Steven Van Gaalen

Steven Van Gaalen MD PhD is a highly accomplished medical professional and researcher specializing in orthopedic surgery, particularly in the field of spine surgery.12 He currently holds the position of Management Director of the International Spine Center Amsterdam at Acibadem International Medical Center in the Netherlands.12

Professional Background

Dr. Van Gaalen has an extensive and diverse professional background:

• Current Role: Management Director of the International Spine Center Amsterdam at Acibadem International Medical Center (since 2018)1
• Previous Positions:
  • Orthopedic Surgeon at Diakonessenhuis in Utrecht (2010-2018)1
  • Deputy Director of the Residents Training Program at Diakonessenhuis (2014-2018)1
  • Spine Fellow and Orthopedic Surgeon at UMC Utrecht (2009)1

Education

Dr. Van Gaalen's educational background includes:

• PhD from Utrecht University (1992-2008)1
• Studies in Nutrition at the University of Washington (1996-1997)1
• Liberal Arts at Wittenberg University (1991-1992)1

Expertise and Skills

Steven Van Gaalen is known for his expertise in:

• Orthopedic surgery
• Spine surgery
• Medical education
• Clinical research
• Healthcare management1

Research and Publications

As an active researcher, Dr. Van Gaalen has been cited 886 times and has authored numerous publications in his field.3 His work contributes significantly to the advancement of orthopedic and spine surgery techniques.

Steven Van Gaalen's LinkedIn profile can be found under the username steven-van-gaalen-24959b3, where he has over 500 connections.4