Family Medicine is a specialty focused on primary health care for individuals of all age groups. This specialty is dedicated to the long-term care of patients and their entire families, diagnosing and preventing common diseases.
Doctors in this specialty have a close relationship and detailed knowledge of the health of the people they assist, and thus play a fundamental role in promoting health and preventing illness.
The starting point for the whole process is always the patient, as we recognize the importance of understanding how they live their life and face their illness.
We believe that true knowledge comes from the continuity of the care provided, and that a stable, cordial and transparent relationship is built up between the doctor and the patient over time.
Academic Medical Training
University training at the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Coimbra;
General and Family Medicine specialty training at the Porto Oriental Health Center Grouping;
Experience in adult health, child health, women’s health and family planning;
Areas of interest:
Diabetes and Alcohol Use Disorder (alcohol dependence)
Academic Medical Training
Master’s Degree in Medicine from the University of Minho;
General and Family Medicine Intern at ULS Matosinhos
Post-graduate degree in Sports Medicine from the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Porto
Provider at the Emergency Department of the Póvoa de Varzim/Vila do Conde Hospital Centre
Member of the Organizing Committee of the Matosinhos FGM Meeting in 2023
Member of the Interns’ Group of the Abel Salazar Matosinhos Internship Board
During his professional career, he has completed the following courses:
Basic Life Support Course using AEDs, by the European Resuscitation Council
Heart Failure in Clinical Practice Course, by the Cardio4all Academy – Insulin in T2D Course – Getting out of the comfort zone, by the izOne Program
Electrocardiography Minicourse, as part of the Postgraduate course in Sports Medicine, at the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Porto
Cardiac Auscultation Minicourse, as part of the Postgraduate course in Sports Medicine, at the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Porto
Academic Medical Training
2009- Graduation in Medicine from the Ternopil Public Medical University of I.Y. Gorbachevsykogo”(Ukraine)
2014- Postgraduate degree in Pain Medicine from the Faculty of Medicine of Porto, University of Porto
2017- Completion of the Medical Internship in Specific Training in General and Family Medicine ARS Centro, ACES Baixo Vouga, USF Terras do Antuã.
2017- General Practitioner at UCCI Casa de Saúde Santo António, Albergaria-a-Velha.
2017- General Practitioner at the Cónego Filipe de Figueiredo Foundation, Estarreja.
2017- 2021- Family Medicine Assistant ARS Lisboa e Vale do Tejo, ACES Oeste Sul, UCSP Torres Vedras – Extensão de Saúde A-dos-Cunhados.
2018 – 2020 Internship supervisor for General Practice at UCSP Torres Vedras – A-dos-Cunhados Extension
2021-2023- General Practice Assistant ARS Norte, ACES Douro Sul, UCSP Tabuaço.
2023- Present- Family Medicine Assistant ARS Norte, ACES Porto Ocidental, USF Aníbal Cunha.
Participation in multidisciplinary work teams:
Member of the ACES Oeste Sul Adult Violence Prevention Team.
Member of the UCSP Tabuaço Technical Council.
Member of the Ordem dos Médicos Humanitarian Support Office.
Member of the ACES Douro Sul Vulnerable Populations Intervention Team.
Training given
Approach to Emergency Situations in Primary Health Care.
Basic Precautions for Infection Control.
During her professional career, she has taken the following courses:
Wound care course – from evidence to practice, 14th edition, 30 hours, Cefolgest Organization.
Medical Oncology Course, 30 hours, Novartis Digital Academy Organization.
Rheumatic Diseases Course, 30 hours Novartis Digital Academy Organization.
Respiratory Diseases Course, 30 hours Organized by AMIL (Associação Médicos Internos de Leiria).
E-Learning Course in Rheumatology, 40 hours, organized by the Portuguese Society of Rheumatology.
Advanced Life Support Course, 16 hours, Ocean Medical Organization.
International Trauma Life Support Course, 16 hours Ocean Medical Organization.
Advanced Training Course in Mental Health, 45 hours Organized by the Life Sciences and Health Research Institute.
Advanced Diabetes Training Course, 30 hours Novartis Digital Academy Organization.
Cardiology Updates Course, 30 hours Webin-Heart Organization.
2nd Nephrology Course for FGM, 10 hours Organized by the Association of General and Family Medicine Interns of the Northern Zone.
Update Course in Cerebral Vascular Disease at the University Medical Center, 16 hours, Faculty of Medicine, University of Porto.
IV Update Course in Child Health, 16 hours Organization Centro Hospitalar do Porto.
Insulin Therapy Course, 8 hours Organized by Núcleo de Formação Médicos Internos MGF Aveiro.
Statistical Analysis in Clinical Practice, duration 36 hours, Núcleo de Formação Médicos Internos MGF Aveiro.
XV Theoretical-Practical Course for Beginners in Surgical Practice: Wounds, Sutures and Suture Materials, 8 hours, Organization of the Surgery Department, Centro Hospitalar Baixo Vouga.
Immediate Life Support Course with AED, duration 14 hours, AS-Training Organization.
Intensive Postgraduate Training in Immunoallergic Diseases, duration 7 hours, Organization Portuguese Society of Allergology and Clinical Immunology.
GinoLearning Course, Organization: Portuguese Society of Gynaecology.
Practical Insulin Therapy Course, Organization: Faculty of Medicine, University of Porto/ São João Hospital.
Practical Course – Asthma and COPD from Tools to Inhalotherapy, Organization: Internato MGF -Núcleo de Aveiro.
1st Dermatology Course CIMGFZN, Organization: Coordination of the General and Family Medicine Internship in the Northern Zone.
Implanon NXT® Clinical Training, Organization: MSD.
Calling the national fixed network
General and family medicine is the medical specialty responsible for monitoring overall health throughout life. It acts in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of various conditions, considering the person as a whole and their family and social context.
General and family medicine consultations are used to assess the general state of health, monitor chronic illnesses, prevent pathologies and direct the patient to other specialties when necessary. It is the first point of contact with the health system.
Yes, general and family medicine corresponds to the specialty of the family doctor, who is responsible for continuous and personalized care throughout life.
General and family medicine focuses on the continuous and global monitoring of people throughout their lives, with a preventive and close approach. Internal medicine, on the other hand, is more geared towards the diagnosis and treatment of complex diseases in a hospital setting, usually in adults.
If you are looking for a general and family medicine consultation in Matosinhos, Medilav offers personalized care, with a focus on prevention, early diagnosis and ongoing health management.
