dr Karl-Gunnar Isand
General surgeon
Next available appointments
Introduction
As a hernia surgeon, I welcome patients with all types of abdominal wall hernias (including inguinal hernias, umbilical hernias, incisional hernias, epigastric hernias). Additionally, I welcome patients with changes in the skin and subcutaneous tissue that require removal.
Education and experience
Education
- 2021–… Doctoral studies, University of Tartu, Faculty of Medicine
- 2020–2021 Senior Clinical Fellowship, Oxford University Hospital
- 2010–2015 Residency, University of Tartu, Faculty of Medicine
- 2004–2010 Medical studies, University of Tartu, Faculty of Medicine
- 1993–2004 Tallinn French Lyceum
Work experience
- 2023–… Junior Research Fellow, University of Tartu
- 2019–… General Surgeon-Senior Physician, North Estonia Medical Centre
- 2020–2021 Senior Clinical Fellow, Oxford University Hospital, UK
- 2015–2019 General Surgeon, North Estonia Medical Centre
- 2014–2016 General Practitioner, Pohjois Kymen Keskussairaala, Finland
- 2010–2012 General Practitioner, Pohjois-Karjala Keskussairaala, Finland
Professional training
- In recent years, I have specialized primarily in hernia surgery, focusing on large incisional hernias as well as mini-invasive, laparoscopic techniques for smaller hernias.
- Abdominal Wall Reconstruction Europe, Ghent, Belgium, 2024
- Advanced Techniques for Complex Ventral Hernia Repair Cadaver Course, Coventry, UK, 2023
- Abdominal Wall Reconstruction Europe, London, UK, 2023
Membership in professional organizations
- Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (FRCSEd)
- European Hernia Society
- Estonian Medical Association
- Estonian Society of Emergency Surgery
