LANGUAGES
French, English
Expertise
Hip and knee surgery
Dr. Vincent Villa
Orthopedic surgeon and traumatology specialist
Born into a family of doctors, Dr. Vincent Villa was inspired from childhood by his father, a rheumatologist, whose devotion and humanity he admired. At a very young age, he was fascinated by the mechanics of the human body, dreaming of restoring movement and hope to those in need. At the age of twelve, orthopedic surgery became his calling, a vocation he would never question.
A 2007 graduate of Claude Bernard University in Lyon, Dr. Villa continued his distinguished career in Lyon hospitals, notably as Head of Clinic in Orthopedic Surgery at the Croix-Rousse Hospital, under the direction of Professor Philippe Neyret, his mentor. Concurrently, he worked at a FIFA center dedicated to elite athletes, where he developed his expertise in the management of complex knee injuries.
In 2014, Dr. Villa settled in Switzerland, on the shores of Lake Neuchâtel at the Providence Hospital. In 2018, he opened the Liv Ortho Osteo-Articular Center, which reflects an innovative and accessible approach to medicine.
Since 2020, he has also been practicing in the canton of Vaud.
A specialist in knee and hip surgery, Dr. Villa favors minimally invasive techniques for a rapid and lasting recovery. A pioneer in robotic surgery, he is convinced that the precision of the surgical procedure contributes to the quality of the results. While highly skilled technically, Dr. Villa is attentive to his patients and collaborates closely with his colleagues in their training.
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Professional background
Since 2020
Independent doctor at the CIC Riviera clinic, Clarens
Since 2018
Consultant Physician, Pourtalès Hospital, Neuchâtel
Since 2017
Doctor at the Liv ortho sàrl osteo-articular center
Since 2016
Consultation at the Montbrillant Clinic, La Chaux-de-Fonds.
Since 2014
Independent orthopedic surgeon, Providence Hospital, Neuchâtel
2012 – 2014
Chief Physician and Head of Clinic in Orthopedic Surgery, Professor Neyret Department, Albert Trillat Center, Croix Rousse Hospital, Lyon
2007 – 2012
Orthopedic Surgery Assistantship
Training
2013
Qualifying Complementary Specialized Study Diploma (DESCQ) in Orthopedic and Trauma Surgery
2013
Interuniversity Diploma (DIU) in arthroscopy. Thesis: “Simulation of an ACL graft to the double-bundle patellar tendon with a simple strip”. Claude Bernard Lyon I University
2013
Doctor of Medicine thesis: “Complications of total knee replacements.” Thesis on 2,037 HLS implants. Highest honors and congratulations from the jury. Claude Bernard Lyon I University
2012
IUD of the foot and ankle. Thesis: “Algodystrophy in foot surgery”; obtained in Lyon, Claude Bernard Lyon I University
2010
Specialized Study Diploma (DES) in General Surgery
2007
Master I. Biological and Medical Sciences. Claude Bernard Lyon I University
Publications
Gunst S, Villa V, Magnussen R, Servien E, Lustig S, Neyret: Equivalent results of the medial and lateral parapatellar approach for total knee arthroplasty in mild valgus deformities, Int Orthop 2016
P. Chaudier, V. Villa, P. Neyret: Skeletal torsion anomaly, EMC 2015 article
Madelaine A, Villa V, Yela C, Lording T, Lustig S, Servien E, Neyret: Response to: Comment on Madelaine A et al: Results and complications of single-stage total knee arthroplasty and proximal tibial osteotomy. International Orthopedics 2014
RA Magnussen, S. Gunst, Villa V, C Debette, O. Reynaud, E. Servien, S. Lustig, P. Neyret: Medial versus lateral parapatellar approach for total knee arthroplasty in patients with moderate valgus deformity. JDG 2014
Darnis A, Villa V, Debette C, Lustig S, Servien E, Neyret P: Vascular injuries during proximal tibial closure osteotomy: a cadaveric angiographic study. OTS
Magnussen R, Villa V, Gunst S, Lustig S, Neyret P: Results of distal femoral osteotomy by lateral opening. JDG 2014
Factors influencing posterior tibial slope and tibial rotation during opening proximal tibial osteotomy: KSSTA. Jacobi M, Villa V, Reischl N, Demey G, Goy D, Neyret P, Gautier E, Magnussen RA. 2014
Darnis A, Villa V, Debette C, Lustig S, Servien E, Neyret P: Vascular injuries during proximal tibial closure osteotomies: a cadaveric angiographic study. Journal of Orthopedic and Traumatological Surgery 2014
Debette C, Lustig S, Servien E, Lording T, Villa V, Demey G, Neyret P: Total knee arthroplasty of the stiff knee. International Orthopedics 2014
Villa V, Madelaine C, Yela T, Lording S, Lustig E, Servien P, Neyret: Results and complications of single-stage total knee arthroplasty and proximal tibial osteotomy. International Orthopaedics (SICOT). 2012
Jacobi M, Magnussen RA, Villa V, Demey G, Neyret P: The concept of double-bundle ACL simulation with a single-bundle patellar tendon graft. A cadaveric feasibility study. Sports Med Arthrosc Rehabil Ther Technol 2012
Affiliations
Albert-Trillat Association
European Federation of National Associations of Orthopedics and Traumatology (EFORT)
European Society for Sports Traumatology, Knee Surgery and Arthroscopy (ESSKA)
Swiss Medical Federation (FMH)
Medgate Partner Network Foundation
Treasurer of the International Association of Orthopedics Alumni of National Association (IAORANA ORTHO)
International Society of Arthroscopy, Knee surgery and Orthopedic Sports Medicine (ISAKOS)
French Society of Arthroscopy (SFA)
Neuchâtel Medical Society (SNM)
Vaudois Medical Society (SVM)
Français 
English (UK)