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.
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
Country Manager / Sales Manager at BRAV Finland Oy (Former Swix Sport Finland Oy)Country Manager / Sales Manager at BRAV Finland Oy (Former Swix Sport Finland Oy)