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Lionel Lazaro, MD, Orthopaedic Surgery, San Juan, PR

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Orthopaedic Surgery San Juan, PR

Orthopedic Sports Medicine

Orthopaedic Surgeon

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  • Office

    Lázaro Orthopedics
    1507 Ave Ponce de Leon La Casa #205
    San Juan, PR 00926
    Phone+1 939-475-1414

Summary

  • Dr. Lionel Lazaro is an orthopedic surgeon in Puerto Rico and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including Doctors' Center Hospital San Juan and Sabanera Health Dorado. He has been in practice 10 years. He also speaks multiple languages, including Spanish. He specializes in orthopedic sports medicine and is experienced in sports medicine, joint preservation surgery, cartilage restoration, hip preservation surgery, and hip arthroscopy and joint restoration.

Education & Training

  • Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic
    Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic ClinicFellowship, Orthopaedic Sports Medicine, 2018 - 2019
  • Hospital for Special Surgery/Cornell Medical Center
    Hospital for Special Surgery/Cornell Medical CenterResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2013 - 2018
  • Hospital for Special Surgery
    Hospital for Special SurgeryResearch Fellow, 2010 - 2013
  • New York Medical College at St Vincent's Hospital and Medical Center of New York
    New York Medical College at St Vincent's Hospital and Medical Center of New YorkResidency, Surgery, 2009 - 2010
  • Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
    Icahn School of Medicine at Mount SinaiResidency, Surgery, 2008 - 2009
  • New York Medical College
    New York Medical CollegeFifth Pathway Program, Medicine , 2006 - 2007
  • Universidad Autonoma de Guadalajara
    Universidad Autonoma de GuadalajaraClass of 2006
  • University of Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras Campus
    University of Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras CampusBS, Bachelor of Science , Magna cum laude, 1997 - 2002
  • University of Puerto Rico
    University of Puerto RicoBS, Magna Cum Laude, 1997 - 2002
  • Complutense University of Madrid
    Complutense University of MadridNon Degree, 2000 - 2001

Certifications & Licensure

  • PR State Medical License
    PR State Medical License 2021 - 2026
  • FL State Medical License
    FL State Medical License 2019 - 2023
  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 2018 - 2020
  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 2010 - 2020
  • American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Magna cum Laude University of Puerto Rico, 2002

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Postsurgical Displacement of Femoral Neck Fractures is Problematic  
    Frantz T, Jewell C, Lazaro LE, Archdeacon MT, Sagi C, Lorich DG, Zlowodzki M, Techniques in Orthopaedics, 1/1/2015
  • Structural Endosteal Augmentation for Proximal Humerus Fractures  
    Lazaro LE, Berkes MB, Lorich DG, Techniques in Orthopaedics, 1/1/2013

Books/Book Chapters

Abstracts/Posters

  • Osseous Vascularity of the Medial Elbow following Ulnar Collateral Ligament Reconstruction: A Comparative Analysis of the Docking and Figure of Eight Techniques.
    Camp CL, Klinger C, Lazaro LE, Altchek DW, Lorich DG, Dines JS, The American Orthopaedic Society for Sport Medicine Annual Meeting, 1/1/2017
  • Is Pre-Injury Leg Length Discrepancy a Risk Factor for Anterior Cruciate Ligament?
    Lazaro LE, van der List JP, Cordasco FA, Green DW, The American Orthopaedic Society for Sport Medicine Annual Meeting, 1/1/2017
  • Osseous Vascularity of the Medial Elbow following Ulnar Collateral Ligament Reconstruction: A Comparative Analysis of the Docking and Figure of Eight Techniques.
    Camp CL, Klinger C, Lazaro LE, Altchek DW, Helfet DL, Lorich DG, Dines JS, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Annual Meeting, 1/1/2017
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Lectures

  • Femoral Head Perfusion during Surgical Hip Dislocation: Quantitative Assessment and Anatomical Description. 
    1/29/2012
  • Femoral Head Vascularity and Surgical Technique. 
    1/9/2012
  • Vascular Anatomy of the Patella: Implication for surgical approaches and interventions around the knee. 
    1/30/2011
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Press Mentions

  • The Use of Bone Marrow Concentrate in the Treatment of Full-Thickness Chondral Defects
    The Use of Bone Marrow Concentrate in the Treatment of Full-Thickness Chondral DefectsNovember 26th, 2018

Other Languages

  • Spanish