Full Name
Michel Zelaquett
Company
Myoma Academy
Speaker Bio
Dr. Michel Zelaquett is a gynecologic surgeon specializing in uterine fibroids and minimally invasive gynecologic surgery. He has served as Medical Director of Centro de Mioma (Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo, Brazil) since 2007 and is General Coordinator of Myoma Academy, a Brazilian educational platform dedicated to fibroid management. Dr. Zelaquett holds a Master of Science in Medicine from Universidade de Lisboa, Portugal, and has been certified in Robotic Surgery by Intuitive Surgical, Inc. since 2016. He is an active member of AAGL. A pioneer in Latin America, Dr. Zelaquett introduced both transvaginal radiofrequency ablation (RFA) and microwave ablation (MWA) for uterine fibroids in the region, establishing his center as a referral destination for advanced, organ-preserving fibroid therapies. His clinical focus encompasses robotic and laparoscopic myomectomy, RFA, and MWA, with a strong commitment to fertility preservation and patient-centered care. Dr. Zelaquett currently leads the MiWaMA Project (MicroWave Myoma Ablation), a Phase I clinical trial evaluating the safety and tolerability of ultrasound-guided percutaneous microwave ablation for uterine fibroids, conducted in partnership with Faculdade de Medicina do ABC, São Paulo, Brazil.
Michel Zelaquett