Gender-Affirming Surgery and Trans Care in Brazil
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Brazil
Clinics and surgeons
Based in Rio de Janeiro, Dr Luiz Augusto Westin is a leading specialist in Reconstructive Urology and Gender-Affirming Surgery. He completed his surgical and urological training at the State University of Rio de Janeiro (UERJ), followed by a highly specialised Fellowship in Reconstructive Urology, where he honed his expertise in genital reconstructive and gender-affirming procedures.
With a PhD in Surgical Sciences, Dr Westin is a prominent and highly respected figure in his field. He is an active member of the Gender-Affirming Surgery Department of the Brazilian Society of Urology (SBU) and acts as a clinical mentor for upcoming reconstructive surgeons. Fully trained in state-of-the-art robotic surgery, his practice is deeply rooted in evidence-based medicine, always combined with a holistic approach to patient care.
Dr Westin consults at his private clinics in Barra da Tijuca and Central Rio de Janeiro. He operates at some of the city's most prestigious and well-equipped hospitals—such as Copa Star and Samaritano—ensuring the highest standards of safety, technology, and comfort for his international and local patients.
Dr Thiago Caetano is a highly skilled Urologist and General Surgeon based in São Paulo. He graduated from the Universidade Federal do Triângulo Mineiro, one of Brazil's most prestigious medical schools, and completed his specialist training in both General Surgery and Urology at the University of São Paulo (USP Ribeirão Preto)—an institution internationally recognised for its excellence in surgical training programmes.
For international patients travelling to Brazil, Dr Caetano offers world-class surgical expertise. He is widely praised by his patients not only for his outstanding clinical results but also for his compassionate, patient-centred approach. He currently consults in São Paulo and operates out of some of the finest hospitals in the country.