Mariano E. Menendez, M.D. for UC Davis Health

Mariano E. Menendez, M.D.

Assistant Professor, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery

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Reviews

Specialties

Shoulder and Elbow Surgery

Sports Medicine

Department

Orthopaedic Surgery

Locations and Contact

Cannery Building

Sports Medicine
3301 C St
Sacramento, CA 95816

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Clinic Phone: 916-734-6805

Clinic Fax: 916-734-6806

UC Davis

Edwards Family Athletic Center
1120 Hutchinson Drive
Davis, CA 95616

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Clinic Phone: 530-702-2000

Clinic Fax: 530-702-2039

Philosophy of Care

I am passionate about delivering the best possible care to all my patients through a process of shared decision-making and clear discussion of all treatment options, including non-surgical and surgical.

Clinical Interests

Dr. Menendez is a fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon specializing in shoulder and elbow conditions. 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 massive rotator cuff repairs and complex total shoulder arthroplasty.

Research/Academic Interests

Dr. Menendez is a widely published shoulder and elbow specialist in Sacramento, with over 250 peer-reviewed manuscripts. He serves on the Editorial Board of the Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery, and is also a peer-reviewer for numerous high-impact orthopedic journals. Dr. Menendez routinely presents his research at national and international meetings. He has a particular interest in outcomes-based research, clinical effectiveness, and healthcare disparities.

Division

Orthopaedic Surgery - Sports Medicine

Center/Program Affiliation

Sports Medicine Program

Medical School

M.D., Autonomous University of Barcelona, Barcelona Spain 2013

Residency

Orthopaedic Surgery, Tufts University, Boston MA 2016-2021

Fellowship

Shoulder and Elbow Surgery, Rush University, Chicago IL 2021-2022

Young Scholars Memorial Fellowship Award, American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons, 2023,

Robert H. Cofield Award, Best Paper, American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons, 2022,

Tufts-Affiliated Hospitals Outstanding Orthopaedic Resident Research Award, 2021,

Arciero-Warner Award, Best Paper, New England Shoulder and Elbow Society Meeting, 2021,

AOA Resident Leadership Forum Award, 2020,

Access Mariano Menendez's list of publications here