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Work History
Education
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Researchandpublications
Voluntaryburnwork
Leadershipandmemberships
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Jussi Valtonen

Helsinki

Summary

As a dedicated and passionate plastic surgeon specializing in burn care and surgery, I bring over 10 years of experience in leading multidisciplinary teams and improving treatment outcomes. My career reflects a commitment to excellence and innovation in treating severe burns and advancing burn surgery techniques. I am known for managing complex cases with precision and care. With strong leadership and collaborative skills, I aim to enhance team efficiency and leverage my extensive expertise in burn management to contribute to the progressive healthcare environment in the United Arab Emirates, elevating care standards and patient experiences. My professional journey is marked by a relentless pursuit of knowledge, excellence in patient-centered care, and dedication to advancing the field of plastic surgery.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

CEO & Plastic Surgeon Consultant

JV Plastiikkakirurgia Oy
10.2021 - Current
  • Manage and operate a private practice, delivering personalized and comprehensive care to patients with diverse surgical needs
  • Oversee all business aspects, from strategic planning to operational management, ensuring a thriving practice environment
  • Provide advanced surgical solutions utilizing state-of-the-art techniques to enhance patient outcomes.

Assistant Head Surgeon

Helsinki Burn Center, Helsinki University Hospital Department of Plastic Surgery
02.2022 - 07.2023
  • Led initiatives to refine burn care protocols, resulting in improved recovery times and patient satisfaction
  • Directed a team of experts in high-pressure situations, focusing on collaboration and seamless care delivery
  • Championed innovative surgical interventions and technologies, positioning the center at the forefront of burn treatment advancements
  • Played a pivotal role in securing European Burn Association verification for the Helsinki Burn Center through best practices implementation.

Plastic Surgeon Specialist

Helsinki Burn Center, Helsinki University Hospital Department of Plastic Surgery
05.2013 - 01.2022
  • Implemented cutting-edge treatments that significantly enhanced burn care effectiveness for all age groups
  • Specialized in pediatric plastic surgery, addressing congenital deformities including giant nevi
  • Collaborated with international peers to develop shared best practices in burn management, contributing to significant advancements in the field
  • Mentored junior surgeons to instill best practices in burn and reconstructive surgeries.

Plastic Surgery Resident

Helsinki University Hospital Dept. of Plastic Surgery
11.2012 - 04.2013
  • Played a crucial role in complex reconstructive surgeries, further honing skills in severe burn injury handling.

Plastic Surgery Resident

Kuopio University Hospital Dept. of Plastic Surgery
01.2009 - 10.2012
  • Demonstrated strong capabilities in diverse surgical procedures, focusing on multidisciplinary approaches for optimal results.

General Surgery Resident

Mikkeli Central Hospital
01.2007 - 01.2009

General Practitioner

Healthcare Center of Hämeenlinna & MedOne Oy
01.2002 - 01.2008

General Practitioner

Healthcare Center of Kuopio
01.2005 - 01.2006

General Surgery Resident

Savonlinna Central Hospital
01.2009

Army Doctor

Finnish Defence Forces
01.2007

Education

Plastic Surgeon -

University of Eastern Finland
Kuopio
01.2013

General Practitioner -

University of Kuopio
Kuopio
01.2008

Lieutenant of Medicine -

Finnish Defence Forces
01.2007

Licentiate of Medicine -

University of Kuopio
Kuopio
01.2005

High School Graduate -

Jyväskylän Lyseon Lukio
Jyväskylä
01.1997

High School Graduate -

Brookline High School
Brookline, MA
01.1995

Researchandpublications

  • Magnetic Nanoparticles in Human Cervical Skin, Front Med (Lausanne), 2019
  • A prospective dual-centre intra-individual controlled study for the treatment of burns comparing dermis graft with split-thickness skin auto-graft, Sci Rep, 2022
  • The evolution of the Helsinki frostbite management protocol, Burns, 2017
  • Sauna contact burns in adults in the Helsinki Burn Centre during 2006-2018, Burns, 2023
  • Clinical Study of Nanofibrillar Cellulose Hydrogel Dressing for Skin Graft Donor Site Treatment, Adv Wound Care (New Rochelle), 2020
  • ATMP-classified, scalable, autologous cell spray for the treatment of skin wounds, Burns, 2023
  • Can the efficacy of reduction mammoplasty be predicted?, J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg, 2014
  • Solitary fibrous tumors of the pleura, Duodecim, 2004

Voluntaryburnwork

Member of Scandinavian Burn Assessment Team, Collective Nightclub Fire, Bucharest, Romania

Leadershipandmemberships

  • Licensed Instructor, EMSB, 2013, Present
  • Director, Finnish EMSB, 2021, 2023
  • Licensed Instructor, European Trauma Course (ETC), 2020, Present
  • Licensed Instructor, European Burn Assessment Team (EU BAT), 2020, Present
  • Board Member, European Burn Association Conference, 2019
  • Head of Scientific Committee, Scandinavian Burn Meeting, 2022

Languages

  • Finnish (Native)
  • English (Fluent)
  • Swedish (Fluent)

Timeline

Assistant Head Surgeon

Helsinki Burn Center, Helsinki University Hospital Department of Plastic Surgery
02.2022 - 07.2023

CEO & Plastic Surgeon Consultant

JV Plastiikkakirurgia Oy
10.2021 - Current

Plastic Surgeon Specialist

Helsinki Burn Center, Helsinki University Hospital Department of Plastic Surgery
05.2013 - 01.2022

Plastic Surgery Resident

Helsinki University Hospital Dept. of Plastic Surgery
11.2012 - 04.2013

Plastic Surgery Resident

Kuopio University Hospital Dept. of Plastic Surgery
01.2009 - 10.2012

General Surgery Resident

Savonlinna Central Hospital
01.2009

General Surgery Resident

Mikkeli Central Hospital
01.2007 - 01.2009

Army Doctor

Finnish Defence Forces
01.2007

General Practitioner

Healthcare Center of Kuopio
01.2005 - 01.2006

General Practitioner

Healthcare Center of Hämeenlinna & MedOne Oy
01.2002 - 01.2008

Plastic Surgeon -

University of Eastern Finland

General Practitioner -

University of Kuopio

Lieutenant of Medicine -

Finnish Defence Forces

Licentiate of Medicine -

University of Kuopio

High School Graduate -

Jyväskylän Lyseon Lukio

High School Graduate -

Brookline High School
Jussi Valtonen