Our Elite Surgical Team
The Institute’s faculty is nationally and internationally recognized physicians that utilize cutting-edge techniques, technology and treatments. The Institute’s elite faculty is comprised of the world’s top surgeons, anesthesiologists, radiologists, and nurses.
Dr. Idrees Ahmad is Board certified in anesthesia and a renowned specialist in anesthesiology and pain management. Dr. Ahmad’s medical training includes graduate and post medical work from the University of Houston, Texas (Physiologic Optics); Columbia University, New York and
Dr. Phillip Bauman is a leading orthopedic surgeon routinely selected as one of America’s top doctors in orthopaedic surgery but he is perhaps best known...
Dr. Burkhead is a leading orthopedic surgeon but he is perhaps best known as a renowned researcher, author, lecturer, and one of the world’s leading specialists on the care and treatment of shoulder injuries. As the author of scientific articles, book chapters, and textbooks on the rotator...
The Institute for Western Surgery is proud to welcome Dr. Olivia Cheng, the first North American, board certified, fellowship trained orthopedic surgeon to open a full time practice in China. Dr. Cheng's impressive background balances academics/research and an elite sports-focused surgical...
Dr. Christel is one of the world’s leading orthopedic and sport medicine surgeons. As a longtime Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of Paris, Dr. Christel has taught advanced orthopedic surgery to surgeons all over the world. In addition to being a Reviewer for the following...

