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Dr. Rafael Souza
Director Orthopaedic & Joint Replacement Surgery
MD, PhD (Orthopaedic Surgery)
Hospital Israelita Albert Einstein – São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
22+ years of experience
Portuguese, English, Spanish
About Dr. Rafael Souza
Dr. Rafael Souza heads one of Latin America’s busiest joint replacement units. He introduced robotic-assisted arthroplasty to his hospital in 2016 and has since completed more than 2,500 robotic knee and hip replacements, alongside a long-standing practice in complex spine surgery.
His unit is known for rapid-recovery protocols: most international patients walk on the day of surgery and fly home within ten days.
Areas of Expertise
Education & Training
PhD, Orthopaedic Surgery
University of São Paulo • 2008
MD
Federal University of Rio de Janeiro • 2000
Fellowship, Adult Reconstruction
Hospital for Special Surgery, New York • 2005
Awards & Recognition
- Latin American Orthopaedic Excellence Award, 2021
Professional Memberships
- Brazilian Society of Orthopaedics and Traumatology (SBOT)
- International Society of Arthroscopy (ISAKOS)
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