About Us

Welcome To ASTES

Mission Statement

ASTES is dedicated to advancing excellence in emergency and trauma surgery. Founded in 2017, our society champions best practices across the full continuum of acute care—from pre‑hospital response and diagnosis through surgical intervention, intensive care and rehabilitation.

Our Vision

We strive to elevate patient outcomes by fostering education, research and collaboration at both national and international levels.

Scientific Research & Publications

We publish the Albanian Journal of Trauma and Emergency Surgery (AJTES) twice a year, showcasing cutting‑edge studies, clinical case reports and systematic reviews.

Annual Congress

Every November, the Albanian Congress of Trauma and Emergency Surgery (ACTES) convenes leading experts for two days of presentations, workshops and networking.

Specialist Sections

Our society is organized into dedicated sections that address the full spectrum of trauma and emergency care:

Polytrauma
Visceral & Chest Trauma
Skeletal Trauma & Sports Medicine
Neurosurgery
Anesthesia & Reanimation
Acute Care Surgery
ENT, Ophthalmology & Maxillofacial Surgery
Radiology
Nursing Services
Disaster & Military Surgery

Collaboration & Impact

By partnering with hospitals, academic institutions and professional bodies worldwide, ASTES creates a dynamic network for knowledge exchange and joint initiatives. Our commitment to quality care is underpinned by ongoing development of training curricula, certification standards and multidisciplinary research.

Join us in shaping the future of trauma and emergency surgery—together, we can drive innovation, improve standards and save lives.

Our Team

Meet With Our Experts

Prof. Dr. Agron DOGJANI, MD, Ph.D., FACS, FISS, FICS

PRESIDENT

Zamir DEMIRAJ, MD, Ph.D.,

VICE – PRESIDENT

Asc. Prof. Alfred IBRAHIMI, MD, Ph.D.,

SECRETARY

Prof. Dr. Kastriot HAXHIREXHA, MD, PhD

EDITOR – In Chief (AJTES)

Asc. Prof. Edvin SELMANI, MD, Ph.D.,

TREASURER

Klevis Doci

IT MANAGEMENT