Luiz Moreira da Costa Lima Fil, MD

Specialties: Regional Anesthesiology

Gender: Male

Biography: Dr. Luiz Costa Lima with over two decades of experience in the healthcare system, is a board-certified anesthesiologist in both Brazil (SBA) and the United States (D. ABA), with a diverse and accomplished background that began with his service as a Navy dentist. Inspired by a strong passion for medicine, he transitioned to medical school and completed anesthesiology training in Brazil (2013). Seeking continued professional growth, he retrained in the United States through a second residency program, combining his international expertise with advanced U.S. training. Dr. Costa Lima manages patients in critical condition with extensive experience in high-acuity settings.

After completing a fellowship in Acute Pain Medicine in New York, Dr. Luiz Costa Lima returned to the University of Mississippi Medical Center to enhance education in regional anesthesia for both residents and faculty. As an educator in acute pain medicine and regional anesthesia, he trains residents in advanced nerve block techniques and multimodal analgesia strategies aimed at improving patient outcomes, minimizing opioid use, and reducing dependence on volatile anesthetics—an approach that also supports environmental sustainability.