MARIANO MENENDEZ
Shoulder and Elbow Surgery
Biography
Dr. Menendez completed a five-year residency in orthopedic surgery at Tufts University in Boston, followed by advanced fellowship training in shoulder and elbow surgery at the internationally renowned Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush program in Chicago. While in Chicago, he served as assistant team physician for the Chicago Bulls and Chicago White Sox.
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His clinical expertise is on advanced minimally invasive arthroscopic surgery and reconstructive procedures of the shoulder and elbow. He has specialized training and particular interest in complex total shoulder arthroplasty. Dr. Menendez performed Greater Sacramento’s first robotic-assisted shoulder arthroplasty and is pioneering its use at UC Davis Health. Using this technology, he is directing a program focused on plan fidelity, outlier reduction, and patient-centered results.
Dr. Menendez has published over 270 peer-reviewed manuscripts and has presented his research at national and international meetings. He is one the most widely published shoulder and elbow specialists in the Western United States.
He serves on the Editorial Board of the Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery, the world’s most prestigious shoulder and elbow surgery journal, and is also a peer-reviewer for numerous high-impact orthopedic journals. He is an elected member of the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons Society.
He serves as an Assistant Professor of Orthopedic Surgery at UC Davis Health, where he teaches and mentors orthopedic surgery residents.
Dr. Menendez is a citizen of the world, having lived in Argentina, Italy, and Spain before moving to the United States. Outside of work, Dr. Menendez enjoys spending time with his family and dog, playing tennis, drone photography, and hiking.​
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Dr. Menendez is committed to providing the highest quality of care to the patients of Northern California and beyond. He is passionate about delivering the best possible care to all his patients through a process of shared decision-making and clear discussion of all treatment options, including non-surgical and surgical.
