About Hernan Prieto
Hernan A. Prieto, MD, grew up in Colombia and earned his medical degree at the National University of Colombia, School of Medicine before going on to complete his Orthopaedic surgery residency at the National University of Colombia and fellowships in Research at the Orthopaedic Institute at Mercy Hospital, Miami FL.
He had more than 7 years of experience in orthopedics, and trauma care before he came to United States in 2012 to complete his fellowship training in Adult Reconstructive Lower extremity surgery in Mayo Clinic at Rochester, MN, followed by Musculoskeletal Oncology and Adult Arthroplasty & Joint Reconstruction at University of Florida in Gainesville, FL.
Dr. Prieto clinical practice focuses on primary, revision joint replacement and complex reconstruction procedures around hip & knee, including hip preservation surgery. He also has authored several scientific publications. His passion and excellence in high quality research are remarkable and have launched UF Arthroplasty onto the international stage.
He is member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons, as well as associate member of the Colombian Society of Orthopedic Surgery. Dr. Prieto is fluent in Spanish and English.
Accomplishments
- Game Changer Knee Award - South Hip & Knee Course International Congress for Joint Reconstruction (ICJR).
2019 - International Congress for Joint Reconstruction (ICJR) - Podium highlighted in the International Paper Session
2015 - AAOS Annual Meeting - Distinguished Alumnus award
2005 - Department of Orthopedic Surgery, National University of Colombia - Best scientific poster award. Intrarticular Fractures of the Calcaneus: Clinical Evaluation and Functional Analysis of Surgical Treatment
2003 - Colombian Society of Orthopaedic and Traumatology - Graduated first in class
1998 - National University of Colombia
Board Certifications
- Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG)
- Colombian Society of Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology (SCCOT)
- Ministry of Health, Colombia
Research Profile
Adult Arthroplasty and Joint Reconstruction
Open Researcher and Contributor ID (ORCID):
0000-0003-4232-7194
Publications
- 2022
An Enhanced Understanding of Culture-Negative Periprosthetic Joint Infection with Next-Generation Sequencing: A Multicenter Study.
The Journal of bone and joint surgery. American volume. 104(17):1523-1529. [DOI] 10.2106/JBJS.21.01061. [PMID] 35726882.
2 citations | PubMed | Publisher's Site - 2022
Complex Reconstruction for Acetabular Pathologic Fracture in Unusual Chondroblastoma With Aneurysmal Bone Cyst
Arthroplasty Today. 14:65-70. [DOI] 10.1016/j.artd.2022.01.002. [PMID] 35252508.
PubMed | Publisher's Site - 2022
Implementing a pragmatic clinical trial to tailor opioids for acute pain on behalf of the IGNITE ADOPT PGx investigators.
Clinical and translational science. 15(10):2479-2492. [DOI] 10.1111/cts.13376. [PMID] 35899435.
1 citation | PubMed | Publisher's Site - 2022
Surgical Management of Tibial Bone Loss in Revision Total Knee Arthroplasty: Clinical Outcomes and Radiographic Analysis of Tantalum Cones, Titanium Cones and Titanium Sleeves.
The Iowa orthopaedic journal. 42(1):145-153. [PMID] 35821926.
PubMed - 2021
A hybrid implementation-effectiveness randomized trial of CYP2D6-guided postoperative pain management.
Genetics in medicine : official journal of the American College of Medical Genetics. 23(4):621-628. [DOI] 10.1038/s41436-020-01050-4. [PMID] 33420349.
9 citations | PubMed | Publisher's Site - 2021
A Learner-Centered Education Strategy: Optimizing an Interactive and Multimodal Learning Format in Orthopaedic Hip & Knee Arthroplasty
Journal of Surgical Education. 78(4):1052-1057. [DOI] 10.1016/j.jsurg.2020.10.016.
Publisher's Site - 2021
Patient and Procedural Determinants of Postoperative Pain Trajectories.
Anesthesiology. 134(3):421-434. [DOI] 10.1097/ALN.0000000000003681. [PMID] 33449996.
30 citations | PubMed | Publisher's Site - 2021
Predicting long-term postsurgical pain by examining the evolution of acute pain.
European journal of pain (London, England). 25(3):624-636. [DOI] 10.1002/ejp.1698. [PMID] 33171546.
2 citations | PubMed | Publisher's Site - 2021
The Effect of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Hip and Knee Arthroplasty Patients in the United States: A Multicenter Update to the Previous Survey.
Arthroplasty today. 7:268-272. [DOI] 10.1016/j.artd.2020.11.025. [PMID] 33294537.
13 citations | PubMed | Publisher's Site - 2020
A Simple, Personalized Opioid Stratification Pathway Dramatically Reduces Opioid Utilization.
Arthroplasty today. 6(4):731-735. [DOI] 10.1016/j.artd.2020.07.005. [PMID] 32923559.
2 citations | PubMed | Publisher's Site - 2020
Outpatient total knee arthroplasty: is it economically feasible in the hospital setting?
Arthroplasty today. 6(2):231-235. [DOI] 10.1016/j.artd.2020.02.004. [PMID] 32577469.
7 citations | PubMed | Publisher's Site - 2020
Revision Arthroplasty Does Not Require More Opioids Than Primaries: A Review of Prescribing Practices After Implementation of a Structured Perioperative Pain Management Strategy.
The Journal of arthroplasty. 35(8):2173-2176. [DOI] 10.1016/j.arth.2020.04.003. [PMID] 32482474.
1 citation | PubMed | Publisher's Site - 2020
The Effect of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Electively Scheduled Hip and Knee Arthroplasty Patients in the United States.
The Journal of arthroplasty. 35(7S):S49-S55. [DOI] 10.1016/j.arth.2020.04.052. [PMID] 32376163.
68 citations | PubMed | Publisher's Site - 2020
The Risk Assessment and Prediction Tool Accurately Predicts Discharge Destination After Revision Hip and Knee Arthroplasty.
The Journal of arthroplasty. 35(10):2972-2976. [DOI] 10.1016/j.arth.2020.05.057. [PMID] 32561259.
5 citations | PubMed | Publisher's Site - 2019
Arthroplasty Care Redesign Impacts the Predictive Accuracy of the Risk Assessment and Prediction Tool.
The Journal of arthroplasty. 34(11):2549-2554. [DOI] 10.1016/j.arth.2019.06.035. [PMID] 31327649.
13 citations | PubMed | Publisher's Site - 2019
Bundled Payment “Creep”: Institutional Redesign for Primary Arthroplasty Positively Affects Revision Arthroplasty
The Journal of Arthroplasty. 34(2):206-210. [DOI] 10.1016/j.arth.2018.10.025.
Publisher's Site - 2019
Clinical Evaluation of Alpha Defensin Test Following Staged Treatment of Prosthetic Joint Infections
The Journal of Arthroplasty. 34(7):1446-1451. [DOI] 10.1016/j.arth.2019.03.019.
Publisher's Site - 2019
General Assembly, Diagnosis, Pathogen Isolation - Culture Matters: Proceedings of International Consensus on Orthopedic Infections.
The Journal of arthroplasty. 34(2S):S197-S206. [DOI] 10.1016/j.arth.2018.09.071. [PMID] 30360977.
22 citations | PubMed | Publisher's Site - 2019
Hip and Knee Section, Prevention, Prosthesis Factors: Proceedings of International Consensus on Orthopedic Infections.
The Journal of arthroplasty. 34(2S):S309-S320. [DOI] 10.1016/j.arth.2018.09.016. [PMID] 30348551.
7 citations | PubMed | Publisher's Site - 2019
Total hip replacement failure due to adverse local tissue reaction from both ceramic abrasive wear and trunnion corrosion.
Arthroplasty today. 5(4):384-388. [DOI] 10.1016/j.artd.2019.10.001. [PMID] 31886376.
2 citations | PubMed | Publisher's Site - 2019
Transition to outpatient total hip and knee arthroplasty: experience at an academic tertiary care center.
Arthroplasty today. 5(1):100-105. [DOI] 10.1016/j.artd.2018.10.008. [PMID] 31020032.
41 citations | PubMed | Publisher's Site - 2018
Arthroplasty care redesign related to the Comprehensive Care for Joint Replacement model: results at a tertiary academic medical center
Arthroplasty Today. 4(2):221-226. [DOI] 10.1016/j.artd.2018.02.002. [PMID] 29896557.
24 citations | PubMed | Publisher's Site - 2018
Clinical Evaluation of Synovial Alpha Defensin and Synovial C-Reactive Protein in the Diagnosis of Periprosthetic Joint Infection.
The Journal of bone and joint surgery. American volume. 100(14):1184-1190. [DOI] 10.2106/JBJS.17.00556. [PMID] 30020121.
30 citations | PubMed | Publisher's Site - 2018
Don't forget the hip! Hip arthritis masquerading as knee pain.
Arthroplasty today. 4(1):118-124. [DOI] 10.1016/j.artd.2017.06.008. [PMID] 29560406.
2 citations | PubMed | Publisher's Site - 2018
Tranexamic Acid Effectively Reduces Blood Loss and Transfusion Rates during Simultaneous Bilateral Total Knee Arthroplasty.
The journal of knee surgery. 31(3):270-276. [DOI] 10.1055/s-0037-1603333. [PMID] 28505683.
4 citations | PubMed | Publisher's Site - 2017
Structural Allograft Supporting a Trabecular Metal Cup Provides Durable Results in Complex Revision Arthroplasty.
The Journal of arthroplasty. 32(11):3488-3494. [DOI] 10.1016/j.arth.2017.05.051. [PMID] 28662954.
8 citations | PubMed | Publisher's Site - 2014
Acute delayed infection: increased risk in failed metal on metal total hip arthroplasty.
The Journal of arthroplasty. 29(9):1808-12. [DOI] 10.1016/j.arth.2014.04.008. [PMID] 24851788.
21 citations | PubMed | Publisher's Site - 2013
Alternative bearings in total hip arthroplasty in the young patient.
The Orthopedic clinics of North America. 44(4):451-62. [DOI] 10.1016/j.ocl.2013.06.001. [PMID] 24095062.
13 citations | PubMed | Publisher's Site
Education
- Fellowship - Adult Arthroplasty and Joint Reconstruction
2015 - University of Florida - Fellowship - Musculoskeletal Oncology
2014 - University of Florida - Fellowship - Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedics
2013 - Mayo Clinic, Minnesota - Residency - Orthopaedic Surgery
2005 - Universidad Nacional de Colombia - Medical Degree
1998 - Universidad Nacional de Colombia
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Comments (88 received)
April 10, 2025
Rachel and Dr. Prieto are great!
April 10, 2025
I highly recommend UF Health!
April 5, 2025
I always compliment my care
April 4, 2025
Good
April 4, 2025
Dr. Prieto and his PA were professional, polite and patient. He consulted the xrays, which had been done that afternoon, as he explained everything to me. We were very pleased with the visit.
April 3, 2025
Excellent care, very impressed!
March 25, 2025
Very thorough
March 25, 2025
Dr Prieto is a very caring and kind physician who explains everything
March 13, 2025
Awesome experience. I was very satisfied with my visit
March 13, 2025
I have already recommended Dr Prieto to several friends and family
March 13, 2025
I only have excellent comments on ALL
March 11, 2025
Dr H Prieto is a 10
March 7, 2025
Dr Prieto is excellent!
March 6, 2025
I had partial knee replacement by Dr. Prieto, I received the best care from checking in to the nurse to anesthesiologist to pt and ot.
March 6, 2025
Dr. Rosado was sensational! He cared, listened well, and was extremely competent. His 2 Residents were fantastic, which reflects well on his ability to secure fantastic help!
March 4, 2025
I have been very happy with Dr Prieto. He takes time to answer my questions and explains things well.
September 24, 2025
Very Good
February 28, 2025
Good
February 27, 2025
Can't say enough about Dr.Prieto
February 27, 2025
I have a neighbor that has been going to the hospital to see a a patient and he told me how great the hospital was and his doctors he wasn't kidding.
February 26, 2025
All took time to listen to me. I never felt rushed
February 22, 2025
The Dr and PA Rachel were so kind and explained everything to me. They settled my nerves and made me feel heard, respected and very well cared for. I am very appreciative.
February 22, 2025
Dr Prieto is the best doctor , I am so grateful that he is my doctor and did the surgery . He is a wonderful person and doctor
February 20, 2025
MY EXPERIENCE WAS TRULY VERY GOOD.
February 20, 2025
Good
February 13, 2025
Dr. Prieto was very nice, thorough, and concerned about my hip. He was quite positive in recommending the proposed treatment.
February 11, 2025
Everyone involved in the visit was excellent
February 11, 2025
I would tell everyone how excellent it was
February 6, 2025
Dr. Prieto is the best. He deserves a huge raise. He has fixed my hip and my knee
February 6, 2025
Dr. Hernan Prieto is an excellent physician. He is very caring.
February 6, 2025
I will let my military friends and my civilian friends. Know about UF
February 6, 2025
Dr. Pristine was very thorough and informative. I felt very comfortable with him and the whole team.
January 16, 2025
Dr. Prieto and his staff gave informed, caring and impeccable care. They were extremely kind and patient with me.
January 11, 2025
Great experience. Dr listened to concerns and answered all questions
September 24, 2024
Doctor Hernan A Prieto Saavedra is the best!
September 24, 2024
Excellent care
September 19, 2024
Good
September 17, 2024
The physician and resident were very kind and caring. They listened to my symptoms and gave very helpful information. The bedside manner was very kind and understanding.
September 12, 2024
Dr. Prieto was awesome as well as the entire staff
September 12, 2024
Dr. Prieto was very thorough explaining to me about my knee. Even brought in a visual to show me what was wrong
September 10, 2024
Already referred a friend
August 29, 2024
All good
August 26, 2024
Dr. Hernan Prieto was super helpful and listened very intently to everything I said. He was exceptional at answering my questions and explaining everything my wife and I wanted to know about the procedure. We could not have a higher comfort level for my upcoming surgery without the time Dr. Prieto spent with us.
August 24, 2024
Dr. Prieto cared for my husband so well prior to his passing 3 years ago and he showed the same to me , reviewing the x-rays and going over alternative treatments as well as making sure I felt free to contact him if necessary for follow up. He's a kind, caring,,and competent dr., who inspires confidence
August 22, 2024
Very patient, showed interest, and concern in my specific issues 2ndy Adrenal Insufficiency, and potential MS
August 22, 2024
Dr. Prieto was wonderful, he explained very well the treatment options, was very concerned about our situation, gave us time to ask questions. This appointment was very helpful.
August 22, 2024
Dr. Prieto is awesome. He is friendly a great communicator and very professional.
August 22, 2024
Dr p was very good at explaining things and very caring concerning my healing process.
July 23, 2024
Dr. Preito is WONDERFUL. Very kind, caring and listens.
July 19, 2024
Very professional
July 18, 2024
Very good
July 18, 2024
Great from beginning to end.
July 11, 2024
Dr. Prieto put me at ease. I feel very comfortable with him as my surgeon.
July 9, 2024
Really appreciated being shown x-ray and explaining what it showed.
July 9, 2024
Awesome
January 29, 2024
Outstanding personal skills - affable, sincere, great listener.
January 23, 2024
Dr Prieto was very informative and had a good frank discussion with me. He explained everything well so all my questions were answered
January 23, 2024
I recommend Dr. Preito to a y and everyone who will listen and who may need surgery.
January 11, 2024
Excellent
December 19, 2023
Everyone was great!
December 7, 2023
I appreciated the fact that my upcoming surgery date was ultimately up to me. This opportunity gives me time to prepare and make the necessary arrangements.
December 5, 2023
Dr. Prieto, Chad, Emilie and the others were all wonderful
December 5, 2023
Excellent
November 21, 2023
Dr Prieto and his whole staff are great, they are always in a great positive mood
May 24, 2023
Dr. Prieto knew my case very well and showed a lot of empathy. He has a way of making you feel that you are his favorite patient. His PA also was very personable and easy to relate to.
May 23, 2023
Great
May 19, 2023
Good
May 17, 2023
Dr. Prieto helped us in every way possible to make this surgery turn out well. He is caring and thoughtful and gave us time to talk with him. During my hospital stay, Dr. Turley was also excellent. I appreciate these wonderful doctors and their staff.
May 16, 2023
My condition and options were explained in depth and I was given several options and was able to ask questions.
May 11, 2023
Good
May 11, 2023
Excelent
April 18, 2023
Dr. Prieto is an excellent Physician. Really love that he takes care of my physical ailments.
April 11, 2023
Good
April 11, 2023
Very good experience
March 28, 2023
Good
March 28, 2023
Telling everyone how great it was!!
May 3, 2022
He was very good
April 28, 2022
Explained all I could do regarding sleep on my side
April 26, 2022
The Dr gave me a through explanation on my concern about the recall. He eased my mind. The resident was very professional and through.
April 26, 2022
Good
April 21, 2022
All good.
April 9, 2022
Excellent
March 17, 2022
Cannot say enough good about Dr Pierto. He is outstanding, understanding, and very much in tune with his patients.
March 15, 2022
Have NEVER had a doctor be so kind in discussing the problem and the solution.
March 6, 2022
Dr listen to my story and concert
March 1, 2022
Dr. Prieto is always very kind, patient, an excellent listener and very caring.
February 26, 2022
One of my favorite places for what is wrong with me.
February 10, 2022
Very good experience, care and guidance