Orthopedic Surgeon · Samborondón, Ecuador

Dr. Alberto Sadun

Orthopedic Surgeon with a special focus on knee arthroscopy. Trained at Hadassah Hebrew University Hospital in Jerusalem, Israel, and currently Head of the Orthopedic Surgery Department at UEESCLINIC.

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Dr. Alberto Sadun Rodríguez
Dr. Alberto Sadun RodríguezOrthopedic Surgeon
About me

Treating the injury and giving each patient their movement back

I am an orthopedic surgeon, trained at Hadassah Hebrew University Hospital in Jerusalem, Israel, and a medical graduate of Universidad Católica de Santiago de Guayaquil.

Before my specialty training, I completed my internship at Jackson Memorial Hospital through the William J. Harrington Latin American Training Program. I then served as research director in Dr. Carlos Lavernia's Division of Arthritis Surgery, where I worked on scientific articles and papers for several journals and for presentations at medical meetings.

I have practiced surgery in Guayaquil and Samborondón since 2006. Since August 2021, I have been Head of the Orthopedic Surgery Department at UEESCLINIC.

My practice focuses on knee surgery, especially the arthroscopic treatment of anterior cruciate ligament, meniscus and cartilage injuries. I also treat shoulder conditions, fractures and sports injuries.

I remain committed to medical education as Adjunct Faculty of the William J. Harrington Program at the University of Miami.

1999Doctor of Medicine and Surgery
2006Specialist in Orthopedic Surgery
Services

What we treat

From a sprain on the field to a fracture that needs surgery. Every case starts with a full assessment and a plan explained without rushing.

Knee and arthroscopy

Minimally invasive surgery through small incisions, with less pain and a faster recovery.

  • Anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction
  • Meniscus repair and trimming
  • Cartilage injuries
  • Knee osteoarthritis

Shoulder

  • Fractures
  • Dislocations
  • Shoulder pain

Fractures and trauma

  • Cast or splint treatment
  • Internal fixation surgery

Sports and muscle injuries

  • Sprains
  • Tendinitis
  • Muscle tears
  • Overuse injuries

Back pain

Assessment of neck, mid-back and lower back pain, with treatment aimed at the cause and not just the symptom.

Osteoarthritis and osteoporosis

  • Osteoarthritis
  • Osteoporosis
  • Fracture prevention

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In the operating room

How we work at UEESCLINIC

A coordinated surgical team, specialized instruments and patient safety protocols in every procedure.

Dr. Sadun operating with his team at UEESCLINIC
Career

A career between Guayaquil, Miami and Jerusalem

More than two decades of clinical practice, research and teaching in orthopedics.

  1. 2021 to present

    Head of Orthopedic Surgery

    UEESCLINIC Teaching Hospital, Samborondón.

  2. 2007 to present

    Adjunct Faculty, University of Miami

    William J. Harrington Program for Latin America.

  3. 2006 to 2021

    Orthopedic surgeon

    Hospital Clínica Kennedy Alborada, Guayaquil. Also at Medikal from 2011 to 2014.

  4. 2002 to 2006

    Orthopedic Surgery Residency

    Hadassah Hebrew University Hospital, Jerusalem, Israel.

  5. 2001 to 2002

    Rural medicine

    CE.FA.S. Clinic, Samborondón.

  6. 1999 to 2001

    Joint replacement research

    Division of Arthritis Surgery, University of Miami. Research director from March 2000.

  7. 1999

    Doctor of Medicine and Surgery

    Universidad Católica de Santiago de Guayaquil.

  8. 1998 to 1999

    Harrington Program

    Jackson Memorial Hospital, University of Miami.

Continuing education

Courses and Meetings

Latin America Knee Cadaver Lab, Smith+Nephew

Boston Smith+Nephew Academy, Andover, Massachusetts, United States.

September 11 and 12, 2025

Smith+Nephew Arthroscopic Knee Surgery Course

Andover, Massachusetts, United States.

June 28 and 29, 2023

Sports Medicine Knee Cadaver Lab, Smith+Nephew Latin America

Smith+Nephew, Andover, Massachusetts, United States.

June 28 and 29, 2023

Arthrex Advanced Arthroscopy Knee Course

Naples, Florida, United States.

April 3 and 4, 2023

Use of musculoskeletal grafts in orthopedic and trauma surgery

INDOT and Ecuadorian Society of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Ecuador.

November 20, 2017

Knee and Shoulder Intermediate Arthroscopy Workshop

Clínica Las Condes, Santiago, Chile.

July 25 to 27, 2017

Naton Academy Instructional Course

Chinese People's Liberation Army General Hospital, Beijing, China.

