
Dr. Luiz Antonio Rivetti is a World-renowned and aclaimed cardiologist and cardiovascular surgeon based in São Paulo. He is highly regarded for his contributions to off-pump coronary artery bypass surgery and his long-standing academic role at the Faculdade de Ciências Médicas da Santa Casa de São Paulo (FCMSCSP).
- Education: Graduated in 1970 from FCMSCSP, followed by a residency in Cardiovascular Surgery at Santa Casa de Misericórdia de São Paulo (1971–1975).
- Academic & Clinical Roles: Adjunct Professor at FCMSCSP and Adjunct Chief of Clinical Department at Santa Casa de São Paulo since 1996. Earned a doctorate in Surgery in 1990.
- Innovation: Inventor of a flexible polymeric intraluminal shunt that enables coronary artery bypass without cardiopulmonary bypass. This technique improves patient outcomes by reducing risk and recovery time.
- Publications & Patents: Authored over 60 scientific papers and holds multiple international patents, including in the U.S.
- Recognition: Regular guest on national media like Conversa com Bial, where he discusses cardiac anatomy, emotions, and his career inspiration.
Dr. Rivetti is a cornerstone of cardiovascular innovation in Latin America and continues to mentor future generations of heart surgeons.