Dr. Víctor Menezes

Academic Background

• Medical Degree (MD), Faculty of Medicine, University of Coimbra (FMUC, 1984)

• Consultant & Senior Attending Orthopedic Surgeon (Assistente Hospitalar Graduado) (since 2002)

• Chief of Orthopedic Department / Head of Service (Chefe de Serviço), Funchal Central Hospital / SESARAM (since 2009)

• Additional Qualifications: Healthcare Unit Management and Leadership Certifications

Professional Experience

• Senior Consultant Orthopedic Surgeon / Specialist in Orthopedics and Traumatology

• Hospital Leadership & Appointments:

  • Former Director of the Orthopedic Department, Funchal Central Hospital

  • Chief of Orthopedic Service, Funchal Central Hospital (2009–present)

  • Head of the Hip and Knee Arthroplasty Revision Unit at Funchal Hospital (since 2003)

  • Attending Orthopedic Surgeon, Funchal Central Hospital (since 1993)

Scientific & Academic Activity

• Scientific Societies: Member of 6 National and International Orthopedic Scientific Societies

• High-Volume Surgical Experience: Extensive surgical expertise with over 1,200 primary total hip and total knee replacements (arthroplasties) performed

Main Areas of Practice

• Orthopedics & Traumatology Outpatient Consultations:

  • Comprehensive Evaluation and Care for Complex Degenerative Joint Diseases of the Hip and Knee (Hip and Knee Osteoarthritis)

  • Surgical Indications and Workup for Primary Total Joint Replacements (Total Hip and Knee Arthroplasty)

  • Specialized Assessment and Follow-up for Revision / Failed Hip and Knee Joint Replacements

  • Clinical Management and Evaluation of General Musculoskeletal Trauma and Conditions