Graduated in Medicine from the University of São Paulo (1986), Medical Residency in Neurosurgery at the University of São Paulo (1991), specialization in Stereotaxy and Epilepsy Surgery in Montreal Neurologic Institute (Canada, 1991-1992) and Doctorate of Science (Physiology Human) by the University of São Paulo (1996). He was Head of the Department of Neurology and Neurosurgery of Hospital Brigadeiro from 1996 to 2011.
He is currently Director of Neurology and Neurosurgery Clinic of São Paulo. He published 88 full articles in journals and 348 papers published inconference proceedings. He has 34 book chapters and 7 published books. Has 559 work presented in Congress, 531 items of technical production, including lectures, organizing courses, lectures, seminars, symposia, etc. He participated in 108 events abroad and 200 in Brazil. He received 11 awards and / or honors. He has experience in the area of medicine with emphasis on surgery. In his professional activities interacted with 350 employees in co-authorship of scientific work. He conducted a student of Master and PhD student of the Faculty of Medicine, USP.