIM); & J. Erik Jonsson ‘22 Distinguished Professor of Engineering · Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Researches novel computational technology to solve challenging and high-impact problems in engineering, medicine, and biology
Haptics Computer Modeling and Simulation Virtual Surgery Health Care Technology
Dr. Thomas Forbes
Professor & Chair, Division of Vascular Surgery · University Health Network
Dr. Forbes has a keen academic interest in pursuing spinal cord protection, the 'Achilles Heel' of complex aortic surgery.
Dr. Michael Tymianski
Head, Division of Neurosurgery, Krembil Neuroscience Centre · University Health Network
Leader in stroke treatment and research
Neurosurgery Elana Procedure Stroke Prevention Frontier Trial Nono Inc.
Dr. Mark Bernstein
Neurosurgeon, Krembil Neuroscience Centre · University Health Network
Pioneer in awake brain craniotomy and same day surgery for brain tumours
Awake Craniotomy Neurosurgery Bioethics Malignant Brain Tumours Surgical Innovation
Daniel Albo
Chair, Department of Surgery · Augusta University
Dr. Daniel Albo is an established expert in the field of surgical oncology for gastrointestinal cancers, including colon and rectal cancers.
Minimally Invasive Surgery Cancer Laparoscopic Surgery Surgical Oncology Liver Cancer
Dr. Barry Rubin
Medical Director - Peter Munk Cardiac Centre · University Health Network
Vascular surgeon
Vascular Surgery Clinical Research Multiple Sclerosis Hospital Administration Medical Devices
Dr. Maral Ouzounian
Assistant Professor of Surgery · University Health Network
Dr. Maral Ouzounian is a Surgeon Scientist and Assistant Professor in the Division of Cardiac Surgery, University of Toronto.
Higher Education Cardiology Cardiovascular Health Aortic Surgery Aortic Root Replacement
Dr. Steven McCabe
Clinical Researcher, Krembil Research Institute (Krembil) · University Health Network
Hand Surgeon and Director, Hand and Upper Extremity Transplant Program, Toronto Western Hospital (TWH)
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Hand Surgery Hand Transplant Upper Extremity Trauma Nerve Compression
Avinash Bidra
Clincal Associate Professor & Director, Post-Graduate Prosthodontics · University of Connecticut
Dr. Avinash Bidra is an expert in advanced prosthodontics, subcrestal prosthodontics (implant surgery) and maxillofacial prosthodontics.
Implant Surgery Subcrestal Prosthodontics Dentistry Prosthodontics Dental Implants