Specialist in orthopedics and traumatology with more than 15 years of surgical practice and advanced training in knee and shoulder arthroscopy. Performs every MedValet knee replacement together with Dr. Paula Sarmiento, from incision to closure. Add verified SCCOT membership and professional registration as separate links.
Doctoralia Certificate of Excellence · 2020, 2023
95+ verified reviews · ★★★★★
Dr. Alejandro Jaramillo Quiceno is a specialist in orthopedics and traumatology based in Medellín, Colombia. Over more than 15 years of practice, he has focused on the surgical treatment of knee and shoulder conditions, including joint replacement, arthroscopy and sports trauma. His professional registration and verified SCCOT membership should be linked on this page.
Dr. Jaramillo served as Head of the Orthopedic and Traumatology Service at Clínica del Norte from 2012 to 2024. He is an active teacher and researcher: a professor of the knee module for orthopedic residents at Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana since 2012, an instructor in the UPB shoulder fellowship program, and the author of more than 25 peer-reviewed publications in international journals.
He performs MedValet's knee replacement procedures at Clínica del Campestre and Clínica Llanogrande.
Dr. Jaramillo is MedValet's lead knee surgeon and the primary point of contact for patient consultations and follow-ups. For every MedValet knee replacement, without exception, he operates together with Dr. Paula Sarmiento, both surgeons at the operating table from incision to closure. This two-attending-surgeon setup is a distinctive feature of MedValet's surgical pathway.
His surgical approach favors meticulous pre-operative planning and evidence-based technique selection, drawing on his role as a peer reviewer and journal editor to stay current with international standards. Robotic-assisted planning is available when clinically indicated.
Dr. Jaramillo has authored more than 25 peer-reviewed publications in international orthopedic surgery, arthroscopy, and sports medicine journals, including:
Dr. Jaramillo has more than 95 verified patient reviews on Doctoralia with a five-star average rating. Reviews frequently mention his explanations and approachability. Patient reviews reflect reported experience and should not be presented as independently measured surgical outcomes.
Experience
15+ years of surgical practice
Languages
Spanish (native) · English (fluent)
Consulting rooms
Torre Intermédica, Medellín
Surgical venue
Clínica del Campestre
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The first step is a free knee case review. Your Patient Journey Director reviews your file, requests preliminary surgeon input from Dr. Jaramillo, and gives you an honest read on whether Medellín is the right fit for your specific case.