Zhao Doctor Chief Physician

Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University · Department of Joint and Bone Disease Surgery · Chief Physician

Over 20 years of clinical expertise in joint diseases and sports medicine, performing ~500 annual surgeries (including complex arthroplasty, revisions, and arthroscopy). Pioneered 3D printing, AI, VR, and robot-assisted techniques. Published 50 SCI papers (2,052 citations), holds 3 patents, and supervised 27 graduate students. Holds key academic roles including SICOT China Youth Committee Vice Chairman.

1. Arthritis (senile osteophytes, osteoarthritis of the knee and hip joints) 2. Avascular necrosis of the femoral head (caused by hormones, alcohol, trauma, etc.) 3. Developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) 4. Rheumatoid arthritis 5. Ankylosing spondylitis 6. Salvage surgery for osteoarthritis 7. Joint arthroplasty 8. Revision surgery for hip and knee arthroplasty (due to loosening, fracture, or infection of the prosthesis from various causes) 9. Diagnosis and treatment of menisc

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About Dr. Zhao Doctor

Hospital
Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University
Title
Chief Physician
Department
Department of Joint and Bone Disease Surgery
Years of Practice
28 years (1998 — present)
**Introduction:** Deputy Director, Level 3 Professor, Chief Physician, Academic Doctoral Supervisor, Postdoctoral Co-supervisor, High-level Talent of Guangdong Province, Outstanding Young Medical Talent of Guangdong Province. **Medical Career:** With over 20 years of clinical experience, diagnosis and treatment of joint diseases and sports medicine conditions are at a domestically leading and internationally advanced level. Possessing solid professional theoretical knowledge, exquisite surgical techniques, and achieving significant clinical efficacy, having alleviated suffering for tens of thousands of patients, earning high praise. Performs approximately 500 surgeries annually (including complex primary arthroplasty, joint revision arthroplasty, and sports medicine surgeries). Specializes in complex artificial knee and hip arthroplasty and revision surgeries, robot-assisted arthroplasty, arthroscopic ligament reconstruction, and meniscus injury repair. Has completed over 3,000 joint arthroplasty cases and over 1,000 arthroscopic surgeries. Pioneered numerous new technologies domestically, in South China, and within Guangdong Province, including the early adoption of 3D printing, artificial intelligence, virtual reality, computer navigation, and robot-assisted surgery. **Research:** Has conducted in-depth research in the fields of bone regeneration and bone metabolism for over 10 years, achieving innovative results. Selected for the National Outstanding Youth Cultivation Program of Southern Medical University and Nanfang Hospital, as well as the Guangdong Province University "Thousand, Hundred, Ten" Talent Cultivation Plan. Has been awarded 4 National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC) grants. Published 50 SCI papers with 2,052 citations; a corresponding author article was selected as a Biomedical Materials Highlight. Invited twice to write reviews for Bone Research. Published 39 papers in Chinese core journals with 2,420 citations. Holds 2 invention patents and 1 utility model patent. Received one Second Prize for Excellent Teaching from Southern Medical University. Has supervised 27 master's and doctoral students, 3 eight-year program students, and 3 postdoctoral fellows. Facilitated advanced training for 9 individuals at prestigious institutions such as Harvard University and Columbia University in the USA. Organized 3 national continuing education programs and training courses. **Academic Appointments:** Vice Chairman of the SICOT China Youth Committee, Member of the Chinese Orthopaedic Elite Club, Member of the Bone Regeneration Medicine Group of the Orthopaedics Branch of the Chinese Medical Association, Youth Member of the Basic Research Group of the Orthopaedic Surgeons Branch of the Chinese Medical Doctor Association, Standing Member of the Joint Sports Injury Group of the China Medical Rescue Association, and Member of the Bone and Joint Surgery Committee of the Guangdong Medical Doctor Association.
Schedule

Dr. Zhao Doctor — Outpatient Schedule

Weekly clinic, including specialist and surgery days. Book 3-7 days in advance.

Clinic: Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University · Department of Joint and Bone Disease Surgery
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Off Duty
Period Morning
08:00-12:00
Afternoon
14:00-17:30
Evening
18:30-20:30
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09:00 - 12:00
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Tue On Duty
09:00 - 12:00
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Wed On Duty
09:00 - 12:00
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09:00 - 12:00
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Note: Actual clinic hours are subject to the hospital's daily notice. Please call the Dovecure 24h hotline 400-888-0000 to confirm before booking.
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