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Algarve

282 420 400

Alentejo

269 630 370

Madeira

291 003 300

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Hospital Particular Alvor

01h20m

Atendimento Urgente

Hospital Particular Gambelas

Superior a 1H30

Atendimento Urgente

00h06m

Pediatria

Hospital Particular da Madeira

00h10m

Atendimento Urgente

00h30m

Pediatria

Madeira Medical Center

00h27m

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  2. Medical Specialties

List of Medical Specialties

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Aesthetic Medicine Consultation

In order to respond to an increasingly demanding society who is concerned with body image, physical, psychological and spiritual well-being, we offer the Aesthetic Medicine Consultation.

Allergy/Immunology

Due to the growing number of allergic reactions which affect a growing number of people nowadays, the Hospital Particular do Algarve has the Specialty of Allergology.

Anesthesiology

Anesthesiology is a medical specialty where doctors are experts in Anesthesia, Intensive Care Medicine and Acute Pain Management - Chronic and Emergency in hospital care or our of hospital care.

Angeology and Vascular Surgery

Vascular surgery is the medical specialty that deals with the surgical Anatomizes treatment of diseases of the arteries, veins and lymphatic vessels.

Arrhythmology and pacemaker consultation

Arrhythmology is responsible for the clinical assessment and complementary diagnostic tests of the different types of cardiac dysrhythmia.
C

Cardiology

The first unit in the Algarve and indeed in the southern region of the country to have Interventional Cardiology was the Hospital Particular do Algarve in Alvor. Cardiovascular diseases remain the leading cause of death or disability in Portugal.

Cardiothoracic Surgery

The heart muscle can be defined as a pump the size of fist that continuously pumps blood throughput the body; the heart has four compartments or chambers, two auricles and two ventricles. Each ventricle has an inlet and an outlet valve.

Child Psychiatry

Child Psychiatry is a medical specialty, which aims to study the mental development of children and adolescents.

Child Psychology

Learning Difficulties. When something is not quite right children and young people prefer school to exteriorize their frustrations.

Consultation for Autoimmune Diseases

The multisystem character of these diseases together with their variability, potential severity and respective treatment make these autoimmune diseases typically the responsibility of Internal Medicine.

Consultation for General Practice

General Practice

Consultation on Headaches

The Headache Consultation was created with the object of diagnosing in a targeted and personalized way, patients with this neurological pathology.
D

Dentistry

The Dental Medicine speciality is present in 9 of our Algarve, Alentejo and Madeira units, in addition to the inclusion of two partner clinics: Smile Clinic (Gambelas/Faro) and COMD - Clínica Ortodôncia e Medicina Dentária.

Dermatology

Dermatology is the medical specialty that diagnoses and surgically treats the largest human organ - the skin.

Diabetes Consultation

The HPA Group intends to provide diabetic patients with integrated medical consultations supported by several services which we feel is necessary for the monitoring and metabolic control of a complex and encompassing disease such as diabetes.

Diver Consultation

In this specialized consultation, the skills for the practice of diving, both professional and recreational, are evaluated.
E

Endocrinology

Endocrinology and Nutrition are medical specialties that study, prevent, diagnose and treat problems of the body’s endocrine glands (pancreas, adrenal, pituitary ...).
F

Family Medicine

The General and Family Medicine doctor (GFM) is the Medical Specialist that works on the front line of the health care system, a generalist that accepts all people whatever the age, sex or illness, addressing every human being as a whole.
G

Gastroenterology

Gastrenterology comes from the Greek gastro (stomach) + entero (intestines) and is a (non-surgical) medical specialty that involves the study, diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the digestive system.

General Surgery

This Medical Specialty deals with the study, diagnosis and treatment of diseases susceptible to surgical procedures.

Gynecology

The Gynecology / Obstetrics Facility is dedicated to woman’s health, providing medical consultations and tests for the diagnosis and treatment of various diseases, as well as monitoring future mothers during pregnancy.

H

Haematology

New Specialist Consultation, coordinated by Doctor Roger Oliveira. A physician, specialist in Haematology may work both as a Physician in Haematology (out-patient consultations and in-patient department).

Hair Health and Surgery Consultation

The Hair Health and Surgery Consultation is essential in reaching a correct diagnosis, an appropriate treatment and in solving the problem for those wanting a solution.

