Herniated Disc
Reviewed by the medical team of El Doctor Editorial policy
Herniated Disc in Mexico
A herniated disc is a condition of the spine where the intervertebral disc shifts and compresses the nerve roots, causing pain, numbness, and weakness. At El Doctor, 3,089 specialists are registered who treat this condition throughout Mexico.
Specialists who treat it
The professionals who most frequently address a herniated disc are general surgeons (1,954), plastic surgeons (644), neurosurgeons (477), endoscopists (11), and general practitioners (5). The neurosurgeon is the key specialist for surgical evaluation, while conservative management includes physical therapy and pain control.
Where to find specialists
The cities with the greatest availability of specialists are Monterrey (378), Guadalajara (212), Magdalena Contreras (166), Mexico City (161), and Tijuana (99).
Consultation cost
The average consultation price for herniated disc specialists is approximately $1,070 MXN, according to the data on our platform.
Source: El Doctor database (eldoctor.com.mx), updated as of March 2026. This information is for guidance only and does not replace professional medical consultation. Always consult a specialist for an appropriate diagnosis and treatment.
Data on 3,083 doctors who treat herniated disc
Which specialist treats herniated disc?
A herniated disc should be evaluated by a neurosurgeon when there's nerve involvement; a general surgeon may perform surgery in some cases. See a doctor if you have back pain radiating to a leg or arm, or muscle weakness.
Related symptoms
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in herniated disc
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. Laura Olivia Rodríguez Muñoz
Dr. José G. Padilla López
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. José Ramón Olivas C.
Dr. Karla Areyda Reyes León
Dr. Carolina Garcia
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Jorge Luis Denis Bravo
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Isaac E. Tello Mata
Dr. Héctor Garza Blizzard
Dr. Mauricio Armando Esqueda Liquidano
Dr. Gilberto Morales Salgado
Dr. Gabriel Denicia Molina
Dr. José Francisco Mendiola González
Dr. Deyanira Munguia Moreno
Dr. Oscar Yair Nava Garcia
Frequently asked questions
What is herniated disc?
Herniated Disc in Mexico
Which doctor treats herniated disc?
A herniated disc should be evaluated by a neurosurgeon when there's nerve involvement; a general surgeon may perform surgery in some cases. See a doctor if you have back pain radiating to a leg or arm, or muscle weakness.