To schedule an appointment, contact the Neuro & Coluna Rio team via WhatsApp or telephone. Our team will provide information about the doctors’ availability, clinic locations, and available appointment times.
Ipanema WhatsApp: (21) 99954-5700
Tijuca WhatsApp: (21) 97353-2414
At the moment, appointments at Neuro & Coluna Rio are provided on a private-pay basis.
If the patient has health insurance, they may contact their insurance provider directly to check whether reimbursement is available, according to the terms of their plan.
Neuro & Coluna Rio has clinics in Ipanema and Tijuca, in Rio de Janeiro.
Rua Visconde de Pirajá, 595, Suite 1301
Ipanema, Rio de Janeiro/RJ
Praça Saens Pena, 45, Suite 1501
Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro/RJ
The clinic is open Monday through Friday, from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Appointment availability may vary according to each specialist’s schedule.
Neuro & Coluna Rio brings together neurosurgeons who practice in different areas of the specialty, including:
• Neurosurgery
• Spine Surgery
• Vascular Neurosurgery
• Interventional Neuroradiology
• Neuro-Oncology
• Skull Base Surgery
• Endoscopic Spine Surgery
• Pain Management
• Peripheral Nerve Surgery
The clinic evaluates different conditions affecting the brain, spine, cerebral blood vessels, peripheral nerves, and nervous system.
These include herniated discs, spinal canal stenosis, back and neck pain, scoliosis, spinal deformities, brain aneurysms, strokes, cerebral vascular malformations, nervous system tumors, spinal tumors, skull base disorders, chronic pain, and nerve compression.
No. Many types of back and neck pain can initially be treated conservatively with medication, physical therapy, rehabilitation, muscle strengthening, lifestyle changes, and medical monitoring.
Surgery is considered only in selected cases, especially when pain persists despite appropriate treatment or when there is neurological impairment, loss of strength, instability, a significant deformity, or a considerable impact on quality of life.
No. Most herniated discs improve with conservative treatment.
Surgery may be considered when symptoms persist despite appropriate treatment or when there is loss of strength, neurological deficits, disabling pain, or a significant impact on quality of life.
Each case must be assessed individually.
An evaluation with a spine neurosurgeon may be recommended when there is persistent spinal pain, pain radiating to the arms or legs, tingling, numbness, loss of strength, difficulty walking, or progressive limitation of activities.
It is also important to seek an evaluation when imaging tests reveal conditions such as a herniated disc, stenosis, scoliosis, deformity, instability, or compression of nerve structures.
No. The indication for surgery depends on an individualized assessment.
In many cases, clinical monitoring, rehabilitation, muscle strengthening, and pain management may be part of the treatment. Surgery may be considered when there is significant progression of the deformity, neurological compression, instability, limiting pain, or a significant impact on function and quality of life.
No. Many spine surgeries do not require instrumentation.
The use of screws or other devices depends on the type of condition, the presence of spinal instability, deformities, significant misalignment, or the need for spinal fusion. The decision is individualized and based on the clinical and neurological evaluation and imaging tests.
Yes. In mild and moderate cases, treatment may involve physical therapy, muscle strengthening, pain management, rehabilitation, medication, and, in some cases, procedures to relieve symptoms.
Surgery is considered when symptoms significantly limit quality of life, when there is considerable difficulty walking, or when there is progressive neurological impairment.
Interventional Neuroradiology is an area dedicated to diagnosing and treating conditions affecting the blood vessels of the brain, spinal cord, and nervous system using endovascular techniques.
These procedures are performed through catheterization, with catheters guided through the blood vessels to the area that needs to be evaluated or treated.
It may be recommended in selected cases of brain aneurysms, strokes, arteriovenous malformations, dural fistulas, and other cerebrovascular conditions.
A brain aneurysm is a bulge that forms in the wall of an artery in the brain.
Some aneurysms are discovered before causing symptoms. Others may be identified after rupturing, which causes bleeding around the brain and constitutes a medical emergency.
The decision between monitoring and treatment depends on factors such as size, shape, location, medical history, test results, and the estimated risk of rupture.
The signs of a stroke usually appear suddenly and may include:
• Loss of strength or numbness on one side of the body
• Facial asymmetry
• Difficulty speaking or understanding speech
• Changes in vision
• Loss of balance or difficulty walking
• A sudden and severe headache
• Changes in consciousness
If sudden symptoms suggestive of a stroke occur, it is necessary to seek emergency medical care immediately or call SAMU at 192.
Neuro & Coluna Rio provides outpatient care and scheduled consultations.
In the event of sudden symptoms, suspected stroke, significant loss of strength, speech changes, loss of consciousness, severe trauma, a sudden and severe headache, or loss of bladder and bowel control associated with neurological symptoms, the patient should immediately seek care at a hospital emergency department.
Yes. A second opinion may be recommended for patients who have received a complex diagnosis, have been advised to undergo surgery, or would like to better understand their treatment options.
During the evaluation, the doctor reviews the patient’s medical history, symptoms, tests, and previous treatments to provide individualized guidance on the available options.
The Neuro & Coluna Rio team brings together neurosurgeons with complementary training and areas of practice.
The specialists include:
• Dr. Caio Perret
• Dr. Diogo Gonçalves Freitas
• Dr. Hugo Schiavini
• Dr. José Alberto Almeida Filho
• Dr. Raphael Dias Machado
• Dr. Ronald de Lucena Farias
Each doctor’s availability may vary according to the clinic location and schedule.
When contacting the Neuro & Coluna Rio team, the patient may provide information about their symptoms, diagnosis, or reason for the appointment.
The team will recommend the most appropriate specialist according to the relevant area of practice, such as spine surgery, vascular neurosurgery, interventional neuroradiology, neuro-oncology, skull base surgery, peripheral nerve surgery, or pain management.
Yes. If the patient already has test results, it is important to bring them to the appointment.
Useful tests may include MRI scans, CT scans, X-rays, angiograms, arteriograms, medical reports, laboratory test results, and reports from previous treatments.
Even when the patient does not have recent tests, the medical evaluation can determine which investigations are necessary.
You can contact Neuro & Coluna Rio through the channels below:
Ipanema WhatsApp: (21) 99954-5700
Tijuca WhatsApp: (21) 97353-2414
Tijuca Telephone: (21) 2135-3100
Email: [email protected]
Instagram: @neuroecolunario
