Aeronautical Medicine is the medical specialty dedicated to the assessment and certification of the good health of professionals in the aeronautical sector, such as pilots, air traffic controllers, flight technicians and students from different areas.

Team:

• Dra. Luz Reis Brazão

Anesthesiology is the medical practice dedicated to the elimination or alleviation of pain, through appropriate monitoring of vital functions and the use of specific drugs before, during and after surgery. Anesthesiologists can also diagnose, control and treat chronic and acute pain.

Team:

• Dr. Carlos Muller  

• Dr. Eugénio Mendonça  

• Dr. Gabriel Gil  

• Dr. Sérgio Zenha  

• Dra. Sofia Muller

• Dra. Isabel Seifert

Cardiology is the medical specialty that deals with the diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the heart.

Team:

• Dr. Almada Cardoso
• Dr. António Brazão
• Dr. Bruno Silva
• Dr. Décio Pereira
• Dr. Jorge Araújo
• Dr. Pedro Epifânio
• Dr. Rui Oliveira

Exams that can be requested:

• Electrocardiogram
• Effort trial
• Echocardiogram
• Holter
• ABPM (Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring)

Opening hours: Business days from 9am to 1pm and from 2pm to 6pm

For more information, see Centro do Coração website.

Clinical Analysis, or Laboratory Tests, play a vital role in diagnosing a wide range of pathologies. The excellence and efficiency of the services offered by the Laboratory of Clinical Analysis SYNLAB, ensure a prompt response to the needs of the Inpatient, Surgical, and Consultation Services.

Business days from 8am to 11am

Clinical Nutrition is a medical specialty that focuses on the application of nutritional and dietary principles in the context of caring for individuals, especially those with specific health conditions. It is used to develop dietary plans that promote healthy eating habits and help patients with pathologies such as obesity, coeliac disease, malnutrition, diabetes, dyslipidemia (lipids), liver cirrhosis, among others.

Team:

• Dra. Paula Bettencourt 
• Dra. Sónia Xavier 

Dental Medicine, or Dentistry, is the medical specialty devoted to oral health, focusing on the teeth, gums, and mouth. It consists of the study, diagnosis, prevention, management, and treatment of diseases, disorders, and conditions of the mouth, most commonly focused on dentition, as well as the oral mucosa. At Clínica da Sé, our specialists carry out dental X-rays, fillings, root canal treatments, cavity treatments, gingivectomies, implants, crowns and veneers, and more.

Team:

• Dr. Charles Vidal

• Dra. Cláudia Dantas

• Dra. Ginette Rodrigues

• Dra. Marilva Sousa

• Dra. Mónica Ferreira

Dermatology is the medical specialty concerned with the diagnosis and treatment of health issues affecting the skin, hair, nails, and mucosa, such as eczema, acne, psoriasis, nail infections, warts, fungal and yeast infections, dermatitis, and skin cancer.
This specialty also includes Cosmetic Dermatology as an important area, with emphasis on the non-surgical treatment of disfiguring lesions and skin changes associated with ageing. In the area of skin rejuvenation, we highlight the application of Botulinum Toxin (botox), dermal fillers made up of Hyaluronic Acid, application of biostimulators, CryoPen therapy (cryotherapy), laser therapy, and peeling.

Team:

• Dra. Marta Pereira 

Endocrinology is a medical specialty that deals with the endocrine system, which controls the hormones in your body. Endocrinologists diagnose and treat a wide range of conditions affecting the endocrine system, including diabetes, thyroid disorders, osteoporosis, growth hormone deficiency, infertility, cholesterol problems, hypertension (high blood pressure), obesity and more.

