Dr. Rafael Ribeiro Barcelos

Dr. Rafael Ribeiro Barcelos is a thoracic surgeon specializing in surgical treatments for conditions affecting the chest, lungs, and related structures. His medical expertise focuses on complex thoracic procedures that require specialized surgical skills and knowledge of chest anatomy.

Dr. Barcelos practices at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston, MA, where he treats patients with various chest and lung conditions. He provides care for individuals with pulmonary nodules, which are small growths in the lungs that may require surgical evaluation. His practice also includes treating pleural effusion, a condition where fluid accumulates around the lungs, and managing chronic lung disease through surgical interventions when appropriate. Dr. Barcelos performs diagnostic procedures such as chest fluoroscopy and chest X-rays to evaluate chest conditions, and he conducts videofluorographic swallowing studies to assess swallowing function in patients with chest-related complications.