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Rafael Sierra

Orthopaedics

Rafael Sierra, M.D.

Chair, Division of Adult Reconstruction Surgery

Minneapolis, MN

Rafael J. Sierra, M.D., is a professor of orthopedics at Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science in Rochester, Minnesota, where he serves as Chair of the Division of Adult Reconstruction Surgery in the Department of Orthopedic Surgery. His subspecialty focuses on hip and knee reconstructive surgery, treating conditions such as hip arthritis, hip dysplasia, hip instability, knee arthritis, knee pain, and femoral head osteonecrosis. He performs procedures including hip core decompression, hip

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30+

Years in Practice

Credentials

Board Certifications

  • Orthopaedic Surgery (ABOS)

Education & Training

  • Residency: Mayo Clinic (Orthopaedic Surgery, 2005)
  • Medical School: Pontifical Xavierian University (MD, 1996)
  • Fellowship: Hip Society/Mueller Foundation (Hip Reconstruction, European)

Peer Recognition

  • American Academy of Orthopaedic SurgeonsKappa Delta Award for paper

    2024

  • HealthgradesHealthgrades Honor Roll

Clinical Focus

Subspecialties

Adult Reconstruction & Arthroplasty

Conditions & Treatments

Joint ReplacementHip ReplacementKnee ReplacementKnee SurgeryLimb Salvage Surgery

Practice Details

Hospital Affiliations

  • Mayo Clinic

Languages

English, Spanish

Experience

30+ years in practice