Bristol Who’s Who Recognizes Dr. Francis Colardyn

 
Dr. Francis Colardyn is a Professor Emeritus at the University of Ghent in Belgium, one of the largest Flemish universities. As an esteemed doctor and researcher, Dr. Colardyn served not just on the medical faculty of the university’s School of Medicine, but also as CEO of the University of Ghent Hospital. In his 40-plus year career, Dr. Colardyn has distinguished himself in healthcare management, clinical research and biomedical engineering.
 
He began his medical career immediately after completing his Doctor of Medicine in Internal Medicine and Intensive Care from the University of Ghent in 1975. He also completed a PhD from the University in Vascular Medicine. As an emeritus, Dr. Colardyn retains Honorary Full Professor status and privileges. Prior to serving as the CEO of the University of Ghent Hospital, he spent 6 years as the hospital’s Head Physician.
 
A prolific writer and researcher, Dr. Colardyn has published more than 170 A1 publications and contributed to 24 books. Insatiable in his thirst for knowledge, since his retirement the doctor has taken up Chinese, completing level (HSK 3) from HOWEST Bruges Confucius Institute in Chinese Studies in December 2014. In April 2015, Dr. Colardyn travelled to Shanghai to tour medical facilities and healthcare structures. In addition to his growing proficiency with Chinese, he speaks fluent English, Dutch, French and German.
 
Dr. Colardyn is a member of numerous professional associations, most notably the ACHE in the United States, NVTZ in the Netherlands and the BVZD in Belgium. He also serves as a member of the Board of Governors for ZorgSaam Zeeuws-Vlaanderen. He is an Advisor for Health Care E&Y BeNe and an Advisor to KCE.
 
Dr. Colardyn lives in Oostende, Belgium, where he keeps fit by jogging and swimming in the brisk North Sea.
 
Bristol Who’s Who Member Francis Colardyn, MD, ABD PhD can be found on the Who’s Who Directory – where he is looking forward to networking with you.