Dr. dr. Bobby Natanel Nelwan, Sp.OT (K) is an Orthopaedic and Traumatology Specialist who serves as a Sports Injury Consultant at the Royal Sports Medicine Centre, Royal Progress Hospital in Sunter, North Jakarta.
He completed his education at the Christian University of Indonesia (Universitas Kristen Indonesia) and the University of Indonesia (Universitas Indonesia) in Jakarta, and furthered his expertise in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine at Changi General Hospital, Singapore.
In addition, he is the founder of the Indonesian Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine and Arthroscopy (IOSSMA) and serves as the Vice President or President-Elect of the organization.
Medical and Surgical Expertise
He is highly regarded for his expertise in various medical and surgical procedures, which include:
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Arthroscopy (Minimally Invasive Joint Surgery): Including Knee (ACL and PCL Reconstruction, Meniscus Repair, Cartilage Regeneration), Shoulder (Bankart Repair for Dislocation, Rotator Cuff Repair, Long Head Bicep Tenodesis), and Ankle (Anterior and Posterior Impingement).
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Extra-Articular Ligament Reconstruction
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Tendon Repair
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Injections: PRP (Platelet-Rich Plasma), Secretome, and Hyaluronic Acid
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Total Knee Replacement
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Total Hip Replacement
Professional Experience
Dr. Bobby’s career includes working at several leading healthcare institutions, such as:
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Department of Surgery, Universitas Kristen Indonesia General Hospital
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Department of Surgery, Dili General Hospital, East Timor
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Orthopaedic Division, Department of Surgery, Prof. Dr. R.D. Kandou Hospital, Manado
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Department of Sports and Orthopaedics, RSPAD (Gatot Soebroto Army Hospital), Jakarta
Professional Affiliations
As a member of the Indonesian Medical Association (IDI), Dr. Bobby is actively involved in several other medical organizations, including the Indonesian Orthopaedic Association (PABOI), the International Society of Arthroscopy, Knee Surgery and Orthopaedic Sports Medicine (ISAKOS), the Association of Surgeons of South Africa (ASSA), and the Asia-Pacific Knee, Arthroscopy and Sports Medicine Society (APKASS).
With a combination of clinical expertise, extensive experience, and active involvement in professional organizations, Dr. dr. Bobby Natanel Nelwan, Sp.OT (K) is committed to providing the highest standard of care for his patients.