Neurological Rehabilitation in Cuba
Intensive, multidisciplinary neurorehabilitation at CIREN (Centro Internacional de Restauración Neurológica) in Havana. Programs for stroke, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, Parkinson's disease, and other neurological conditions — available to international patients since 1989.
About CIREN
CIREN (Centro Internacional de Restauración Neurológica) is a neurological rehabilitation center in Havana, Cuba, established in 1989. It specializes in intensive, multidisciplinary rehabilitation programs for patients with neurological conditions — including stroke, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, Parkinson's disease, and other neurological disorders. CIREN treats both Cuban nationals and international patients through its international patient department.
CIREN's rehabilitation model is intensive — patients receive 4–6 hours of daily therapy, 5 days per week, for 4–8 weeks. This concentrated approach brings together physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech-language therapy, neuropsychology, and medical management in a coordinated, multidisciplinary program designed to harness neuroplasticity.
Intensive Program
4–6 hours daily, 4–8 weeks
Multidisciplinary
Full therapy team approach
Established 1989
Decades of experience
Conditions Treated at CIREN
CIREN provides intensive neurorehabilitation for the following neurological conditions. Each program is individualized based on the patient's specific condition, stage, and goals.
Neurological Rehabilitation for International Patients
CIREN's international patient department coordinates the full process for patients traveling from abroad — from medical record review and eligibility assessment to travel arrangements, interpretation services, accommodation, and the rehabilitation program itself.
- Medical record review and eligibility assessment (5–10 business days)
- Travel coordination including flights, visa, and accommodation
- Interpretation services throughout the program
- Intensive 4–8 week rehabilitation program in Havana
- Comprehensive discharge report and home program
- Telemedicine follow-up after return home
How to Access CIREN
Submit Records
Send neurological assessment, imaging, and medical history
Medical Review
CIREN's team reviews records (5–10 business days)
Travel to Havana
SMC Salud coordinates travel, accommodation, and program
Rehabilitation
Intensive 4–8 week program with daily therapy
Neurological Rehabilitation for U.S. Patients
CIREN is geographically accessible for U.S. patients, particularly those in Florida and the Southeastern United States. Havana is approximately 230 miles from Miami — one of the closest international neurorehabilitation destinations for American patients.
State-Specific Information
Regional Resource Hubs
Educational Resources
Learn more about neurorehabilitation, the conditions CIREN treats, and the process for accessing treatment.
What Is Neurorehabilitation?
A comprehensive guide to neurorehabilitation and how it works.
Read moreNeurological Rehabilitation in Cuba
The CIREN approach to intensive neurorehabilitation.
Read moreStroke Rehabilitation Approaches
How CIREN's stroke rehabilitation program works.
Read moreBrain Injury Rehabilitation
Cognitive and physical rehabilitation for TBI survivors.
Read moreMedical Evaluation for Neurorehabilitation
What to expect during the evaluation process.
Read morePreparing Medical Records
How to prepare and submit records for review.
Read moreBegin Your Path to Healing
Submit your inquiry and our international patient coordination team will review your case and respond within 24–48 hours with a personalized treatment recommendation.
Medical Review
Our specialists evaluate your medical history and imaging
Treatment Proposal
Receive a detailed program with timeline and costs
Travel Coordination
Complete visa, accommodation, and logistics support