SPORTMED Centro Médico FIFA / FIMS

What SPORTMED Centro Médico FIFA / FIMS does

SPORTMED Centro Médico FIFA / FIMS is a Mexican sports medicine clinic headquartered in Zapopan (Guadalajara metropolitan area), Jalisco, with additional clinic locations in Puerto Vallarta and Nuevo Vallarta. Founded in 1998 and operating with approximately 16 employees, it provides orthopedic and sports medicine services — including specialized treatment of knee, shoulder, and hip conditions — alongside physical therapy and regenerative stem cell and PRP (platelet-rich plasma) therapies. The clinic positions itself as the only medical center in Latin America holding both FIFA Certified Medical Clinic and FIMS Collaborating Center designations, a credential combination that functions as its primary differentiator in the regional market.

The clinic serves three principal patient segments: professional and amateur athletes seeking injury treatment, rehabilitation, and performance optimization; international medical tourists from the United States and Canada pursuing advanced regenerative treatments not readily available or affordable in their home markets; and the general public with chronic musculoskeletal pain and degenerative joint conditions. Service delivery is hybrid — in-person at the three clinic sites, supplemented by telemedicine consultations via Zoom and a WhatsApp-first appointment booking workflow. Multilingual staff (English and Spanish) and documented patient logistics support (drivers, English-speaking coordinators) underpin the medical tourism value proposition, reinforced by patient testimonials including a UFC fighter and multiple US-based cases.

The business operates on a professional services, quote-based revenue model. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; consultations and treatments (ranging from standard orthopedic evaluation to stem cell therapy and orthopedic surgery) are priced per patient after individual medical evaluation. Marketing and patient acquisition rely primarily on content marketing (a Spanish-language blog plus Dr. Francisco Arroyo MD's LinkedIn articles in English), word-of-mouth referrals, and athlete/public testimonials rather than paid advertising. The firm is privately held with no disclosed funding rounds, parent company, or investor base.

Name

SPORTMED Centro Médico FIFA / FIMS

Legal name

SPORTMED

Website

https://sportmed.mx

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

SportMed is a FIFA- and FIMS-certified sports medicine clinic in Guadalajara, Puerto Vallarta, and Nuevo Vallarta, Mexico, offering orthopedic care, physical therapy, and regenerative stem cell treatments to athletes, chronic-pain patients, and US/Canadian medical tourists via in-person and Zoom/WhatsApp telemedicine channels.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Sports Medicine & Orthopedic Healthcare Services

NAICS

Offices of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists, and Audiologists (62134)

SIC

Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011), Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

Orthopedic & Sports Rehabilitation Centers (HLAFAFAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Sports Medicine (HLAKALAB), Sports Physical Therapy & Return-to-Play Rehab (HSADAIAB)

Keywords

• Sports medicine clinic
• Orthopedic treatment services
• Regenerative stem cell therapy
• Physical therapy rehabilitation
• Medical tourism services

Headquarters

HQ city

Zapopan

HQ country

Mexico

HQ region

Latin America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Medical Consultation and Treatment Services: Revenue is generated through in-person and online medical consultations, as well as specialized treatments including stem cell therapy, physical therapy, orthopedic surgery, and rehabilitation services. Pricing is quote-based and determined per patient after evaluation.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

SportMed is a sports medicine and orthopedic clinic that diagnoses and treats musculoskeletal injuries (knee, shoulder, hip, and other joint conditions) and delivers physical therapy rehabilitation, orthopedic surgery, and regenerative stem cell and PRP therapies. Services are delivered in person at three Jalisco/Nayarit locations and remotely via Zoom consultations, with medical tourism support for international patients from the U.S. and Canada.

