Best Doctors in the World

Dr. Rui Lima is a plastic surgeon specializing in body contouring procedures such as Brazilian Butt Lift, Liposculpture, and Tummy Tuck. He completed his residency in Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery at Hospital de São João and has completed international fellowships including in Brazil and the United States. Dr. Rui Lima has received several awards for his contributions to the field of plastic surgery and is an active member of several medical societies.

Dr. Eduardo Matos is a skilled plastic surgeon with a special interest in body contouring procedures such as Brazilian Butt Lift, Liposculpture, and Tummy Tuck. He has extensive experience in performing these surgeries and is known for his natural-looking and personalized results. Dr. Eduardo Matos obtained his medical degree from the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Lisbon. He completed his residency in Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery at Hospital de Santa Maria, also in Lisbon. He has also completed several international fellowships, including in Brazil and the United States. Dr. Eduardo Matos is an active member of several medical societies, including the Portuguese Society of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery (SPCPRE) and the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS).

Dr. Tiago Baptista Fernandes is a highly experienced plastic surgeon with a focus on body contouring procedures such as Brazilian Butt Lift, Tummy Tuck, and Liposculpture. He has received several awards for his contribution to the field of plastic surgery, including the Best Oral Communication Award at the Portuguese Society of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery (SPCPRE). He completed his residency in Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery at Hospital de São João, also in Porto. He is an active member of several medical societies, including the Portuguese Society of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery (SPCPRE) and the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS).

Dr. Marta Gouveia Duarte is a skilled plastic surgeon with expertise in reconstructive and aesthetic plastic surgery. She completed her specialization in Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery at the Central Lisbon Hospital Center. Dr. Gouveia Duarte has a particular interest in breast aesthetic surgery and breast reconstruction, body contouring surgery, facial surgery, and facial paralysis. She collaborates on several research projects at the NOVA Medical School.

Dr. Alice Varanda Pereira is a skilled plastic, reconstructive, and aesthetic surgeon with over a decade of experience. She graduated from the University of Lisbon and holds a master’s degree in human sexuality. Dr. Pereira is an accomplished academic, having served as a lecturer at the Institute of Anatomy at the University faculty academic staff. Her research projects primarily focus on surgical anatomy, and she supervises master’s thesis for undergraduate students. She is a member of The Portuguese Medical Association and is registered with number 47051. Dr. Pereira is known for her successful breast reduction surgeries, which involve lifting and reducing the size of the patient's breasts.

Dr. Luísa Magalhães Ramos is a plastic, reconstructive and aesthetic surgeon who specializes in face and breast aesthetic plastic surgery as well as intimate female surgery. She completed her specialization at Hospital de São José in Lisbon and has worked in world-renowned clinics. Her practice offers a range of treatments including breast augmentation, breast lift with implants, breast reduction, face lift and neck lift, rhinoplasty, and many more. She is a registered member of the Portuguese Medical Association.

Dr. Ricardo Bonilla is a plastic and reconstructive surgeon who obtained his medical degree from Javeriana University in Bogota, Colombia in 1988. He later obtained a degree in plastic surgery from Costa Rica University and completed his training in plastic and reconstructive surgery at UAB in Birmingham, Alabama, USA. He has worked as a plastic surgeon in various clinics and hospitals in Bogota, Pereira, and the USA. Dr. Bonilla is a full member of several medical societies, including the Colombian Society of Aesthetic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery.

Biography

Dr. Mehdi Afrit is a Medical Oncologist who practices at Burjeel Specialty Hospital in Sharjah. He has over 11 years of experience caring for and managing cancer patients. He has extensive experience providing chemotherapy, hormonal therapy, immunotherapy, and targeted therapy to patients. He earned a Certificate of Medical Oncology from the Gustave Roussy Institute in Paris, France, where he received training in antitumor chemotherapy and cancer medical treatment. Additionally, he holds an international certificate in breast diseases. He also has a certificate in Good Clinical Practice from Trans Celerate Biopharma Inc. and a certificate in Clinical Trial Management: Good Clinical Practice from the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Medicine of the Royal College of Physicians. He previously worked for over five years as an Assistant Professor of Medical Oncology at Tunis’s Faculty of Medicine. He later practiced as a Consultant, Medical Oncologist for six years at Arianna’s hospital in Tunisia. He later worked for two years as a Specialist Medical Oncologist at Zulekha Hospital. He was also an investigator in three international clinical trials and holds clinical trial auditing and CRO certifications and a GCP Training Certificate from 2016. He is a member in good standing of the Emirates Oncology Society (EOS), the European Society of Medical Oncology (ESMO), and the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO). His clinical expertise includes but is not limited to the following:

