IBTS Fellowship 2022-2023

Dr. Pedro Benevides

Dr. Pedro Benevides is a foot and ankle orthopedic surgeon with a residency at Madre Teresa Hospital (Belo Horizonte, Brazil) and a fellowship training at Albert Einstein Israeli Hospital (São Paulo, Belo Horizonte). He is a member of the Brazilian Society of Orthopedic and Traumatology (SBOT) and of the Brazilian Association of Medicine and Surgery of the Foot and Ankle (ABTPé). He is a former International Research Scholar at Midwest Orthopedics at Rush (MOR) from the Instituto Brasileiro de Tecnologias da Saúde (IBTS). He has publications in foot and ankle journals, book chapter and his current interests are ankle replacement, foot and ankle trauma, and sports injuries.

Dr. Felipe Gonzalez

Dr. Felipe Gonzalez is an esteemed orthopedic surgeon with a rich educational background that spans prestigious institutions across Brazil and the United States, including Harvard University, Air Force, and Rush University. He earned his MD and subsequently pursued a Master Degree in Human Motion from the Federal University of São Paulo. Further honing his expertise, Dr. Gonzalez received specialized training in clinical research at Harvard University, finishing in the top 10% of his class, and completed a rigorous fellowship in Orthopedic Surgery and Biomechanics at Rush University Medical Center.

As a member of the Orthopaedic Research Society (ORS) and board-certified by the Brazilian Orthopedics and Traumatology Society (SBOT), Dr. Gonzalez is dedicated to his professional development and contributing to the broader medical community. Dr. Gonzalez’s passion for physical activity deeply influences his medical practice. An active CrossFit enthusiast, his interest complements his specialization in human motion, artificial intelligence, and sports injury prevention. This unique blend of interests and expertise has led to numerous publications and book chapters in the field, demonstrating his commitment to advancing orthopedic knowledge and practice. His achievements have been recognized with multiple awards in Brazil, Europe, and the United States. Dr. Gonzalez is excited to bring his unique approach to orthopedic diseases and human motion to Dr. Chahla’s practice and research team.

Dr. Vitor La Banca

Dr. Vitor La Banca is an orthopedic surgeon specializing in shoulder and elbow surgery at ABC Medical School (FMABC) in Santo André, Brazil. He is a member of the Brazilian Shoulder and Elbow Surgery Society, Brazilian Society of Orthopedics and Traumatology, and an international member of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons. Dr. La Banca received a research grant from the Instituto Brasil de Tecnologias da Saúde (IBTS) and was a Research Scholar at Midwest Orthopedics at Rush (MOR). His research interests include Shoulder Biomechanics, 3D Printing applications in Orthopedics, Shoulder Instability, sports-related shoulder injuries, and Shoulder Trauma. He underwent training in clinical research at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and has contributed to book chapters and peer-reviewed articles.