Paulo Alves MD

Physician

4722 N 24th St450Phoenix, AZ 85016
Phone+1 480-333-3751

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Summary

Dr. Paulo M. Alves is based in Phoenix, AZ, and specializes in research, particularly within the field of aviation health. He graduated in 1979 from Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro and has been serving as the Global Medical Director for Aviation Health at MedAire since 2007. Dr. Alves has contributed to several academic publications, with topics ranging from epinephrine use in-flight to the management of medical events on commercial airlines. His research includes studies published in reputable journals such as the Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology and the Journal of Urology. More recently he published a thorough epidemiological review paper at the JAMAOpen. Throughout his career, he has received numerous accolades, including the George Kidera Award from the International Airline Medical Association, the John A. Tamisea Award from the Civil Aviation Medical Association and the Harry G. Moseley Award from the Aerospace Medical Association.

Education & Training

Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade Federal do Rio de JaneiroClass of 1979

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Awards, Honors, & Recognition

John A. Tamisea Award for outstanding contribution to the art and science of aviation medicine in its application to the general aviation field Civil Aviation Medical Association, 2018
Harry G. Moseley Award for Most Outstanding Contribution for Flight Safety Aerospace Medical Association, 2016
Annual Scientific Award 2014 for outstanding research contributions Society of Critical Care Medicine, 2015

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

6 citations
The frequency and characteristics of epinephrine use during in-flight allergic events.
Sangeetha Mohan Kodoth, Paulo Alves, Kathryn Convers, Christopher Chang, Karla Davis
Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology. 2023-01-01

Journal Articles

Characterization of In-Flight Medical Events Involving Children on Commercial Airline Flights
Rotta A, Alves P et al, Ann Emerg Med, 2020
Urological in-flight events on commercial airlines
Hancock J et al, THE JOURNAL OF UROLOGY, 2020
Quality of Electrocardiograms Obtained in Flight by Airline Flight Attendants
Alves P et al, Aerosp Med Hum Perform, 2019

Press Mentions

During in-Flight Emergencies, Sometimes Airlines’ Medical Kits Fall ShortJanuary 6th, 2023
One Doctor's Experience in a Mid-Flight Emergency Opens Questions About Medical KitsJune 29th, 2022
What Happens When Someone Dies Mid-FlightNovember 27th, 2019