Uro-Oncology
Diagnosis and surgical treatment of prostate, kidney, bladder, and testicular cancer. Radical prostatectomy, robotic nephrectomy, and multidisciplinary follow-up at the Einstein Tumor Board.
Urologist · Hospital Israelita Albert Einstein
Dr. Wladimir Alfer Jr.
CRM 35.583 · SP
Specialist in Uro-Oncology trained at FMUSP, with a Harvard fellowship. Pioneer of radical prostatectomy and prostate cryoablation at Hospital das Clínicas. Practices exclusively at Hospital Israelita Albert Einstein since 2010.
45+years of experience
HarvardResearch Fellow · Boston
EinsteinMorumbi · Alphaville
Graduated from the Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de São Paulo (FMUSP) in 1979, Wladimir Alfer Jr. completed his residency in General Surgery (1980–1982) and Urology (1982–1985) at Hospital das Clínicas da FMUSP, and completed a specialization as a Research Fellow in Urology at the Harvard Program in Urology, under the guidance of Dr. Jerome Richie, in Boston (1987–1988).
Hired by HCFMUSP in 1988, he worked in the Emergency and Tumor Group (Uro-Oncology) and introduced radical prostatectomy at the institution — a technique learned at Brigham and Women's Hospital. He later became a pioneer in total prostate cryoablation and cryoablation treatment for renal tumors.
From 1999, he also began practicing at Hospital Israelita Albert Einstein (Alphaville unit), actively participating in the creation of the Urology Tumor Board and the Integrated Uro-Oncology Clinics. He completed his qualification course in Robotic Surgery in 2008 and has since incorporated this approach into his practice.
Practice
Specialty Areas
Cryoablation & Focal Therapy
Pioneer of total prostate cryoablation in Brazil. Focal treatment of prostate cancer with HIFU (Focal One®), Nanoknife (IRE), and cryoablation of renal tumors.
Robotic Surgery
Qualified in robotic surgery since 2008. Radical prostatectomy, partial and radical nephrectomy, and other urological interventions by minimally invasive approach.
General Urology & Prostate
Treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) with HoLEP and minimally invasive treatments (Rezum), renal and ureteral lithiasis, urinary tract infections, vasectomy, infertility, and other urinary tract conditions.
Surgery & Endoscopy
Procedures Performed
- Diagnostic and Therapeutic Cystoscopy
- Focal Ablations of the Prostate (HIFU — Focal One®)
- HoLEP — Holmium Laser Enucleation of the Prostate
- Minimally Invasive Treatments for Prostatic Hyperplasia
- MRI/US Fusion-Guided Prostate Biopsy
- Nanoknife / IRE (Irreversible Electroporation)
- Orchiectomy and Scrotal Surgery
- Radical and Partial Nephrectomy (Robotic)
- Robotic Radical Prostatectomy
- Transurethral Resection of the Bladder (TURBT)
* Non-exhaustive list. Please consult to verify availability of each procedure in your clinical context.
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Education & Experience
Exclusive Urologist — Hospital Israelita Albert Einstein
Practice at the Morumbi, Alphaville, and Jardins units. Active participation in the Urology Tumor Board and the Integrated Uro-Oncology Clinics.
Qualification in Robotic Surgery
Qualification course in robotic surgery, incorporating the minimally invasive approach to radical prostatectomies, nephrectomies, and other urological interventions.
Hospital Israelita Albert Einstein — Alphaville Unit
Began practice at the Einstein Alphaville Unit in 1999. Worked in parallel at HCFMUSP until 2006, and exclusively at Einstein from 2010 onward.
Physician — Hospital das Clínicas da FMUSP
Practice in the Tumor Group (Uro-Oncology) and the Emergency Care Group. Introduced radical prostatectomy at HCFMUSP. Pioneer of total prostate cryoablation and renal tumor cryoablation. PhD from FMUSP in 1995 (prostate cancer).
Research Fellow — Harvard Program in Urology, Boston
Advanced specialization under the mentorship of Dr. Jerome Richie at Brigham and Women's Hospital. Training in radical prostatectomy, later introduced in Brazil.
Urology Residency — HCFMUSP
Specialized Urology Residency at Hospital das Clínicas da FMUSP, under the mentorship of Prof. Dr. Gilberto Menezes de Góes.
General Surgery Residency — HCFMUSP
Medical residency in the Department of Surgery at Hospital das Clínicas da FMUSP.
Medical Degree — FMUSP
Medical training at the Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de São Paulo, admitted in 1973 through the Fundação Carlos Chagas selection process.
Titles
- Urology Specialist by SBU
- Specialist Title by CFM
- Doctorate — FMUSP (1995)
Medical Societies
- Brazilian Society of Urology (SBU)
- American Urological Association (AUA)
- European Association of Urology (EAU)
Languages
PortugueseEnglish
Medical License35.583 · SP
Press
In the Media
Rádio CBN
Rádio CBN — Men's Health — Prostate
Interview on prevention, early diagnosis, and treatment of prostate diseases.
Band News TV
Band News TV — Treatment of Prostate Cancer
Interview on modern focal treatment options for prostate cancer, including HIFU and cryoablation.
Patient information
Read about Urology
Testicle
Vasectomy
It is a surgical procedure for men (couples) who desire a permanent method of contraception. In this procedure, the channels that carry sperm produced in the testicles to the seminal vesicles are tied off.
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HPV
HPV, human papillomavirus, is the name of a group of viruses that infect the skin and mucous membranes. There are more than 100 different types of HPV. Some cause no symptoms, others cause warts on the hands, and some on the genitals. Between 30 and 40 types of HPV can be transmitted through sexual contact.
Read moreKidneys & Ureter
Renal Cysts
Renal cysts are fluid collections that form in the kidneys; it is not clear what causes them. They may occur if the kidney surface becomes less resistant, forming a kind of diverticulum that fills with fluid, creating the cyst.
Read moreProstate
Prostate Biopsy
What is the prostate? It is a gland the size of a walnut, located in the male urinary tract. It is situated below the bladder and surrounds the urethra at the bladder outlet (figure 1). The function of the prostate is to produce nutrients for sperm.
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For patients
Does the practice accept health insurance plans?
We accept selected health insurance plans. Please contact us for more details.
How do I schedule an appointment?
Appointments are scheduled directly through the phone numbers of the Hospital Israelita Albert Einstein units — Morumbi or Alphaville — listed in the Contact section. It is also possible to schedule via WhatsApp.
What should I bring to the first appointment?
Photo ID, health insurance card, previous exams related to the complaint, and an updated list of medications currently in use.
Contact & Location
Book appointment
Dr. Wladimir Alfer Jr. practices exclusively at Hospital Israelita Albert Einstein. Calls and appointments through the phone numbers of each unit or via WhatsApp.
Einstein — Morumbi
Av. Albert Einstein, 627
Pav. Vicky e Joseph Safra, Block A, 1st Floor, office 112
Morumbi, São Paulo / SP
Appointments
- MondayAfternoon
- Tuesday and ThursdayMorning
- WednesdayMorning and Afternoon
- FridayMorning and Afternoon
Einstein — Alphaville
Al. Juruá, 706, Suite 5
Alphaville, Barueri / SP — ZIP 06455-010
Appointments
- Tuesday and ThursdayAfternoon
Send a message to the clinic.
Telemedicine
Video consultation appointments available.