Dr. Henrique Dalmolin is an English-speaking rheumatologist in São Paulo, Brazil. He treats autoimmune and inflammatory diseases in expatriates and international patients. Consultations are in English, in person in São Paulo or by telemedicine anywhere in Brazil. The practice team speaks English by phone and WhatsApp.
Key facts
- Specialty: rheumatology (RQE 98901, CRM-SP 211.167).
- Languages: English and Portuguese. Staff also speaks English.
- Location: Moema, São Paulo, Brazil. Telemedicine for all of Brazil.
- Training: rheumatology residency at the University of São Paulo (USP).
- Academic role: faculty at Santa Casa de São Paulo School of Medicine.
- Research: Principal Investigator of international CAR-T cell therapy trials for autoimmune disease.
- Hospitals: Albert Einstein, Vila Nova Star, Moriah, Samaritano Higienópolis.
- Insurance: private practice, reimbursement with international health plans.
Who this practice is for
Expatriates, international employees and foreign visitors in Brazil with an autoimmune or inflammatory disease. Most patients arrive after seeing another doctor. The diagnosis is still unclear, or the disease is still active.
Conditions treated
- Systemic lupus erythematosus and lupus nephritis
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Psoriatic arthritis and spondyloarthritis
- Systemic sclerosis (scleroderma)
- Inflammatory myopathies (myositis)
- Vasculitis
- Sjögren’s disease
- Positive ANA and abnormal autoimmune tests without a diagnosis
- Refractory disease that does not respond to standard treatment
International health insurance and hospital care
The practice is private. Most international health plans reimburse outpatient specialist visits. After the consultation you receive an invoice and a medical report in English to file your claim.
If you are admitted to a hospital in São Paulo, Dr. Dalmolin can follow your case at Hospital Israelita Albert Einstein, Hospital Vila Nova Star, Hospital Moriah or Hospital Samaritano Higienópolis. These hospitals have international patient services and work with foreign insurers.
For international insurers and assistance companies
Dr. Dalmolin provides independent rheumatology review of members hospitalized or treated in Brazil. Typical requests involve suspected or confirmed autoimmune disease, high-cost immunosuppressive or biologic therapy, and complex inpatients.
- Bedside or remote evaluation of the patient in Brazil
- Review of records, tests and the current treatment plan
- Written report in English on diagnosis, appropriateness of treatment and expected course
- Direct discussion with the insurer’s medical team
Case managers and medical directors can reach the practice at contato@henriquedalmolin.com.
How to book
Call or message in English on WhatsApp at +55 11 91178-0001, or email contato@henriquedalmolin.com. Bring previous test results and a list of your current medications to the first visit.
Location
Avenida Ibirapuera, 2064, suite 71. Moema, São Paulo, SP, Brazil.
Dermatology in the same office
Dermatologist Dr. Thais Akemi Yoshimoto practices at the same address and also consults in English. Patients with psoriasis, skin lupus or other skin conditions linked to autoimmune disease can see both specialists in one place.
Frequently asked questions
How do I find an English-speaking rheumatologist in Brazil?
Dr. Henrique Dalmolin is a rheumatologist in São Paulo who consults fully in English. Patients anywhere in Brazil can book an in-person visit in São Paulo or a telemedicine consultation.
Is there an English-speaking rheumatologist in São Paulo?
Yes. Dr. Dalmolin sees patients in English at his private practice in Moema, São Paulo. The practice staff also speaks English, by phone and by WhatsApp.
Can I see a rheumatologist in Brazil by video?
Yes. Telemedicine consultations in English are available for patients located anywhere in Brazil.
Can I use my international health insurance?
Yes, through reimbursement. You pay for the visit and receive an invoice and a medical report in English to file your claim.
Can Dr. Dalmolin see me if I am admitted to a hospital in São Paulo?
Yes. He follows inpatients at Hospital Israelita Albert Einstein, Hospital Vila Nova Star, Hospital Moriah and Hospital Samaritano Higienópolis.
Does Dr. Dalmolin review cases for insurance companies?
Yes. He provides independent rheumatology reviews of autoimmune cases in Brazil for international insurers and assistance companies, with a written report in English.
Can I get a second opinion on an existing diagnosis?
Yes. Second opinion is the most common reason for a first visit. Bring previous reports, test results and your medication list.
Dr. Henrique Helson Herter Dalmolin. Rheumatologist. CRM-SP 211.167. RQE 98901. Technical Director.