Team:

• Dr. Ibraim Coelho 

• Dr. Silvestre Abreu 

Gastroenterology is a medical specialty that deals with the study and treatment of pathologies regarding the stomach, the intestine, and, more generally, the entire digestive system. The organs that are studied by the gastroenterological specialist are the esophagus, the stomach, the intestine, both small and large, and the accessory organs of the digestive tract, such as the liver, the gallbladder, or the pancreas. This specialty is responsible for prescribing and conducting several tests such as upper digestive endoscopy, used to screen for digestive cancer, and total and left colonoscopy, for screening colon and rectal cancer or colorectal cancer. As these tests need a preparation according to each person’s needs, they must be booked in person.

Team:

• Dr. Henrique Morna

General Practice/Family Medicine is a medical specialty that deals with primary care that manages common and long-term illnesses in children and adults, focusing on overall health and well-being, and takes into account the family and community context of the patient.

Team:

• Dr. Alan Gracias
• Dr. Diogo Romeira
• Dra. Inna Subotina
• Dra. Nivalda Pereira
• Dr. Roberto Rodrigues

General Surgery encompasses a broad spectrum of surgical procedures with regard to the diagnosis and treatment of injuries and diseases in any region of the body. Its scope of interest includes the skin, breasts, abdomen, peripheral vasculature, head and neck, among other areas. It covers with special interest the area of colorectal surgery (hemorrhoids), upper gastrointestinal surgery (hernia repair, gastric ulcers), breast surgery, endocrine surgery (thyroid), hepatobiliary surgery (live and pancreatic diseases, gallstones, and disorders of the bile duct) and transplant surgery.

Team:

• Dra. Ana Sofia Oliveira
• Dr. António Quintal
• Dra. Carolina Catanho
• Dr. Francisco Atouguia
• Dr. Ivan Subotin
• Dra. Joana Pereira
• Dr. João Louro
• Dr. Luís Miguel Ferreira
• Dr. Miguel Reis
• Dra. Sofia Neves
• Dra. Vilma Martins

Gynecological Oncology is a specialized area of cancer care dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of cancers affecting women’s reproductive organs, such as cancers of the ovaries, uterus (such as endometrial cancer), cervix (cervical cancer), vagina, and vulva. Prevention and early detection are key to the successful treatment of these cancers.

Team:

• Dr. Manuel Pontes Encarnação

Immuno-allergology is the medical specialty dedicated to the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of allergic diseases and diseases that compromise the immune system.

Team:

• Dr. Jorge Romeira 

• Dra. Mara Fernandes

Clínica da Sé is committed to provide, during your inpatient stay, a comfortable and safe environment for your recovery, with proper medical, nursing, and primary care. We have single rooms and double rooms, all equipped with bathroom, telephone, air conditioning, internet access and television. Each room has a closet and cupboard for storing personal belongings and a nurse call button to call the nursing staff if necessary.

The single rooms are also equipped with a bed for an accompanying person, allowing him/her to stay overnight with the inpatient. Before being admitted, it is important for you to take into account the following: if you are a beneficiary of any health insurance or health subsystem, you should ask your doctor for a report authorizing your admission or surgery, and ensure that it is delivered or sent to Clínica da Sé, so that the co-payment can be confirmed.

During the admission process, you should go to the reception on the first floor where you should identify yourself with your ID card. As a rule, a deposit is requested. Upon admission, it is advisable for you to bring your own personal hygiene items, a nightdress or pajamas, a bathrobe, and slippers.

Avoid bringing valuables, as Clínica da Sé is not responsible for any loss. Once you have been medical discharged, you should go to reception on the first floor to settle your inpatient stay bill.

Internal Medicine is a medical specialty that deals with the diagnosis and medical, as opposed to surgical, treatment of diseases of adults, from chronically ill patients to short-term care. This specialty deals with the entire patient rather than a particular organ system.

