Biographical summary
Marcus Vinicius R. Pinto, M.D., is an adult neurologist with a specialty interest in neuromuscular and peripheral nerve disorders. His clinical focus includes:
- Peripheral neuropathies including immune-mediated neuropathies and hematologic disorders associated neuropathies
- Motor neuron diseases such as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
- Myasthenia gravis and other neuromuscular junction disorders
- Myopathies
- The use of electromyography for the diagnosis of neuromuscular disorders
In addition to his clinical activities, Dr. Pinto is actively involved in neuromuscular research and education of residents and fellows. His research focuses on clinical trials and improving patient outcomes/quality of life in immune-mediated neuropathies and amyloid neuropathies.
Conditions treated
- Brachial plexus neuropathy
- Chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyradiculoneuropathy
- Lumbosacral plexopathy
- Peripheral neuropathy
- Transthyretin amyloidosis
- Vasculitis
Procedures performed
Interests
- Immune mediated plexopathies
- Vasculitic neuropathies
- CIDP
- Amyloid neuropathies
- Hematologic disorders associated neuropathies
Mayo Clinic locations
Education
- 2023
ResidentNeurology, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
- 2020
Preliminary Medicine InternshipMayo School of Graduate Medical Education
- 2019
FellowNeuromuscular Disorders-Muscle, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
- 2018
FellowNeuromuscular Disorders-Nerve, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
- 2017
Master of Science - Internal Medicine/ NeurologyUniversidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro
- 2014
Clinical Fellowship - ElectromyographyEMG fellowship, Pinto Electrodiagnostic Center
- 2013
Residency - Neurology ResidencyUniversidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro
- 2009
MDUniversidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro
Activities and honors
Certifications
- 2023
NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
- 2023
Clinical Neuromuscular PathologyUnited Council of Neurologic Subspecialities
Awards and honors
- 2024
Patient Experience Award - Top Performing ClinicianMayo Clinic
- 2023
Cover of Journal - Illustration of injury neuroma in early-onset radiation-induced neuropathy Neurology, American Academy of Neurology
- 2023
Neurology Trainee Research AwardDepartment of Neurology
- 2023
Cover of Journal - Illustration of nerve amyloid deposits in Hereditary Transthyretin Amyloid NeuropathyArquivos de Neuropsiquiatria, Brazilian Academy of Neurology
- 2023
2022 Neurology Journal Top ReviewerAmerican Academy of Neurology
- 2022
Co-chair of the second Brazilian consensus for diagnosis, management and treatment of hereditary transthyretin amyloidosis with peripheral neuropathyBrazilian Academy of Neurology
- 2021
Cover of Journal - Illustration of systemic manifestations of amyloidosisMuscle & Nerve, American Association of Neuromuscular and Electrodiagnostic Medicine
- 2021
2021 AANEM Residency and Fellowship Abstract Award American Association of Neuromuscular & Electrodiagnostic Medicine
- 2019
Cover of Journal - Illustration of interstitial amyloid deposits involving skeletal muscleNeurology, American Academy of Neurology
- 2017
Co-chair of the first Brazilian consensus for diagnosis, management and treatment of transthyretin familial amyloid polyneuropathy Brazilian Academy of Neurology
- 2007
Best Abstract Award at the 37th Brazilian Congress of Radiology, 2007Brazilian Society of Radiology
- 2007
Ranked 2nd best internal medicine physical exam tutorUniversidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, School of Medicine
- 2004
Cum Laude Graduation with HonorsUniversidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, School of Medicine
- 2004
Top 10% students of the classUniversidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, School of Medicine
Professional memberships
- 2023 - present
Education Committee MemberPeripheral Nerve Society
- 2022 - 2023
Residency Research ChairMayo Clinic
- 2021 - 2023
Junior Committee MemberPeripheral Nerve Society
- 2021 - 2023
Board MemberInternational Diabetic Neuropathy Consortium
- 2021 - present
Junior MemberPeripheral Nerve Society
- 2021 - 2022
Resident Class RepresentativeMayo Clinic
- 2020 - 2023
Curriculum CommitteeMayo Clinic
- 2018 - present
Junior MemberAmerican Association of Neuromuscular & Electrodiagnostic Medicine
- 2017 - present
Junior MemberAmerican Academy of Neurology
- 2013 - present
Full MemberBrazilian Society of Clinical Neurophysiology
- 2013 - present
Full MemberBrazilian Academy of Neurology
Publications