Our Elite Fulltime Medical Team
IWS's medical experts are nationally and internationally recognized physicians that utilize cutting-edge techniques, technology and treatments. IWS is proud to introduce its fulltime sports medicine, orthopedic & spine care team based in Shanghai and Guangzhou. Our fulltime medical team based in China is available for appointments daily.
DR. PASCAL CHRISTEL ~ SPORTS MEDICINE & ORTHOPEDICS
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 prestigious journals: Arthroscopy; Am J Sports Med; Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery; Knee Surgery Sports Traumatology; and Arthroscopy (ESSKA journal), he has authored nearly 100 peer-reviewed journal articles and book chapters, and has delivered dozens of lectures and presentations to surgeons and other health care professionals throughout the world.
Dr. Christel has performed extensive research into sports injuries and treatment and been awarded critical patents for his research. In addition to sports injuries, he specializes in both complete reconstruction and minimally invasive arthroscopic surgery of the knee, shoulder, elbow, wrist, and ankle. Dr. Christel also teaches courses and performs replacement and repair of the knee and hip joints. >>More about Dr. Christel
DR. RYAN PFEIFER ~ SPINE CARE
IWS is proud to welcome Dr. Ryan Pfeifer, the first North American, board certified, fellowship trained Interventional Spine physician to open a full time practice in China. Dr. Pfeifer’s impressive background balances academics/research and an elite minimally invasive, non surgical approach to relieving back, neck and joint pain. After graduating Medical College in New York and a one year medical internship, Dr. Pfeifer completed a three year residency in Rehab Medicine at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Pfeifer then completed his training with a one year Interventional Spine Fellowship with the renowned Performance Spine and Sports Physician Institute.
Dr. Pfeifer’s has substantial expertise and experience in the diagnosis and treatment of a variety of conditions including neck and low back pain, radiculopathy (pinched nerve in the spine), chronic pain, fibromyalgia, chronic regional pain syndrome, peripheral nerve pain, abdominal/pelvic pain, cancer pain and joint pain. >>More about Dr. Pfeifer
DR. DAVID JONES ~ SPORTS MEDICINE & REHABILITATION
After completing an undergraduate degree in clinical sciences Dr. David Jones completed his post-graduate training in osteopathic medicine and rehabilitation medicine at Victoria University in Melbourne, Australia. Before coming to Shanghai, Dr. Jones worked in clinical practice in both Melbourne and Brisbane, Australia. During this time Dr. Jones also worked in tertiary education, spending five years lecturing in health sciences. Dr. Jones relocated to Shanghai in 2007 where he was the Chairman of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at one of China's largest international hospitals. For the past two years Dr. Jones has also been the Chief of Rehabilitation for the International European Masters Golf Tournament in China. He is also a qualified medical professional with the Titlist Golf Performance Institute. Currently Dr. Jones is the Clinical Director at the Institute for Western Surgery. Clinically Dr. Jones focuses on rehabilitative treatment for patients suffering from back pain, neck pain, knee and shoulder pain related to sporting injuries. Dr. Jones also has a special interest in treating symptoms related to vertebral discs injuries (sciatic pain, leg pain or arm pain). >>More about Dr. Jones
Louis Keppler, MD
Surgeon
As a participant in multiple triathlons, Dr. Louis Keppler’s love of sports has lead to a broad and extraordinary career in orthopedics encompassing research, lecturing and clinical acclaim. He has served as the Medical Director with the
Dr. Scott Mair is a leading orthopedic sport medicine surgeon named repeatedly as one of the “Best doctors in America". He is an Associate Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of Kentucky...
Dr. Angelo Mattalino is excited to return to China after serving as the Team Physician for Team USA Baseball during the 2008 Beijing Olympics. This was his third Olympic Games, serving previously at Team Physician at the Sydney and Athens Olympic Games.
Dr. Mazoué's extensive orthopedic practice focused on sports medicine is balanced by his devotion to education. Dr. Mazoué is an Associate Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of South Carolina School of Medicine; has been the course chairman and planned numerous...
Dr. Kevin Pauza is one of the world’s foremost authorities on non surgical approaches to treating back and neck pain and has been recognized internationally as a leading researcher and educator on the subject. Dr. Pauza specializes in interventional spine pain management and is one of the...