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3.       Medical Health

3.1.           Hospitals

All hospitals below have 24hrs. emergency care and a wide range of specialists:

             Hospital Santa Cruz -   3312-3000

                Av. Batel, 1889 - Batel -  www.hospitalsantacruz.com.br

             Hospital Vita - 3315-1834

                BR 116, km 396, 4021 - Bairro Alto -  www.hospitalvita.com.br

 Hospital das Naçoes - 3362-2131

                R. Raphael Papa, 10 - Jardim Social  

         If unfortunately you suffer a severe burn we would recommend:

              Hospital Evangélico - 3240-5000

                R. Padre Anchieta, 2770 - Bigorrilho - www.evangelico.org.br

       In the event of accidents with children we would recommend:

              Hospital Pequeno Príncipe -  3310-1010

                R. Des. Motta, 1070 - Rebouças - www.pequenoprincipe.org.br

3.2.     Doctors

3.2.1. Pediatrician  

                Dra. Rejane A. Biasi Da Cuhna - 3232-4681

                    Al. Princesa Isabel, 1035 – Bigorrilho

                Dr. Vincente Lucio Viana Lopes - 3224-6258

                R. Brig. Franco, 2692 – Àgua Verde                

                Fluent in English, highly recommended. Works in conjunction with

Ø      3.1. Pequeno Príncipe Hospital

    Dr. Wilmar Guimaroes - 3332-2178

Speaks English and is Head of NeoNatal unit at

Ø      3.1. Pequeno Príncipe Hospital

Dr. Nelson Egydio de Carvalho - 3323-1917

            R. Buenos Aires, 466, 1^st floor, r. 14 – Batel

            Speaks good English

3.2.2. Pediatric Neurologist

         Dra. Maria Julia Camina Bugallo - 3233-9888

                        R. Voluntários da Pátria, 475, ap. 913  - Centro

3.2.3. General Practitioners

        Dra. Keti Patsis - 3224-0108

R. Inácio Lustosa, 448 – Säo Francisco

Close to Shopping Mueller. speaks English.

Dra. Hedi Martha Soeder Murano - 3338-9466

                        Av. Des. Hugo Simas, 1120 – Bom Retiro                

            Speaks English and German.

3.2.4. ENT-Specialists

                    Dr. João Maniglia - 3314-1532 / 3314-1526

                Av. Rep. Argentina, 2029 - Água Verde

                Speaks perfect English and works in a ENT-Hospital (Instituto Paranaense

                de Otorrinolaringologia)

                    Dr. Claudio José Lorenzo - 3222-9074

                R. Angelo Sampaio, 1739 – Batel                

                Works at “Cliar” (Clínica de Doenças Respiratórias) with other specialists

           Dr. Orlei Kantor Jr. -  3323-3940

                        R. Nunes Machado, 695, ap. 26 - Centro

                         Respiratory-Specialist for children and adolescents

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                Dr. Jesus Santamaria - 3233-7479

                R. Voluntários da Pátria, 400, ap. 1602 - Centro

                Good and efficient, speaks some English

3.2.6. Gynecologists

                Drª. Rose Mari Fischer - 3232-6257

                R. Marechal Deodoro, 500, ap. 98 - Centro                

                Speaks German

                Dr. Murillo G. Coimbra -  3335-1895

                R. Padre Anchieta, 1845, 11^th Floor – Bigorrilho

                Speaks English

3.2.7. Orthopedists

                Dr. Wagner Miyadi - 3254-5959

                R. Dr. Zamenhof, 45 - Alto da Glória

                Speaks some and understands English

                Dr. Silvio Neupert Maschke - 3262-7674

                R. Prof. Brandão, 309 - Alto da XV

                Specialist for hip and knee; Arthroscopy and surgery.

                Speaks German and English - snmaschke@uol.com.br

3.2.8. Renologist (Kidneys)

                Dr. Mario Luiz Luvizotto

Ø      3.1. Hospital das Nações

Speaks some English and is very dedicated to his job

3.2.9. Ophtalmists

                    Dr. Francisco Grupenmaker - 3016-4030

                        R. Bispo Dom José, 2711 – Batel

Dr. Ivan Maluf - 3222-9944  

  Praça Generoso Marques, 27, Ed. Duca Lacerda, 11th Floor – Centro

  General eyecare and laser surgery.

3.2.10 Neurosurgeon

        Dr. Ricardo Ramina - 3342-7442

            R. Gonçalves Dias, 713 – Batel  

        Unidade de Neurologia Clinica - 3222-8801

            R. Padre Ancieta, 155 -     www.unineuro.com.br      

            Dr. Paulo Rogerio M. de Bittencourt PhDexcellent, english speaking neurologist,                 specialist for Epilepsy. Has  worked  in London and USA.

        Dr. Paulo Rogerio M. de Bittencourt, Phd - 3222-8801

                R. Padre Anchieta, 155 -  www.unineuro.com.br
                                      

3.3.     Alternative Health

            Clinica Sato - 3263-4546

                Av. Nossa Senhora da Luz, 2441 – Jardim Social              

                Acupuncture, physiotherapy, shiatsu, nutrition and exercise.

3.4.     Dentists

            Dra. Isabela Messias -  3322-1234

                R. Padre Agostinho, 814 - Bigorrilho

                Speaks English

             Dra. Cristiana Guimarães Furtado -  3342-6519

                Av. Batel, 1821 - Batel

                Speaks English and treats children up to 21.

              Dr. Matias Wiens - 3275-5753

                R. Francisco Derosso, 2445 - Xaxim

                Speaks German

              Dra. Monica Moreira - 3342-0467

                R. Silveira Peixoto, 950 – Batel

                Speaks English

               Dr. Pinho - 3342-2121

                R. Gutemberg, 417 – Batel                

                Thorough, but expensive.

                Dr. Pedro Polak - 3252-3550

                 R. Rocha Pombo, 558 – Juvêvê

               Dra. Renata Günter -  3019-7070

                R. Francisco de Paula Guimarães, 472 – Ahú  

                Speaks German and English and is an IWCP member.

               Dra. Julia Ribas Cesar Durski - 3336-2452 + 3336-4720

                R. Candido Ha

               Clínica Odontoligia Dr. Pinho - 3342-2121

                 R. Gutemberg, 417 - Batel - www.odontologiadrpinho.com.br

                 Has specialists for Children= Dr. Carlos Pinho, chidren just love him and his team
                                           for Esthetics=  Dr. Monika Beherens
                                           for Orthodontics= Dr. Luiz
                                           for General= Dr. Rubens 

                They all speak english and have up to date technologies.

3.5.    Veterinarian  

           Dra. Wendi Caetano - 3287-3508 + 9192-6854

                R. Zonardy Ribas, 558 – Boqueirão

    Wendi speaks English and will make home visits. Very reliable.