Dr Gowreeson Thevendran: Foot & Ankle Specialist

Dr. Gowreeson’s experience as an orthopaedic specialist has garnered him recognition. He holds an esteemed position as an engaged member of the following professional associations:

• SICOT National Delegate for Singapore:
  Dr. Gowreeson represents Singapore as a National Delegate in the Societe Internationale de Chirurgie Orthopédique et de Traumatologie (SICOT).

• Scientific Programme Chairman for SICOT (2019 – 2021) and Education Academy Chair (2021 – 2024):
  Dr. Gowreeson’s leadership extends to being the Scientific Programme Chairman for SICOT, where he played a role in shaping the educational agenda for orthopaedic professionals. He also holds the position of Education Academy Chair, driving initiatives to enhance orthopaedic postgraduate education.

• Foot and Ankle Council Member, APOA (Asia Pacific Orthopaedic Association):
  As a council member of the Asia Pacific Orthopaedic Association (APOA), Dr. Gowreeson contributes to supporting orthopaedic care within the region.
• Foot and Ankle Specialty Committee Member, Asia Pacific Orthopaedic Association (APOA):
  Dr. Gowreeson’s expertise is instrumental in the Foot and Ankle Specialty Committee, where he collaborates to enhance the understanding and treatment of various foot and ankle conditions.
• Journal of Foot & Ankle Surgery (Asia Pacific):
  Dr. Gowreeson’s involvement in the Journal of Foot & Ankle Surgery showcases his commitment to disseminating knowledge and advancements within the field.

• Dr. Gowreeson Thevendran is a foot and ankle surgeon affiliated with Island Orthopaedic, a centre for orthopaedic care under Healthway Medical Group. He specialises in addressing lower limb orthopaedic conditions, with proficiency in minimally invasive surgical techniques for foot, ankle, knee, and hip/thigh conditions. In addition to his focus on lower limb conditions, Dr. Gowreeson is also adept in trauma and fracture surgery of both upper and lower limbs.
• His medical journey began at the University of Bristol, England, where he studied on a Public Services Department full scholarship. Following this, Dr. Gowreeson completed his basic surgical training at the Royal Free Hospital, London, and his higher orthopaedic surgical speciality training in the London Northwest Thames rotation. Thereafter, he pursued sub-speciality fellowship training at the University of British Columbia, Vancouver, for foot and ankle surgery; Chelsea & Westminster Hospital, London, for sports surgery; and the Royal Liverpool University Hospital for complex trauma and deformity correction surgery.

• Before venturing into private practice, Dr. Gowreeson held the position of Chief of Foot & Ankle Surgery at the Department of Orthopaedics, Tan Tock Seng Hospital (TTSH). During his tenure at TTSH, he was also the Associate Programme Director of the NHG Orthopaedic Residency Training programme and Orthopaedic Lead and Assistant Professor for the Lee Kong Chian – Imperial School of Medicine. He continues to serve the Orthopaedic Department at TTSH as a visiting consultant.
• Beyond clinical practice, Dr. Gowreeson is committed to improving the delivery of orthopaedic postgraduate education goals worldwide in order to improve patient care. He currently chairs the Education Academy of SICOT and leads the Virtual Orthopaedic Education Programme, collaborating globally to provide quality educational events. His commitment to teaching extends to serving as international faculty on various orthopaedic courses, including the Royal College of England FRCS (Orth) Course, Addenbrooke’s Cambridge FRCS basic science course and the AO Foundation Course. He is also an external lecturer at the School of Biological Sciences, Nanyang Technological University and examiner for the MMed (Orthopaedics) exit exams at the National University of Singapore.

• In the research arena, Dr. Gowreeson has a keen interest in cartilage regeneration and bioreabsorbable implants. He introduced the use of Magnezix bioreabsorbable screws in Singapore and the Asia Pacific region, actively participating as a principal investigator in multicentre trials evaluating these implants. His contributions to the field encompass over 30 scientific articles in peer-reviewed journals and over 50 presentations at regional and international orthopaedic meetings.
• Dr. Gowreeson’s dedication extends beyond his professional achievements. He is an active volunteer with organisations like Raleigh International, Medecins Sans Frontieres, and Out of Africa.

• SICOT National Delegate for Singapore
• Scientific Programme Chairman for SICOT, 2019–2021 & Education Academy Chair (2021 – 2024) (Societe Internationale de ChirurgieOrthopedique et de Traumatologie)
• Foot & Ankle Council Member, APOA (Asia Pacific Orthopaedic Association)
• Foot and Ankle Specialty Committee Member, Asia Pacific Orthopaedic Association (APOA)

• WIROC Global (West Indian Orthopaedic Congress, April 2022) – Virtual Education in 2022
• Tunisia Orthopaedic Association Annual Scientific Meting, June 2022 – Advances in Ankle Arthro-Endoscopy techniques
• SICOT Global Orthopaedic Leaders webinar, Oct 2020
• British Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society (BOFAS) webinar on COVID & its impact on Orthopaedic Practice webinar, Sept 2020
• SICOT-IFFAS Chronic Repetitive Sports Injuries webinar, August 2020
• Indian Foot & Ankle Society Virtual Congress, Aug 2020 (International Faculty)
• International Faculty, Bihar Orthopaedic Association, India, Foot & Ankle Webinar, April 2020
• International Faculty, 2020 Global Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Congress @ Steps2Walk, April 2020