CMO Board-Certified Orthopedic Surgeon

Shoulder & Knee Arthroscopy in Tijuana — 20 Minutes from San Diego

Precision arthroscopic surgery for U.S. patients in Tijuana — bilingual, minimally invasive, measurable results.

Dr. Iván Águila, orthopedic shoulder and knee surgeon

CMO-Certified Orthopedic Surgeon

Certification 2025–2030

  • CMO-Certified 2025–2030
  • AANA 2026 Member
  • CEMTRO Madrid Trained
  • Arthrex Trained
  • 277+ Verified Doctoralia Reviews

About the surgeon

Ten Years, One Philosophy

Precise diagnosis and minimally invasive arthroscopic surgery so you can move without pain — again.

Dr. Iván Águila in clinical scrubs

10+

Years of clinical & surgical experience

277+

Verified Doctoralia reviews · 5 Excellence Certificates

Scientific publications indexed in PubMed

Training

  • UABC · UNAM (high specialty)
  • CEMTRO Madrid · Dr. Laurent Lafosse shoulder course
  • Arthrex Trained · AANA 2026 Member

Specialties

Focused on the joints that move you

Knee Care

Knee Care

  • Meniscus tear arthroscopy
  • ACL reconstruction
  • Knee joint replacement
  • Patellar chondromalacia
  • Mild-to-moderate knee arthrosis
Shoulder Care

Shoulder Care

  • Rotator cuff repair
  • Recurrent shoulder dislocation
  • Subacromial impingement
  • Rotator cuff tendinitis
Precision arthroscopic surgery to get you back to full movement.

Not sure which procedure you need? Ask the doctor.

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When to act

When to see a specialist

  • Pain lasting more than 3 weeks, even at rest
  • Pain that worsens with movement or weight-bearing
  • Popping, locking, or a joint that gives way
  • Frequent or recurring swelling
  • Weakness climbing stairs or lifting
  • Loss of mobility or prolonged morning stiffness

Recognize any of these? Get evaluated.

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What to expect

Your first visit

Dr. Iván Águila at the clinic
  1. 1

    Complete clinical evaluation

    Detailed history, guided exam, and specific tests to locate the source of pain.

  2. 2

    Review of your imaging

    Analysis of MRI, X-ray, or ultrasound to plan precisely.

  3. 3

    Diagnosis and a clear plan

    Together we decide the plan that restores your movement fastest — from a targeted injection to minimally invasive arthroscopy.

Ready to start? Reserve your first visit.

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Operating room
Cross-border patients

High-quality arthroscopic care, 20 minutes from the border

Bilingual care 20 minutes from San Diego. When possible, we coordinate consultation, imaging, and surgery in a single visit.

Patient reviews

277+ verified reviews on Doctoralia

5 Excellence Certificates · independently verified

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FAQ

Common patient questions

Pain over 2 weeks, swelling, weakness, clicking, instability, or limited movement. Early evaluation shortens recovery.

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