Instituto da Visão – UNIFESP (Hospital São Paulo Eye Institute)

4.2 stars ·

Instituto da Visão, associated with UNIFESP and Hospital São Paulo, is a reference center for ophthalmology and eye surgery that attracts international patients for specialized procedures.[3][5] It provides advanced cataract surgery, corneal transplantation, refractive surgery, and treatment of retinal diseases using modern technology and subspecialist teams.[3]

80%
Satisfaction Rate
1983
Established

Our Treatments

Retinal Surgery

Surgical treatment of retinal conditions

2-6 weeks
1-3 hours
  • Recovery: 2-6 weeks
  • Duration: 1-3 hours
  • Anesthesia: local

Customer Reviews

4.2

Based on 5 reviews

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"Deborah S"

Alvaro Almeida
· July 9, 2026

"Show"

Salvador
· July 9, 2026

"Luis"

Nadja Nery
· July 9, 2026

"The care , the willing to help and atention was excellent and make us feel more safe and secure ."

Patricia Guzman
· July 9, 2026

"It's very sad to see that even today, those who care for patients' physical health haven't woken up to help care for their own mental health. Think about it! Change! Make a difference! Stop leaving your clinic's televisions tuned to channels that don't care about spreading the truth, alienate people, and harm the nation's mental health. Tune your televisions to something positive like YouTube, with videos of travel, drones, relaxation, etc. Never to news programs, soap operas, movies, or anything else chosen by channels that aren't role models for building a truly healthy country! Thank you!"

Marco Valente
· July 9, 2026

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Cosmetic and cardiac specialties.

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Destination Score

70%
Savings vs. US Prices
2
JCI Accredited
#2
global rank
805,000+
patients/year
83
Healthcare & Safety
58
Safety
72
Cost & Value
77
Travel & Getting There
76
Internet Speed
87
Climate
72
Climate & Environment

Healthcare & Safety

System Quality World-class
Hospitals 22000+
JCI Accredited 2 facilities
Emergency Services Excellent
Pharmacies Widely available
Safety Rating Moderate
Insurance Both public (SUS) and private insurance accepted; 42.6% of São Paulo population covered by private health insurance; international insurance generally accepted at private facilities

Travel & Getting There

Airport São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
Distance to City 30 km (~45 min)
English Level High
Public Transit Good
Taxis & Rideshare Widely available; rideshare services operational

EU/US/UK: Visa-free

Cost & Value

Daily Budget $75
Hotel (mid-range) $120/night
Restaurant Meal $15
Daily Transport $20
Currency Brazilian Real (BRL)
Tipping 10% tip customary in restaurants; not mandatory but appreciated
Savings vs. US Prices
rhinoplasty
65%
cosmetic surgery
70%
dental
60%
cardiac
65%
orthopedic
60%
fertility
55%

Climate & Environment

Average 21.4°C · Humid subtropical

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Green bars = comfortable range (18-28°C)

Best Time to Visit June to September
Air Quality (AQI) 120
Water Quality Bottled recommended
Internet Speed 100 Mbps
Mobile Network Good 4G/LTE

Medical Tourism Hub

#2 global rank 805,000+ patients/year Excellent recovery environment
Cosmetic SurgeryPlastic SurgeryDentalCardiologyOrthopedicsOncologyFertility TreatmentsOrgan Transplants
Government-backed program
Dedicated medical visa
Patient rights protection

Clinic Location

While Your Companion Recovers

Cultural attractions and museums
Shopping districts
Fine dining and gastronomy
Spa and wellness treatments
Historical tours
Entertainment venues

Practical Information

Languages Spoken

Portuguese
English

Business Hours

Monday 8:00 AM – 6:30 PM
Tuesday 8:00 AM – 6:30 PM
Wednesday 8:00 AM – 6:30 PM
Thursday 8:00 AM – 6:30 PM
Friday 8:00 AM – 6:30 PM
Saturday 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Sunday Closed

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This clinic speaks: Portuguese, English

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