CORA Group, Medellín
Led by Dr. León Gonzalo Mora Herrera, Graduated Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana, Medellín (1996) · Orthopedic & Traumatology residency, UPB (1992–1996) · LLRS-NA corresponding member since 2002 · ASAMI-Colombia Vice-President (2007–2009) · AO Trauma Faculty since 2000 · EBJIS (European Bone and Joint Infection Society) · AAOS International member · SCCOT (Colombian Society of Orthopedics) · SLAFE (Latin American Society of External Fixation). MD — Orthopedic & Trauma Surgeon; Founder & Director, CORA Group; Fellowship Director, Reconstructive Surgery
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About CORA Group, Medellín
Medellín, Colombia, is home to CORA Group, a reconstructive orthopaedic and bone-lengthening centre founded and directed by León Gonzalo Mora Herrera, MD, an orthopedic and trauma surgeon, operating at Clínica Rosario, Hospital Pablo Tobón Uribe and IQ InterQuirófanos. He has been an LLRS-NA corresponding member since 2002 and sits on AO Trauma faculty. Methods listed are PRECICE 2 and Ilizarov; he introduced the PRECICE nail in Colombia in 2018 and reports more than 100 implants, a self-reported figure. In July 2024 the practice became a Paley Institute LatinoAmérica partner facility, documented by paleyinstitute.org.
Earlier listings said Bogotá; every verified source puts it in Medellín. Clinic-published pricing runs $55,000 to $90,000, though the clinic's international materials cite $30,000 to $60,000, so confirm the current figure. Packages include accommodation, meals, nursing, daily physiotherapy and virtual follow-up, with about three months in Medellín during lengthening. The Google listing has four reviews.
CRITICAL GEOGRAPHIC FLAG: The assigned slug and previous listing says 'Bogotá' but all verified sources — clinic website, Google Business listing, Doctoralia, IQ InterQuirófanos, Paley Institute press release — place Dr. Mora exclusively in Medellín (Torre Médica El Tesoro). The slug should be corrected to reflect Medellín. Google listing only has 4 reviews (under CORA Group IPS), very low for a high-volume international practice. Doctoralia Colombia profile has no published reviews yet. The PRECICE 2 designation is used on his site; whether he also performs PRECICE Stryde or PRECICE Max is not confirmed in public sources.
Clinic-published prices
The clinic’s own 2026 list prices — a published list price, not a guaranteed quote. Confirm the package detail directly with the clinic before travel.
- Complete limb lengthening treatment, Medellín Colombia$55,000–$90,000
- Included:
- Hospitalization, 3 months physical therapy, medical team fees, post-operative nursing care, follow-up virtual supervision, 3-month in-person stay in Medellín.
- Excluded:
- Device cost varies: PRECICE nail ~$18,000 each. External fixator costs vary. International travel and accommodation.
Source: clinic price page · verified 2026.
What the clinic states
Taken directly from the clinic’s own website. Details can change — confirm with the clinic before you travel.
- Package includes
- hospedaje (accommodation), alimentación (meals), cuidados de enfermería (nursing care), sesiones personalizadas de fisioterapia (personalized physiotherapy), cuidados postoperatorios (post-operative care)
- Lengthening achievable
- Up to 8 cm in ~3 months with PRECICE intramedullary nails; external fixators allow 5-8 cm per stage.
- Hospital stay
- Requires ~3 months in Medellín; follow-up virtual with in-person reviews every 3 months.
- Notes
- Phone (+57) 604 322 8619. Address Carrera 25A #1A Sur 45, Torre Médica CC El Tesoro, Cons. 1935, Medellín. Spanish and English site versions. Price is quoted in US dollars on the site.
Source: clinic website · verified 2026-07-11.
Why we listed this clinic
Dr. León Mora is the most internationally recognised surgeon in this cohort: first in Colombia to use the PRECICE nail (2018), 100+ PRECICE implants, and the only LATAM surgeon to co-launch an official Paley Institute affiliate site (July 2024). He holds LLRS-NA corresponding membership since 2002, was ASAMI-Colombia Vice-President, and sits on AO Trauma Faculty. His second website leonmoramd.com claims over 30 years of stature-increase specialisation. The Paley partnership is independently documented by paleyinstitute.org.
