SLUCare Physician Group
Mauricio Avila, MD
Neurosurgery
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
University of Arizona - Tucson
Residency, 2023
Pontificia Universidad Javeriana
Medical School, 2013
Swedish Neuroscience Institute - Seattle, WA
Fellowship, 2023
Hospital Affiliations
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
Rating Breakdown
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Question Breakdown
4.6Overall Experience4.6Listened Carefully4.6Explained Things Clearly4.5Knew Medical History4.6Involved in Care Decisions4.7Showed Courtesy & Respect
Patient Reviews
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4.6 out of 5
92 ratings,
40 reviews
6/3/2026
I couldn't find anybody that would have done the job like he did. he is amazing
6/3/2026
Dr. Avila is an excellent doctor who is very caring and a good communicator
6/3/2026
I think he knows his stuff and I feel very comfortable with him. He explained things so that you understand it.
5/22/2026
All good
5/18/2026
He is very kind, patient and understanding. Together we made a plan for pain management so I can get some relief.
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SLUCare Physician Group
1225 S. Grand Blvd., Second Level St. Louis, MO 63104
