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Critical, sensible, and attentive medicine.

Empathetic and approachable care.

For life.

What Does a Family Doctor Do?

A Family Doctor is a professional who accompanies you throughout your life, in both health and illness. They are someone who can competently address most of your healthcare needs, with a deep understanding of you as an individual. They coordinate your care, guiding you through the healthcare system and, when necessary, recommending which professionals or specialists to consult. It is a practice grounded in evidence, delivered with affection, care, and respect.

Services

Periodic appointments tailored to your unique characteristics and individual needs.
Home visits for individuals and families with mobility limitations or special needs.
When appropriate, for issues that can be resolved remotely, based on the individual’s preference and my professional assessment.
Care for conditions such as Hypertension, Diabetes, Asthma and COPD, Osteoporosis, HIV, Alzheimer’s (and other dementias), and more. Treatment is evidence-based and coordinated with other professionals when needed.
Referrals to other specialists or healthcare professionals when necessary, while maintaining a strong patient-doctor relationship. Management of polypharmacy and interactions between multiple conditions.
Care focused on disease prevention and health promotion, tailored to individual preferences and needs.
A multimodal and interdisciplinary approach to chronic pain, including generalized pain, fibromyalgia, headaches, lower back pain, neck pain, and other pain syndromes.
Dry needling, wet needling, and other manual techniques for the relief and diagnosis of musculoskeletal pain.
Guidance with medication and behavioral approaches to help facilitate quitting tobacco use.
Responsible prescribing of phytocannabinoids, without promoting them as a cure-all.
Treatment and follow-up for anxiety, depression, harm reduction, and more.
Acknowledging the importance of family relationships (both nuclear and extended) in the experience of illness and in developing effective care plans.
Prescription and follow-up for individuals interested in using Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis for HIV (medications are provided by the public healthcare system).

Meet your care provider

Family Doctor with 9 years of experience working in Brazil’s public healthcare system (SUS), Master of Public Health, and co-founder of Corcovado Family Medicine. Medical school professor at IDOMED Barra, tutor in the Family and Community Medicine Postgraduate Program of the “Mais Médicos para o Brasil” initiative (PMMB) at UNIFESP, and academic supervisor for the PMMB program at the Municipal Health Department of Rio de Janeiro.

Father of two, nature lover, and lifelong learner. Genuinely interested in people, their lives, and helping them become their best selves—with better health.

Education and Training

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| Undergraduate Degree

Medical Degree from the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ)
Specific Recognition of the Portuguese Academic Degree of Master in Medicine from the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Lisbon

| Residency

Residency in Family and Community Medicine through the Municipal Health Department of Rio de Janeiro, at Maria do Socorro Family Clinic, Rocinha

| Additional Training

Toronto International Program: Family Medicine and Primary Care - University of Toronto, Canada (2017)
University Extension Course in Pain Management in Primary Health Care - UFRJ (2023-2024)
Course on Pain and Myofascial Dysfunction for Family Physicians - PRMFC RIO (2019)
National Update Course in Geriatrics - Manole Educação (2018-2019)
Evidence-Based Health - University of Campinas (UNICAMP) (2018)

| Postgraduate Education

Academic Master’s in Public Health from the National School of Public Health (FIOCRUZ) - Concentration Area: Policy, Planning, Management, and Practices in Health
Lato Sensu Specialization in Preceptorship in Family and Community Medicine from the Federal University of Health Sciences of Porto Alegre (UFCSPA)

Professional Experience

| Teaching Experience

Academic Coordinator of Brazil’s largest medical residency program - PRMFC Rio (2021)
Medical School Faculty at IDOMED Barra (since 2022)
Academic Tutor for the Specialization Course in Family and Community Medicine at the Federal University of São Paulo (UNIFESP) (since 2024)

| Clinical Practice

Served in the Rio de Janeiro Municipal Health System (SUS RJ) from 2016 to 2024
5 years at Maria do Socorro Family Clinic, Rocinha
2 years as a Family Doctor at CMS Ernani Agrícola, Santa Teresa
Private practice since 2021

| In-Service Teaching

Preceptor for the PRMFC Rio residency program (2019-2022)
Preceptor for medical school internships at:
Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ) (2018-2021)
Federal University of the State of Rio de Janeiro (UNIRIO) (2018-2021)
IDOMED Centro (2022-2024)

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Testimonials

I highly recommend Dr. João Victor to everyone. He is a doctor who cares for his patients with attentive, sincere, and, most importantly, up-to-date listening. His approach as a family physician is innovative and stands out from the predominant model of private clinics in Rio de Janeiro.
Dr. João has been my doctor for several consultations, and every time I needed him, he was attentive and a great listener. We address my concerns calmly and always decide on a plan together. I truly appreciate having him as my family doctor.
João is the kind of doctor everyone wishes they had: punctual, attentive, clear in his explanations, patient, and someone who truly cares about and prioritizes the well-being of his patients. What stands out is the warmth and empathy he provides (something rare among doctors nowadays), and even rarer is that his consultations last nearly an hour, giving patients the opportunity to fully share their concerns. He cares not only about physical health but also about mental and emotional well-being. João is the kind of doctor you keep for life, someone who genuinely makes a difference and understands the meaning of service.
An excellent professional! He has been taking care of my mother for over a year. He is very attentive, caring, concerned about the whole family, and always up-to-date on information and treatments.
It was a wonderful experience. A competent doctor with genuine integrity.
An excellent professional! Always attentive, caring, and up-to-date.
An attentive and empathetic doctor, always considerate and careful with my concerns. I’m very grateful for his work and would recommend him without hesitation.
Dr. João is an extremely attentive doctor who listens to you and explains every detail! Honest and kind, he appears very knowledgeable in his practice. He is a truly compassionate physician! It’s a joy to have found him to care for my health!
An attentive and punctual professional with excellent listening skills. He treated my mother and addressed all our questions about her condition and treatment. We are very satisfied—thank you so much!
Dr. João was extremely attentive and patient, taking the time to listen to everything I wanted to address. He provided all the explanations I needed to understand how to resolve my health concerns. It was my first appointment, but I will definitely continue my treatment with him.

The practice

Our clinic was thoughtfully designed with care, creating a warm and welcoming environment. We collaborate with other healthcare professionals, including other specialists, nutritionists, and physiotherapists, all aligned with our ethical and technical principles, aiming to build a local network of care. Our clinic features:

3 fully equipped consultation rooms (including 1 gynecology office)
Soundproofing and an air renewal system
Spacious reception area
Accessibility in all rooms

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