• Oncology care and treatment for chemotherapy, hormonal therapy, immune therapy, and target therapy
• Breast cancer
• Solid tumor diagnosis
• Digestive cancer
• Gynecological cancer
• Lung cancer
• Genitourinary cancer
• Sarcoma

Awards & Achievements

• Award from Himaya Foundations and University of Sharjah

Research & Publications

• Clinicopathological Features of Gastric Cancer in a Cohort of Gulf Council Countries' Patients: A Cross-Sectional Study of 96 Cases. Journal of Oncology Research Reviews & Reports Volume 2(2): 1-3.
• The Burden of Gynecologic Cancers in the UAE. Journal of Oncology Research Reviews & Reports Volume 2(4): 1-6.
• The Emirates Oncology Task Force Clinical Practice Guideline on Screening for SARS-CoV-2 in Asymptomatic Adult Cancer Patients Before Anti-Cancer Therapy. Journal of Oncology Research Reviews & Reports Volume 2(4): 1-6.
• The State of Cancer Care in the United Arab Emirates in 2020: Challenges and Recommendations, A report by the United Arab Emirates Oncology Task Force. Humaid Al-Shamsi, Humaa Darr, Ibrahim Abu-Gheida , Jawaher Ansari, Martine, Mehdi Afrit, Mohamad H Masri, Mohamed Abuhaleeqa. Gulf J Oncology 2020 Jan;1(32):71-87.
• Primary Bone Lymphoma: Tunisian Multicentric Retrospective Study About 32 Cases. Ben Ayed C, Laabidi S, Said N, Afrit M, Ben Ahmed S, Boussen H. Tunis Med. 2018 May;96(5):269-272.
• First Site of Recurrence After Breast Cancer Adjuvant Treatment in the Era of Multimodality Therapy: Which Imaging for Which Patient During Follow-up? Nesrine M, Mehdi B, Houda EB, Soumaya L, Mehdi A, Bechir Z, Hamouda B. Breast Dis. 2017 Nov 21

Dr. Marco Correa is a plastic surgeon who specializes in liposculpture, which is also known as liposuction. He is based in Singapore and provides services in other areas such as breast augmentation, body lift after weight loss, endoscopic surgery, etc. Dr. Marco Correa aims to contour the body by eliminating areas of stubborn fat. He uses a cannula (small metal tube) to remove fat deposits from the body, through tiny incisions made in liposculpture-targeted parts of the body. Patients are required to wear a support garment for up to 3 weeks after liposuction surgery. In the first 2-3 days, they can expect fluid to drain. Complete recovery takes approximately 3 weeks, but it can take up to 3 months to see the final results.

Dr. Wayne Larrabee is a board-certified, award-winning physician with decades of experience helping his patients regain youthful, vibrant appearances. At the Larrabee Center for Plastic Surgery, he provides a variety of facial surgery and non-surgical treatments, including Botox® Cosmetic and Dysport®, facial fillers, and Kybella® Injectable Submental Fat Treatment. He also offers Coolsculpting & CoolTone and laser services. Dr. Larrabee is a true expert in his field, and his patients rave about their experiences and results.

Dr. Thomas Benson is a plastic surgeon specializing in facial surgery, located in Vila Nova Conceição, São Paulo. He performs advanced and innovative surgical techniques for facial rejuvenation such as Deep Plane Face Lift surgery, Lip Lifting, Mini Lifting, Blepharoplasty, Rhinoplasty, Facial fat grafting, Front Lifting, and Otoplasty. Dr. Thomas Benson performs surgeries on patients from all over Brazil and abroad, and he works with excellence to provide premium humanized care and infrastructure equipped with state-of-the-art technologies for plastic surgery and recovery. He is highly professional and has a team of committed professionals who handle issues in detail.