Team:

• Dra. Ana Paula Reis 

• Dr. António Chaves 

• Dra. Luz Reis 

• Dr. Mendes Morais 

• Dr. Pedro Vasconcelos 

• Dra. Sofia Silva 

Neurology is a medical specialty dedicated to the to the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases of the central and peripheral nervous system, such as migraines and other headaches, epilepsy, Parkinson’s disease, dementia diseases (including Alzheimer’s disease), multiple sclerosis and other inflammatory diseases of the nervous system, anxiety and sleep disorders, movement disorders (tremors). In this consultation, neurological tests are performed to assess cognitive functions, the senses, muscle strength, coordination, balance, reflexes, mental status, and nerve function.

Team:

• Dra. Ângela Abreu 

• Dr. Orlando Sousa 

• Dra. Teresa Carolina 

Neurosurgery is the surgical specialty dedicated to the treatment of diseases and injuries of the central and peripheral nervous system (brain, spinal cord, and nerves), and diseases of the spine of a degenerative (such as herniated disc), infectious or tumorous nature. Dependent upon the nature of the injury or disease, a neurological surgeon may provide surgical and/or non-surgical care. In this specialty, after assessing the patient’s medical condition, tests such as X-rays, ultrasound or electromyography, among others, may be requested.

Team:

• Dr. Pedro Lima 

• Dr. Ricardo Pestana 

The Nursing Service handles dressings, vaccination and other injectable medication, basic tests such as diabetes, cholesterol, triglycerides, and blood pressure, among others, as well as provides support for emergency and specialty consultations.

Every day from 8am to 8pm

This medical specialty is dedicated to female health care concerns, including the development, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of disorders and diseases distinct to the female reproductive system, which includes organs such as the vagina, uterus, ovaries, and fallopian tubes (Gynecology), as well as to the medical care of expectant mothers and their unborn children, focusing on all aspects of pregnancy, which includes prenatal care, pregnancy support, childbirth, and postpartum care (Obstetrics).

Team:

• Dr. Álvaro Francisco  

• Dr. Carlos Macedo  

• Dra. Glória Campos  

• Dr. Joaquim Vieira  

• Dr. Manuel Pontes Encarnação

• Dr. Miguel Ferreira

Occupational medicine is the medical specialty which covers the multi-faceted relationship between health and work. It is concerned with ensuring that workplaces and work practices are safe and not detrimental to employees’ health, and that employees are fit for the job they are doing. If there are problems, either with the workplace or with an employee’s fitness, the occupational physician’s role is to advise on adjustments to the workplace, and/or to give appropriate advice and support to the employee.

Team:

• Dr. César Bettencourt  

• Dr. Gabriel Gil

• Dr. Pedro Silva Nunes

Oncology is a medical specialty that deals with the prevention, screening and the diagnosis, staging, treatment, and follow-up of patients with cancer and its complications, including palliative and supportive care. It includes medical oncology (the use of chemotherapy, hormone therapy, and other drugs to treat cancer), radiation oncology (the use of radiation therapy to treat cancer), and surgical oncology (the use of surgery and other procedures to treat cancer).

Team:

• Dra. Carolina Catanho
• Dr. Daniel Romeira
• Dra. Paula Vieira

Surgery is one of the main treatments for cancer. This treatment can be curative or palliative, to improve the patient’s quality of life, by relieving any symptoms caused by the disease. At the Oncology Surgery Consultation, the doctor will carry out a full assessment of the disease and explain the treatment options available, which will be discussed by a multidisciplinary team.

Team:

• Dra. Carolina Catanho

• Dr. Joaquim Vieira

• Dr. Manuel Pontes Encarnação

Ophthalmology is medical specialty that deals with the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of diseases of the eye and visual system, strabismus, glaucoma, and cataracts, as well as with the treatment of refractive errors such as myopia, hypermetropia, and astigmatism. The prescription of eyeglasses and contact lenses is the responsibility of ophthalmologists. In an ophthalmology consultation the following tests are performed: tonometry (intraocular pressure), refraction test, and measurement of visual acuity.

