Sports Medicine in Tijuana & Mexico City

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.

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Pro clubs as team physician

Former Medical Commission President

Mexican Football Federation

Pros, amateurs and weekend athletes

Patients

English and Spanish

Care

Sports injuries we treat

ACL and knee ligament tears

The most feared injury in football, basketball and skiing.

Meniscus tears

Twisting injuries that cause pain, swelling and a knee that locks.

Shoulder dislocations and rotator cuff

Common in contact sports, swimming, tennis and throwing sports.

Ankle sprains and instability

Sprains that keep coming back and weaken the ankle.

Tendinitis and overuse injuries

Patellar, Achilles and elbow tendon pain from training loads.

Fractures and muscle tears

Acute injuries during competition that need fast, precise care.

Our approach: from injury to return to play

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.

Injury prevention

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

Medical support for your team

Dr. Zarur has led the medical departments of professional clubs. Teams, academies and schools can work with him on:

Sports medicine: frequently asked questions

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.]

Injured? Let's get you back in the game

Book a visit in Tijuana or Mexico City, or send us your MRI for a remote review.

Talk to Dr. Zarur's team

Get a clear diagnosis and honest options. We reply within one business day.

Trusted by Champions

The same surgeon Mexico's elite athletes trust

Former President of the Mexican Football Federation’s Medical Commission and team physician for Cruz Azul, Morelia, Veracruz and Frontón México.