The 20 Best HTLV-1 Associated Myelopathy Doctors in Brazil

Find the Top HTLV-1 Associated Myelopathy Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 06/30/2026

Save doctors for later
Sign Up
Not sure about your diagnosis?
Check Your Symptoms
Already have a doctor?
Find A Second Opinion

MediFind found 267 doctor with experience in HTLV-1 Associated Myelopathy near Brazil. Of these, 194 are Experienced, 57 are Advanced and 16 are Distinguished.

Location
LocationClose
267 providers found
    Distinguished in HTLV-1 Associated Myelopathy

    Jorge S. Casseb
    Distinguished in HTLV-1 Associated Myelopathy

    Jorge S. Casseb
    Referral may be required
    37884, Av. Dr. Eneas 500, 01246-903, 
    Sao Paulo, SP, BR 

    Jorge Casseb practices practicing medicine in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Mr. Casseb is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of HTLV-1 Associated Myelopathy. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses HTLV-1 Associated Myelopathy, Spastic Paraparesis, Myelitis, and Adult T-Cell Leukemia.

    Distinguished in HTLV-1 Associated Myelopathy

    Tatiane Assone
    Distinguished in HTLV-1 Associated Myelopathy

    Tatiane Assone
    Referral may be required
    Sao Paulo, SP, BR 

    Tatiane Assone practices practicing medicine in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Assone is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of HTLV-1 Associated Myelopathy. They are also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses HTLV-1 Associated Myelopathy, Myelitis, Spastic Paraparesis, and Adult T-Cell Leukemia.

    Distinguished in HTLV-1 Associated Myelopathy

    Edgar M. Carvalho
    Distinguished in HTLV-1 Associated Myelopathy

    Edgar M. Carvalho
    Referral may be required
    Conselho, BA, BR 

    Edgar Carvalho practices practicing medicine in Conselho, Brazil. Mr. Carvalho is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of HTLV-1 Associated Myelopathy. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Leishmaniasis, HTLV-1 Associated Myelopathy, Distomatosis, and Schistosomiasis.

    Learn about our expert tiers
    Distinguished in HTLV-1 Associated Myelopathy

    Otavio M. Espindola
    Distinguished in HTLV-1 Associated Myelopathy

    Otavio M. Espindola
    Referral may be required
    Rio De Janeiro, RJ, BR 

    Otavio Espindola practices practicing medicine in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil. Mr. Espindola is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of HTLV-1 Associated Myelopathy. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses HTLV-1 Associated Myelopathy, Myelitis, Spastic Paraparesis, and Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS).

    Distinguished in HTLV-1 Associated Myelopathy

    Marzia Sohler-Puccioni
    Distinguished in HTLV-1 Associated Myelopathy

    Marzia Sohler-Puccioni
    Referral may be required
    Rio De Janeiro, RJ, BR 

    Marzia Sohler-Puccioni practices practicing medicine in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil. Ms. Sohler-Puccioni is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of HTLV-1 Associated Myelopathy. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses HTLV-1 Associated Myelopathy, Myelitis, Dengue Fever, and Spastic Paraparesis.

    Distinguished in HTLV-1 Associated Myelopathy

    Bernardo Castro-Galvao
    Distinguished in HTLV-1 Associated Myelopathy

    Bernardo Castro-Galvao
    Referral may be required
    Salvador, BA, BR 

    Bernardo Castro-Galvao practices practicing medicine in Salvador, Brazil. Mr. Castro-Galvao is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of HTLV-1 Associated Myelopathy. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses HTLV-1 Associated Myelopathy, Spastic Paraparesis, Myelitis, and Adult T-Cell Leukemia.

    Distinguished in HTLV-1 Associated Myelopathy

    Abelardo Q. Araujo
    Distinguished in HTLV-1 Associated Myelopathy

    Abelardo Q. Araujo
    Referral may be required
    Fiocruz, RJ, BR 

    Abelardo Araujo practices practicing medicine in Fiocruz, Brazil. Mr. Araujo is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of HTLV-1 Associated Myelopathy. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spastic Paraparesis, HTLV-1 Associated Myelopathy, Myelitis, and Spasticity.

    Distinguished in HTLV-1 Associated Myelopathy

    Marco A. Lima
    Distinguished in HTLV-1 Associated Myelopathy

    Marco A. Lima
    Referral may be required
    Rio De Janeiro, RJ, BR 

    Marco Lima practices practicing medicine in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil. Mr. Lima is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of HTLV-1 Associated Myelopathy. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses HTLV-1 Associated Myelopathy, Spastic Paraparesis, Sporotrichosis, and Myelitis.

    Distinguished in HTLV-1 Associated Myelopathy

    Katia N. Sa
    Distinguished in HTLV-1 Associated Myelopathy

    Katia N. Sa
    Referral may be required
    Salvador, BA, BR 

    Katia Sa practices practicing medicine in Salvador, Brazil. Ms. Sa is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of HTLV-1 Associated Myelopathy. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Spastic Paraparesis, HTLV-1 Associated Myelopathy, Myelitis, and Chronic Pain.

    Distinguished in HTLV-1 Associated Myelopathy

    Jerusa Smid
    Distinguished in HTLV-1 Associated Myelopathy

    Jerusa Smid
    Referral may be required
    Sao Paulo, SP, BR 

    Jerusa Smid practices practicing medicine in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Smid is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of HTLV-1 Associated Myelopathy. They are also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses HTLV-1 Associated Myelopathy, Myelitis, Dementia, and Adult T-Cell Leukemia.

    Distinguished in HTLV-1 Associated Myelopathy

    Ludimila Labanca
    Distinguished in HTLV-1 Associated Myelopathy

    Ludimila Labanca
    Referral may be required
    Belo Horizonte, MG, BR 

    Ludimila Labanca practices practicing medicine in Belo Horizonte, Brazil. Labanca is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of HTLV-1 Associated Myelopathy. They are also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses HTLV-1 Associated Myelopathy, Myelitis, Spastic Paraparesis, and Hearing Loss.

    Distinguished in HTLV-1 Associated Myelopathy

    Simone H. Kashima
    Distinguished in HTLV-1 Associated Myelopathy

    Simone H. Kashima
    Referral may be required
    2501 Tenente Catão Roxo Avenue, 
    Ribeirao Preto, SP, BR 

    Simone Kashima practices practicing medicine in Ribeirao Preto, Brazil. Ms. Kashima is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of HTLV-1 Associated Myelopathy. She is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses HTLV-1 Associated Myelopathy, Sickle Cell Disease, Fetal Parvovirus Syndrome, Hemoglobinopathy, and Bone Marrow Transplant.

    Distinguished in HTLV-1 Associated Myelopathy

    Yago P. Gomes
    Distinguished in HTLV-1 Associated Myelopathy

    Yago P. Gomes
    Referral may be required
    Rio De Janeiro, RJ, BR 

    Yago Gomes practices practicing medicine in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil. Gomes is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of HTLV-1 Associated Myelopathy. They are also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses HTLV-1 Associated Myelopathy, Spastic Paraparesis, Myelitis, and Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS).

    Distinguished in HTLV-1 Associated Myelopathy

    Michel E. Haziot
    Distinguished in HTLV-1 Associated Myelopathy

    Michel E. Haziot
    Referral may be required
    Sao Paulo, SP, BR 

    Michel Haziot practices practicing medicine in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Mr. Haziot is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of HTLV-1 Associated Myelopathy. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses HTLV-1 Associated Myelopathy, Myelitis, and Adult T-Cell Leukemia.

    Distinguished in HTLV-1 Associated Myelopathy

    Fernanda K. Barreto
    Distinguished in HTLV-1 Associated Myelopathy

    Fernanda K. Barreto
    Referral may be required
    Vitoria Da Conquista, BA, BR 

    Fernanda Barreto practices practicing medicine in Vitoria Da Conquista, Brazil. Ms. Barreto is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of HTLV-1 Associated Myelopathy. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses HTLV-1 Associated Myelopathy, Myelitis, Arbovirosis, and Zika Virus Disease.

    Distinguished in HTLV-1 Associated Myelopathy

    Cesar P. De Oliveira
    Distinguished in HTLV-1 Associated Myelopathy

    Cesar P. De Oliveira
    Referral may be required
    Sao Paulo, SP, BR 

    Cesar De Oliveira practices practicing medicine in Sao Paulo, Brazil. De Oliveira is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of HTLV-1 Associated Myelopathy. They are also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses HTLV-1 Associated Myelopathy, Spastic Paraparesis, Myelitis, and Hyperlysinemia.

    Advanced in HTLV-1 Associated Myelopathy

    Luiz M. Fonseca
    Advanced in HTLV-1 Associated Myelopathy

    Luiz M. Fonseca
    Referral may be required
    LIM56, Av. Dr. Eneas De Carvalho Aguiar 500, 3rd Floor, Building II, 
    Sao Paulo, SP, BR 

    Luiz Fonseca practices practicing medicine in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Fonseca is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of HTLV-1 Associated Myelopathy. They are also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses HTLV-1 Associated Myelopathy, Myelitis, Spastic Paraparesis, and HIV/AIDS.

