DR. CAIO PERRET
CRM-RJ 52116048-6
RQE 55368
Dr. Caio Perret is a neurosurgeon and neuroscience researcher whose practice is especially focused on the diagnosis and treatment of conditions affecting the spine and nervous system.
His training combines high-complexity surgical practice with extensive scientific experience. He completed his Neurosurgery residency at Hospital Municipal Miguel Couto in Rio de Janeiro and earned a PhD in Neuroscience and Neuroprotection from the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro.
He completed a fellowship in Spine Surgery at the SARAH Network in BrasÃlia, where he worked for one year as a spine neurosurgeon. This background enables him to provide accurate assessments and modern, individualized treatment plans based on the best available scientific evidence.
He is currently a member of the Neurosurgery team at the National Institute of Traumatology and Orthopedics, in the Spine Surgery Division, and serves as a permanent professor of Neurosurgery at the School of Medicine and Surgery of the Federal University of the State of Rio de Janeiro.
Dr. Caio believes that successful outcomes begin with attentive listening, careful evaluation and clear communication. His commitment is to provide compassionate, transparent and safe care, supporting each patient throughout every stage of treatment.
• Neurosurgery
• Spine Surgery
• Herniated discs
• Spinal canal stenosis
• Lower back and neck pain
• Spinal deformities
• Nervous system tumors
• Medical Degree — School of Medicine and Surgery, Federal University of the State of Rio de Janeiro
• Neurosurgery Residency — Hospital Municipal Miguel Couto / Brazilian Society of Neurosurgery / Ministry of Education
• PhD in Neuroscience and Neuroprotection — Federal University of Rio de Janeiro
• Fellowship in Spine Surgery — Hospital Sarah Kubitschek, BrasÃlia
• Neurosurgeon at the National Institute of Traumatology and Orthopedics
• Neurosurgeon at the State Employees’ University Hospital
• Permanent Professor of Neurosurgery at the UNIRIO School of Medicine and Surgery
No. Most herniated discs improve with conservative treatment, including medication, physical therapy, rehabilitation and lifestyle changes. Surgery is generally recommended when pain persists despite appropriate treatment, or when there is muscle weakness, neurological impairment or a significant impact on quality of life. Each case must be evaluated individually.
Not always. Lower back and neck pain are extremely common and, in most cases, are related to degenerative, muscular or postural changes. However, symptoms such as muscle weakness, urinary changes, loss of sensation, fever or progressively worsening pain require specialized evaluation.
A specialist evaluation is important when there is persistent back or neck pain, pain radiating to the arms or legs, tingling, muscle weakness, difficulty walking or other neurological symptoms.
No. Many spine surgeries do not require instrumentation. The use of screws depends on the type of condition, the presence of spinal instability or deformities, and whether spinal fusion is necessary. The recommendation is made individually for each patient.
Yes. In mild and moderate cases, treatment may include physical therapy, muscle strengthening, pain management, injections and rehabilitation. Surgery may be considered when symptoms significantly affect quality of life or when there is progressive neurological impairment.
To check availability and schedule an appointment with Dr. Caio Perret, please contact the Neuro & Coluna Rio team.
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