Dr. Helio Widson Alves Pinheiro
Pain Medicine, Acupuncture
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About
"As a doctor and manager, my mission is to join the best of two worlds: the most advanced technology in pain treatment and a truly human and compassionate approach."
"I believe that, although acute pain is a normal warning sign from the body, living with chronic or pathological pain is not. The patient should not accept this as 'normal'. My mission is to go beyond symptomatic relief, understanding the deep causes of suffering to restore not only function, but quality of life. At Intrador, we don't just treat the symptom; we care for the patient."
Main Expertise
Graduated in Medicine from the Federal University of Pernambuco (UFPE) in 2007, he is the Technical Director and founder of Intrador. He holds the Title of Specialist in Acupuncture (RQE 2217) and the Certificate of Area of Expertise in Pain (RQE 2808), both from AMB. Currently, he also serves as second Treasurer Director of the Brazilian Medical College of Acupuncture (CMBA - Management 2024-2026).
Education and Credentials
- Executive MBA (in progress) - Fundação Dom Cabral (FDC)
- Business Management Specialization Program - Fundação Dom Cabral (FDC)
- Certificate of Area of Expertise in Pain - Brazilian Medical Association (AMB) - RQE 2808
- Title of Specialist in Acupuncture (TEAC) - Brazilian Medical College of Acupuncture (CMBA/AMB) - RQE 2217
- Fellowship in Pain Clinic (Clinical and Interventional Treatment) - Professor Edgard Santos University Hospital (HUPES) and Pain Therapy Clinic (CTD)
- Specialization in Pain Treatment - Institute of Education and Research in Health (IEPS)
- Degree in Medicine - Federal University of Pernambuco (UFPE)
Professional Highlights
- Technical Director and Founder - INTRADOR (2016 - Present)
- Head of Pain Treatment Service - Cancer Hospital of Pernambuco (HC/PE) (2013 - 2019)
- Coordinator of the Palliative Care Day Hospital - Cancer Hospital of Pernambuco (HC/PE) (2013 - 2019)
- Pain Clinician - Professor Fernando Figueira Integral Medicine Institute (IMIP) (2013 - 2017)
- Acupuncturist and Algologist - CenDOR (2014 - 2021)
Continuous Technology Update
- Ultrasound-Guided Musculoskeletal Infiltration (CETRUS, 2024)
- AI for Doctors (CESAR and BP, 2023)
- Musculoskeletal System Ultrasonography (CETRUS, 2022)
- Interventional Pain and Cadaver Workshop (University of Birmingham, UK, 2014 and 2015)
- Botulinum Toxin Workshop in Cerebral Palsy (APAE/Salvador, 2010)
In the Media
As an active voice in pain studies, Dr. Helio shares his knowledge with the community:
Full Interview - Podcast Sem Arenga (September/2025)
"Pain control is an essential part of care for patients with prostate cancer"
Source: Coluna Giro, Diário de Pernambuco (November/2025)
View full articleBeyond the Clinic
"When I'm not at the clinic, my time is dedicated to my family. I am married and the father of two (an 8-year-old boy and a 6-year-old girl). My routine is divided between patient care, clinic management, the constant search for new knowledge in technology, and, most importantly, being present for my family."
Published Articles
Dr. Helio is the author of several articles on pain treatment and acupuncturiatry:
Lower Back Pain and Back Pain Treatment in Recife
Understand the causes and most effective treatments for low back pain
Understanding Fibromyalgia: Symptoms and Treatments
Discover the symptoms and treatment options available
Knee Pain: Prevention and Treatment
Understand the main causes of pain and how to treat them
Acupuncturiatry: What Does Science Say?
Based on scientific evidence in pain treatment
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Our Units
Aflitos Unit
Av. Conselheiro Rosa e Silva, 1206, Sala 706 - Espinheiro, Recife - PE, CEP 52020-220
(81) 3072-9816
Pina Unit
Av. Antônio de Góes, 275, Sala 401 - Pina, Recife - PE, CEP 51110-000
(81) 3090-6003