Expertise in
4
conditions

Gustavo Melendez-Velasquez

MG, BR 
Expertise in
4
conditions
MG, BR 

Overview

Gustavo Melendez-Velasquez practices practicing medicine in Brazil.

Mr. Melendez-Velasquez is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Metabolic Syndrome, Obesity in Children, and Familial Hypertriglyceridemia.

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 102 peer reviewed articles.

Gender

Male

Locations

MG, Brazil
Other Locations
Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil
Salvador, BA, Brazil
Perdigao, MG, Brazil

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Experts who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.

102 Total Publications

Overweight, Obesity, and Growth Faltering Among Low-Income Children in Brazil.
Overweight, Obesity, and Growth Faltering Among Low-Income Children in Brazil.
Journal: JAMA network open
Published: January 22, 2026

Frequently Asked Questions about Gustavo Melendez-Velasquez

Is Gustavo Melendez-Velasquez a top-rated expert for Obesity?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Gustavo Melendez-Velasquez is classified as an Distinguished expert for Obesity, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

Does Gustavo Melendez-Velasquez participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Gustavo Melendez-Velasquez has published 102 articles and abstracts on conditions like Obesity. You can view a list of Gustavo Melendez-Velasquez's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Areas of Expertise

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