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About
Juan Pretell, M.D., is a musculoskeletal oncology surgeon and the chief of musculoskeletal oncology surgery at Miami Cancer Institute. Dr. Pretell specializes in benign and malignant musculoskeletal tumors and skin cancers affecting the musculoskeletal system. He is fluent in English and Spanish. Prior to joining Miami Cancer Institute in 2022, Dr. Pretell worked at University of Miami where he was an Associate Professor of Orthopedic and Faculty of the Orthopedic Surgery residency program and Musculoskeletal Oncology Fellowship. He also was the director of clinical research in the Division of Musculoskeletal Oncology Surgery.
Dr. Pretell’s research has been published in high-impact national and international orthopedic and oncology journals. He has been a speaker in national and international meetings, and faculty for international Musculoskeletal Oncology courses. He is an active member of the Musculoskeletal Tumor Society and fellow of the AAOS. He is also a Diplomate of the American Board of Orthopedic Surgeons.
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Education/Academic qualification
Fellowship Program, Musculoskeletal Oncology, University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Hospital
2014 → …
Fellowship Program, Pediatric Orthopedics, The University of Tennessee - Campbell Clinic
2013 → …
MD, Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia Facultad de Medicina Alberto Hurtado (Peru)
2003 → …
External positions
Musculoskeletal Oncology Surgeon, Director of Clinical Research, Division of Musculoskeletal Oncology Surgery, University of Miami Hospital
Jan 1 2014 → Jan 1 2022
Orthopedics, Medicentro Leganes, Leganes, Spain
Jan 1 2006 → Jan 1 2009
Primary Care, Geriatric Centers, Madrid, Spain
Jan 1 2005 → Jan 1 2006
Primary Care, Pacifico Peruano-Suiza, Lima, Peru
Jan 1 2005 → …
Primary Care, Alianza Lima Football Club, La Victoria, Lima, Peru
Jan 1 2004 → …
Primary Care, Medica Empresa, Lima, Peru
Jan 1 2003 → Jan 1 2004
Disciplines
- Medicine and Health Sciences
- Neoplasms
- Orthopedics
Projects
- 1 Finished
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Circulating Tumor Cells in Soft Tissue Sarcoma: Current Evidence and Clinical Implications
Mendez-Guerra, C., Chacon, J., Altamirano, I. E., Calmet Rocca, W. R. & Pretell-Mazzini, J., May 2026, In: Cancers. 18, 10, 1542.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
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Effect of Timing of First Consultation with a Sarcoma Specialist Following Unplanned Excision: Oncologic Outcomes of Patients with Soft-Tissue Sarcomas
Jahn, J., Dean, K. K., Travis, L. M., Ramos-Pascua, L. R., García de la Blanca, J. C., Temple, H. T. & Pretell-Mazzini, J., 2026, (Accepted/In press) In: Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Multidisciplinary Approach of Musculoskeletal Metastasis: Current Trends and Future Directions
Pretell-Mazzini, J. & Lozano Calderón, S. A., 2026, Coresource 4. Springer Nature, p. 1-712 712 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter
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Multidisciplinary Treatment of Musculoskeletal Metastases
Gonzalez, M. R., Mendez-Guerra, C. & Pretell-Mazzini, J., 2026, Coresource 4. Springer Nature, p. 29-42 14 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter
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Overview of Musculoskeletal Metastases
Hederick, L. L., Connolly, J. J., Gonzalez, M. R. & Pretell-Mazzini, J., 2026, Coresource 4. Springer Nature, p. 3-12 10 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter
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Annual Meeting Program Committee Muskuloskelatal Tumor Society (External organization)
Pretell, J. (Member)
Jan 1 2022Activity: Membership › Membership of committee
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Musculoskeletal Tumor Society (External organization)
Pretell, J. (Member)
Jan 1 2021 → Jan 1 2024Activity: Membership › Membership of network
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Prizes
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1999, 2000 Tuition Scholarship for Academic Achievement, Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia, Lima, Peru
Pretell, J. (Recipient), 1999
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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2003 MD, Honor table (Rank #09), Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia, Lima, Peru
Pretell, J. (Recipient), 2003
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2021, 2019 Resident Research Competition, Florida Orthopedic Society
Pretell, J. (Recipient), 2021
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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2021, 2019 Sama Family Research Award, Department of Orthopedics, University of Miami Health Systems
Pretell, J. (Recipient), 2021
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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2021 The Rosa Family Endowed Award in Orthopedics, University of Miami Health Systems
Pretell, J. (Recipient), 2021
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)