Diagnosis, treatment and injury prevention from the surgeon who has been team physician for professional clubs. For elite and everyday athletes.
Medically reviewed by Dr. Nicolás Zarur · Updated October 2026
Whether you play in a professional league or on weekends with friends, you deserve the same goal: return to your sport stronger, and avoid getting hurt again. That’s the approach Dr. Zarur has used with Mexico’s elite athletes for more than three decades.
Pro clubs as team physician
Mexican Football Federation
Patients
Care
Common in contact sports, swimming, tennis and throwing sports.
Patellar, Achilles and elbow tendon pain from training loads.
Acute injuries during competition that need fast, precise care.
Fast evaluation
Precise diagnosis with a physical exam and imaging, so no time is lost.
Treatment plan
Non-surgical whenever possible: rehab, load management and targeted therapies.
Surgery if needed
Arthroscopic, minimally invasive procedures designed for a faster return.
Rehab
Coordinated work with physical therapists and trainers, adapted to your sport and position.
Return to play
Strength, balance and agility tests before you compete again, to lower the risk of re-injury.
The best injury is the one that never happens. Dr. Zarur helps athletes and coaches identify risks before they become injuries.
For teams and academies
Dr. Zarur has led the medical departments of professional clubs. Teams, academies and schools can work with him on:
Not at all. Most patients are amateur and weekend athletes. Everyone receives the same level of care professional athletes get.
No. Many sports injuries heal with rehab and load management. Surgery is recommended only when it’s the best way to get you back safely.
If you felt a pop, can’t bear weight, have significant swelling or the joint feels unstable, get evaluated within the first days.
Yes. Dr. Zarur can share your diagnosis and rehab plan so your team works in the same direction.
Yes. Young athletes need special care because they are still growing. [Confirm minimum age Dr. Zarur treats.]
Book a visit in Tijuana or Mexico City, or send us your MRI for a remote review.
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Trusted by Champions
Former President of the Mexican Football Federation’s Medical Commission and team physician for Cruz Azul, Morelia, Veracruz and Frontón México.
