Born and raised in Spain, Dr. med. Erik Montesinos is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon with over 20 years of experience in advanced joint and sports surgery. After completing his medical degree in Valencia and specialist training at La Fe University Hospital, he earned a PhD, graduating Summa Cum Laude from the Autonomous University of Barcelona. His international qualifications include certification by the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) in the United States.
Since 2012, Dr. Montesinos has been based in Switzerland, running a successful private practice at two locations: Agoriaz Orthopedic Center in Riaz (Fribourg) and Clinique CIC Riviera in Montreux (Vaud). He performs state-of-the-art orthopedic surgery, focusing on:
Knee Surgery: Treatment of osteoarthritis, ligament and meniscal injuries, and patellofemoral disorders using advanced arthroscopy, osteotomies, and total knee replacement.
Shoulder Surgery: Rotator cuff repair, arthritis management, and treatment of shoulder instability using minimally invasive techniques and prosthetic reconstruction.
Ankle Surgery: Specialized treatment of ankle instability, cartilage lesions, and tendon injuries using modern arthroscopic techniques.
Expertise and Commitment of Dr. Erik Montesinos
An accomplished researcher, Dr. Erik Montesinos, an orthopedic surgeon in Switzerland, has published extensively on patellofemoral instability and biomechanical modeling. His scientific contributions have received awards from the Spanish Society for Research in Orthopedic Surgery (INVESCOT).
Practicing in Riaz and Montreux, he is fluent in Spanish, French, and English and speaks conversational Italian.
"At ArthroCentre, your well-being is our top priority. We combine cutting-edge medical expertise with a compassionate, patient-centered approach to build lasting relationships based on trust.
We care for you with precision, dedication, and humanity."
— Dr. med. Erik Montesinos
OUR COMMITMENTS
01. ACADEMIC & CLINICAL EXCELLENCE
Top-tier medical training and advanced surgical practice.
02. PATIENT-CENTERED APPROACH
Personalized care, active listening, and tailored follow-up for every patient.
03. 20+ YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
Proven expertise developed over more than two decades of clinical practice.
04. MULTILINGUAL CARE
Consultations in English, French, Spanish, and Italian.