Dr. Pablo Menendez Martínez

Dr. Pablo Menendez is a specialist orthopedic surgeon with over 20 years of experience in shoulder surgery and traumatology. He trained at the Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, completing his specialty certification in orthopedic surgery and traumatology in Spain (2006–2011), and gained additional expertise through fellowships at Mayo Clinic and University College London Hospital. He has held senior roles across Spain, including Head of the Shoulder Unit at Clínica Universidad de Navarra and Professor of Orthopedic Surgery at Alfonso X el Sabio University, before joining Burjeel in Abu Dhabi.

Dr. Menendez specializes in the full range of shoulder conditions, with particular expertise in rotator cuff repair, shoulder instability, and arthroscopic (keyhole) techniques. He treats rotator cuff tears, labral reconstruction, degenerative shoulder conditions, calcific tendinopathy, and sports-related injuries. He also performs guided injections using ultrasound and offers regenerative medicine options including platelet-rich plasma (PRP) and stem cell therapies. His broader orthopedic practice encompasses fracture care, joint replacements, and sports injuries affecting the knee and shoulder.

Dr. Menendez emphasizes functional recovery and return to sport, using minimally invasive and joint-preserving techniques wherever possible. He is an ideal fit if you have a shoulder problem requiring specialist surgical expertise, play sports and need injury management, or prefer evidence-based approaches combined with regenerative medicine options.