Neurosurgeon & Spine Specialist in San Miguel de Allende
Dr. José Luis Gallegos Barredo
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SMA Medical | Neurology | Spine Surgeon
Expert Brain & Spine Care
If you are experiencing chronic back pain, nerve issues, or neurological symptoms. Dr. José Luis Gallegos Barredo, with over 20 years of experience and international training, including a spine surgery fellowship at Johns Hopkins, specializes in advanced brain and spine treatments.
When Should You See a Neurosurgeon?
- Persistent back or neck pain
- Numbness, tingling, or weakness in arms or legs
- Severe or recurring headaches
- Difficulty walking or loss of balance
- Nerve pain (such as sciatica)
- Injury to the head or spine
Early diagnosis can prevent serious complications and improve recovery outcomes.
Treating Disorders
What is it?
It occurs when an artery that carries blood to the brain becomes blocked.
How does it happen?
It can be caused by a narrowed blood vessel, bleeding, or a clot that blocks blood flow.
Risk factors:
- High blood pressure
- Smoking
- Sedentary lifestyle
- Oral contraceptives
- Major bone fractures
What is it?
Chronic brain disorder in which groups of nerve cells, or neurons, in the brain sometimes send the wrong signals and cause seizures.
How does it happen?
It may occur as a result of a genetic disorder or an acquired brain injury, such as a trauma or stroke.
Common triggers:
- Lack of sleep
- Stress
- Alcohol
- Not taking prescribed anti-seizure medication (ASM)
What is it?
Damage to the brain caused by an external force. TBIs can range from mild to severe, and can cause temporary or permanent problems.
How does it happen
It often occurs as a result of a severe sports injury, car accident, fall or being struck by an object.
Signs & symptoms of TBI:
- Headache
- Convulsions or seizures
- Blurred or double vision.
- Unequal eye pupil size or dilation
- Clear fluids draining from the nose or ears
- Nausea and vomiting
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Conditions Treated by a Neurosurgeon
Spine Conditions
- Herniated discs (slipped or ruptured discs)
- Chronic back and neck pain
- Spinal stenosis (narrowing of the spinal canal)
- Degenerative disc disease
- Sciatica and nerve compression
Brain & Neurological Disorders
- Brain tumors
- Traumatic brain injuries
- Hydrocephalus
- Epilepsy (surgical cases)
- Brain hemorrhages
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
- Pinched nerves
- Carpal tunnel syndrome
- Trigeminal neuralgia
- Peripheral nerve injuries
Advanced Neurosurgeon in San Miguel de Allende
Dr. Gallegos offers modern, evidence-based consultations, surgical care and minimally invasive treatments:
- Minimally invasive spine surgery
- Spinal fusion and stabilization
- Herniated disc surgery
- Brain tumor removal
- Nerve decompression procedures
These techniques are designed to reduce recovery time, minimize pain, and improve long-term outcomes.
Whether you are a resident, expat, or visiting for medical care, you can expect professional, compassionate treatment tailored to your needs.
Online Consultation?
If you are not currently in Mexico but would like an online consultation, fill out the form below to set up a meeting.
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Pain is Inevitable ~ Suffering is Voluntary
Degrees & Certifications
- Professional License ID numbers: 5357384 & 2281405
- Graduated from the University of Guanajuato
- Neurosurgery at the Juárez Hospital of Mexico with recognition from UNAM
- Spine Surgery at John Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, MD. USA
ADDRESS
Plaza Brisas local 2, Brisas, San Miguel de Allende, Gto.
HOURS OF OPERATION
Monday – Friday (11 am – 2 pm) (4 pm – 6 pm)
What does a neurosurgeon treat?
A neurosurgeon treats disorders of the brain, spine, and nervous system, including herniated discs, tumors, nerve compression, and spinal injuries.
Do I need surgery for back pain?
Not always. Many conditions can be treated without surgery, but a specialist evaluation is essential to determine the best option.
Is spine surgery safe?
Modern spine surgery techniques are highly advanced and often minimally invasive, making procedures safer with faster recovery times.
Can international patients receive treatment?
Yes. Dr. Gallegos regularly works with expats and international patients seeking high-quality care in Mexico.
What is Hydrocephalus?
Condition where cerebrospinal fluid builds up in the brain, causing pressure to increase. It’s also known as “water on the brain”.
Symptoms:
Headaches ~ Double vision
Enlarged head ~ Behavioral changes
Sleepiness ~ Nausea or vomiting
Balance problems ~ Poor coordination
Loss of bladder control
How is Neurocysticercosis spread?
By consuming food or water contaminated with tapeworm eggs.
It can also spread through direct contact with human feces.
Poor hygiene practices can also lead to infection.
Symptoms:
- Seizures ~ Epilepsy ~ Intracranial hypertension
- Psychiatric complaints, such as poor cognitive performance or dementia
- Ophthalmologic and endocrinological manifestations
What causes Neuropathic pain?
Disease ~ Multiple sclerosis, diabetes, shingles, HIV/AIDS, alcohol use disorder, cancer, multiple myeloma
Injury ~ Back, leg, and hip problems, herniated discs, spinal cord compression
Surgery ~ Breast removal (mastectomy) or lung surgery (thoracotomy)
Infection ~ Shingles, syphilis
Loss of limb ~ Phantom limb syndrome
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