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Dr. Barreto is an expert on vertebral column disorders
His professional trajectory was inspired by his personal history. As a child, he had Scheuermann’s disease, which causes deformities and chronic back pain.
That condition led him to sport practices (swimming, cycling, and running), as well as aroused his interest in helping people through Medicine.
Today, he is a reference in vertebral column surgery, and minimally invasive techniques, with practice at Campinas, State of São Paulo.
Medical Doctor by the Federal University of Rio Grande. Medical Residency in Orthopedics and Traumatology at “Centro Médico” Hospital, at Campinas.
Specialization course on Vertebral Column Surgery, Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, State University of Campinas Medical School.
Accredited specialist on Vertebral Column Deformities, by the Scoliosis Group, Deficient Children Support Association (AACD-SP).
Graduate studies on Pain Treatment and Therapy at “Hospital das Clínicas”, São Paulo University.
Dr. Barreto acquired experience in minimally invasive surgical techniques for the vertebral column on medical centers of France, Germany, and South Korea.
Specialization in endoscopic and minimally invasive surgery of the vertebral column at the Wooridul Spine Center South Korea, one of the major world centers for spine column care. There, he also participated on Pain Therapy services.
Vertebral Column Surgery Fellowships with renowned specialists, such as Jacques Sénégas, at Clinique Saint Martin, at Pessac, France.
Update Course on minimally invasive surgery, Leopoldina Krankenhaus, Schweinfurt, Germany.
Minimally invasive surgery, development of new techniques, complex surgeries, and surgical revisions.
Vertebral column tumor treatment, development of minimally invasive techniques.
Coordinator of spinal column service, “Centro Médico” Hospital, accredited by the Brazilian Society of Column (SBC).
Assistant of the Medical Residency in Orthopedics and Traumatology, “Centro Médico” Hospital.
Dr. Barreto gives surgical advice at various cities throughout Brazil, sharing his knowledge with interested physicians.
Conservative treatment options and less invasive procedures on selected cases
Dr. Barreto carefully listens to the patient’s complaints and history, makes a very specific clinical examination, as part of a detailed evaluation. Based on the complete analysis of the information, he also requests additional exams, if necessary, to propose the best conduct for each case.
Therefore, in addition to an excellent physician-patient relationship, in order to obtain effective results for the disease, Dr. Barreto utilizes the state of the art trends, procedures, and technology, brought from abroad, resulting in:
Less pain for the patient
Shorter recovery period
Faster return to activity
Conservative treatment options and less invasive procedures on selected cases
Dr. Barreto carefully listens to the patient’s complaints and history, makes a very specific clinical examination, as part of a detailed evaluation. Based on the complete analysis of the information, he also requests additional exams, if necessary, to propose the best conduct for each case.
Therefore, in addition to an excellent physician-patient relationship, in order to obtain effective results for the disease, Dr. Barreto utilizes the state of the art trends, procedures, and technology, brought from abroad, resulting in:
Less pain for the patient
Shorter recovery period
Faster return to activity
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The most frequent conditions affecting the vertebral column
In face of the several different problems that may affect the column, Dr. Barreto is always prepared to offer the safest and most effective treatment for his patients.
Sometimes incapacitating, this is one of the main causes of back and leg pain. It involves the rupture of the intervertebral ring or disc, which may cause a compression of the spine or nerves, anywhere in the vertebral column.
Spinal stenosis is the narrowing of the vertebral canal, which can be of congenital, acquired or mixed causes. One of its characteristics is leaning forward the upper body to alleviate the pain.
There are many degenerative diseases of the spinal column, most of genetic origin. The degenerative process initiates on the intervertebral disc, starting the so called degenerative cascade: disfunction, instability and stabilization. During this process, there may be pain, incapacity, and nerve compression. The most common disorders are: spondyloarthrosis, stenosis, spondylolisthesis, myelopathy, among others.
The vertebral column may be the site of primary tumors, benign o malignant. Secondary tumors also occur there, consisting most frequently of tumor metastasis, threatening the well -being as well as the life of the patient. Surgery may be necessary.
Among them are scoliosis, hyper- and hypokyphosis. Depending on the case, it is possible to treat, stop the progression of the curvature, and even correct the deformity. Surgery is indicated only on selected or severe cases.
Back pain has different causes, complexities and risk, and may be incapacitating. Its treatment involves rest, medication, and rehabilitation. Percutaneous procedures and surgery may be necessary.
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Dr. Barreto is affiliated with the main centers for spinal column at Campinas.
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Institute Wilson MelloInstitute of Column Campinas
Rua José Rocha Bonfim, 214
Jd. Santa Genebra • Campinas-SP
+55 (19) 97170-0020
Hospital IsraelitaAlbert Einstein
Av. Albert Einstein, 627 - Bloco A1
Sala 318 - 3º andar • São Paulo
+55 (11) 99575-7727+55 (11) 2151-3212
Institute Wilson MelloInstitute of Column Campinas
Rua José Rocha Bonfim, 214
Jd. Santa Genebra • Campinas-SP
+55 (19) 97170-0020
Hospital IsraelitaAlbert Einstein
Av. Albert Einstein, 627 - Bloco A1
Sala 318 - 3º andar • São Paulo
+55 (11) 99575-7727+55 (11) 2151-3212
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