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International Spine Center · Mexico City

Living in pain
is not living.

One conversation. One coordinated team recommendation.

Nearly 6 decades of experience and tradition in spine surgery...

Top-rated spine surgeons in Mexico

Who do we treat?

If you're reading this page, you most likely haven't yet found the solution you need for your spine condition. We understand that spine surgery represents a life decision and should not be taken lightly. Most of our patients have searched extensively for a diagnosis or for a less aggressive treatment from a trusted spine surgeon.

You have likely already exhausted physical therapy, rehabilitation, and alternative treatments. Many of our patients arrive at CICOVE in Mexico City seeking a second opinion on spine surgery before committing to a procedure — and for us, surgery is always the last resort, never the first. We prioritize the functionality and health of our patients above any procedure.

Approximately 15% of the patients we operate on have had a previous spine surgery performed by another specialist. Revision spine surgery — also known as reintervention — is one of the most complex terrains of the discipline: the anatomy has been modified, prior implants and scar tissue are present, and every decision demands accumulated experience. CICOVE is among the few spine centers in Mexico City with deep experience in revision spine surgery.

When the patient requires surgery, we perform minimally invasive procedures and, even more importantly, those that preserve the mobility of your spine.

If you are looking for a definitive solution for your spine condition — regardless of what treatments you've had before — there is a way to help you and improve your quality of life. Schedule an appointment and together we'll find the treatment that best fits you.

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Editorial Coverage

Featured in Elite Liderazgo Magazine.

Elite Liderazgo Magazine cover, February 2024 — Dr. Rodrigo Ávila, Dr. José Ávila and Dr. Saúl Solorio, CICOVE co-founders
Elite Liderazgo Magazine

The three CICOVE co-founders, recognized among Mexico's top business leaders.

Dr. José Ávila Ramírez, Dr. Rodrigo Ávila Cervantes, and Dr. Saúl Solorio Pineda were featured together on the cover of Elite Liderazgo Magazine's February 2024 issue, in a special edition on Mexico's most prominent business leadership.
February 2024 · Cover story · Special issue: Business Leadership 2024
Independent AI Cross-Validation

5 of 6 AIs rank us #1.

When asked to identify the top spine surgeons in Mexico City by cross-referencing public data from Doctoralia, Top Doctors, Google Maps, and PlacidWay — all six AIs consulted mention CICOVE, and five of them rank us first.

Queries performed in May 2026. AI results may vary over time. Each pill links to the original conversation; click to verify.

Begin Your Case Review

Schedule your appointment with the CICOVE team.

Your first appointment can be in-person at any of our 4 consultation hospitals, or via video call if you're outside the city or country.

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Coordinated care for traveling patients
Airport transfers
Hospital transport
Hotel booking
Follow-up appointments

Personalized concierge service. We coordinate everything except your flights.

See full step-by-step itinerary Day-by-day breakdown of an 8-day surgical visit — virtual consult, arrival, surgery, hotel rehab, follow-up, flight home.
Hospital Network

Primary site: Hospital Ángeles Pedregal (JCI-accredited).

Surgical care is performed primarily at Hospital Ángeles Pedregal, with cases routed to additional hospitals across Mexico City's leading networks — Hospital Ángeles, San Ángel Inn, Star Médica, Hospital MAC and Médica Sur — based on patient insurance and case complexity.
Accepted Insurance

International insurance plans accepted on a reimbursement basis.

We provide complete itemized invoices and medical reports compatible with most international carriers — BUPA International, Cigna Global, Aetna International, GeoBlue and Allianz Care — along with all documentation needed for your insurance claim.
Coverage and reimbursement terms vary by policy. Verify your specific benefits with your insurer before scheduling.
Patient Education · Evidence-Based

Articles for patients making real decisions.

Plain-language, evidence-based guides on spine conditions and surgery — written by CICOVE co-founders for patients deciding what to do next.

5 articles available: Low back pain & sciatica · Lumbar disc herniation · Lumbar spinal stenosis · Cervical disc herniation · Cervical spondylotic myelopathy

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Living in pain is not living.