Rafael J. Sierra, M.D.

  1. Orthopedic Surgeon

Location

  1. Rochester, Minnesota

Idiomas

English
  1. 2021
    CertificateHarvard Medical School Surgical Leadership Program
  2. 2006
    Fellow - Hip ReconstructionHip Society/Mueller Foundation European
  3. 2005
    ResidentOrthopedic Surgery, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  4. 2005
    Internship/Residency - Orthopedic SurgeryMayo Clinic in Rochester
  5. 2000
    Research FellowshipDivision of Arthritis Surgery, Department of Orthopedics, University of Miami
  6. 1996
    MDPontificia Universidad Javeriana
  7.  
    CertificateAspiring Leadership Program
  8.  
    CertificateThe Power of Coaching Program

Certifications

  1. 2009
    Orthopedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

Awards and honors

  1. 2019
    2019 Best Poster Award: Non-ArthroplastyAmerican Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons
  2. 2019
    2019 John Charnley Award American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
  3. 2017
    2017 Achievement AwardAmerican Academy of Orthopedic Surgery (AAOS)
  4. 2017
    2017 John Charnley AwardAmerican Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
  5. 2016
    2016 John Charnley AwardAmerican Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
  6. 2016
    Blue Ribbon Article Award Journal of Orthopedics
  7. 2015
    2015 Chitranjan Ranawat AwardKnee Society
  8. 2014
    Best Poster Award "No Difference in TKA Outcome in Patients with + SPT for Metal Hypersentivity: A Matched Cohort Analyses"ISAR Annual Meeting
  9. 2014
    Emerging Leader AwardAmerican Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons
  10. 2014
    2014 Reviewer Wall of Fame "Excellence in Reviewing" AwardThe Journal of Arthroplasty
  11. 2013
    Honorary Knighthood (Caballero Honorario SCCOT)Colombian Orthopedic Society
  12. 2013
    Leaders in Joint ReplacementGeneration Next
  13. 2013
    Preceptor, Physician Assistant ProgramUniversity Of Saint Francis
  14. 2011
    2011 ISAKOS Scientific Award for best paper "Screening for Femoroacetabular Impingement in Adolescent Asymptomatic Athletes"ISAKOS
  15. 2008
    Best Poster Award: Ischial Spine into the Pelvic Cavity: A New Sign for Acetabular Retroversion on Plain RadiographsMid-America Orthopaedic Association
  16. 2008
    Best Poster Award: Total Knee Arthroplasty in Patients with Fibromyalgia has a High Complication RateMid-America Orthopaedic Association
  17. 2005
    Mark B. Coventry Clinical Research Award for Outstanding Research in Orthopedic SurgeryDepartment of Orthopedic Surgery
  18. 2003
    Finalist, 18th Annual Research CompetitionSmith and Nephew
  19. 2001
    Mark B. Coventry Clinical Research Award for Outstanding Research in Orthopedic SurgeryDepartment of Orthopedic Surgery

Professional memberships

  1. 2023 - present
    American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
  2. 2022 - present
    Mayo Clinic
  3. 2022 - present
    Association Research Circulation Osseous (ARCO)
  4. 2022 - present
    Mayo Clinic
  5. 2021 - present
    Surgical & Procedural Committee, Clinical Practice Committee, Executive Operations Team
  6. 2021 - present
    Mayo Clinic
  7. 2021 - present
    International Priority Specialty Subcommittee, Mayo Clinic International
  8. 2021 - 2024
    American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
  9. 2020 - present
    Mayo Clinic
  10. 2019 - present
    International Hip Society
  11. 2019 - present
    The Knee Society
  12. 2019 - present
    The Hip Society
  13. 2019 - present
    Maurice E. Muller Foundation of North America
  14. 2018 - 2022
    The Hip Society
  15. 2018
    International PJI Consensus 2018 Meeting
  16. 2018 - present
    American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons
  17. 2018 - 2019
    American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons
  18. 2018 - 2021
    American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons - Adult Reconstruction Hip Instructional Course Committee
  19. 2018 - present
    American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons - Hip and Knee Content Committee
  20. 2018 - present
    Advanced Network for Conservation of Hip Outcomes Research (ANCHOR)
  21. 2017 - present
    The Hip Journal
  22. 2017 - present
    The Knee Journal
  23. 2017 - present
    Mid-America Orthopaedic Association
  24. 2013 - 2018
    American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons
  25. 2013 - present
    Audit Committee, Mid-America Orthopaedic Association
  26. 2013 - present
    Board of Directors, Mid-America Orthopaedic Association
  27. 2013 - present
    American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons
  28. 2013 - present
    Nominating Committee, American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons
  29. 2012 - present
    Consultant Staff Recruitment Committee, Department of Orthopedic Surgery
  30. 2011
    Program Committee, Mid-America Orthopaedic Association
  31. 2011 - 2021
    Adult Reconstruction Upper and Lower Extremity, Department of Orthopedic Surgery
  32. 2011 - 2012
    Membership Committee, American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons
  33. 2011 - present
    Board of Directors, Maurice E. Muller Foundation of North America
  34. 2011 - present
    International Congress of Joint Reconstruction
  35. 2011 - present
    Education Committee, International Congress of Joint Reconstruction
  36. 2011 - present
    International Committee (Latin America), American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons
  37. 2010
    Program Committee, Mid-America Orthopaedic Association
  38. 2010 - present
    Abstract Review Committee, American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons
  39. 2009
    Program Committee, Mid-America Orthopaedic Association
  40. 2009 - present
    Clinical Practice Committee, Department of Orthopedic Surgery
  41. 2009 - present
    Education Committee, Department of Orthopedic Surgery
  42. 2008
    Colombian Orthopedic Society
  43. 2008 - present
    Nurse Liasion, Rochester Methodist Hospital, Physician/Nursing Leadership Team, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  44. 2008 - present
    Advanced Network for Conservation of Hip Outcomes Research (ANCHOR)
  45. 2008 - present
    Maurice E. Muller Foundation of North America
  46. 2007 - present
    Mid-America Orthopaedic Association
  47. 2007 - present
    American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons
  48. 2005 - present
    Mayo Clinic Orthopedic Research Committee, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  49. 2003 - 2005
    Mayo Clinic Orthopedic Research Committee, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  50. 2000 - present
    American Medical Association
  51. 2000 - present
    American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
  52. 2000 - present
    Zumbro Valley Medical Society, Minnesota Medical Association

Publications

Research activities

See a description of research activities.