Mr Leonardo Castro Nunes

Dr. Leonardo Castro Nunes is a Brazilian clinical cardiologist based in Niterói, Rio de Janeiro. He combines an active clinical practice with academic research as a PhD candidate in the Graduate Program in Cardiovascular Sciences at Fluminense Federal University (UFF). His research focuses on pericardial diseases, particularly clinical registries, cardiovascular epidemiology.His main clinical interests include heart failure, inflammatory heart diseases, preventive cardiology. Before dedicating himself exclusively to clinical cardiology, he served for 25 years as an officer in the Rio de Janeiro State Fire Department, where he provided emergency medical care in pre-hospital and rescue settings. Dr. Nunes is committed to integrating clinical practice with scientific research to improve patient care and advance the understanding of cardiovascular diseases. Outside medicine, he enjoys surfing, water sports, travelling. He speaks Portuguese and English.