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Marcus Vinicius R. Pinto, M.D., M.S.

  1. Neuromuscular Disease Specialist

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Location

  1. Rochester, Minnesota

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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.

  1. Brachial plexus neuropathy
  2. Chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyradiculoneuropathy
  3. Lumbosacral plexopathy
  4. Peripheral neuropathy
  5. Transthyretin amyloidosis
  6. Vasculitis
  1. Electromyography
  2. Evoked potential test
  • Immune mediated plexopathies
  • Vasculitic neuropathies
  • CIDP
  • Amyloid neuropathies
  • Hematologic disorders associated neuropathies
  1. 2023
    ResidentNeurology, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  2. 2020
    Preliminary Medicine InternshipMayo School of Graduate Medical Education
  3. 2019
    FellowNeuromuscular Disorders-Muscle, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  4. 2018
    FellowNeuromuscular Disorders-Nerve, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  5. 2017
    Master of Science - Internal Medicine/ NeurologyUniversidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro
  6. 2014
    Clinical Fellowship - ElectromyographyEMG fellowship, Pinto Electrodiagnostic Center
  7. 2013
    Residency - Neurology ResidencyUniversidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro
  8. 2009
    MDUniversidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro

Certifications

  1. 2023
    NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
  2. 2023
    Clinical Neuromuscular PathologyUnited Council of Neurologic Subspecialities

Awards and honors

  1. 2024
    Patient Experience Award - Top Performing ClinicianMayo Clinic
  2. 2023
    Cover of Journal - Illustration of injury neuroma in early-onset radiation-induced neuropathy Neurology, American Academy of Neurology
  3. 2023
    Neurology Trainee Research AwardDepartment of Neurology
  4. 2023
    Cover of Journal - Illustration of nerve amyloid deposits in Hereditary Transthyretin Amyloid NeuropathyArquivos de Neuropsiquiatria, Brazilian Academy of Neurology
  5. 2023
    2022 Neurology Journal Top ReviewerAmerican Academy of Neurology
  6. 2022
    Co-chair of the second Brazilian consensus for diagnosis, management and treatment of hereditary transthyretin amyloidosis with peripheral neuropathyBrazilian Academy of Neurology
  7. 2021
    Cover of Journal - Illustration of systemic manifestations of amyloidosisMuscle & Nerve, American Association of Neuromuscular and Electrodiagnostic Medicine
  8. 2021
    2021 AANEM Residency and Fellowship Abstract Award American Association of Neuromuscular & Electrodiagnostic Medicine
  9. 2019
    Cover of Journal - Illustration of interstitial amyloid deposits involving skeletal muscleNeurology, American Academy of Neurology
  10. 2017
    Co-chair of the first Brazilian consensus for diagnosis, management and treatment of transthyretin familial amyloid polyneuropathy Brazilian Academy of Neurology
  11. 2007
    Best Abstract Award at the 37th Brazilian Congress of Radiology, 2007Brazilian Society of Radiology
  12. 2007
    Ranked 2nd best internal medicine physical exam tutorUniversidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, School of Medicine
  13. 2004
    Cum Laude Graduation with HonorsUniversidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, School of Medicine
  14. 2004
    Top 10% students of the classUniversidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, School of Medicine

Professional memberships

  1. 2023 - present
    Education Committee MemberPeripheral Nerve Society
  2. 2022 - 2023
    Residency Research ChairMayo Clinic
  3. 2021 - 2023
    Junior Committee MemberPeripheral Nerve Society
  4. 2021 - 2023
    Board MemberInternational Diabetic Neuropathy Consortium
  5. 2021 - present
    Junior MemberPeripheral Nerve Society
  6. 2021 - 2022
    Resident Class RepresentativeMayo Clinic
  7. 2020 - 2023
    Curriculum CommitteeMayo Clinic
  8. 2018 - present
    Junior MemberAmerican Association of Neuromuscular & Electrodiagnostic Medicine
  9. 2017 - present
    Junior MemberAmerican Academy of Neurology
  10. 2013 - present
    Full MemberBrazilian Society of Clinical Neurophysiology
  11. 2013 - present
    Full MemberBrazilian Academy of Neurology

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