SLUCare Physician Group
Mauricio Avila, MD Neurosurgery in St. Louis, MO

SLUCare Physician Group
1225 S. Grand Blvd., Second Level St. Louis, MO 63104
Dr. Mauricio Avila is a neurosurgeon who specializes in complex and minimally invasive spine surgery for an array of spinal conditions and disorders, including spinal deformities, degenerative spine disease, spinal trauma, spine tumors, spinal cord tumors, spinal infections, spinal stenosis, sciatica, neck and back pain, scoliosis, and spondylolisthesis.
Dr. Avila's mission is to help patients and their families understand their spine conditions and treatment options (non-surgical and surgical), utilizing the most up-to-date, evidence-based practice and techniques. He performs disc replacement, less invasive spine surgery, spinal instrumentation, spinal reconstruction, spine and back surgery, spondylolisthesis reduction surgery, and vertebroplasty.
Dr. Avila is an assistant professor with the Division of Neurosurgery in the Department of Surgery at Saint Louis University School of Medicine. He is a member of the Congress of Neurological Surgeons; American Association of Neurological Surgeons; AO Spine Foundation; and North American Spine Society.
Fun fact: Dr. Avila speaks three languages.
Dr. Avila's mission is to help patients and their families understand their spine conditions and treatment options (non-surgical and surgical), utilizing the most up-to-date, evidence-based practice and techniques. He performs disc replacement, less invasive spine surgery, spinal instrumentation, spinal reconstruction, spine and back surgery, spondylolisthesis reduction surgery, and vertebroplasty.
Dr. Avila is an assistant professor with the Division of Neurosurgery in the Department of Surgery at Saint Louis University School of Medicine. He is a member of the Congress of Neurological Surgeons; American Association of Neurological Surgeons; AO Spine Foundation; and North American Spine Society.
Fun fact: Dr. Avila speaks three languages.
About Me
Specialties
Neurosurgery
Gender
Male
Education
Pontificia Universidad Javeriana
Medical School, 2013
University of Arizona - Tucson
Residency, 2023
Swedish Neuroscience Institute - Seattle, WA
Fellowship, 2023
Hospital Affiliations
SLUCare MCO
SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital
SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital
SSM Health St. Clare Hospital - Fenton
SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - St. Louis
Certifications
American Board of Neurological Surgery
Drug Enforcement Administration
Missouri Dept of Health/Narcotics&Dangerous Drugs
Missouri State Board of Registration
Medical Interests
Complex spine surgery
Degenerative disc disease
Neck and back pain
Sciatica
Scoliosis surgery
Spinal cord tumors
Spinal deformities
Spinal disorders
Spinal infections
Spinal instrumentation
Spinal procedures
Reviews
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4.5Overall Experience4.5Listened Carefully4.5Explained Things Clearly4.4Knew Medical History4.5Involved in Care Decisions4.6Showed Courtesy & Respect
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4.5 out of 5
106 ratings,
41 reviews
10/22/2026
NP Curtis was fine, but Dr Avila was a disgrace.
10/10/2026
I love everyone in this office . They give you the care you need. Take time to listen to you. And make sure you leave with knowing what your plan or goal is for the reason you were there .
10/5/2026
Top notch doctor!
9/26/2026
Concerned carong
9/23/2026
Excellent.
Map & Directions
SLUCare Physician Group
1225 S. Grand Blvd., Second Level St. Louis, MO 63104
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