Aperito Journal of Surgery and Anaesthesia

Dr. Jon Ver Halen, MD, FACS, is a distinguished plastic surgeon known for his extensive contributions to the field. With a rich academic background that includes degrees from UCLA, Harvard Medical School, and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, his journey led him to excel in research, education, and clinical practice. Dr. Ver Halen’s career has spanned various prestigious institutions, including the University of Tennessee, Baylor Scott and White, and his private practice in Dallas. Recognized for his accomplishments in plastic surgery, he is a passionate advocate for patient well-being and continues to share his knowledge through speaking engagements and publications, making a lasting impact on the field.

Dr. Pradipta Bhakta (MD, DNB, MNAMS, FCAI, EDRA), have graduated in medicine from Calcutta University, West Bengal, India in 1995, Post graduation in Anaesthesiology for University College of Medicine, West Bengal, India in 2001. He joined as senior Resident in anaesthesia in All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, the premier medical institute of India. He worked as a registrar and then as senior registrar in Sultan Qaboos University Hospital, Muscat, Oman and worked there for six years. Presently working as registrar Anaesthesia in Cork University Hospital, Cork, Ireland. He has almost 48 national, international publications and act as a Editor to 12 Journals and reviewer for eminent journals like British Journal of Anaesthesia, European Journal of Anaesthesia, Journal of Clinical Anaesthesia, Journal of Critical Care, Acta Anaesthesiologica Taiwanica, Indian Journal of Anaesthesia.

Highly experienced Consultant Surgeon with a robust background in General Surgery, Emergency Surgery, Trauma, and Upper Gastrointestinal (UGI) Surgery. Currently, Dr. hold a prestigious position at Addenbrooke’s CUH NHS Foundation Trust, where He serve as Consultant Surgeon.

Professor LEUNG Ping Chung, OBE, JP, Hon DSSc, DSC, MBBS, MS, FRACS, FRCS(Edin), FHKCOS, FHKAM(Orth), is Emeritus Professor of Orthopaedics & Traumatology, Faculty of Medicine; Director of Centre for Clinical Trials on Chinese Medicine, Institute of Chinese Medicine; Director, The Hong Kong Jockey Club Centre for Osteoporosis Care and Control, The Chinese University of Hong Kong (1996–2013); and Director, State Key Laboratory of Research on Bioactivities and Clinical Applications of Medicinal Plants (The Chinese University of Hong Kong). He is also the Past President of the International Research Society of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology (SIROT) (2009–2012).

Dr. Franziska Elisabeth Blum, MD is a Hospitalist at the NorthShore University HealthSystem. She received a Doctor of Medicine degree from the University of Munster. She is board-certified in Internal Medicine. Her research interests are Internal Medicine, Hospital Medicine, Hypothyroidism, Diabetes Mellitus, Depressive Disorders, Ischemic Heart Disease, Conduction Disorders, Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage, Alzheimer's Disease, Hypertension, Chronic Bronchitis, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Cardiac Arrhythmia.

Dr. Amit Prabhakar is an Associate Professor of Anesthesiology and Critical Care at Emory University School of Medicine. His current roles include serving as the Chief of Anesthesiology and Associate Medical Director of the Cardiothoracic ICU at Emory University Hospital Midtown. He also serves as a Co-director for the Emory School of Medicine Healthcare Management Track. His research interests include process and system management, quality improvement, multi modal analgesia, resuscitation end points, POCUS, and acute kidney injury.