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Dr. Octavian Munteanu is the chief dentist at Omnia Dental in Bucharest, Romania. He has over 10 years of experience and specializes in implantology and periodontal disease treatment.

Experience

Since 2015 — Omnia Dental clinic.

Education

• 2004-2010 – Faculty of Dentistry UMF Carol Davila, Bucharest.
• 2016 – Postgraduate study in Emergency Medical and Dental Care (Prof. Norina Forna).

Additional education

• 2011 — course "Oral implantology - a modern and effective method of dental restoration" (prof. Mihai Augustin).
• 2011 — course “Prevention of periodontal diseases” (Associate Professor Adina Dumitrakhe).
• 2011 - International Conference on Lasers in Medicine “From the Traditional Approach to Laser Assistance in Dentistry and Other Medical Specialties” (Prof. Adam Stabholz).
• 2012 — Romanian-French Dental Congress “New concepts and new technologies in everyday practice. Clinic and laboratory” (Wilhelm Sukosd).
• 2013 — symposium “Features of metal-ceramic implants”, “Patient and dentist in the European context” (Brezoescu Alexandru).
• 2014 - International Congress on Dental Health and Dental Treatment in Central and Eastern Europe (Prof. Georgios Tsakos).
• 2014 — "Plasmolifting in Dentistry" (Dr. Chele Nicolae).
• 2015 – theoretical and practical introductory course on nitrous oxide inhalations (Dr. Anka Kalin).
• 2015 — symposium “Periimplantitis — causes, diagnosis, assessment, treatment”, “Functional aesthetics of restorations on implants” (Brezoescu Alexandru).
• 2015 — Dental Congress “Interdisciplinary Interventions in Dentistry. Achieving Health and Aesthetic Goals of Dental Treatment through Correct Assessment and Use of Reliable and Successful Methods” (Dr. Rodica Aldica).
• 2015 - PRF Day (Dr. Joseph Chukroun).
• 2015 — “Implantology with the Axiom system” (Dr. Gilles Chaumane).
• 2015 — Bredent Group in South-East Europe; 3rd SKY Fast & Fixed Forum, Romania (Prof. Manfred Lang).
• 2016 - Scientific Symposium "Technologies Used in Modern Dental Practice" (Prof. Norina Forna).
• 2016 — conference “CEREC — ceramic restoration in one visit to the dentist”.
• 2016 — Ivlocar conference “Aesthetic Dentistry”.
• 2016 — conference “Methods for manufacturing an ideal dental prosthesis”.
• 2017 — Fast & Fixed SKYonics Conference — Bredent.
• 2017 — course “Implantology with immediate loading on the SKY fast & fixed system”.
• 2017 — Course "Occlusion in acrylic dentures and dentures on implants".
• 2017 — course on professional whitening.
• 2018 - Congress on paraprosthetics.
• 2018 - Dental Conference in Sibiu.

Prof. Dr. Cătălin Copăescu is Romania’s first surgeon recognized for excellence in metabolic and bariatric surgery. He holds both European (IFSO-EC) and American (SRC) certifications. He received these titles in 2011 and 2014. His achievements led to Ponderas Hospital becoming the only Center of Excellence in Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery in Southeast Europe.

Dr. Copăescu is the Director of the Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence at Ponderas Academic Hospital. He performs over 1,000 minimally invasive procedures each year. His expertise includes laparoscopic and robotic-assisted surgeries for metabolic, colorectal, and hernia conditions. With 25 years of experience, he is also a leader in surgical education. He directs several hands-on courses and international workshops every year.

Dr. George Tie is an expert in minimally invasive urological surgery. He manages kidney stones and performs advanced prostate procedures, including TURP and laser surgery. He also treats urologic cancers using laparoscopic, endoscopic, and robotic techniques.

Dr. Tie is known for his high success rates and precise surgical skills. He focuses on patient comfort and fast recovery. He provides evidence-based care to international patients in a modern setting, ensuring advanced and reliable urological treatment.

Dr. Vlad Predescu is the Head of the Orthopedics Department at Ponderas Academic Hospital, part of the Regina Maria Healthcare Network, and holds a doctorate in medical sciences. He is recognized as a European authority in the field of arthroscopic surgery and knee surgery.

He is also a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the European Society of Sports Traumatology, Knee Surgery, and Arthroscopy.

Dr. Vlad Predescu is considered one of the most experienced orthopedic specialists in Romania, with extensive expertise in hip and knee replacement surgeries, as evidenced by the more than 7,500 such procedures he has performed during nearly 30 years of professional practice.

