Wouter van Hemert

Educator, learner, facilitator, & change maker supporting folks navigating conflict

Dr. Wouter van Hemert is a highly experienced Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon specializing in Spine Surgery, Adult reconstruction including hip replacement and revision surgery, and Orthopaedic trauma.

He obtained his Medical degree from Erasmus University Rotterdam and pursued a PhD in Orthopaedic Outcome at Maastricht University.

With a vast array of roles at Zuyderland, he has served as Medisch Manager RVE 3, Orthopedisch chirurg-traumatoloog en voorzitter vakgroep orthopaedie, Bestuurslid Medisch Specialistisch Bedrijf, Vice President Board Medical Staff, and more.

Dr. van Hemert's professional journey includes positions such as Registrar in Orthopaedic Surgery at various medical centers, Arts onderzoeker at Sint Maartenskliniek, and Intern at University of Maryland Medical Center.

Experience

Interim University Ombuds at University of Cincinnati (March 2024 - Present)

Associate Ombuds at University of Cincinnati (July 2022 - March 2024), Director of Case Management & COVID Response Operations at Ohio University (January 2021 - July 2022), Director of COVID Case Management at Ohio University (September 2020 - January 2021)

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) at University of Cincinnati College of Law (2023 - 2027), Master's Degree at Ohio University, MBA at Salve Regina University, Bachelor's Degree at Salve Regina University