Professor Javad Parvizi, M.D. Awarded Honorary Fellowship By the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland
Prof. Dr. Javad Parvizi, one of the world’s most respected names in orthopedics and a faculty member in the Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology at Acıbadem University, has received a new honor from the international medical community. Parvizi was awarded the Honorary Fellowship by the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI). This award is given only to distinguished individuals who have achieved extraordinary success in their field and contributed to the development of surgical education.
Founded in 1784, the RCSI is a pioneering health sciences institution in Ireland and worldwide. The institution proved its global impact once again by ranking first in the world in the “Good Health and Well-Being” category in the 2025 Times Higher Education Rankings. RCSI Honorary Membership is the highest honor offered by the college. This award is presented to individuals who exemplify scientific achievement and contributions to humanity. Previous recipients include Nelson Mandela, Louis Pasteur, Mother Teresa, and Jimmy Carter.
This year’s recipient, Prof. Dr. Javad Parvizi, is considered one of the most important figures in modern orthopedics. Born in Iran, Parvizi completed his medical education at the University of Sheffield Medical School in England and then specialized in orthopedic surgery at the Mayo Clinic. His research on cartilage and bone regeneration, hip joint disorder treatment, infection prevention, and joint surgery has shaped the global literature on these topics. Having published over 700 scientific articles and authored 18 medical books, Parvizi is also recognized as an educational leader who pioneers the training of young surgeons and has won numerous international awards.
Since 2003, Prof. Parvizi has worked at the Rothman Orthopedic Institute, one of the leading orthopedic centers in the United States. He also serves as a professor in the Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology at Acıbadem University. He is a globally recognized authority in the management of periprosthetic joint infections, minimally invasive hip and knee replacement surgeries, joint preservation treatments, and complex reconstructions. He has performed over 10,000 joint replacement surgeries and more than 2,000 joint preservation procedures and has published over 1,000 peer-reviewed articles. Parvizi has also served as president or a member of numerous scientific organizations.
This prestigious award is not only an individual achievement but also reflects Acıbadem Healthcare Group’s vision of scientific excellence. Acıbadem aims to continuously raise international healthcare standards by combining medical education, clinical excellence, and research activities. Pioneering academics like Prof. Parvizi further strengthen the group’s global scientific influence.
The RCSI honorary membership ceremony will take place on December 8, 2025, at the historic St. Stephen’s Green campus in Dublin. During the ceremony, Professor Parvizi will receive his award from RCSI President Professor Deborah McNamara. In her invitation letter, McNamara stated that the award is given with great pleasure in recognition of Parvizi’s extraordinary contributions to orthopedic surgery and his support of Irish surgical education. Acıbadem Healthcare Group celebrates Prof. Dr. Javad Parvizi’s international honor while continuing to uphold its healthcare philosophy based on scientific knowledge and ethical values. Parvizi’s success story continues to inspire young physicians and all healthcare professionals.