Degrees and academic background:

• MD Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy “Iuliu Hatieganu”, Cluj-Napoca, Romania
• Senior Consultant in General Surgery
• Consultant in Emergency Medicine
• PhD University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Carol Davila”, Bucharest, Romania
• Assistant Professor “Titu Maiorescu” University, Faculty of Medicine 2012 - 2014
• Surgeon of Excellence in Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery, SRC accreditation
• (Surgical Review Corporation)
• Surgeon of Excellence in Minimal Invasive Surgery, SRC accreditation (Surgical
• Review Corporation)
• Surgeon of Excellence in Breast Surgery, SRC accreditation (Surgical Review
• Corporation)
• Laparoscopic level I and II accreditation
• Oncologic Surgery accreditation
• General Ultrasound accreditation
• Diagnostic and Therapeutic Digestive Endoscopy accreditation

Membership in medical societies:

• Romanian Society of Surgery SRC
• Romanian Association of Endoscopic Surgery ARCE
• Romanian Society for Metabolic Surgery RSMS
• European Association for Endoscopic Surgery EAES
• International Federation for Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders (IFSO)
• European Society of Breast Specialists (EUSOMA)
• European Society of Surgical Oncology (ESSO)
• Fields of interest:
• Laparoscopic gynecologic oncology surgery, laparoscopic colorectal surgery,
• laparoscopic bariatric and metabolic surgery, laparoscopic hernia surgery

Dr. Ionuț Gobej is a board-certified pediatric neurosurgeon. He trained in France and practices in Romania. He focuses on minimally invasive brain and spine surgery. His expertise includes endoscopic transnasal procedures and Gamma Knife radiosurgery.

He treats children with brain tumors, congenital malformations, and vascular disorders. He also trains future neurosurgeons and helps develop modern, multidisciplinary care programs.

Dr. Felix Dobritoiu is a thoracic surgeon at Ponderas Academic Hospital. He specializes in minimally invasive and robotic procedures for adults and children. He performs robotic thoracic surgery with the da Vinci Xi system. He also uses video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS), including uniportal VATS. These methods use small incisions for faster recovery.

His practice includes mediastinoscopy and bronchoscopy. He performs complex lung and mediastinal resections. He also offers sternochondroplasty (Nuss and reversed Nuss). In selected cases, he can perform minimally invasive procedures without postoperative pleural drainage.

Dr. Iulian Gherman is a specialist in orthopedics and traumatology at Ponderas Academic Hospital in Bucharest, part of the Regina Maria network. He manages musculoskeletal disorders using both surgical and non-surgical methods. He has a strong focus on complex orthopedic cases and uses modern, minimally invasive techniques.

His main expertise includes total hip and knee replacements, ligament reconstruction, and tendon repair. Dr. Gherman also treats traumatic injuries and has experience in advanced orthopedic surgeries for limb preservation in cancer patients.

He regularly performs arthroscopic procedures for meniscus, ligament, and shoulder injuries. He is committed to patient-centered care and prefers minimally invasive treatments whenever possible.

Dr. Cătălin Trifan is a distinguished cardiovascular surgeon with extensive expertise in advanced heart surgery and over 10 years of clinical experience. Renowned for his skill in complex procedures such as coronary artery bypass grafting, valve repair and replacement, and minimally invasive cardiac surgery, Dr. Trifan combines surgical precision with a patient-centered approach. He is affiliated with top-tier medical institutions and adheres to the highest international standards of care. With a strong commitment to innovation and patient safety, Dr. Trifan is a trusted choice for international patients seeking high-quality cardiac surgery and comprehensive postoperative care in Romania.

Dr. Alexandru Cristescu is a neurosurgeon with strong expertise in brain and spine surgery. He completed his neurosurgery residency at leading hospitals in France. There, he received advanced training in his field. Dr. Cristescu specializes in brain tumor removal, spinal surgery, and minimally invasive neurosurgical procedures.

He is known for his precision and commitment to patient-centered care. Dr. Cristescu aims for the best possible surgical outcomes. He uses advanced surgical techniques and focuses on complex neurosurgical cases.

Dr. Ionut Serban is an orthopedic surgeon with expertise in arthroscopic surgery, trauma, and fracture management. He treats sports injuries using both surgical and non-surgical methods. Each treatment plan is tailored to the patient’s needs. Dr. Serban manages complex fractures, including open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF), minimally invasive osteosynthesis, and post-traumatic deformity correction.

He focuses on promoting bone healing and shortening recovery time. He also works to prevent long-term complications. Dr. Serban is known for his skill in minimally invasive procedures. He provides orthopedic care in a modern clinical setting.