Dr. Kristian Buedts
Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon at Foot and Ankle Institute, Brussels, Belgium
Belgium
About the expert
Dr. Kristian Buedts is a Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon specializing in foot and ankle surgery. He currently practices at Foot and Ankle Institute Brussels, Chirec Delta, and UZ Gent in Belgium. His clinical work focuses on foot and ankle conditions, including sports injuries, hindfoot surgery, ankle replacement surgery, deformity correction, and complex ankle disorders. He is also active in research, medical education, and professional foot and ankle surgery societies.
Dr. Kristian Buedts is a Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon with a specialised focus on foot and ankle surgery. He currently practices at Foot and Ankle Institute Brussels, Chirec Delta, and UZ Gent in Belgium. His clinical practice includes foot and ankle surgery, sports-related foot and ankle injuries, hindfoot surgery, ankle replacement surgery, deformity correction, and complex ankle conditions.
Dr. Buedts completed his medical degree at the University of Antwerp and undertook orthopaedic training in Belgium and Ireland. He also completed fellowships in foot and ankle surgery at University Hospital Leuven and the Southern California Orthopedic Institute in Los Angeles.
His consultant career includes roles at ZNA Middelheim, Cliniques de l’Europe St Michel, AZ St Dymphna Geel, NHS Winchester, and his current Belgian institutions. Alongside his clinical practice, Dr. Buedts has contributed to research and publications in foot and ankle surgery and has served in editorial and professional society roles, including leadership positions within the European Foot and Ankle Society and the Belgium Foot and Ankle Society.
Dr. Buedts is involved in education, professional training, and international foot and ankle surgery activities. His profile is especially relevant for patients seeking assessment or treatment for complex foot and ankle problems, sports injuries, ankle arthritis, deformity correction, or ankle replacement surgery.
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Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon
2024 - TodayFoot and Ankle Institute Brussel, Belgium
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Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon
2024 - TodayChirec Delta, Belgium
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Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon
2024 - TodayUZ Gent, Belgium
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Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon
2011 - 2024ZNA Middelheim, Belgium
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Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon
2000 - 2011Cliniques de l’europe St Michel, Belgium
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Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon
1999 - 2000AZ St Dymphna Geel, Belgium
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Locum Consultant orthopaedic Surgery
1999 - 2000NHS Winchester, United Kingdom
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Orthopaedic Registrar
1998 - 1999Beaumont Hospital, Royal College of Surgeons Dublin, Ireland
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Orthopaedic Registrar
1997 - 1998Antwerp University Hospital, Belgium
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Orthopaedic Registrar
1996 - 1997AZ Monica, Deurne ,Belgium
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Orthopaedic Registrar
1995 - 1996AZ Nicolaas, Sint Niklaas,Belgium
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Microsurgery certification
Rotterdam AMC
2001
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M.D.
University of Antwerp
1993
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Bachelor in Medicine
University of Antwerp
1989
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Organizer at European Foot and Ankle Conference Brussels (2024)
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President of European Foot and Ankle Society (2022)
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President of Belgium Foot and Ankle Society (2020)
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University Internship Master Orthopedics and Traumatology ZNA Middelheim- AZ Pediatric Hospital Paola (2019)
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1- https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37863537/
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2- https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37863539/
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3- https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28682140/
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4- https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37616414/
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5- https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33123744/
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6- https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34562121/
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