Daniel Rossi
Stockholm
Summary
Medical doctor with international clinical and academic experience in Sweden and the Netherlands. Currently a clinical resident and PhD candidate in Pediatric Surgery at Karolinska Institutet and Erasmus Medical Center. Combines strong clinical skills with academic drive and a proven ability to lead and deliver in complex settings. Ambitious, positive, and curious, with a collaborative mindset and a strong sense of commitment.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical resident in Pediatric Surgery
Karolinska Institutet
02.2025 - Current
Conduct daily patient rounds and ensure continuity of care for pediatric surgical patients, assist in major surgical procedures and independently perform minor surgical interventions, act as a consultant for other departments by providing surgical assessments and recommendations for pediatric patients, manage pre- and post-operative care at the pediatric surgery ward, participate in night and weekend on-call rotations to provide continuous surgical coverage, and contribute to the efficient functioning and coordination of the pediatric surgery department.
PhD Candidate in Pediatric Surgery
Erasmus Medical Center
10.2022 - Current
Conducting research on Hirschsprung's disease within the European Reference Network for Inherited and Congenital Anomalies (ERNICA). Projects focus on international clinical practices, outcome data analysis, the development of European guidelines and diagnostic and treatment strategies for Hirschsprung's associated enterocolitis (HAEC). Responsibilities include study design, data management, international collaboration, and scientific writing and publication.
Project Leader
European Pediatric Surgery Audit, Dutch Institute of Clinical Auditing
10.2022 - Current
Responsible for coordinating multicenter studies across Europe to improve data collection and quality of care in rare conditions in Pediatric Surgery. Lead the development and revision of disease-specific datasets, oversee data quality evaluation, and facilitate collaboration between surgeons, researchers, and patient representatives. Actively involved in scientific committee discussions, study design, and strategic planning.
Clinical Resident at Surgery Department
University Medical Center Groningen (UMCG)
10.2021 - 10.2022
Rotating through the wards of Abdominal, Oncology, Pediatric, Trauma, Hepato-biliary, and Vascular Surgery with responsibility for the pre- and post-operative management of patients, including the treatment of complications. Additional work in the Emergency Department as a surgical resident, managing A- and B-trauma cases according to ATLS protocol, assessing post-operative complications, and performing minor procedures such as wound care.
Senior Medical Intern at Internal Medicine Dep.
Medisch Centrum Leeuwarden (MCL)
03.2021 - 07.2021
Worked independently under supervision of medical specialists, managing patient care on the ward. Acted as a key point of contact for patients, families, nurses, and consultants. Responsible for clinical assessments, including history-taking, physical examination, and formulation of differential diagnoses and treatment plans. Performed ward-specific procedures such as blood sampling and venous access.
Research Assistant Intern
Acutelines
08.2020 - 07.2021
Worked with the Acutelnes student research team, responsible for screening, inclusion, and collection of clinical data for multiple studies. Led a research line focused on improving the understanding of clinical judgment in acute care settings.
Senior Medical Intern at Emergency Dep.
University Medical Center Groningen (UMCG)
02.2021 - 03.2021
Assessed acutely ill patients across various medical specialties. Responsible for diagnostic work-up, treatment planning, and documentation. Performed ward-specific procedures including blood sampling, venous access, and arterial blood gas punctures.
Junior Medical Intern
Ziekenhuis Nij Smellinghe
04.2019 - 03.2020
Completed 4-week rotations in General Surgery, Orthopedics, Internal Medicine, Neurology, Pulmonology, Emergency Medicine, General Practice (Huisartspraktijk van Tuijl, Paterswolde), and Rehabilitation Medicine (Revalidatie Friesland).
Junior Medical Intern
University Medical Center Groningen
03.2018 - 02.2019
Completed 6-week rotations in Cardiology, Psychiatry, Gynecology, and Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) Surgery.
Education
Master of Science - Medicine
Rijksuniversiteit Groningen
Groningen06.2021
Bachelor of Science - Medicine
Rijksuniversiteit Groningen
06.2017
Skills
Certificates
First AID, CPR, BLS, pediatric BLS
Languages:
Italian, English, Dutch, Swedish, Spanish
Extra-curricular
Project Leader Medicine On The Move, Groningen, The Netherlands
Leading a project aiming to connect the Medical faculty of the University of Groningen with multiple Non-Governmental Organizations for the realization of international collaborations, like internships and research.
