Professional Contributions Board
A living academic and clinical record of surgeons contributing to decision-making, research, and patient safety on this platform. Presence is earned through substantive work.
Advanced knee decision framework authored by Dr. Emily Carter
Dr. Carter is highly experienced in knee surgery, with a documented record of robotic-assisted procedures and a focus on complex revision cases. In addition to operative work, Dr. Carter contributes to our second-opinion board, supporting final clinical decisions in complex knee, hip, and alignment-related cases.
Primary Focus
Knee Surgery (Robotic-Assisted & Revision)
Secondary Scope
Hip Alignment, Degenerative Disc Disease
Decision Role
Final reviewer in critical knee consultations
Academic Role
Contributor to procedure logic and outcomes review
Aortic valve clinical review governance established by Dr. James Rodriguez
With a background in both clinical practice and academic research (MD, PhD), Dr. Rodriguez is a key contributor to the standards for cardiothoracic case reviews on the platform. His work focuses on ensuring evidence consistency in aortic valve and complex re-operative cases.
Primary Focus
Cardiothoracic Surgery (Aortic & Valve)
Secondary Scope
Aneurysm Genetics, Re-operative Surgery
Decision Role
Primary Reviewer for Cardiothoracic Cases
Academic Role
Author for "Cases & Science" section
Surgical oncology de-identification protocol developed by Dr. Susan Chen
Dr. Chen’s work focuses on the safe and ethical use of case data for academic purposes. She developed the protocol for de-identifying complex surgical oncology cases to be used in the "Cases & Science" knowledge domain, ensuring patient privacy while advancing clinical education.
Primary Focus
Surgical Oncology (Hepatobiliary)
Secondary Scope
Pancreatic Cancer, Robotic Hepatectomy
Decision Role
Senior Reviewer for Complex Oncology Cases
Academic Role
Develops educational content for the Medical Journal domain