Orthopaedic spine surgeon. Educator. Advocate for honest, patient-first spine care — in three languages.
Scans show structures — they don't show pain, goals or lives. Dr Lijo begins every consultation by listening: what hurts, what it's stopping you from doing, and what getting better looks like for you. Only then do the images join the conversation.
That philosophy means surgery is recommended only when evidence and your goals support it. Many patients leave with a plan that doesn't involve an operation at all.
Medical degree from the University of Campinas, one of Brazil's leading medical schools.
Specialist orthopaedic training at the University of São Paulo.
Advanced sub-specialty fellowship in spine surgery in Adelaide, South Australia.
Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons.
11 years in practice. Consulting at The International Spine Centre, Parkside (a second consulting room at Calvary Adelaide opening soon); operating at Calvary Adelaide, Calvary North Adelaide, St Andrew’s and Memorial Hospitals. Clinical Lecturer and MPhil candidate at the University of Adelaide; member of RACS, AOSpine and the AMA.
Consultations at The International Spine Centre, 257 Fullarton Road, Parkside — in English, Portuguese or Spanish.