Manuel Leyes

Dr. Manuel Leyes is an orthopedic surgeon who earned recognition as the best MIR resident in Spain across all specialties. He specializes in knee, shoulder, and sports traumatology at Olympia Quironsalud in Madrid. Dr. Leyes brings international experience from serving as a consultant for NBA and NFL teams.

Specialization in Sports Traumatology

Dr. Leyes uses robotic surgery and minimally invasive techniques for joint pathologies. He treats competitive athletes and patients with complex injuries of the knee, shoulder, and ankle. These treatments often include ligament reconstructions, rotator cuff repairs, and joint prosthetics. His approach integrates diagnostic tools like MRI and CT scans to plan precise surgical interventions.

Consultation for Professional Sports

Dr. Leyes has provided trauma care to various athletic organizations. He served as a medical consultant for the Cleveland Cavaliers, Cleveland Browns, and Cleveland Indians. In Spain, he collaborated with football clubs like Atlético Madrid, Getafe, and Real Zaragoza. The specialist also supports national federations for gymnastics, judo, and karate.

Work Experience

• Director of Rights, Partnerships, and Colors – Olympia Quironsalud, Madrid
• Head of the Knee Department – FREMAP Hospital, Majadahonda
• Specialist in Traumatology – CEMTRO Clinic, Madrid
• Assistant Traumatologist – Dexeus University Institute (ICATME), Barcelona
• Assistant Traumatologist – Galicia Institute of Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine (IGACOTDE), Hospital Santa Teresa, La Coruña
• Clinical Fellow – Cleveland Clinic Foundation, USA
• Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology residency through MIR (rank 80) – University Clinic of Navarra, Pamplona
• Clinical Fellow – Orthopedic and Traumatology Department, University Clinic of Navarra, Pamplona

Education and International Training

Dr. Leyes completed his medical degree and doctorate at the University of Navarra. He later finished a two-year fellowship at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation in Ohio. This training included a clinical fellowship in sports medicine and another in foot and ankle surgery. The doctor expanded his skills through clinical rotations at various global institutions.

Dr. Leyes holds an ECFMG certification and a Diploma in English from the School of Official Languages in A Coruña. Additionally, he received a WPOA Scholarship in 2002 for travel to Australia, New Zealand, and Singapore.

Clinical Rotations Abroad

• Mayo Clinic – Rochester, Minnesota, USA
• University of Miami and Jackson Memorial Hospital – Florida, USA
• Addenbrooke's Hospital and BUPA Cambridge Lee Hospital – Cambridge, England
• John Radcliffe Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre – Oxford, England
• Kleinert Institute of Hand Surgery – Louisville, Kentucky, USA
• Orthopaedic Institute of Southern California and O'Connor Hospital – USA
• Wellington Hospital and Princess Grace Hospital – London, England

Professional Leadership and Recognition

Dr. Leyes held leadership roles in medical societies for arthroscopy and knee surgery. He served as President of the AEA–SEROD Joint Congress in 2015. Additionally, he was a member of the ESSKA Research Group on Knee Collateral Ligaments. He also served as the editor of the specialist journal Cuadernos de Arthroscocoy.

Dr. Leyes is a patron of the Maria Pagés Foundation and Choreographic Center. He previously served as a board member for both SEROD and the Spanish Arthroscopy Association. He also participated in the Arthroscopy Committee of ESSKA.

Professional Memberships

• European Society of Sports Traumatology, Knee Surgery, and Arthroscopy (ESSKA)
• International Society of Arthroscopy, Knee Surgery, and Orthopedic Sports (ISAKOS)
• Spanish Society of Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology (SECOT)
• Spanish Arthroscopy Association (AEA)
• Spanish Society for Knee Problems (SEROD)
• WARTHOG and MAGELLAN Orthopedic Societies
• Madrid Society of Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology (SOMACOT)
• Fellows Society of the Barry de la Maza Foundation
• Honorary Member of the Argentine Arthroscopy Association