
César Calero
Dr. César Calero is a specialist in Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology, trained at the University Clinical Hospital of Valencia. He currently works in the Knee Unit at Quirónsalud Valencia, focusing on arthroscopic surgery, ligament pathology, and ultrasound-guided procedures. His clinical background includes experience in occupational health, public and private hospitals, and advanced international training.
He has completed clinical fellowships in the Netherlands, Colombia, and Spain, and has contributed as speaker and faculty in courses on knee, foot, and ankle arthroscopy. Dr. Calero is also a published author in scientific journals and orthopedic textbooks, especially in occupational traumatology.
Education
• Residency in Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology – University Clinical Hospital of Valencia
(2011–2016)
• Medical Degree – University of Tolima (Colombia), officially recognized in Spain
Clinical Experience
• Orthopedic Surgeon – Knee Unit, Quirónsalud Valencia (2024–present)
• Orthopedic Specialist – ASEPEYO, Valencia (2021–2024)
• Trauma Emergency Physician – University Clinical Hospital of Valencia (2021–2024)
• Specialist – Unión de Mutuas, Valencia (2017–2021)
• Consultant – University Clinical Hospital of Valencia (2016–2017)
Languages
• Spanish (native)
• English (B2 level)
Professional Affiliations
• Spanish Association of Arthroscopy (AEA)
• Spanish Society of Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology (SECOT)
• Spanish Society of Occupational Traumatology (SETLA)
• Spanish Society of Sports Medicine (SEMED)
Scientific and Teaching Activity
• Author in *Revista Española de Traumatología Laboral* on fractures, multiligament injuries, and joint pathology
• Contributor to clinical textbooks in occupational trauma
• Speaker at XXI SETLA Congress and arthroscopy courses in Barcelona and Valencia
• Faculty for Smith & Nephew educational programmes on knee surgery and minifellowships
• Advanced training in musculoskeletal ultrasound (levels A, B, and C)
International Training
• Academic Medical Centre – Amsterdam, Netherlands (ankle arthroscopy and hindfoot
endoscopy with Prof. C. Niek Van Dijk)
• IMBANACO Institute – Cali, Colombia (shoulder and knee joint surgery)
• Unión de Mutuas – Valencia (locomotor arthroscopic surgery)