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“After six spine surgeries, a lot of pain and disappointments, I thought there wasn't much more to be done. Then Dr. Rodrigo appeared. From the first consultation he gave me back something I had lost: hope. Within hours of my surgery I was already walking, something I hadn't been able to do for the previous month. Today, just nine days after my operation, I'm walking normally again.”

“I had two previous operations that didn't go well, so I researched a lot and saw several neurosurgeons until I found Dr. Rodrigo Ávila and was immediately convinced by his knowledge, personalized attention, and professionalism. Today, just one week after my surgery, I feel a radical change and am returning to a completely normal life.”

“My experience with Dr. Rodrigo Ávila was excellent, the best neurosurgeon I've ever met. It was lumbar surgery with cysts. My surgery went very well, I walked out pain-free and happy. I've had a wonderful recovery.”

“The cervical surgery Dr. Ávila performed for two herniated discs was excellent — I had no pain and the recovery was very fast, with very good rehabilitation. Thank you, Rodrigo.”

“I had lumbar spine surgery with Dr. Rodrigo and everything went very well. He clearly explained the procedure before and after. He and his entire team were always attentive and ready to answer any questions during the pre- and post-operative process.”

“Expertise, professionalism, and humanity characterize the excellent care we received before, during, and after the spine surgery. Expectations for the surgery were high, and the results far exceeded them.”

“Excellent physician, I highly recommend him. A great human being as a doctor, with extensive experience and a spine specialist. He operated on my L4-L5, communicating with great trust and explaining my condition very well.”

“Very grateful to Dr. Rodrigo, super professional — the operation achieved the goal of decompressing the nerves. He has followed up with us on next steps. Very thorough work.”

“Cervical surgery with optimal results and a very good recovery. From the moment I came out of surgery pain-free, and the explanation of the treatment performed was very clear and understandable.”

“The doctor's care is very professional, very kind, and above all very humane. Personally, I can say he's one of the best doctors who has ever treated me.”

“Great recognition to Dr. Rodrigo Ávila for the lumbar surgery he performed on me a couple of weeks ago. I'm very happy and satisfied with his work. He's a great surgeon.”

“I had spine surgery for a herniated disc — the surgeon's work was excellent, I was able to return to my normal life with no aftereffects or pain.”

“Lumbar surgery for a herniation and cysts. I'm very happy because it's been an incredible surgery with super fast recovery. I was hesitant to have surgery, but once I met the doctor and learned the technique, I decided to go ahead — it's been the best decision.”

“I went to the doctor for lower back discomfort. His care was very good — he clearly explained my injury and the options I have to avoid surgery.”

“My wife arrived with severe pain at the back of her neck. We were told it was due to spinal cord compression, which is why surgery was necessary. She was treated excellently by the physician, and my wife is recovering very favorably.”

“I've always been an athlete — the last 40 years playing frontenis. From one day to the next I felt strong lumbar discomfort. The MRI showed a highly compressed disc and a herniation. I came to Dr. Rodrigo because my insurer required a second opinion on another intervention I was going to have. He was respectful of the other option, but I was convinced by what he suggested. He operated on me, and today, 6 months later, I'm very satisfied.”

“Some time ago I suffered from lumbar herniations. I contacted the doctor and it was truly a great experience — from the first consultation he had the patience to explain what was happening to me and what he would do during surgery. The day of the operation everything went great, and now in follow-up visits the care and explanations are excellent. I now live a normal life.”