Dr. Matias is a neurosurgeon with fellowship-training in spine surgery and functional neurosurgery, which includes treating chronic pain. His expertise allows him to provide a comprehensive approach, focusing on each patient’s individual needs in order to offer the best treatment option. Based on this philosophy, Dr. Matias is able to provide different solutions for patients with chronic pain and spine problems, including decompression, spinal fusion, minimally-invasive approaches, as well as spinal cord stimulation. He also has a special interest in surgical procedures to restore function and improve the quality of life of patients with chronic conditions such as epilepsy, Parkinson’s disease and essential tremor.  

Medical School

MD, Ribeirao Preto Medical School, University of San Paulo  

Residency

Ribeirao Preto Medical School, University of San Paulo
Neurological Surgery 

Fellowship

Neurocritical Care - Thomas Jefferson University
Complex Spine Surgery - Thomas Jefferson University
Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery - Thomas Jefferson University
Research Fellow - Cleveland Clinic
Research Fellow - Thomas Jefferson University

Additional Education

Doctorate, Ribeirao Preto Medical School, University of San Paulo