Dr. Erik Montesinos, orthopedic surgeon in Switzerland
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 in the U.S.
Since 2012, Dr. Montesinos has been based in Switzerland, leading 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 with a focus on:
- Knee Surgery: Osteoarthritis treatment, ligament and meniscal repair, patellofemoral disorders using advanced arthroscopy, osteotomies, and total knee replacement.
- Shoulder Surgery: Rotator cuff tear repair, arthritis management, and instability treatments with minimally invasive techniques and prosthetic reconstruction.
- Ankle Surgery: Specialized care for instability, cartilage lesions, and tendon injuries using modern arthroscopic methods.
Expertise and Commitment of Dr. Erik Montesinos
A renowned researcher, Dr. Erik Montesinos, an orthopedic surgeon in Switzerland, has published extensively on patellofemoral instability and biomechanical modeling, receiving awards from the Spanish Society for Research in Orthopedic Surgery (INVESCOT).
Based 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 expertise with a caring approach to build lasting trust.
We care for you—with precision, dedication, and humanity.
— Dr. med. Erik Montesinos
OUR COMMITMENTS
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ACADEMIC & CLINICAL EXCELLENCE
Top-tier training and advanced surgical practice
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PATIENT-CENTERED APPROACH
Personalized care, active listening and tailored follow-up
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20+ YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
Proven expertise built over two decades
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MULTILINGUAL CARE
Consultations in English, French, Spanish, and Italian