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Born in Campinas, state of São Paulo, grandson of Dr. Synésio de Mello e Oliveira, who was pioneer ophthalmologist in the city of São José do Rio Preto (SP). Father, Dr. Hélion de Mello e Oliveira, and brother Dr. Hilton de Mello e Oliveira, are consultant ophthalmologists in Instituto Penido Burnier, in Campinas (SP). Married with Maria Cristina B. Porto de Mello e Oliveira, have two daugthers, Isabel and Daniela.