Team:

• Dra. Laura Couto  

• Dra. Sandra Moniz 

• Dra. Tatiana Gregório

Orthopedics is the medical specialty concerned with injuries and conditions that affect the musculoskeletal system (bones, joints, ligaments, tendons, muscles, and nerves).
Orthopedics is divided into various subspecialty sectors, such as: spine, hands, Pediatric Orthopedics, Oncology, Trauma, upper limb (shoulder/elbow), lower limb (hip/knee) and foot and ankle.
Among the most recent surgical techniques used in Orthopedics are minimally invasive surgery and percutaneous surgery of the hindfoot and midfoot, arthroplastic surgery (shoulder, elbow, hip, knee, or ankle prostheses), and arthroscopic surgery (shoulder, elbow, wrist, hip, knee, ankle and foot).

Team:

• Dr. António Miguel vieira
• Dr. António Pedro Freitas
• Dr. Germano Nascimento
• Dr. Horácio Sousa
• Dr. João Pedro Mendonça
• Dr. João Pedro Nóbrega
• Dr. José Pestana
• Dr. Manuel França Gomes
• Dr. Marco Freitas
• Dr. Mark Dinis
• Dr. Vítor Menezes

Otorhinolaryngology is a medical specialty that covers all age groups and is focused on the study and treatment of pathologies of the ear, nose, and throat as well as the sinuses, mouth, head, and neck. Otorhinolaryngologists diagnose and treat diseases such as child and adult deafness, hearing loss, balance disorders (vertigo, dizziness, and imbalance), ringing in the ears, tonsillitis, respiratory and sleep disorders (snoring, apnea), nasal obstruction, swallowing problems, among others.

Team:

• Dr. João Mendes Almeida

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Exames que podem ser solicitados:

• Audiogram – examination that aims to determine the minimum audible intensity, that is, to find the hearing threshold.
• Impendandiometry – serves to evaluate the structure of the middle ear (integrity of the eardrum, pressure in the middle ear, movement of the ossicular chain and permeability, of the tube and acoustic reflex).
• Videonystagmography (VNG) – is the examination carried out in patients with balance changes and which allows the observation and recording of nystagmus, and the diagnosis of these changes.
• Vestibular Rehabilitation – is a treatment method with different types of exercises to treat dizziness and imbalances, mainly due to vestibular causes.
• Evoked Potentials – are neurophysiological tests that evaluate the conduction of nerve impulses along the auditory pathway.
• Otoemissions – test for screening hearing loss recommended for all newborns, being an important early diagnosis of deafness in children.
• Rhinolaryngoscopy – examination carried out with an endoscope that allows you to view in detail the nasal cavities, rhinopharynx, pharynx and larynx.
• Skin tests (Prick Test) – examinations carried out on the skin, normally on the arms, to diagnose allergies, allowing a correct choice of the type of treatment to be implemented.

Pediatrics is the medical specialty dedicated to long-term monitoring of the physical, emotional, and social health of infants, children, and adolescents, from birth up to the age of 18, covering the areas of growth monitoring, development, preventive medicine, and management of acute and chronic diseases, and also somatic and psychosocial diseases related to this age group.

Team:

• Dr. Manuel Pedro Freitas

• Dr. Norberto Fernandes

Clínica da Sé provides fast and effective medical care every day, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. to 7 p.m., with a medical and nursing team ready to take care of you in an emergency. Please go directly to the reception on the first floor of Clínica da Sé. The purpose of Clínica da Sé is to provide fast, effective, and dedicated healthcare, as we always strive to develop long-term relationships of trust by offering a close and personalized service.