Videos & surgeon interviews
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Cross-source coverage
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Methods offered
- PRECICE 2Read about PRECICE 2 →
- IlizarovRead about Ilizarov →
Surgeons
- Dr. León Gonzalo Mora Herrera, Graduated Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana, Medellín (1996) · Orthopedic & Traumatology residency, UPB (1992–1996) · LLRS-NA corresponding member since 2002 · ASAMI-Colombia Vice-President (2007–2009) · AO Trauma Faculty since 2000 · EBJIS (European Bone and Joint Infection Society) · AAOS International member · SCCOT (Colombian Society of Orthopedics) · SLAFE (Latin American Society of External Fixation)MD — Orthopedic & Trauma Surgeon; Founder & Director, CORA Group; Fellowship Director, Reconstructive SurgeryPerforms: bone lengthening · PRECICE 2 · IlizarovView profile →
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International patient services
Full international patient coordination including accommodation, meals, nursing care, daily physiotherapy, and virtual follow-up every 3 months. Patients must remain in Medellín for approximately 3 months during the lengthening phase. Online consultations available worldwide. Cost range: USD 30,000–60,000 (vs USD 120,000+ in the USA).
Accreditations
- ●IQ InterQuirófanos (pursuing international accreditation)
- ●Paley Institute LatinoAmérica partner facility (2024)
Common questions about CORA Group, Medellín
Answers are built from this clinic's verified record — not from the clinic's marketing.
How do patients rate CORA Group, Medellín?
Across independent platforms CORA Group, Medellín holds Google 5.0/5 (3 reviews). We show each platform separately rather than blending them into one score; figures were last checked 2026-06-22. Read the reviews themselves, not just the number — limb lengthening reviews cluster at the extremes.
How much does limb lengthening cost at CORA Group, Medellín?
Our recorded range for CORA Group, Medellín is $55,000 – $90,000 USD, taken from the clinic’s own published pricing. The clinic publishes an itemised price list (1 line items) which we reproduce further up this page with what is included and excluded. Final cost moves with the method, the target gain in centimetres, hospital nights and follow-up. Get a written quote before travelling.
Which limb lengthening methods does CORA Group, Medellín offer?
CORA Group, Medellín lists PRECICE 2, Ilizarov. The lead surgeon on record is Dr. León Gonzalo Mora Herrera (Graduated Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana, Medellín (1996) · Orthopedic & Traumatology residency, UPB (1992–1996) · LLRS-NA corresponding member since 2002 · ASAMI-Colombia Vice-President (2007–2009) · AO Trauma Faculty since 2000 · EBJIS (European Bone and Joint Infection Society) · AAOS International member · SCCOT (Colombian Society of Orthopedics) · SLAFE (Latin American Society of External Fixation)), listed for bone lengthening, precice 2, ilizarov. Each method page on this site explains how the device works, typical gain and the trade-offs.
What does recovery look like after surgery at CORA Group, Medellín?
Distraction runs at roughly 1 mm per day for 4–8 weeks, consolidation takes another 3–6 months while the new bone hardens, and physiotherapy-led return to full activity is usually 6–12 months from surgery. CORA Group, Medellín offers more than one device type (PRECICE 2, Ilizarov), and the recovery curve differs between them: internal nails allow earlier weight-bearing, external frames need pin-site care until removal. Ask which protocol applies to your case.
Does CORA Group, Medellín treat international patients?
Full international patient coordination including accommodation, meals, nursing care, daily physiotherapy, and virtual follow-up every 3 months. Patients must remain in Medellín for approximately 3 months during the lengthening phase. Online consultations available worldwide. Cost range: USD 30,000–60,000 (vs USD 120,000+ in the USA). Consultation languages on record: Spanish, English.
How was CORA Group, Medellín verified for this directory?
CORA Group, Medellín is listed at Tier 1 — we cross-checked surgeon credentials, hospital affiliation, regulatory status and published outcomes against independent sources. We hold 6 source URLs for this entry. Last verified 2026-06-22. The clinic cannot pay to change its tier, ranking or reviews; paid options only affect presentation and are always labelled.
Where is CORA Group, Medellín and where are operations performed?
CORA Group, Medellín is in Medellín, Colombia. Hospital affiliation on record: CORA Group — Centro de Excelencia en Cirugía Ortopédica Reconstructiva y Alargamientos Óseos, Medellín; Clínica Rosario (El Tesoro); Hospital Pablo Tobón Uribe; IQ InterQuirófanos
How we verified this clinic
- Tier
- Tier 1 — fully researched
- Last verified
- 2 months ago
- Hospital affiliation
- CORA Group — Centro de Excelencia en Cirugía Ortopédica Reconstructiva y Alargamientos Óseos, Medellín; Clínica Rosario (El Tesoro); Hospital Pablo Tobón Uribe; IQ InterQuirófanos
- Languages at consultation
- Spanish, English
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