Orthopedic surgery · Tashkent, Uzbekistan

Asadbek Sultonov

PGY-2 orthopedic surgery resident at Akfa Medline University Hospital, working where trauma care, evidence-based medicine and applied clinical AI meet.

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PGY-2 · Akfa Medline University Hospital
MD overall GPA
3.81
Published papers
2
Competition awards
4
Languages
4
USMLE Step 1
Pass
01 About

Clinician first, researcher by habit.

PGY-2 orthopedic surgery resident at Akfa Medline University Hospital with a strong interest in trauma and orthopedics, evidence-based medicine, and clinical research. Experienced in journal club preparation, literature appraisal, patient-facing educational materials, and medical website content.

Practical background in conference organization, data handling, and Python-based research workflows — now extending into applied machine learning, including a calibrated deep learning model for automated knee osteoarthritis grading. Motivated to develop as an academic orthopedic surgeon combining clinical practice, research, and medical education.

  • Trauma & orthopedics
  • Evidence-based medicine
  • Arthroplasty & arthroscopy
  • PubMed / NEJM research
  • Applied AI & deep learning
  • Medical Telegram bots
  • Data visualization

Education

2019 – 2025
Doctor of Medicine (MD)Central Asian University, Tashkent · GPA 3.81
2008 – 2019
High school1-maktab, Andijan shahar

Languages

  • UzbekNative
  • EnglishAdvanced
  • RussianAdvanced
  • GermanBasic
02 Experience

Clinical & professional path

Roles over time, 2019 to today

Medical school, clinical work, research and teaching. Three roles are running in parallel today.

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RoleOrganisationDates
MD studentCentral Asian University2019 – 2025
TeacherMuzaffar Online EducationSep 2022 – present
Physician assistantNeuronet UltraJun – Aug 2024
Call centre agentCAU PulseApr – May 2025
Research assistantAkfa MedlineApr 2025 – present
Orthopedic residentAkfa Medline University Hospital2025 – present

  1. Current

    Orthopedic Surgery Resident — PGY-2

    Akfa Medline University Hospital, Tashkent

    • Participate in orthopedic inpatient, outpatient, and operative care under supervision.
    • Assist with clinical assessment, perioperative workflow, documentation, and patient education.
    • Developing focused interests in trauma, arthroplasty, arthroscopy, and evidence-based orthopedic practice.
    • Helped optimize hospital operations planning using AI-driven scheduling and workflow tools.
    • Developing a calibrated deep learning model for automated knee osteoarthritis grading, accepted as a poster at the 2026 AAHKS Annual Meeting.

  2. Apr 2025 – Present

    Research Assistant

    Akfa Medline, Tashkent

    • Conduct literature reviews on PubMed and Google Scholar for journal club sessions.
    • Develop patient education materials, including surgery information brochures.
    • Publish medical articles and educational content on the Akfa Medline website.

  3. Apr – May 2025

    Call Centre Agent

    CAU Pulse, Tashkent

    • Collaborated with team members to streamline processes and improve service delivery.

  4. Jun – Aug 2024

    Physician Assistant

    Neuronet Ultra, Andijan

    • Conducted supervised patient assessments to support diagnosis and treatment planning.
    • Assisted in management of patients with back pain and medication administration.
    • Created a patient record management platform.

  5. Sep 2022 – Present

    Teacher

    Muzaffar Online Education, Andijan

    • Helped cofound one of the largest English learning platforms in Uzbekistan.
    • Interacted with students and provided structured feedback on writing.
03 Research

Research & scholarly work

Publications

Published paper · Q1 journal · Aug 2026

Piezoelectric Biomaterials for Bone Regeneration: Mechanistic Insights and Preclinical Evidence — A Systematic Review of In Vitro and In Vivo Studies

13 authors, including Asadbek Sultonov, Nozimjon Tuygunov, Akbarjon Mirzayev, Matluba Akbarali kizi Mirzaeva, and James Tsoi

Biomedical Materials & Devices · DOI 10.1007/s44174-026-00757-3

Published paper

Assessing medication adherence and identifying barriers to adherence among patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus in Uzbekistan

Asadbek Sultonov, Mukhammadbektosh Khaydarov, Malika Oblokulova, Zulaykho Shamansurova, Zamira Khalimova

Conference abstracts

Oral presentation · Travel grant · Oct 2025

Pediatric Supine Mini-PCNL: Clinical Outcomes and Lessons from 64 Cases

Abstract O-087 · Podium Session 8: Pediatrics · KAU 2025, Seoul · October 23, 2025, Room B(201), COEX (North)

Submitted as a medical student; accepted for oral presentation. Awarded a KAU travel grant and traveled to the congress with Dr. Azimdjon Tursunkulov, a prominent endourologist in Tashkent.