I

Internal Medicine

Internal Medicine is an area of medicine that involves the diagnosis and nonsurgical treatment of diseases of the internal organs in adults.
M

Memory Consultation

The Out-Patient Consultation for problems to do with Memory was created for diagnosing and supporting patients with complaints of memory loss.
N

Nephrology

Nephrology is a medical specialty devoted to the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the urinary tract primarily related to the kidneys. The doctor who specializes in diseases of the urinary system is called a nephrologist.

Neurology

Neurology is the medical specialty that studies diseases of the Nervous System (brain, spinal cord, nerves and muscle).

Neurophysiology and Neurophysiology Studies

Neurophysiology is a medical specialty that uses sophisticated non-invasive techniques for studying the nervous system.

Neuropsychology

Cognitive neuropsychology studies the way in which changes in the brain (traumatic or developmental) can affect behaviour and cognitive abilities (e.g., memory, language, arithmetic operations, attention, visual-perceptive skills

Neurosurgery

The Neurosurgery is a medical specialty that involves the diagnosis and surgical treatment of diseases of the central nervous system (brain and spinal cord), surrounding areas (scalp and spine) and peripheral nerves.

Nutrition

The Nutritional Consultation strives to improve the general health and quality of life of the patient. The methods used are based on nutritional education, creating a healthy diet plan and physical exercise.
O

Obesity Surgery

The Private Hospital has been throughout its history been an advanced health unit in the Algarve. Now it has decided to face a new challenge: the control of Morbid Obesity.

Obstetrics

Midwifery deals with maternal and fetal health, from conception to delivery, ensuring the welfare of the mother and fetus

Oncology

Cancer occurs when a normal cell loses its normal control mechanisms and acquires uncontrolled growth. A multitude of genetic and environmental factors increase the risk of developing cancer.

Ophthalmology

Ophthalmology is the specialty that deals with all diseases related to the eyes and surrounding area. Ophthalmology uses various means of treatment , medical, pharmaceutical and surgical techniques.

Orthopedics

Orthopedics is a surgical specialty that studies and treats pathology of the musculoskeletal system, bones, muscles and joints, from where the spinal column and the head is excluded.

Osteopatia

Osteopathy is a science that is based on the anatomy and physiology of the human body. It focuses on the patient as a whole and not only on the symptoms.

Otorhinolaringology

OTORHINOLARYNGOLOGY (ENT) is considered one of the most comprehensive medical specialties in the world, with clinical and surgical characteristics.
P

Paediatric Immunoallergology

The Paediatric Immunoallergology Out-Patients Consultation deals with the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of allergic diseases and diseases of the immune system, in children and adolescent.

Paediatric Prenatal Consultation

The object of a Prenatal Consultation with the Paediatrician is to prepare for the arrival of the baby, to discuss concerns and to clarify doubts that may arise regarding the future baby.

Pediatrics

Paediatrics is the medical specialty dedicated to the care of children and adolescents, in all aspects of preventive and curative medicine.

Pediatric Surgery

When a child requires medical or surgical treatment, we seek the health professionals most able to provide the necessary care.

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine (Physiatry) is the medical specialty responsible for the evaluation and organization of the Rehabilitation Program of individuals with disabling conditions and co -morbidities in all age groups.

Plastic / Reconstructive Surgery

Plastic Reconstructive Surgery is used to repair or rebuild an area of skin and the underlying tissue that has been damaged or destroyed by an accident, illness, congenital anomaly or has been modified due to ageing.

Proctology

Proctology is an area of Surgery dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of benign and malignant diseases of the anal canal and of the perianal region.

Psychiatry

Psychiatry is the medical specialty that studies mental illness. Mental illness can cause various behaviour alterations: mood, emotions, feelings, thoughts, perception of reality, sleep, memory, sexual function, etc.

Psychology

Clinical Psychology includes prevention, promotion and treatment on an individual, in the search for a better understanding of an individual’s thoughts, feeling and behaviour.

Pulmonology

Pneumology is the medical specialty that deals with the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the respiratory system.
R

Rheumatology

Rheumatology is the medical specialty that deals with the treatment of rheumatic diseases, including its study, diagnosis, research, prevention and rehabilitation.
S

Senology Consulting

Senology is a specialty that studies diseases of the breast be it benign or malignant, in males or females, of all ages.