June 8 to 17, 2015

Fast Fix 360, Meniscal Sutures Workshop

Smith+Nephew Medical Education, Guayaquil.

May 13, 2015

PARCUS Product and Advanced Surgical Skills Technique Training for Shoulder and Knee Arthroscopy

Miami, United States.

October 25, 2014

Arthroscopic Surgical Techniques in Sports

School of Medicine, Universidad San Francisco de Quito, Ecuador.

July 2014

Current Concepts in Shoulder and Knee Arthroscopy

Arthrex, Guayaquil.

May 31, 2014

XIX Intermediate Shoulder Arthroscopy Course

Colombian Society of Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology and CLEMI, Bogotá, Colombia.

November 8 and 9, 2013

Shoulder Arthroscopy Program: Minimally Invasive Approaches to Rotator Cuff and Labrum Repair

Doral, Florida, United States.

October 12, 2013

Quattro Workshop

Cayenne AperFix, Miami, United States.

September 14, 2013

PARCUS Product and Advanced Surgical Skills Technique Training for Shoulder and Knee Arthroscopy

Miami, United States.

April 22, 2013

Educational Course on Total Hip and Total Knee Arthroplasty

Memphis, United States.

November 14, 2012

Total Knee Replacement: Primary and Revision

Universidad San Francisco de Quito, Ecuador.

March 21 to 23, 2012

Knee Arthroscopy Course

UHZ Sports Medicine Institute, Miami, United States.

August 2006

Wrist Arthroscopy Course

Miami Hand Center, Miami, United States.

July and August 2006

AO Fracture Basic Course

Nof Ginosar, Israel.

2003

Current Concepts in Joint Replacement, Winter 2019

Orlando, Florida, United States.

December 11 to 14, 2019

Current Concepts in Joint Replacement, Winter 2018

Orlando, Florida, United States.

December 12 to 15, 2018

American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, 2017 Annual Meeting

San Diego, California, United States.

March 14 to 18, 2017

Current Concepts in Joint Replacement, Spring 2016

Las Vegas, United States.

May 22 to 25, 2016

American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, 2016 Annual Meeting

Orlando, Florida, United States.

March 1 to 5, 2016

3rd Pan-American Symposium on Arthroscopy and Orthopedics

Viña del Mar, Chile.

October 8 to 10, 2015

Current Concepts in Joint Replacement, Spring 2015

Las Vegas, United States.

May 17 to 20, 2015

Current Concepts in Joint Replacement, Spring 2014

Las Vegas, United States.

May 18 to 21, 2014

Current Concepts in Joint Replacement, Winter 2013

Orlando, Florida, United States.

December 11 to 14, 2013

Current Concepts in Joint Replacement, Spring 2013

Las Vegas, United States.

May 2013

49th Argentine Congress of Orthopedics and Traumatology

Buenos Aires, Argentina.

December 2 to 5, 2012

48th Argentine Congress of Orthopedics and Traumatology

Buenos Aires, Argentina.

November 27 to December 1, 2011

AAOS 74th Annual Meeting

San Francisco, United States.

March 5 to 10, 2007

Israeli Orthopaedic Society Annual Meeting

Tel Aviv, Israel.

November 2005

AAOS 68th Annual Meeting

San Francisco, United States.

February 28 to March 4, 2001

AAHKS Tenth Annual Fall Meeting

Dallas, United States.

November 3 to 5, 2000

AAHKS Ninth Annual Fall Meeting

Dallas, United States.

November 12 to 14, 1999

Florida Orthopaedic Society 52nd Annual Meeting

Destin Beach, Florida, United States.

May 1999

III National Congress, Ecuadorian Society of Trauma, Pan-American Society of Trauma

Salinas, Ecuador.

April 27 to 29, 1995
Frequently asked questions

Before your appointment

When should I see an orthopedic surgeon?
  • If you suffer an injury, a fall or an accident, seek care immediately.
  • If pain in a joint, muscle or bone starts suddenly with no obvious injury and lasts more than 3 days.
  • If there is swelling, if you cannot put weight on your foot or move your arm, or if you felt a pop when you got hurt.

An early diagnosis keeps the injury from getting worse.

What should I bring to my appointment?

Your ID or passport, any tests you have (X-rays, MRIs, ultrasounds and their reports) and a list of the medicines you take. If you have insurance, bring your policy details too.

What is arthroscopy?

It is surgery done through two or three small incisions, using a camera to see inside the joint and repair the meniscus, ligaments or cartilage. Patients usually go home the same day or the next.

How do I book an appointment?

Message us on WhatsApp at +593 98 078 4857 or use the form on this page. Office hours are Monday to Friday, 7:00 am to 6:00 pm, at UEESCLINIC. Emergencies are seen 24/7/365.

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