Hospital BP, São Paulo
Led by Dr. Reinaldo Keitiro Katayose, CRM 170980-SP · TEOT 15246 · RQE 50671 · Board-certified SBOT (Brazilian Orthopedics & Traumatology Society) · Titular member ASAMI (Bone Reconstruction & Lengthening Committee) · Member SBCJ (Brazilian Knee Surgery Society). MD — Orthopedic & Trauma Surgeon, Knee & Bone Lengthening Specialist
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About Hospital BP, São Paulo
Reinaldo Keitiro Katayose, MD, an orthopedic and trauma surgeon specialising in knee surgery and bone lengthening, practises at Hospital BP, Unidade Paulista, a private hospital in São Paulo. He is SBOT board-certified (CRM 170980-SP), a titular member of the ASAMI Bone Reconstruction & Lengthening Committee and a member of SBCJ, the Brazilian knee surgery society. Aesthetic lengthening is offered up to 5 cm with the Ilizarov circular external fixator, the only method named; no intramedullary nail is mentioned.
The public record for this practice is limited. No price is published, no accreditations are recorded and no international patient programme is documented; the practice works in Portuguese. Review volume is thin: 26 Google reviews and 2 on Doctoralia. His ASAMI membership is confirmed through his own YouTube biography and Hospital BP's physician directory, not an independent ASAMI-Brasil register. Rehabilitation arrangements are not documented.
Only 26 Google reviews and 2 Doctoralia reviews — low review volume for a surgeon who performs YMYL procedures. No Trustpilot presence. ASAMI membership confirmed via YouTube biography and clinic site (both self-reported; no ASAMI-Brasil directory independently cross-checked online). Procedure page mentions only Ilizarov/circular external fixator; no intramedullary nail methods mentioned. No international patient services documented.
What the clinic states
Taken directly from the clinic’s own website. Details can change — confirm with the clinic before you travel.
- Lengthening achievable
- Up to 5 cm (aesthetic bone lengthening, typically both femurs).
- Financing
- States aesthetic bone lengthening is generally not covered by health plans and is funded by the patient.
- Notes
- Recovery ~200-250 days with physiotherapy. CRM 170980-SP, TEOT 15246, SBOT-certified orthopedist (2017). Portuguese-language site. No prices published.
Source: clinic website · verified 2026-07-11.
Why we listed this clinic
Dr. Katayose is a titular member of both SBOT and the ASAMI Bone Reconstruction & Lengthening Committee, credentials confirmed independently via his YouTube channel bio and Hospital BP's official physician directory. His practice combines knee surgery with aesthetic bone lengthening (up to 5 cm via Ilizarov circular external fixator), and he was featured as a guest expert on the TV programme Viva a Tarde (February 2025). He is affiliated with Hospital BP – Unidade Paulista, one of São Paulo's largest private hospital networks. Independent confirmation via Hospital BP's own physician directory adds a second practice location (BP Mirante) alongside the already-known Unidade Paulista address.
Videos & surgeon interviews
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São Paulo·Brazil. Dr. Reinaldo Keitiro Katayose. Dr. Reinaldo Keitiro Katayose, MD. LONIlizarov. Price. Contact for pricing. View details →. Verified 2 weeks ...
São Paulo·Brazil. Dr. Reinaldo Keitiro Katayose. Dr. Reinaldo Keitiro Katayose, MD. LONIlizarov. Price. Contact for pricing. View details →. Verified 2 weeks ...
I loved my consultation with Dr. Reinaldo, he was punctual, explained with great detail, was very attentive, you can trust him, he's the best orthopedist I've known!!!!
I wanted to thank this professional who helped me greatly in my treatment, always attentive, I recommend him.
Methods offered
- IlizarovRead about Ilizarov →
Surgeons
- Dr. Reinaldo Keitiro Katayose, CRM 170980-SP · TEOT 15246 · RQE 50671 · Board-certified SBOT (Brazilian Orthopedics & Traumatology Society) · Titular member ASAMI (Bone Reconstruction & Lengthening Committee) · Member SBCJ (Brazilian Knee Surgery Society)MD — Orthopedic & Trauma Surgeon, Knee & Bone Lengthening SpecialistPerforms: bone lengthening · IlizarovView profile →
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International patient services
São Paulo-based private practice accepting Brazilian and international patients for bone-lengthening procedures.
Common questions about Hospital BP, São Paulo
Answers are built from this clinic's verified record — not from the clinic's marketing.
How do patients rate Hospital BP, São Paulo?
Across independent platforms Hospital BP, São Paulo holds Google 5.0/5 (26 reviews). We show each platform separately rather than blending them into one score; figures were last checked 2026-09-11. Read the reviews themselves, not just the number — limb lengthening reviews cluster at the extremes.
How much does limb lengthening cost at Hospital BP, São Paulo?
Hospital BP, São Paulo does not publish a price, and we do not invent one. Comparable Brazil clinics in this directory range widely by method; use the cost estimator or contact the clinic for a written quote before travelling.
Which limb lengthening methods does Hospital BP, São Paulo offer?
Hospital BP, São Paulo lists Ilizarov. The lead surgeon on record is Dr. Reinaldo Keitiro Katayose (CRM 170980-SP · TEOT 15246 · RQE 50671 · Board-certified SBOT (Brazilian Orthopedics & Traumatology Society) · Titular member ASAMI (Bone Reconstruction & Lengthening Committee) · Member SBCJ (Brazilian Knee Surgery Society)), listed for bone lengthening, ilizarov. Each method page on this site explains how the device works, typical gain and the trade-offs.
What does recovery look like after surgery at Hospital BP, São Paulo?
Distraction runs at roughly 1 mm per day for 4–8 weeks, consolidation takes another 3–6 months while the new bone hardens, and physiotherapy-led return to full activity is usually 6–12 months from surgery. Hospital BP, São Paulo uses external fixation (Ilizarov); the frame stays on through consolidation, which means daily pin-site care and a longer period before the device comes off.
Does Hospital BP, São Paulo treat international patients?
São Paulo-based private practice accepting Brazilian and international patients for bone-lengthening procedures. Consultation languages on record: Portuguese.
How was Hospital BP, São Paulo verified for this directory?
Hospital BP, São Paulo is listed at Tier 3 — limited public data was available when we listed it. We hold 4 source URLs for this entry. Last verified 2026-09-11. The clinic cannot pay to change its tier, ranking or reviews; paid options only affect presentation and are always labelled.
Where is Hospital BP, São Paulo and where are operations performed?
Hospital BP, São Paulo is in São Paulo, Brazil. Hospital affiliation on record: Hospital BP — Unidade Paulista, São Paulo
How we verified this clinic
- Tier
- Tier 3 — limited data
- Last verified
- 2 days ago
- Hospital affiliation
- Hospital BP — Unidade Paulista, São Paulo
- Languages at consultation
- Portuguese
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