Dr. Prieto’s team, hip traumatologist specialist in Madrid
The team of the hip orthopedic specialist in Madrid, Dr. Juan R. Prieto, is highly specialized in trauma and hip surgery. His role is essential before, during and after hip treatments and surgeries, for the fastest and safest recovery of patients.
Patient testimonials
Dr. Juan Ramón Prieto:
Traumatologist hip specialist in Madrid.
Responsible for hip and pelvis pathology.
First surgeon in Madrid to perform outpatient hip replacement.
In charge of the development of the minimally invasive hip surgery project(direct anterior hip artery). Also fast track recovery.
Responsible for the ambulatory surgery project for hip prosthesis.
Responsible for the dual mobility prosthesis project in primary hip surgery on elderly patients.
More than 2000 hip surgeries.
Complex arthroscopy for the sports patient.
Specialists in Radiology and Physiotherapy collaborate with the hip traumatologist Dr. Juan Ramón Prieto. With them we develop treatments and comprehensive solutions to your hip problems.
Jaime Laiño (Deputy Director):
Excellence in Surgical Nursing & Anesthesia
Jaime Laíño is a nurse specialized in operating room and anesthesia, trained at the University of Navarra, with more than six years of experience in the field. For years, he has focused his career on hip pathology alongside Dr. Prieto, developing the best professional version of himself to benefit patients.
Innovation and Efficiency at HIP INSTITUTE
As deputy director of the HIP INSTITUTE, Jaime is key in the implementation of a highly efficient working system both in the office and in the operating room. Thanks to him, the whole team sees surgery as a “sport”, performing continuous “trainings” to optimize techniques, correct mistakes and achieve excellence.
Management and Organization for Excellence
Jaime is responsible for the proper management and organization of the operating room, optimizing processes and seeking the best results through innovation, practice and teamwork. His commitment to patients extends from pre-surgical consultation to post-surgical follow-up, ensuring close and personalized care at every stage of the process.
Patient Engagement and Satisfaction
Jaime’s dedication ensures a high degree of satisfaction among patients, who receive comprehensive care from pre-surgical preparation and pre-operative testing to post-surgical care. His work at HIP INSTITUTE not only optimizes results, but also provides the gratification of seeing patients feel accompanied and well cared for.
Dr. Enrique Sandoval:
Dr Sandoval is a renowned Spanish Orthopaedic Surgeon especially trained and dedicated to hip pathologies, with activity in several national and international hospitals since 2002.
He obtained the Certificate as a Fellow Member of the European Board of Orthopaedics in Genève in 2008 after passing the Board Examinations, as well as a PhD in Hip Arthroscopic Surgery from the Complutense University of Madrid, qualified as Cum Laude.
His training included a one-year clinical fellowship in Adult Reconstructive Hip and Knee Surgery in The Ottawa Hospital (Canada).
Dr Sandoval expertise includes hip arthroplasty through direct anterior approach (a minimal invasive technique which avoids cutting any muscle) and hip arthroscopy for the treatment of sports-related hip problems.
In January 2025 he joined the hip surgery experts team of Hip Institute (Madrid), where he fully develops his healthcare activity now.
He is a member of several Scientific Societies, like the Spanish Society of Arthroscopy, the European Society for Sports Traumatology, Knee Surgery and Arthroscopy, the Spanish Society for Hip Surgery and the Spanish Society of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology.
Dr. Diego ArmandoMeléndez:
Innovation and Safety in Anesthesiology
At HIP Institute, we pride ourselves in having excellence, passion, innovation, research, professionalism and safety as our fundamental foundation. Dr. Diego Armando Meléndez Salinas, with his vast experience in Anesthesiology and Resuscitation perfectly embodies these values.
Professional Profile of Dr. Meléndez
With a solid academic and professional background, graduated in Medicine from the Autonomous University of Bucaramanga, Colombia, homologated to the official Spanish degree of Bachelor of Medicine in 2010 and specialized in Anesthesiology and Resuscitation (MIR), from the Ramon y Cajal University Hospital in Madrid. His international experience includes a clinical observership at the Robert Wood Johnson Hospital in the United States, and has obtained prestigious certifications such as Train Airway Trainer of the European Airway Management Society (EAMS) / Instructor of Airway Management by the European Society, developing as a Trainer – Teacher of national courses in this area, the most recent of them in February 2024. Cardiovascular Life Support, Provider of the American Heart Association / ACLS Provider in 2023, of the American Heart Society; rigorous certification and under evaluation that is renewed biannually.
In short, 2 key pillars in the practice of anesthesia.
Currently, he is an active member of the Spanish Society of Anesthesiology and Resuscitation and a member of the Airway Section.
Experience as a fundamental pillar
His co-authorship of the minimally invasive total hip prosthesis protocol reflects his commitment to intensified, rapid and efficient patient recovery, using advanced anesthetic techniques that allow for multimodal or “Fast-Track” rehabilitation without motor blocks or functional limitations of the joint.
Dr. Meléndez plays a crucial role in our team, ensuring the clinical safety and well-being of our patients from the first contact. His personalized approach to anesthetic management includes pre-anesthesia consultation, evaluation of tests, preoperative interviews and detailed postoperative management. Their care ensures risk reduction, optimization of possible clinical preconditions and high quality care.
Commitment to the Patient
Dr. Meléndez stands out for his empathy and charisma, qualities that make him a close and reliable professional.
At HIP Institute, we strongly believe in the importance of reducing preoperative anxiety. Therefore, the Anesthesiologist accompanies our patients from the first interview until discharge, providing a continuity of care that minimizes fears and ensures a calm, safe experience; which translates into comfort throughout the process.
Gabriel Mantilla Guaman:
Fundamental Pillar in Nursing and Diagnostic Imaging
Gabriel Mantilla is a highly trained professional, with training as a Nursing Assistant Technician at the Escuela Profesional Javeriana and Technician in Clinical Diagnostic Imaging and Nuclear Medicine at the Centro de Formación Superior Sanitaria Claudio Galeno.
A Vital Link between Technology and Patient Care
Gabriel’s work is crucial to providing our patients with the highest quality care. Thanks to his expertise and commitment, patients benefit from real-time images that allow surgeons to act as accurately as possible. His contribution goes beyond the technical, as his work is a vital component in achieving a smooth and efficient recovery. In every procedure, Gabriel ensures that both the team and the patient are in the best possible hands.
Experience in Intensive Care and Medical Specialty Units
Throughout his career, Gabriel has been an essential member of Intensive Care Units in prestigious institutions such as HM Hospitales Madrid, Hospital Universitario Infanta Sofía and Clínica Universidad de Navarra. His work in areas such as Operating Room, Gynecology, Traumatology, Aesthetics, Otorhinolaryngology reflects his versatility and ability to adapt to highly demanding environments.
Integral Commitment at HIP INSTITUTE
At HIP INSTITUTE, Gabriel is not only a technician, but a pillar in the daily operation of the surgical team. His meticulous work in the sterilization of surgical material ensures a safe and risk-free environment for the patient. In addition, his expert handling of diagnostic imaging equipment, both in the operating room and in conventional radiography, guarantees the precision necessary for a successful surgical outcome.
Where do we operate?
All operations are performed at the Hospital Universitario Moncloa, inaugurated as a clinic in December 1993. The HLA Moncloa University Hospital offers multidisciplinary healthcare of the highest quality, being one of the reference healthcare centers in the Community of Madrid for insured patients of different insurance companies and private users.
