Lionel Enrique Lazaro MD

Orthopedic Sports Medicine

Orthopaedic Surgeon

Lázaro Orthopedics1507 Ave Ponce de Leon La Casa #205San Juan, PR 00926
Phone+1 787-305-3299

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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 ClinicFellowship, Orthopaedic Sports Medicine, 2018 - 2019
Hospital for Special Surgery/Cornell Medical CenterResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2013 - 2018
Hospital for Special SurgeryResearch Fellow, 2010 - 2013
New York Medical College at St Vincent's Hospital and Medical Center of New YorkResidency, Surgery, 2009 - 2010
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount SinaiResidency, Surgery, 2008 - 2009

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Certifications & Licensure

PR State Medical License 2021 - 2029
FL State Medical License 2019 - 2023
CA State Medical License 2018 - 2020
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

1 citations
Assessment of trochanteric vascularity using quantitative magnetic resonance imaging in a cadaveric model.
Craig E Klinger, Burak Altintas, Kathryn A Barth, Kenneth M Lin, David C Dewar
Journal of Experimental Orthopaedics. 2024-10-01
4 citations
Contributions of the Abductor Muscles to Rotational and Distractive Stability of the Hip in a Biomechanical Cadaveric Model.
Daniel P Lim, Lionel E Lazaro, Justin F Kyhos, Michael M Chau, Karen J Ladnier
Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine. 2024-03-01
Femoral Head Vascularity After Arthroscopic Femoral Osteochondroplasty: An In Vivo Dynamic Contrast-Enhanced MRI Study.
Lionel E Lazaro, Jonathan P Dyke, Adam Cady, Michael B Banffy
Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine. 2022-12-01

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

Skeletal Circulation in Clinical Practice
Chapter: Fracture and Bone Repair
Lazaro LE, Lorich DGWorld Scientific Publishing Co. Pte. Ltd., Singapore2016
Master Techniques in Orthopaedic Surgery
Chapter: Femoral Neck Fractures: Open Reduction and Internal Fixation
Lorich DG, Lazaro LE, Boraiah SPhiladelphia, PAEdition 3rd,2013

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

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