Dr. Mario Becker — English-speaking pediatrician in Campinas.
Pediatric care for international and expatriate families — with fluent English, international experience and a whole-child approach to health, development and family life.
Raising children in another country can make healthcare more complicated. Parents may need help understanding the Brazilian healthcare system, reviewing international medical records, comparing vaccination schedules or discussing concerns in clear, fluent English.
Dr. Mario Becker provides pediatric care for English-speaking families in Campinas and the surrounding region.
His approach considers not only physical symptoms, but also the child's development, behavior, emotional wellbeing, family relationships and current life circumstances.
Experienced, family-centered pediatric care
Dr. Mario Becker is a pediatrician and psychotherapist with extensive experience in Brazil and 12 years of professional experience at Boston Children's Hospital.
His approach is influenced by developmental and family-centered pediatrics. This means understanding the child as a whole — not treating symptoms in isolation.
Consultations may include:
- General pediatric care
- Growth and development
- Sleep and eating concerns
- Behavior and emotional wellbeing
- School adjustment
- Attention and learning concerns
- Parent-child and sibling relationships
- Vaccination and medical-record review
- Support during relocation and major family changes
Support for expatriate families
Moving to Brazil can affect the whole family.
Parents may be navigating a new language, unfamiliar healthcare procedures, different medical recommendations and uncertainty about where to find appropriate care.
Children may also be adjusting to:
- A new school or language
- Separation from relatives and friends
- Cultural differences
- Changes in routines
- Frequent moves
- Stress within the family
These experiences can influence sleep, behavior, confidence, appetite, school performance and family relationships.
Dr. Becker takes these factors into account when evaluating the child and helps families understand the most appropriate options within the Campinas healthcare system.
Consultations in fluent English
Parents can discuss their concerns directly in English without relying on informal translation. This is especially helpful when discussing:
- Medical history from another country
- Developmental or behavioral concerns
- Medications and previous treatments
- Vaccination records
- School reports
- Family difficulties or life changes
- Referrals and follow-up care
The goal is to provide clear explanations and a practical plan that the family can understand and follow.
A holistic view of children's health
Children's physical symptoms, behavior and development are often connected to what is happening in their daily lives. A consultation may consider:
- Physical health
- Sleep and routines
- Nutrition
- School and friendships
- Emotional development
- Family dynamics
- Recent moves or stressful events
- The parents' concerns and observations
Parents are treated as important partners in understanding the child and deciding the next steps.
Local knowledge in Campinas
International parents may know what type of care they would seek in their home country but not how to find the equivalent in Brazil.
Dr. Becker's knowledge of the Campinas region can help families navigate local:
- Specialists
- Hospitals
- Laboratories
- Therapists
- Developmental services
- Vaccination services
- Schools and educational professionals
When additional care is needed, he can explain the options and recommend appropriate next steps.
About Dr. Mario Becker
Dr. Mario Becker is a pediatrician and psychotherapist practicing in Campinas.
His background includes 12 years at Boston Children's Hospital and extensive pediatric experience in Brazil.
He provides consultations in fluent English and Portuguese, with particular attention to children's development, behavior and family relationships.
- CRM-SP
- 89938
- RQE
- 48145
- Address
- Rua Viscondessa de Campinas, 295 — Nova Campinas, Campinas — SP, 13092-135, Brazil
Frequently Asked Questions
- Are consultations fully in English? ＋
- Yes. Consultations can be conducted directly in fluent English.
- Can I bring records from another country? ＋
- Yes. Bring medical reports, vaccination records, test results and medication information.
- Can he review international vaccination records? ＋
- Yes. Dr. Becker can review the records and discuss how they relate to current recommendations in Brazil.
- Does he address behavioral and developmental concerns? ＋
- Yes. His approach includes physical health, development, behavior, emotional wellbeing and family dynamics.
- Can he help us understand healthcare options in Campinas? ＋
- Yes. He can explain local options and recommend specialists or services when necessary.
Clear communication. Local knowledge. Whole-child care.
Dr. Mario Becker offers international families in Campinas pediatric care that combines fluent English, international experience and a deep understanding of children's health, development and family life.