Lázaro Orthopedics
Dr. Lionel Lázaro, orthopedic surgeon, smiling in his surgical scrubs

Advanced Sports Medicine & Joint Restoration

Restore Your Joints and Fully Enjoy Life

We’ll figure out the problem and provide optimal orthopedic treatment to get you back in the game.

  • Board-certified orthopedic surgeon
  • Trained at HSS and Kerlan-Jobe
  • San Juan & Dorado
Dr. Lázaro explaining a joint model to a patient

Sound familiar?

Joint pain and dysfunction affects your quality of life

  • Frustrated that you can’t do the activities you used to enjoy?
  • Is hip, knee or shoulder pain keeping you up at night?
  • Avoiding exercise or your sport because you’re afraid of getting hurt?
  • Have stairs, walking or getting up from a chair become difficult?
  • Already tried other treatments and the pain is still there?
No need to suffer anymore — at Lázaro Orthopedics we’ve got you covered.
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Services

A plan tailored to you, from conservative care to advanced surgery

We always look for the least invasive option that restores your function and quality of life.

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  • Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) preparation with a syringe and centrifuge

    Non-Operative Joint Treatments

    Cutting-edge therapies to relieve pain and restore function — often without the need for surgery.

  • Arthroscopic surgery in the operating room with monitors

    Joint Preservation Surgery

    Advanced minimally invasive, arthroscopic and open techniques to repair and protect your natural joint.

  • Surgical team in protective hoods during a joint replacement

    Joint Replacement

    Partial and total hip and knee replacement when wear and tear no longer responds to other treatments.

Areas we treat

Where does it hurt?

We treat injuries and conditions of the hip, knee and shoulder, as well as fractures.

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  • Dr. Lázaro reviewing a 3D hip model on screen
    Core specialty

    Hip

    Hip preservation and hip arthroscopy: impingement (FAI), labral tears, dysplasia and arthritis.

  • Dr. Lázaro examining a patient’s knee

    Knee

    Meniscus, ligaments, cartilage and arthritis.

  • Dr. Lázaro during arthroscopic surgery

    Shoulder

    Rotator cuff, labrum and instability.

  • Knee X-rays

    Fractures

    Fracture evaluation and treatment.

Dr. Lionel E. Lázaro Collazo in a white coat with arms crossed

Meet your surgeon

Dr. Lionel E. Lázaro Collazo

Orthopedic Surgeon · Sports Medicine & Joint Preservation

Dr. Lázaro specializes in sports medicine and joint preservation, with a special focus on hip preservation and hip arthroscopy. His mission is simple: take the time to understand your problem and help you regain pain-free mobility.

  • Board-certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
  • Residency at Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS), New York
  • Sports medicine fellowship at Kerlan-Jobe, Los Angeles
  • 47+ peer-reviewed publications and 7 book chapters
  • Team coverage experience: high school, college, NFL, MLB and NHL
Meet Dr. Lázaro

Patient reviews

What our patients say

5.0

Google · 8 reviews on Google

  • “Servicio de excelencia con un concepto innovador sumado a unas modernas facilidades. Personal altamente capacitado. Totalmente recomendable!”

    Translated from Spanish: “Excellent service with an innovative concept and modern facilities. Highly trained staff. Highly recommended!”Translated from Spanish

    Daniel R.

  • “Excelente ortopeda y ser humano comprometido con la salud de sus pacientes.”

    Translated from Spanish: “An excellent orthopedist and a human being committed to his patients’ health.”Translated from Spanish

    Ángeles G.

  • “Tiene una excelente calidad humana hacia el paciente.”

    Translated from Spanish: “He shows excellent human warmth toward his patients.”Translated from Spanish

    Eneida R.

  • “Excelente doctor. Joven y muy preparado”

    Translated from Spanish: “Excellent doctor. Young and very well trained.”Translated from Spanish

    Bryan R.

Also rated us 5 stars: Edwin Q. · Janet A. · Hilda R. · Alanis I.

Locations

Two offices to serve you in San Juan and Dorado

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Ready to move without pain again?

New patients are welcome. Book online, call us, or message us on WhatsApp — we reply during office hours.