Pain Doctor (Algologist) in Recife - Chronic Pain Specialist
Consult with a pain specialist (algologist) in Recife. Multidisciplinary treatment for chronic pain, fibromyalgia, back pain, migraine. No referral needed.
What is Pain Medicine?
Pain Medicine (Algology) is the medical specialty dedicated to the study, diagnosis and treatment of chronic pain. The pain doctor or algologist is the specialist who has specific training to treat complex painful conditions that have not responded to conventional treatments.
Algologist Training: Physician + Medical Residency or Postgraduate in Pain Medicine (2 years) + Specialist Title by the Brazilian Medical Association (AMB) and Brazilian Society for the Study of Pain (SBED).
When to See a Pain Doctor?
Main Indications
- Pain persisting for more than 3 months (chronic pain)
- Pain that has not improved with conventional treatments
- Pain that limits daily activities or work
- Chronic use of painkillers without improvement
Conditions Treated
- Fibromyalgia
- Chronic back pain
- Chronic migraine
- Neuropathic pain (neuralgia)
- Osteoarthritis and joint pain
Treatments Offered by the Pain Doctor
Interventional Procedures
Ultrasound-guided anesthetic blocks, joint infiltrations, peripheral nerve blocks, epidural blocks, facet blocks.
Peripheral Neuromodulation
Supramaximal magnetic stimulation (SIS BTL) for neuropathic pain and functional rehabilitation.
Medical Acupuncture
Evidence-based acupuncture for chronic pain, migraine and fibromyalgia.
Specialized Pharmacotherapy
Prescription of medications for neuropathic pain (anticonvulsants, antidepressants), opioids in a controlled manner.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a pain doctor (algologist)?
Pain doctor, also called algologist, is the physician specialized in diagnosis and treatment of chronic pain. Has postgraduate training in Pain Medicine recognized by the Brazilian Medical Association (AMB) and is a member of the Brazilian Society for the Study of Pain (SBED).
When to seek a pain specialist?
Seek an algologist if you have pain persisting for more than 3 months (chronic pain), pain that has not improved with conventional treatments, pain that limits your daily activities, or diagnoses such as fibromyalgia, chronic back pain, chronic migraine or neuropathic pain.
Do I need a referral to consult with a pain doctor?
No. At Intrador, you can schedule directly with the pain doctor without the need for prior referral. The algologist will do complete evaluation, order tests if necessary and start specialized treatment.
What treatments does the pain doctor offer?
The algologist offers interventional treatments (guided blocks, infiltrations), peripheral neuromodulation, medical acupuncture, prescription of medications for neuropathic pain, therapeutic botulinum toxin, shock waves and multidisciplinary team coordination.
Schedule with Pain Doctor in Recife
Direct access to the pain specialist, no referral needed. Units in Pina and Aflitos.
Pina Unit
Clinical Center Karla Patrícia, Av. Eng. Domingos Ferreira, 636 - Ground floor - Store 17 - Pina, Recife - PE
+55 (81) 3090-6003Aflitos Unit
Av. Conselheiro Rosa e Silva, 1206, Room 706 - Espinheiro, Recife - PE, ZIP 52020-220
+55 (81) 3072-9816Hours: Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm
Clinically Reviewed by:
Dr. Helio Widson Alves Pinheiro
Pain Medicine, Acupuncture
CRM 21167/PE | RQE 2217, 2808
This content is informative and does not replace individual medical evaluation.
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Physician specializing in Acupuncture and Pain treatment, and Technical Manager of Intrador's two units. Graduated in Medicine from the Federal University of Pernambuco (UFPE) in 2007, he holds a Specialist Title in Acupuncture and a Certificate in Pain, both recognized by the Brazilian Medical Association (AMB).
Note: This content is for educational and informational purposes only. The information is based on scientific evidence and the clinical practice of the Intrador team, but it does not replace individualized medical evaluation. Conduct, indications, and treatments must be defined after medical consultation.
Clinical reviewer: Dr. Helio Widson Alves Pinheiro · Pain Medicine | Acupuncture · CRM/PE 21167 | RQE 2217, 2808
Published on: January 17, 2026
Reviewed on: January 29, 2026
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