Team

• Dra. Ana Paula Reis
• Dr. António Chaves
• Dr. António Serrão
• Dra. Francisco Atouguia
• Dra. Inna Subotinna
• Dr. Ivan Subotin
• Dr. Ivo Pereira
• Dra. Luz Reis Brazão
• Dra. Nivalda Pereira
• Dra. Maricela Mendes
• Dr. Pedro Pereira
• Dr. Pedro Vasconcelos Balza
• Dr. Roberto Rodrigues
• Dra. Teresa Remédios
• Dra. Teresa Sousa

Appointments and treatments at the physiatry gym in Rua Fernão de Ornelas

Business days from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Team:

• Dra. Berta Jardim
• Dra. Manuela Barros 

The aim of this medical specialty is the anatomical reconstruction and functional recovery of affected regions or structures of the organism, due to tumors, trauma or congenital malformations, among others (Reconstructive Surgery), or fix or reshape otherwise normal structures of the body to improve how someone looks (Cosmetic Surgery).

Team:

• Dr. Hugo Freitas

• Dr. Pedro Valente

Podiatry is the medical specialty dedicated to the management of foot disorders and the problems associated with medical conditions that manifest themselves in the feet, ankles, and lower limbs, and their impact on the human body. Podiatrists treat, prevent, and diagnose pathologies affecting the foot, in which diabetic foot is included, as well as its common alterations, which can be dermatological (calluses, ingrown toenails, warts, blisters, athlete’s foot, etc.), biomechanical (flat feet, clubfoot, plantar fasciitis, position of the foot, toe shape changes, etc.), or postural (postural assessment and treatment using postural insoles).

Team:

• Geoffrey Araújo.

Psychiatry is the medical specialty dedicated to the study, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of mental, emotional, psychological, and behavioral disorders that affect overall well-being. During consultation, the psychiatrist will assess, diagnose, and then advise a treatment plan, which should include therapy, medicines, or other things, as required, to alleviate states of psychological distress.

Team:

• Dra. Ivone Nunes  

• Dr. Luís Filipe Fernandes 

Clinical Psychology is a specialty dedicated to the evaluation, diagnosis, and intervention in mental diseases, as well as behavioral, cognitive, and emotional alterations. Psychology consultations are carried out by means of a clinical interview, which consists of a dialog conducted by the psychologist in order to allow people to explore their difficulties and goals for these consultations, so that the psychologist can draw up a scientifically validated treatment plan.

Team:

• Dra. Ana Andrade
• Dra. Filipa Alves
• Dra. Mariana Vidal
• Dra. Paula Chapéu
• Dra. Rute Aguiar
• Dra. Yoleida Briseno

Pulmonology is the medical specialty dedicated to the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the respiratory system, which includes the lungs, airways, and associated structures that enable breathing and oxygen exchange in the body. This includes conditions such as respiratory infections, pneumonia, asthma, bronchitis, COVID-19, pulmonary fibrosis, lung cancer, and others. In this consultation the Pulmonologist recurs to complimentary diagnosis exams, such as chest X-ray, spirometry, pulmonary function test, cardio-respiratory sleep study, bronchodilation test and spirometry with bronchodilator test.

Team:

• Dra. Filipa Castro Lima 
• Dr. Ricardo Nascimento
• Técnica de Cardiopneumologia: Gina Gouveia  

Radiology is a medical specialty that uses imaging techniques, such as X-rays, to obtain internal images of the human body. The main aim of radiology is to diagnose diseases, injuries and medical conditions by visualizing the internal structures of the body.

Go to the secretariat on the second floor with the appropriate request. No appointment necessary.

Working days from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 3.30 p.m. to 7.30 p.m.

Rheumatology is the medical speciality that studies diseases of non-traumatic origin that cause musculoskeletal pain and treats pain from falls and sprains.

Team:

• Dr. Jorge Pestana Lopes

The Smoking Cessation consultation is aimed at all smokers who are motivated to quit, and its purpose is to assess and guide them, so that they are able to do so without difficulty. The health benefits of smoking cessation are numerous, both from a pathophysiological and symptomatic point of view, as they contribute to a significant reduction in the risk associated with most smoking-related diseases.

