Dr. Bruno Santos

Hospital Israelita Albert Einstein

The Hospital Israelita Albert Einstein (HIAE) is an academic non-profit medical center, situated in São Paulo, Brazil. This private hospital was founded in **1971** by the Sociedade Beneficente Israelita Brasileira Albert Einstein (SBIBAE). The hospital is considered one of the top medical centers in South America, and also ranked as a **high-complexity and quaternary care provider**. As one of the **best hospitals in the world** (the Top 30 globally in 2026), the hospital has been known for its **excellence in quality and innovative** healthcare. The hospital was accredited by the Joint Commission International (JCI) as the **first hospital outside the United States** to be so recognized. That was in **1999**. The JCI represents an organization that sets a standard for global healthcare. As a **Smart Hospital**, HIAE uses technology (artificial intelligence, precision medicine, etc.) to provide care. It has a large program of using **robotic surgery**, as well as other emerging technologies and techniques, including but limited to, precision medicine. --- ### Medical Specialties At Hospital Israelita Albert Einstein, you can find **many different types of specialties**. Some areas where they specialize are: - Oncology and Hematology - Cardiology and Cardiovascular Surgery - Neurology and Neurosurgery - Orthopedics and Traumatology - Organ Transplantation (such as Liver or Bone Marrow) - Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine Subspecialties - Pediatrics and Obstetrics They offer **complex surgeries** with state-of-the-art equipment and use all available technologies to treat their patients. They have robotic systems and advanced diagnostic tools available. --- ### International Patient Services For international patients there is an **International Patient Center** at the hospital. There you will find: - A plan for your specific treatment needs, and help with coordinating your medical needs - Support in multiple languages - Help with finding accommodations, transportation, etc., while traveling abroad - To assist with obtaining medical records after you leave Brazil Their high level of care attracts patients who require **highly specialized treatments**, and thus are willing to travel long distances. --- ### Patient Experience Each patient receives individualized care when treated at Hospital Israelita Albert Einstein. Their team of experts focuses on treating the whole person, rather than just focusing on the disease. They take a **multidisciplinary, evidence-based and patient-centered** approach to patient care. The hospital is committed to delivering excellent patient experiences; therefore, they utilize modern facilities and **digital health technologies**, as well as continuously improve their processes. Their focus on the patient's experience has earned them a Planetree Certification, showing how much they value **person-centered healthcare**. --- ### Academic & Research Excellence There are many educational opportunities offered at Hospital Israelita Albert Einstein, including their **Education and Research Institute - Einstein**. At this institute you can find: - The Einstein Medical School - The Einstein Nursing School - Centers for Innovation and Research Additionally, the hospital supports the Brazilian government in improving access to healthcare and in developing their country’s healthcare system through **community clinics**.