Scientific Research and Publications
Bridging the gap: a systematic review on reporting baseline characteristics, process, and outcome parameters in rectosigmoid Hirschsprung's disease
Daniel Rossi, Anna Löf, Nadine Teunissen, Rene Wijnen, Tomas Wester, Cornelius Sloots
Accepted for publication at European Journal of Pediatric Surgery
The European Pediatric Surgical Audit: improving the quality of care in rare congenital anomalies
Nadine Teunissen, Daniel Rossi, Michiel Wouters, Simon Eaton, Ernest van Heurn, Rene Wijnen, on behalf of the EPSA|ERNICA Registry Group
Accepted for publication at European Journal of Pediatric Surgery
Exploiting the features of clinical judgment to improve assessment of disease severity in the Emergency Department: an Acutelines study
Martje Vissers, Daniel Rossi, Hjalmar Bouma, Jan Ter Maaten
Accepted for publication at Journal of Clinical Medicine, section of Emergency Medicine
How to assess, maintain and sustain data quality: an overview of completeness and accuracy of four years of registering in the Dutch branch of the European Pediatric Surgical Audit
Nadine Teunissen, Daniel Rossi, Ivo de Blaauw, Ernest van Heurn, Jan Hulscher, Maud Lindeboom, Rene Wijnen, on behalf of the Dutch EPSA Data Quality Group and the EPSA|ERNICA Registry Group
Under consideration for publication
Defining excellence: the first core set of quality indicators for Hirschsprung's disease care
Daniel Rossi, Anna Löf, Tomas Wester, Cornelius Sloots, Alejandra Vilanova, Dirk-Jan Glaudemans, Francesco Fascetti Leon, Ivo de Blaauw, Kristin Bjornland, Merit Tabbers, Mark Ellebaek, Mikko Pakarinen, Nicole Schwarzer, Udo Rolle, Alessio Pini Prato, Rene Wijnen, on behalf of the EPSA|ERNICA Registry Group
Accepted for publication at Acta Paediatrica
A new, expert based, clinical definition of Hirschsprung's Associated Enterocolitis
Daniel Rossi, Willemijn Irvine, Anna Löf, Cornelius Sloots, Rene Wijnen, Tomas Wester
Manuscript in preparation for submission
Updated ERNICA guidelines for the management of rectosigmoid Hirschsprung's disease 2025
Daniel Rossi, Willemijn Irvine, Anna Löf, Annika Mutanen, Roel Bakx, Kristin Bjornland, Duccio Cavalieri, Piotr Czauderna, Anne Dariel, Mark Ellebaek, Francesco Fascetti Leon, Fabio Fusaro, Dirk-Jan Glaudemans, Marietta Jank, Peter Kolja Kvist, Martin Lacher, Annette Lemli, Lucas Matthyssens, Louise Montalva, Pedro Palazon, Alessio Pini Prato, Lucie Pos, Roxana Rassouli-Kirchmeier, Konrad Reinshagen, Nagoud Schoukfeh, Rony Sfeir, Olivia Spivack, Pernilla Stenström, Lovisa Telborn, Eelke Toxopeus, Alejandra Vilanova, Miriam Wilms, Rene Wijnen, Cornelius Sloots, Mikko Pakarinen, Tomas Wester
Manuscript in preparation for submission
The Management of Rectosigmoid Hirschsprung's disease in Europe: to what extent do current practices differ from those recommended in ERNICA's HSCR guideline?
Olivia Spivack, Daniel Rossi, Polona Studen Pauletic, Alessio Pini Prato, Rene Wijnen, Erwin Ista, Tomas Wester, Mikko Pakarinen
Manuscript in preparation for submission
References
Prof. Dr. Tomas Wester
Professor in Pediatric Surgery at Karolinska Institutet and Promotor of PhD studies
tomas.wester@regionstockholm.se
+46706847187
Dr. Anna Löf
Associate professor in Pediatric Surgery at Karolinska Institutet and co-promotor of PhD studies
anna.lof@ki.se
+46708808544
Prof. Dr. Rene Wijnen
Professor in Pediatric Surgery at Sofia Children's Hospital (Erasmus Medical Center) and Promotor of PhD studies
r.wijnen@erasmusmc.nl
+31614405137
Dr. Ger Sieders
Surgeon at Hepatobiliary Surgery Department at University Medical Center Groningen and Coordinator of Surgery Residents
e.sieders@umcg.nl
Timeline
Clinical resident in Pediatric Surgery
Karolinska Institutet
02.2025 - Current
PhD Candidate in Pediatric Surgery
Erasmus Medical Center
10.2022 - Current
Project Leader
European Pediatric Surgery Audit, Dutch Institute of Clinical Auditing
10.2022 - Current
Clinical Resident at Surgery Department
University Medical Center Groningen (UMCG)
10.2021 - 10.2022
Senior Medical Intern at Internal Medicine Dep.
Medisch Centrum Leeuwarden (MCL)
03.2021 - 07.2021
Senior Medical Intern at Emergency Dep.
University Medical Center Groningen (UMCG)
02.2021 - 03.2021
Research Assistant Intern
Acutelines
08.2020 - 07.2021
Junior Medical Intern
Ziekenhuis Nij Smellinghe
04.2019 - 03.2020
Junior Medical Intern
University Medical Center Groningen
03.2018 - 02.2019
Bachelor of Science - Medicine
Rijksuniversiteit Groningen
Master of Science - Medicine
Rijksuniversiteit Groningen
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