Hospital Sao Vicente De Paulo Hospital in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Hospital São Vicente de Paulo (HSVP) is a healthcare institution located in Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro, offering a comprehensive range of medical services. The hospital provides advanced centers, multiple medical specialties, physiotherapy outpatient care, 24-hour emergency services, and hospitalization. Ambulatory care is available from Monday to Friday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., with consultation scheduling accessible by phone on weekdays and Saturdays.

HSVP supports both patients and physicians with a variety of resources, including online appointment scheduling, access to exam results, consultation and surgery agendas, and a patient guide. The hospital also offers social services, health pastoral care, and institutional training programs. Communication with patients and the public is maintained through the hospital’s website, social media platforms, news updates, blog, and newsletter.

The hospital provides multiple contact options, including a 24-hour central service and a patient ombudsman available on weekdays. Press and communication activities are managed by SB Comunicação.

HSVP offers care in more than 30 medical specialties. Notable services include gynecology, which provides clinical and surgical consultations for conditions such as adenomiosis, endometriosis, HPV, fibroids, polycystic ovaries, abnormal uterine bleeding, and tumors, with both outpatient and surgical support. The gynecology service is led by Dr. Cláudio Crispi Jr.

The hematology department treats blood and hematopoietic organ diseases, including anemia, leukemia, lymphoma, coagulation disorders, myelodysplasia, and multiple myeloma. Hospital-based care and chemotherapy are provided at the Advanced Oncology Center, coordinated by Dr. Décio Lerner. Dermatology services include outpatient care and procedures such as skin biopsies, electrocoagulation, excision of small lesions, and chemical cauterization, under the leadership of Dr. Eduardo Mastrangelo Marinho.

Orthopedics and traumatology services offer comprehensive care, including a 24-hour emergency room, diagnostic imaging, and surgical treatment, with a focus on trauma and oncological orthopedics for musculoskeletal tumors. The oncology department, located in an adjacent building, provides chemotherapy, radiotherapy, oncological and reconstructive surgeries, oncological mastology, pathological anatomy, and support services in nutrition and psychology. The oncology team is also led by Dr. Décio Lerner.

The Advanced Urology Center conducts examinations and surgeries ranging from low to high complexity, with integrated facilities that include intensive care, post-operative units, and diagnostic imaging. The urology team is led by Dr. Alex Rizkalla Nogueira. Endocrinology services focus on the evaluation and treatment of hormonal disorders related to the pituitary, hypothalamus, and adrenal glands. Additional specialties include mastology, internal medicine, ophthalmology, and emergency services, all supported by infrastructure for examinations, surgeries, and hospitalization.

The clinical staff at HSVP consists of professionals specialized in various fields, such as orthopedics, ophthalmology, and urology. The hospital supports its medical team through a study center and institutional training programs designed for ongoing professional development. HSVP holds Joint Commission International (JCI) accreditation, which involves adherence to international patient safety goals and regular evaluations, contributing to the maintenance of staff qualifications and competencies.

HSVP’s facilities include specialized areas for orthopedics and traumatology, a modern surgical center, inpatient and intensive care units, and advanced imaging services such as MRI, CT, digital X-rays, and ultrasound. The Oncology Center, housed in a renovated historic building adjacent to the main hospital, integrates diagnostic and treatment services. This center features consultation rooms, specialized chemotherapy furniture, and accessibility features for individuals with disabilities.

The Oncology Center is equipped with a surgical center, inpatient wards, an intensive care unit, and diagnostic services including tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, endoscopy, colonoscopy, and biopsy procedures. Outpatient services in nutrition oncology and psychology are also available. Treatment options at the center include systemic chemotherapy administered via peripheral or catheter routes, as well as intraperitoneal and intravesical chemotherapy.