Rheumatologists registered in Brazil 2013-2022
In 2022, the number of licensed rheumatologists in Brazil amounted to around 3.13 thousand professionals, up from about 2.73 thousand specialists reported two years prior. This figure nearly doubled compared to 2013, when physicians specializing in rheumatology added up to 1.63 thousand in Brazil. Rheumatology is a medical field focused on the diagnosis and treatment of diseases affecting the musculoskeletal system, such as arthritis, osteoporosis, or autoimmune diseases.