Product overview

SPORTMED Centro Médico FIFA / FIMS is a sports medicine clinic offering a comprehensive range of orthopedic and regenerative treatments. The clinic operates as an integrated medical center providing knee, shoulder, and hip treatments, physical therapy rehabilitation, and stem cell therapy (Terapia de Células Madre). Online consultations via Zoom and WhatsApp booking complement their in-person services. The clinic serves both local patients and international medical tourism clients in Guadalajara and Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Knee Treatment (Rodilla) Sports medicine treatment for knee conditions including joint wear, mobility restoration, and regenerative treatments; specializes in knee surgery and regenerative therapies for patients who struggle with stairs, long walks, or knee cracking.
• Shoulder Treatment (Hombro) Treatment for complex shoulder joint issues including cracking, catching, or pain when lifting the arm; includes shoulder arthroscopy in Mexico to restore movement and strength.
• Hip Treatment (Cadera) Treatment for hip discomfort and stiffness, particularly after prolonged sitting or walking; aims to reduce joint friction and restore pain-free mobility.
• Physical Therapy (Terapia Física) Expert-guided sports injury rehabilitation sessions for post-surgical recovery, athletic injuries, and chronic pain management, focused on restoring strength, flexibility, and stability.
• Stem Cell Therapy (Terapia de Células Madre) Regenerative stem cell and PRP treatments focused on relieving pain, improving mobility, and helping patients regain quality of life; uses advanced technology for safe, effective, and non-invasive cellular therapy, personalized to each patient's condition and administered in the affected area.
• Online Consultations Telemedicine services allowing patients to speak with specialists remotely via Zoom or WhatsApp, offered for patients not located in Guadalajara or Puerto Vallarta.
• Medical Tourism Program International patient services in Guadalajara and Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, welcoming patients from abroad for sports medicine, orthopedic care, and stem cell treatments.

Quantifiable outcome

• 95% improvement reported by stem cell injection patient (Ken D.) after 9 weeks, returning to 2 hours of athletic activity pain-free
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• FIFA (Fédération Internationale de Football Association)coreOthersSportMed is the only FIFA Certified Medical Clinic in Latin America. This certification recognizes the clinic as a world-class Medical Centre of Excellence in sports medicine and rehabilitation. FIFA's endorsement provides the clinic with international credibility and positions it as a premier destination for sports medicine care.
• FIMS (Fédération Internationale de Médecine du Sport)coreOthersSportMed is a FIMS Collaborating Center, the only one in all of Latin America. FIMS is the international governing body for sports medicine, and this designation recognizes SportMed's excellence and collaborative contribution to advancing sports medicine globally.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Centro Médico ABC: Leading private hospital in Mexico City with strong orthopedics and international patient services. Comparable Mexican private healthcare competitor for medical tourism patients originating from the US.
• Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS): Largest US specialty hospital for orthopedics and rheumatology, with a global sports medicine brand and significant international/medical tourism volume. Comparable clinical focus at a vastly larger scale and institutional footprint.
• Hospital Angeles: Largest private hospital network in Mexico with broad specialty coverage including orthopedics and sports medicine. Comparable Mexican private healthcare delivery and medical tourism infrastructure, but at much broader scope.

Direct peers

• Steadman Clinic: Renowned US orthopedic and sports medicine clinic in Vail, Colorado, treating professional athletes and medical tourism patients. Comparable elite-sports orthopedic and surgical offering with strong brand recognition among athletes.
• Andrews Sports Medicine & Orthopaedic Center: US sports medicine and orthopedic surgery center founded by Dr. James Andrews, treating professional and amateur athletes. Comparable sports orthopedic + rehabilitation focus with elite-athlete patient base.
• Celltex Therapeutics: Houston-anchored stem cell therapy company with operations and clinical delivery in Mexico, targeting US patients seeking autologous stem cell treatments. Direct competitor for cross-border stem cell medical tourism in Mexico.
• Regenexx: US-based regenerative medicine network offering stem cell and PRP injections for orthopedic and sports injuries. Most directly comparable to SportMed on the regenerative orthopedics service line and the medical tourism cross-border patient journey.

Emerging players

• EXOS (formerly Athletes' Performance): Performance and rehabilitation provider working with professional athletes, teams, and federations. Comparable sports rehabilitation and return-to-play focus, though more performance/training-led than surgical or regenerative.

Regional players

• Quirónsalud: Spain's largest private hospital group with a dedicated international medical tourism program. Comparable internationally certified sports medicine and orthopedic delivery aimed at cross-border patients, primarily from Latin America and Europe.
• Galenia Hospital: Cancun-based private hospital actively catering to medical tourism, particularly US and Canadian patients. Comparable Mexican medical tourism positioning, although in a different geographic market (Caribbean coast vs. Pacific).

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/sportmed-centro-m%C3%A9dico-fifa-fims

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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