Team:

• Dra. Nivalda Pereira 

In our Surgery Unit, Clínica da Sé has a room for minor surgery for outpatient surgical treatment and an operating theater with proper medical and nursing care.

The Traditional Chinese Medicine or Chinese Medicine uses several techniques in the treatment of many pathologies, such as acupuncture, moxibustion, Chinese Phytotherapy, Chinese food therapy, and electroacupuncture. Its practice has no side effects and is considered by the World Health Organization as a complementary treatment. At the first consultation, a diagnosis is made in order to establish the appropriate therapy which will then be carried out.

• Acupuncture: It consists of the application of very thin needles, perfectly malleable and placed in specific points of the body in order to stimulate them, with the aim of promoting physical and mental balance.
• Chinese Phytotherapy: is based on the use of medicinal plants for the treatment of certain physiological disorders and the treatment of pathological states.
• Moxibustion: is a form of therapy that entails the burning of mugwort leaves. Mugwort leaves are dried and ground into small sticks or cones called moxa (similar to incense), which are then lighted and used to warm points on your body and relieve a variety of conditions such as weakness, fatigue, and aging related problems
• Electroacupuncture: is a modified form of acupuncture that uses two needles. A mild electric current passes between these needles during treatment.
• Chinese Diet Therapy: is a safe and easy way to help bring the body back to balance. Diet therapy deals with the therapeutic properties of foods, their effects on health, and the therapeutic use of food in the prevention and treatment of illness.

Team:

• Érika Freitas

• Tatiana Carolina

Vascular Surgery is the medical specialty dedicated to the diagnosis of diseases of the arteries, veins and lymphatic vessels, and their medical and surgical treatment.

Team:

• Dr. José França 

• Dr. Nivaldo Nunes 

Exams that can be requested:

• Carotid echodoppler
• Venous Doppler
• Arterial Doppler ultrasound
• Renal Doppler ultrasound

Travel medicine is a specialty that focuses on pretravel preventive care, by providing information on preventive (or curative) measures to adopt before, during, and after travelling, depending on the destination and the person travelling.
The goal of the pretravel consultation is to reduce the traveler’s risk of illness and injury during travel, through medication and/or immunization (vaccination) against multiple diseases of low or non-existent risk in Portugal, as required; preventive counseling and education on individual hygiene and care to be taken with the water and food that is ingested; the advice and prescription for the medicines that the traveler’s can or should take with him/her; and about medical care, accident and safety risks, or other information on the destinations the traveler is traveling to. These consultations are extremely important for healthy travelers, and, in particular, for pregnant women, children, older people, and people with chronic illnesses.

Team

• Dra. Ana Paula Reis

Clínica da Sé offers an ultrasound service. Depending on the examination, you will need to follow these requirements:

• Abdominal ultrasound: 4-hour fasting period before the examination;
• Pelvic/Bladder ultrasound: drink 1L of water 1 hour before the examination and do not urinate;
• Prostatic and suprapubic ultrasound: drink 1L of water 1 hour before the examination and do not urinate;
• Transrectal prostatic ultrasound: 2 enemas using Microlax®, have a light dinner (the day before the exam) and on the day of the exam have breakfast and a light lunch;
• Suprapubic gynecological ultrasound: drink 1L of water 1 hour before the examination and do not urinate;
• Simple gynecological ultrasound: No preparation is required;
• Renal and suprarenal ultrasound: No preparation is required;
• Ultrasound of the scrotum: No preparation is required;
• Thyroid ultrasound: No preparation is required;
• Ultrasound of the Soft Tissues: No preparation is required

Team:

• Dra. Anabela Sousa
• Dr. Duarte Rufino
• Dr. José Brazão

Urology is the medical specialty that dedicated to diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of diseases of the urinary tract (kidneys, bladder, ureters, urethra), in both men and women, as well as diseases of the male genital system.

Team:

• Dr. Duarte Sanders  

• Dr. Lino Santos