Dr. Rodrigo García Crespo

Dr. Rodrigo García Crespo has a degree in Medicine and Surgery from the Universidad Autónoma de Madrid and is a Specialist in Traumatology and Orthopaedic Surgery, after completing his studies and residency at the Hospital Clínico Universitario San Carlos.

Dr. García Crespo is a specialist in Total and Partial Knee Prosthetic Surgery.
Dr. Rodrigo García Crespo is one of the leading professionals in Hip and Knee Prosthetic Surgery. Among all the surgeries he performs, it is important to highlight his speciality in:

• Surgery for the implantation of prostheses in joints damaged by osteoarthritis and inflammatory degenerative diseases.
• Prosthesis replacement surgery in cases of prosthetic wear and tear over the years.

Academic training of Specialist García Crespo

Dr. Rodrigo García Crespo, a graduate in Medicine and Specialist in Traumatology, has been adding to his training different courses that have served him as experience in the field that concerns him.

Before obtaining his speciality in Traumatology, he began his Doctorate courses at the Complutense University of Madrid. He has also taken several courses of interest in Traumatology and Orthopaedic Surgery.

Among them, we highlight topics such as:

• Arthroscopic surgery.
• Design and extraction of vascularised flaps.
• Advanced courses in Minimally Invasive Knee Surgery.

Moreover, Dr. Rodrigo García Crespo added to his extensive academic training with a Master's Degree in Health Management at the European Institute of Health.

Professional experience of the Traumatologist

In regards to his experience as a Traumatology Specialist, Dr. García Crespo 's beginnings started with his Traumatology and Orthopaedic Surgery Residency at the Hospital Clínico Universitario San Carlos, in Madrid, after which he qualified as a Specialist.

In the year he completed his residency, he became an Assistant Doctor in the Traumatology and Orthopaedic Surgery Department at the Hospital San Carlos, a position he still holds today.

He currently combines his work in other clinics, with his work as a collaborating doctor with Operarme, at Viamed Santa Elena Hospital, carrying out different surgeries related to his specialty.

In addition, it is important to add to his professional experience, his activity as a teacher in different courses, universities and schools, working as a teacher or collaborating doctor in teaching.

Membership and publications by Dr. Rodrigo García Crespo

Dr. García Crespo has made several publications related to Traumatology and Orthopaedic Surgery, among which we highlight some with topics such as: tumour in left thigh, Pain in the Achilles region, Fractures of the distal end of the femur, Osteoporosis in the elderly, etc.

He also belongs to several associations related to his speciality such as:

• SECOT (Spanish Society of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology).
• AO Trauma
• A voluntary, private and non-profit association, formed by specialists in Traumatology and Orthopaedics (OTC).

If you are thinking of having surgery and you want to meet Dr. Rodrigo García Crespo from Viamed Santa Elena Hospital, remember that you can request a free surgical assessment consultation through Operarme to meet him, explain your case and decide together the best option for your case. Request the consultation of the service you need by clicking here.