Biography
- An ophthalmologist since 1996, following his training in general medicine.
- Specialist in the fields of cornea, refractive laser surgery and oculoplastic surgery, trained at McGill University (Canada) and the Escola Paulista de Medicina (Brazil).
Surgical techniques performed by Dr A. Chaves:
- Corneal transplants
- Cross-linking (UV + Riboflavine)
- Intracorneal rings (ICRS) – a technique introduced in Belgium by Dr A. Chaves (since 2005)
- Excimer Laser Refractive Surgery: LASIK (since 1998)
- Intraocular refractive implants for the correction of cataracts, short-sightedness, long-sightedness and astigmatism
- Functional eyelid surgery and cosmetic blepharoplasty
Qualifications and qualifications:
- 1995: Doctor of Medicine, Federal University of Bahia (Brazil)
- Assistant Ophthalmologist at the Edgard Santos University Clinics (Brazil)
- Fellowship in cornea, refractive surgery and oculoplastic surgery at McGill University (Canada) and the Escola Paulista (São Paulo, Brazil)
- 2001–2008: Head of the Cornea and Refractive Surgery Department at the Humberto de Castro University Hospital in Lima and in private practice at the Portuguese Hospital in Salvador de Bahia
- 2007: PhD in Ophthalmology – Escola Paulista de Medicina (São Paulo)
- 2009: European Diploma in Ophthalmology, Paris, EBO
- 2010–2023: Consultant at St Luc University Clinics