Orthopedic & Sports Medicine
Dr. Marcos Fernandes Teixeira, MD
Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Specialist
Chief Orthopedist - Surgical Bridge
Dr. Marcos Teixeira is a specialist in Knee Surgery and Sports Medicine, graduated from the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ). With a solid foundation in high-complexity orthopedics, he specialized at the prestigious Santa Casa de Misericórdia.
Elite Performance Expertise Renowned for his work in professional sports, Dr. Teixeira served as the Head of the Medical Department for Vasco da Gama, one of Brazil’s top football clubs. He is also a physician for the State Military Police, bringing elite-level trauma and surgical expertise to international patients seeking advanced ACL, meniscus, and joint procedures. Arthroscopic Surgery and High-Performance Recovery
Credentials
Rio de Janeiro Medical Council: 52.82108-0
Board Certified Specialist (RQE): 25579
Languages: English and Portuguese
General Surgery
Dr. Felipe Carvalho Victer, MD, FACS
General, Digestive & Robotic Surgeon
Chief Surgeon - Surgical Bridge
Dr. Felipe Victer is a premier specialist in minimally invasive surgery, expertise in laparoscopic and robotic-assisted procedures. A graduate of the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ), he completed extensive residency programs in General and Advanced Surgery. He is a distinguished Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS), a title that reflects the highest global standards of surgical competence and ethical conduct.
Dr. Victer is a leader in surgical safety, serving on the "Safe Cholecystectomy" committee for the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES). His commitment to medical education is evidenced by his roles at top-tier university hospitals (UERJ and UFRJ). He specializes in oncological surgery, hernia repair, and complex gallbladder conditions.
Credentials
Fellowship: American College of Surgeons (FACS)
Committee Member: SAGES (USA)
Academic: Member of the Brazilian College of Surgeons (CBC)
Rio de Janeiro Medical Council: 52.76998-3
Board Certified Specialist (RQE): 15100
Languages: English, Spanish, and Portuguese
Dr. Sergio Figueiredo, MD
General & Digestive Surgeon
Assistant Surgeon - Surgical Bridge
Two decades of surgical excellence, Dr. Sergio is a distinguished graduate of the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ), Brazil’s premier medical institution. He completed rigorous residencies in General and Trauma Surgery, honing his skills in high-complexity clinical environments.
Specialized in Digestive System Surgery and Abdominal Wall Reconstruction. His practice focuses on advanced, minimally invasive techniques designed to optimize patient recovery. His extensive experience in trauma and abdominal procedures ensures the highest level of safety and precision for international patients.
Credentials
Rio de Janeiro Medical Council: 52.82107-1
Board Certified Specialist (RQE): 51338
Languages: English and Portuguese
Urology
Dr. Rafael Moraes Siqueira, MD
Urology & Men's Sexual Health Specialist
Dr. Rafael is a dedicated Urologist with a career spanning nearly two decades. A graduate of Gama Filho University (2006), he completed his residency and specialization at the Hospital dos Servidores do Estado do Rio de Janeiro, one of the region's most respected medical institutions.
Expertise in Male Performance & Aesthetics, a specialist in high-end Men’s Health, Dr. Rafael is a reference in Penile Aesthetics (Girth Enhancement) and advanced treatments for Erectile Dysfunction, including the surgical placement of penile prostheses. His practice also focuses on minimally invasive procedures such as No-Scalpel Vasectomy and Posthectomy, combining clinical precision with a commitment to patient discretion and aesthetic results
Credentials
Rio de Janeiro Medical Council: 52.83767-9
Board Certified Specialist (RQE): 48711
Languages: English, Spanish and Portuguese