The 20 Best Spastic Paraparesis Doctors Near Me in Rio de Janeiro, BR

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Last Updated: 06/30/2026

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MediFind found 32 doctor with experience in Spastic Paraparesis near Rio de Janeiro, BR. Of these, 15 are Advanced, 15 are Experienced and 2 are Distinguished.

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    Distinguished in Spastic Paraparesis

    Abelardo Q. Araujo
    Distinguished in Spastic Paraparesis

    Abelardo Q. Araujo
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    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 Spastic Paraparesis. 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 Spastic Paraparesis

    Yago P. Gomes
    Distinguished in Spastic Paraparesis

    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 Spastic Paraparesis. 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).

    Advanced in Spastic Paraparesis

    Abrahao F. Baptista
    Advanced in Spastic Paraparesis

    Abrahao F. Baptista
    Referral may be required
    Rio De Janeiro, RJ, BR 

    Abrahao Baptista practices practicing medicine in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil. Baptista is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Spastic Paraparesis. They are also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Erb's Palsy, Spastic Paraparesis, HTLV-1 Associated Myelopathy, and Neuralgia.

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    Advanced in Spastic Paraparesis

    Marco A. Lima
    Advanced in Spastic Paraparesis

    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 an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Spastic Paraparesis. 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.

    Advanced in Spastic Paraparesis

    Marzia Sohler-Puccioni
    Advanced in Spastic Paraparesis

    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 an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Spastic Paraparesis. 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.

    Advanced in Spastic Paraparesis

    Ana B. Leite
    Advanced in Spastic Paraparesis

    Ana B. Leite
    Referral may be required
    Rio De Janeiro, RJ, BR 

    Ana Leite practices practicing medicine in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil. Leite is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Spastic Paraparesis. 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).

    Advanced in Spastic Paraparesis

    Felipe R. Schmidt
    Advanced in Spastic Paraparesis

    Felipe R. Schmidt
    Referral may be required
    Rio De Janeiro, RJ, BR 

    Felipe Schmidt practices practicing medicine in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil. Schmidt is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Spastic Paraparesis. They are also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Spastic Paraparesis, HTLV-1 Associated Myelopathy, Myelitis, and Spasticity.

    Advanced in Spastic Paraparesis

    Tulius T. Silva
    Advanced in Spastic Paraparesis

    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 Spastic Paraparesis. 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.

    Advanced in Spastic Paraparesis

    Carolina P. Vicente
    Advanced in Spastic Paraparesis

    Carolina P. Vicente
    Referral may be required
    Av. Brasil, 4365 Manguinhos, 
    Manguinhos, RJ, BR 

    Carolina Vicente practices practicing medicine in Manguinhos, Brazil. Vicente is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Spastic Paraparesis. They are also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Mansonelliasis, Spastic Paraparesis, Giardia Infection, and HTLV-1 Associated Myelopathy.

    Advanced in Spastic Paraparesis

    Otavio M. Espindola
    Advanced in Spastic Paraparesis

    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 an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Spastic Paraparesis. 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).

    Advanced in Spastic Paraparesis

    Antonio D. Lima
    Advanced in Spastic Paraparesis

    Antonio D. Lima
    Referral may be required
    Rio De Janeiro, RJ, BR 

    Antonio Lima practices practicing medicine in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil. Lima is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Spastic Paraparesis. They are also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses HTLV-1 Associated Myelopathy, Spastic Paraparesis, and Myelitis.

    Advanced in Spastic Paraparesis

    Marina L. Martins
    Advanced in Spastic Paraparesis

    Marina L. Martins
    Referral may be required
    Av. Salvador Allende, 
    RJ, BR 

    Marina Martins practices practicing medicine in Brazil. Ms. Martins is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Spastic Paraparesis. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses HTLV-1 Associated Myelopathy, Spastic Paraparesis, Myelitis, and Sickle Cell Disease.