Poster · Accepted · Nov 2026

Transfer Learning for Automated KL Grading of Knee Osteoarthritis: A Calibrated Deep Learning Study

Abstract A574 · 2026 AAHKS Annual Meeting, Nov 5–8, Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center, Grapevine, TX. Presented as an ePoster with recorded audio/video.

Poster presentation

Telemedicine in the Treatment and Control of Diabetes

Presented at an endocrinology conference, Central Asian University

Applied AI projects

Deep learning

Automated KL Grading for Knee Osteoarthritis

Trained and calibrated a transfer-learning model to grade knee osteoarthritis severity from X-rays on the Kellgren-Lawrence scale — the work behind the AAHKS 2026 accepted abstract.

Operations

AI-Assisted Operations Planning

Helped optimize clinical operations planning at Akfa Medline University Hospital using AI-driven scheduling and workflow tools.

Innovation & examinations

Group innovation project

Using Telegram Bots and 3D-Printed Pill Boxes to Improve Medication Adherence

Group leader · Gold Medal, AKFA MEDINNOVA Expo 2023

Examination

USMLE Step 1 — Passed

Test date: September 3, 2024

Extracurricular & organizing

CAEC25 Congress
Website management, doctor registration support, programme brochure, and logo design support.
Center of Endocrinology
Volunteer medical interpreter and case presenter.
“Oddiy Talaba”
Interviewer and social media manager, voluntary organization.
Harvard Business Case Competition
Participated and qualified for the semifinals.
04 Achievements

Awards & certifications

Milestones, 2023 – 2026

Dated awards, presentations, publications and credentials, by month.

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DateTypeMilestone
2023AwardGold Medal, AKFA MEDINNOVA Expo
Dec 2023Award3rd place, Samarkand-2020 Olympiad (Neurology)
Sep 2024ExamUSMLE Step 1 passed
Oct 2024Award1st place, Medicine of the Future 2024
Dec 2024Award1st place, Samarkand-2020 Olympiad (Neurology)
May 2025CredentialAHA ACLS & BLS provider
Oct 2025PresentationOral presentation, KUA 2025, Seoul
Oct 2025CredentialUpToDate CME, AMA PRA Category 1
Aug 2026PublicationQ1 systematic review, Biomedical Materials & Devices
Nov 2026PresentationePoster, AAHKS 2026 Annual Meeting (scheduled)
  1. 1st

    Samarkand-2020 Olympiad (Neurology)

    V International Olympiad for Medical Students · Samarkand State Medical University

    2024
  2. 1st

    Medical Olympiad “Medicine of the Future 2024”

    Central Asian University

    2024
  3. 3rd

    Samarkand-2020 Olympiad (Neurology)

    IV International Olympiad for Medical Students · Samarkand State Medical University

    2023
  4. Gold

    AKFA MEDINNOVA Expo 2023

    Best science project & poster, group leader

    2023

Certificates

Other training

  • Meta-analysis Academy graduate
  • Introduction to Machine Learning — SoloLearn
  • UpToDate CME — AMA PRA Category 1 Credit, Oct 2025
  • “Healthcare of the Future” conference (12 h), CAU 2024
  • Regular attendance at Healio & Cleveland Clinic webinars
05 Skills

Tools of the trade

Clinical

  • Patient interaction
  • Clinical communication
  • Evidence-based medicine
  • Perioperative documentation

Research

  • Literature review (PubMed / Google Scholar)
  • Meta-analysis
  • Data visualization
  • Journal club preparation

Technical

  • Python
  • NumPy / SciPy / Pandas
  • Statistical software
  • Canva design
06 Contact

Let's connect.

Open to conversations on orthopedic research, trauma care, and collaborative clinical projects.

asadbeksltnv90@gmail.com