    Advanced in HTLV-1 Associated Myelopathy

    Arthur M. Paiva
    Advanced in HTLV-1 Associated Myelopathy

    Arthur M. Paiva
    Referral may be required
    Antunes, AL, BR 

    Arthur Paiva practices practicing medicine in Antunes, Brazil. Mr. Paiva is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of HTLV-1 Associated Myelopathy. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses HTLV-1 Associated Myelopathy and Myelitis.

    Advanced in HTLV-1 Associated Myelopathy

    Achilea L. Bittencourt
    Advanced in HTLV-1 Associated Myelopathy

    Achilea L. Bittencourt
    Referral may be required
    Salvador, BA, BR 

    Achilea Bittencourt practices practicing medicine in Salvador, Brazil. Bittencourt is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of HTLV-1 Associated Myelopathy. They are also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Adult T-Cell Leukemia, HTLV-1 Associated Myelopathy, Spastic Paraparesis, and Myelitis.

    Advanced in HTLV-1 Associated Myelopathy

    Tulius T. Silva
    Advanced in HTLV-1 Associated Myelopathy

    Tulius T. Silva
    Referral may be required
    Niteroi, RJ, BR 

    Tulius Silva practices practicing medicine in Niteroi, Brazil. Silva is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of HTLV-1 Associated Myelopathy. They are also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses HTLV-1 Associated Myelopathy, Spastic Paraparesis, Myelitis, and Familial Benign Copper Deficiency.

    While we make every effort to provide the best results possible, data is currently limited outside of the United States. Doctors listed may include both clinicians and researchers, and individuals relocate frequently. We recommend contacting doctors directly to confirm their location and areas of focus. Contact information is provided when available. Learn more about our expert tiers.
    Showing 1-20 of 267

    Last Updated: 06/30/2026

    What is the definition of HTLV-1 Associated Myelopathy?

    HTLV-1 associated myelopathy/tropical spastic paraparesis (HAM/TSP) is a progressive disease of the nervous system that affects less than 2% of people with HTLV-1 infection. Signs and symptoms vary but may include slowly progressive weakness and spasticity of one or both legs, exaggerated reflexes, muscle contractions in the ankle, and lower back pain. Other features may include urinary incontinence and minor sensory changes, especially burning or prickling sensations and loss of vibration sense. The reason some people with HTLV-1 infection develop HAM/TSTP is not well understood.

    When should I see an HTLV-1 Associated Myelopathy doctor in Brazil?

    There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

    • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
    • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
    • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
    • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
    • You want a second opinion.  

    What should I consider when choosing an HTLV-1 Associated Myelopathy doctor in Brazil?

    It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

    How do I find the best HTLV-1 Associated Myelopathy doctor in Brazil?

    You can find an HTLV-1 Associated Myelopathy doctor in any of the 10 largest U.S. cities by clicking below:

    HTLV-1 Associated Myelopathy doctor near New York, NY
    HTLV-1 Associated Myelopathy doctor near Los Angeles, CA
    HTLV-1 Associated Myelopathy doctor near Chicago, IL
    HTLV-1 Associated Myelopathy doctor near Houston, TX
    HTLV-1 Associated Myelopathy doctor near Phoenix, AZ
    HTLV-1 Associated Myelopathy doctor near Philadelphia, PA
    HTLV-1 Associated Myelopathy doctor near Atlanta, GA
    HTLV-1 Associated Myelopathy doctor near Boston, MA
    HTLV-1 Associated Myelopathy doctor near Dallas, TX
    HTLV-1 Associated Myelopathy doctor near San Jose, CA

    How does MediFind rank HTLV-1 Associated Myelopathy doctors in Brazil?

    MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

    What types of insurance are accepted by HTLV-1 Associated Myelopathy doctors in Brazil?

    Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

    How can I book an appointment online with an HTLV-1 Associated Myelopathy doctor in Brazil?

    MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the HTLV-1 Associated Myelopathy doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different HTLV-1 Associated Myelopathy doctor?

    Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

    How can I prepare for my appointment with an HTLV-1 Associated Myelopathy doctor in Brazil?

    Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

    • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
    • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
    • Family history of disease 
    • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
    • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
    • List of questions and concerns 
    • Your insurance card 

    You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

    What questions should I ask my HTLV-1 Associated Myelopathy doctor?

    Here are some sample questions: 

    • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
    • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
    • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
    • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
    • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

    How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my HTLV-1 Associated Myelopathy doctor may know about?

    MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

    MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

    Can I filter my search to show male or female HTLV-1 Associated Myelopathy doctors in Brazil?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the HTLV-1 Associated Myelopathy doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

    Can I filter my search to find an HTLV-1 Associated Myelopathy doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the HTLV-1 Associated Myelopathy doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

    Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

    Read more about our Content Policy.