    Advanced in Spastic Paraparesis

    Luis C. Porto
    Advanced in Spastic Paraparesis

    Luis C. Porto
    Referral may be required
    Rio De Janeiro, RJ, BR 

    Luis Porto practices practicing medicine in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil. Mr. Porto is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Spastic Paraparesis. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Geographic Tongue, Glossitis, Emphysema, Bone Marrow Transplant, and Kidney Transplant.

    Advanced in Spastic Paraparesis

    Otavio M. Espindola
    Advanced in Spastic Paraparesis

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

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

    Advanced in Spastic Paraparesis

    Juliana Lima-Echevarria
    Advanced in Spastic Paraparesis

    Juliana Lima-Echevarria
    Referral may be required
    Rio De Janeiro, RJ, BR 

    Juliana Lima-Echevarria practices practicing medicine in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil. Ms. Lima-Echevarria is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Spastic Paraparesis. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses HTLV-1 Associated Myelopathy, Spastic Paraparesis, Myelitis, and Acute Erythroid Leukemia (AEL).

    Advanced in Spastic Paraparesis

    Queiroz C. Araujo
    Advanced in Spastic Paraparesis

    Queiroz C. Araujo
    Referral may be required
    Rio De Janeiro, RJ, BR 

    Queiroz Araujo practices practicing medicine in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil. Araujo is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Spastic Paraparesis. They are also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses HTLV-1 Associated Myelopathy, Spastic Paraparesis, and Myelitis.

    Advanced in Spastic Paraparesis

    Eric H. Roma
    Advanced in Spastic Paraparesis

    Eric H. Roma
    Referral may be required
    Rio De Janeiro, RJ, BR 

    Eric Roma practices practicing medicine in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil. Mr. Roma is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Spastic Paraparesis. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spastic Paraparesis, HTLV-1 Associated Myelopathy, Leishmaniasis, and Chagas Disease.

    Experienced in Spastic Paraparesis

    Dumith C. Habib-Bou
    Experienced in Spastic Paraparesis

    Dumith C. Habib-Bou
    Referral may be required
    Rio De Janeiro, RJ, BR 

    Dumith Habib-Bou practices practicing medicine in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil. Mr. Habib-Bou is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Spastic Paraparesis. His clinical expertise encompasses Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS), HIV/AIDS, Spastic Paraparesis, and Zika Virus Disease.

    Experienced in Spastic Paraparesis

    Marcos G. De Freitas
    Experienced in Spastic Paraparesis

    Marcos G. De Freitas
    Referral may be required
    Rio De Janeiro, RJ, BR 

    Marcos De Freitas practices practicing medicine in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil. Mr. De Freitas is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Spastic Paraparesis. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Spastic Paraparesis, and Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA).

    Experienced in Spastic Paraparesis

    Marcel B. Quintana
    Experienced in Spastic Paraparesis

    Marcel B. Quintana
    Referral may be required
    Av Brasil, RJ 4365, 
    Rio De Janeiro, RJ, BR 

    Marcel Quintana practices practicing medicine in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil. Quintana is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Spastic Paraparesis. They are also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Sporotrichosis, Togaviridae Disease, Chagas Disease, and Spastic Paraparesis.

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    Last Updated: 06/30/2026

    When should I see a Spastic Paraparesis doctor in Rio de Janeiro, BR?

    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 a Spastic Paraparesis doctor in Rio de Janeiro, BR?

    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 Spastic Paraparesis doctor in Rio de Janeiro, BR?

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    How does MediFind rank Spastic Paraparesis doctors in Rio de Janeiro, BR?

    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 Spastic Paraparesis doctors in Rio de Janeiro, BR?

    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 a Spastic Paraparesis doctor in Rio de Janeiro, BR?

    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 Spastic Paraparesis doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Spastic Paraparesis 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 a Spastic Paraparesis doctor in Rio de Janeiro, BR?

    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 Spastic Paraparesis 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 Spastic Paraparesis 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 Spastic Paraparesis doctors in Rio de Janeiro, BR?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Spastic Paraparesis 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 a Spastic Paraparesis doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Spastic Paraparesis 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 

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