Clayton Kraft

Prof. Clayton Kraft is one of the best-rated orthopedic doctors. Dr. Kraft is among top hip and knee replacement surgeons; is considered as one of top shoulder replacement doctors, according to his numerous awards and patient positive feedback. He is also a specialist in sports medicine and musculoskeletal disorders treatment.

Specialty

Dr. Kraft specializes in the spine, hands, feet, hip and knee joints surgery. He is an expert in trauma and sports medicine, provides treatment for those suffering from severe injuries after accidents. Professor Kraft treats both children and adults.

Work experience

• Since 2015 — Head of the Orthopedics and Traumatology Department at Helios Group
• 2007-2015 — Director of the Clinic for Orthopedics, Accident and Hand Surgery at Helios Krefeld
• 2005-2007 — Senior Physician and Deputy Hospital Director of the Clinic for Orthopedics at the University Hospital Düsseldorf
• 2003-2005 — Senior Physician at the Orthopedics Department at the University Hospital Bonn
• 1998-2003 — Scientific assistant at the Orthopedics Department at the University Hospital Bonn
• 1997-1998 — Internship at the Orthopedics Department at the University Hospital Bonn.

Education

1990-1996 — Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf and the University of Bonn — Medical degree in general medicine and surgery.

Scientific activities

Doctor Kraft provides studies of musculoskeletal system treatment and has written over 60 research papers.

Membership in organizations

• The German Society for Orthopedics and Trauma
• The German Society for Endoprosthesis
• The International community of spine surgeons and researchers AOSpine
• The German Osteology Society
• The German Society for Spine Surgery
• The Society for Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery.