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Dr. Sebastian Rodriguez Elizalde

Anterior hip & robotic knee surgery

Hospital for Special Surgery Fellowship-trained — Hospital for Special Surgery, New York

Dr. Sebastian Rodriguez-Elizalde is an orthopedic surgeon specializing in adult hip and knee reconstruction. He performs direct anterior hip replacement and robotic-assisted knee surgery, with a focus on minimally invasive techniques and advanced joint replacement technology. He has performed more than 5,000 combined robotic knee and hip replacements, was the first surgeon in the Greater Toronto Area to perform direct anterior hip replacement on a Hana table, and performed Humber River Health’s first ROSA® robotic knee replacement in 2020 at the first Canadian hospital to acquire the system.

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Dr. Sebastian Rodriguez Elizalde, anterior hip and robotic knee surgeon
Surgeon insights

Learn from Dr. Rodriguez-Elizalde.

Hip and knee replacement explained in plain language — implants, robotics, and recovery.

25 min Jan 2026

Hip replacement FAQ

What to expect from hip replacement surgery, recovery, and outcomes.

Full Q&A guide
16 min Jan 2026

Knee replacement FAQ

Robotic-assisted knee replacement and the recovery process.

Full Q&A guide
4 min Demonstration

ROSA® knee replacement, demonstrated

Dr. Rodriguez-Elizalde walks through 3D mapping, planning, and guided bone preparation.

Robotic knee replacement
35 min Feb 2026

Partial knee replacement

Who’s a candidate, robotic techniques, and recovery.

Full Q&A guide
40 min Feb 2026

Robotics in hip replacement

How robotic technology improves outcomes with the anterior approach.

Full Q&A guide
55 min Dec 2025

All things hip surgery

Arthroscopy, replacement, and resurfacing with Dr. Rodriguez-Elizalde and Dr. Pauyo.

Full Q&A guide
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Reviews

Patient testimony.

5.0 from 250+ Pathway patient reviews

I was given a surgery date of March 2027. I immediately began seeking private options. When I found Pathway and the robotic technology, my choice was obvious. Dr. Rodriguez performed my surgery and all is good. I am walking without a cane and have no pain.

Debra Hubich

Total hip replacement

I am back in Alberta, six days post surgery, and feeling so great with my new hip. Dr. Rodriguez and his team are a well-oiled machine, I cannot think of a single negative. Highly recommend them.

Susan Teucher

Anterior hip replacement

I had my hip replacement with Dr. Sebastian Rodriguez at the Montreal clinic. The entire experience was amazing. The politeness and level of professionalism was incredible.

Doug Soper

Hip arthroplasty

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Credentials

Training and credentials.

Education and training

Fellowship

Adult Hip & Knee Reconstruction

Hospital for Special Surgery, New York

Fellowship

Orthopedic Trauma

University of Toronto

Fellowship

Lower Limb Reconstruction

University of Toronto

Residency

Orthopedic Surgery

University of Ottawa

Medical Degree

Doctor of Medicine (MD)

University of Western Ontario

Certifications and positions

Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada

FRCSC — Orthopedic Surgery, Hip & Knee

Master of Health Administration (MHSc)

University of Toronto

Current positions

Program Director, Humber Hip and Knee Fellowship

University of Toronto

Director of Orthopedic Surgery

The Medcan Clinic, Toronto

Humber River Hospital

Adult Hip and Knee Arthroplasty Surgeon

Zimmer Biomet Consultant

Advises the manufacturer of the ROSA® robotic system he uses in knee replacement

Intellijoint Surgical Scientific Advisory Board

Leads Intellijoint’s first Canadian Centre of Excellence at Humber River Health, where surgeons from around the world observe his navigated anterior hip technique

Milestones

5,000+ combined robotic knee and hip replacements

Direct anterior hip replacement and ROSA®-assisted knee replacement

First direct anterior hip replacement on a Hana table in the GTA

Humber River Health, 2016

First and 1,000th ROSA® robotic knee replacement at Humber River Health

October 2020 and April 2023, at the first Canadian hospital to acquire ROSA® for knee replacement

Phillip D. Wilson Award

Hospital for Special Surgery, New York — for research completed during his arthroplasty fellowship

Procedures

Procedures performed.

Dr. Rodriguez-Elizalde specializes in hip and knee reconstruction using minimally invasive techniques and robotic-assisted technology.

Hip replacement

Direct anterior approach using ROSA® Hip and the HANA® table.

Knee replacement

ROSA® Knee system for precision implant positioning.

Partial knee replacement

Oxford implant with ROSA® robotic assistance.
Surgical technology

Robotic-assisted surgery.

Dr. Rodriguez-Elizalde uses ROSA® technology for both hip and knee replacements.

Robotic hip replacement with ROSA, step by stepWatch on YouTube (opens in a new tab)
Dr. Rodriguez-Elizalde with the ROSA robotic surgical system

ROSA® robotic system

Real-time 3D planning and intraoperative guidance for precise implant positioning.

HANA surgical table for direct anterior hip replacement

HANA® surgical table

Enables the direct anterior approach through a smaller incision.

Robotic systems assist with planning and precision. The surgeon remains in full control throughout.

Our surgeons

More of our surgeons.

Fellowship-trained specialists covering the full range of orthopedic care.

Dr. Thierry Pauyo, hip, knee and shoulder sports medicine surgeon

Dr. Thierry Pauyo

Hip, knee & shoulder sports medicine
Dr. Michael Zywiel, anterior hip and robotic knee surgeon

Dr. Michael Zywiel

Anterior hip & robotic knee
Dr. Danny Arora, minimally invasive foot and ankle surgeon

Dr. Danny Arora

Minimally invasive foot & ankle
Dr. Thomas Zochowski, anterior hip and knee replacement surgeon

Dr. Thomas Zochowski

Anterior hip & knee replacement
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Next step

Consult with Dr. Rodriguez-Elizalde.

Discuss your hip or knee options directly with Dr. Rodriguez-Elizalde. Consults in 1–4 days, surgery typically 2–4 weeks later. No referral required.

Book a consultation (647) 799-3230
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