- Professor of Orthopedics, School of Medicine Pontifical Catholic University
- Spine Unit, Cajuru Universitary Hospital
- Medical Director, Curitiba Spine Center
- Brazilian Spine Society, Founder and Past President
- Chairman AOSpine Latin America 2003/2007
- Chairman AOSpine International, 2009/2012
- Editorial Board: European Spine Journal, Brazilian Orthopedic Journal, Coluna/Columna Journal