The 20 Best Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) Doctors Near Me in Rio de Janeiro, BR

Find the Top Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 33 doctor with experience in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) near Rio de Janeiro, BR. Of these, 26 are Experienced, 6 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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    Distinguished in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)
    Distinguished in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)
    Rio De Janeiro, RJ, BR 

    Evandro Klumb practices practicing medicine in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil. Klumb is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE). They are also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Lupus Nephritis, Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), Glomerulonephritis, and Preeclampsia.

    Advanced in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)
    Advanced in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)
    Br, 
    Rio De Janeiro, RJ, BR 

    Flavio Sztajnbok practices practicing medicine in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil. Mr. Sztajnbok is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE). He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Scleroderma, Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA), and Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE).

    Advanced in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)
    Advanced in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)
    Rio De Janeiro, RJ, BR 

    Guilherme De Jesus practices practicing medicine in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil. De Jesus is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE). They are also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Antiphospholipid Syndrome, Preeclampsia, Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), and Lupus Nephritis.

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    Advanced in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)
    Advanced in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)
    Rio De Janeiro, RJ, BR 

    Flavio Signorelli practices practicing medicine in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil. Mr. Signorelli is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE). He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Antiphospholipid Syndrome, Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), Amaurosis Fugax, and ADULT Syndrome.

    Advanced in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)
    Advanced in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)
    Rio De Janeiro, RJ, BR 

    Nilson De Jesus practices practicing medicine in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil. Mr. De Jesus is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE). He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Preeclampsia, Lupus Nephritis, Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), and Glomerulonephritis.

    Advanced in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)
    Advanced in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)
    Rio De Janeiro, RJ, BR 

    Adriana Fonseca practices practicing medicine in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil. Ms. Fonseca is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE). She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), Lupus Nephritis, and Enlarged Liver.

    Advanced in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)
    Advanced in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)
    Rio De Janeiro, RJ, BR 

    Flavia Dos Santos practices practicing medicine in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil. Ms. Dos Santos is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE). She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Preeclampsia, Lupus Nephritis, Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), and Glomerulonephritis.

    Experienced in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)
    Experienced in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)
    Rio De Janeiro, RJ, BR 

    Marcela Lacerda practices practicing medicine in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil. Ms. Lacerda is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE). She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Lupus Nephritis, Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), Glomerulonephritis, and Preeclampsia.

    Experienced in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)
    Experienced in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)
    Rio De Janeiro, RJ, BR 

    Francinne Ribeiro practices practicing medicine in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil. Ribeiro is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE). They are also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Chronic Kidney Disease, Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), and COVID-19.

    Experienced in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)
    Experienced in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)
    Barra Da Tijuca, RJ, BR 

    Emerson Gasparetto practices practicing medicine in Barra Da Tijuca, Brazil. Gasparetto is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE). They are also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Neuromyelitis Optica, Transverse Myelitis, Optic Neuritis, and Multiple Sclerosis (MS).

    Experienced in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)
    Experienced in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)
    Br, 
    Rio De Janeiro, RJ, BR 

    Blanca Bica practices practicing medicine in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil. Ms. Bica is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE). Her clinical expertise encompasses Juvenile Dermatomyositis, Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), Takayasu Arteritis, and Livedo Reticularis.

    Experienced in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)
    Experienced in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)
    Rio De Janeiro, RJ, BR 

    Evandro Klumb-Mendes practices practicing medicine in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil. Klumb-Mendes is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE). Their clinical expertise encompasses Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), Polyarteritis Nodosa, Small for Gestational Age, and Lupus Nephritis.

    Experienced in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)
    Experienced in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)
    Resende Street 165, 
    Rio De Janeiro, RJ, BR 

    Nicolle Zimmermann practices practicing medicine in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil. Ms. Zimmermann is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE). She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Memory Loss, Meningitis, Epilepsy, and Encephalitis.

    Experienced in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)
    Experienced in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)
    Rio De Janeiro, RJ, BR 

    Edna Reis practices practicing medicine in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil. Ms. Reis is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE). Her clinical expertise encompasses Togaviridae Disease, Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), Spastic Diplegia Infantile Type, and Chagas Disease.

    Experienced in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)
    Experienced in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)
    Rio De Janeiro, RJ, BR 

    Elena Bica practices practicing medicine in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil. Bica is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE). Their clinical expertise encompasses Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), Sensorimotor Polyneuropathy, Arthritis, and Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA).

    Experienced in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)
    Experienced in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)
    Niteroi, RJ, BR 

    Jorge Almeida practices practicing medicine in Niteroi, Brazil. Mr. Almeida is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE). He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Autosomal Dominant Tubulointerstitial Kidney Disease, Lupus Nephritis, Cytomegalic Inclusion Disease, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Kidney Transplant.

    Experienced in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)
    Experienced in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)
    Rio De Janeiro, RJ, BR 

    Luis Porto practices practicing medicine in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil. Mr. Porto is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE). 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.

    Experienced in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)
    Experienced in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)
    Rio De Janeiro, RJ, BR 

    Tania Netto practices practicing medicine in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil. Ms. Netto is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE). Her clinical expertise encompasses Meningitis, Encephalitis, Wallerian Degeneration, and Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE).

    Experienced in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)
    Experienced in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)
    Niteroi, RJ, BR 

    Katia Baptista practices practicing medicine in Niteroi, Brazil. Ms. Baptista is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE). She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses COVID-19, Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), and Headache.

    Experienced in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)
    Experienced in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)
    Rio De Janeiro, RJ, BR 

    Guilherme Jesus-De practices practicing medicine in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil. Mr. Jesus-De is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE). His clinical expertise encompasses Antiphospholipid Syndrome, Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia, Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), and ADULT Syndrome.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)?

    Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is an autoimmune disease. In this disease, the immune system of the body mistakenly attacks healthy tissue. It can affect the skin, joints, kidneys, brain, and other organs.

    When should I see a Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) 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 Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) 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 does MediFind rank Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) 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 Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) 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 Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) 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 Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) 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 Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) 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 Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) 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 Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) 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 Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) doctors in Rio de Janeiro, BR?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) 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 Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) 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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