Grupo HPA Saude
National landline

Algarve

282 420 400

Alentejo

269 630 370

Madeira

291 003 300

waiting times

Hospital Particular Alvor

00h00m

Atendimento Permanente

Hospital Particular Gambelas

Superior a 1H30

Atendimento Permanente

00h00m

Pediatria

Hospital Particular da Madeira

00h36m

Atendimento Permanente

00h00m

Pediatria

Madeira Medical Center

Atendimento Médico
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  2. Medical Specialties

List of Medical Specialties

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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.
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Paediatric Endocrinology

The Paediatric Endocrinology Consultation treats children and adolescents suffering from endocrine dysfunctions.

Paediatric Gastroenterology

Pediatric Gastroenterology is a medical subspecialty treated by a Pediatrician or Gastroenterologist, with the necessary experience to diagnose and treat children with gastrointestinal and hepatic disease.

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 Nephrology

Pediatric Nephrology is the medical specialty that diagnoses and treats children who have diseases related to the urinary system and which may include dysfunctions or pathologies of the kidneys, ureters, urinary bladder, or urethra.

Paediatric Neurology

Fetal neurology and neo-natal neurology is also treated by this medical specialty.

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.

Pain Management

At the Hospital Particular do Algarve the Chronic Pain Clinic consists of a team of anesthesiologists with specific expertise in this area.

Pediatric Cardiology

Paediatric Cardiology is the medical specialty that deals with acquired and congenital heart disease in children, from birth to adulthood.

Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology Consultation

This consultation is dedicated, among other things, to hearing problems, language delay, recurrent otitis, tonsil diseases, snoring and sleep apnea, and sinusitis in children.

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.

Pelvic Floor Out-Patient Consultation

During the Pelvic Floor Consultation, the condition is evaluated, diagnosed and pathology related to the muscles of the pelvic region are treated. These muscles are essential for the correct functioning of the organs of the lower abdominal region, na

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.

Podiatry

Podiatry is the medical science that studies the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of problems to do with the feet and their repercussions to the human body.

Prenatal Diagnostic Consultation

The reason for the Prenatal Diagnostic Consultation is to detect fetal malformations early in pregnancy. For this reason various ultrasound scans are performed throughout pregnancy.

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.
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Radiology

The Hospital Particular do Algarve is equipped with up to date equipment and the latest technology in Radiology equipment with a fully qualified and experienced technical team, operating in a hospital environment.

Rheumatology

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

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

Sleep Apnea Consultation

In Sleep Apnea, the patient stops breathing for a few seconds (apnea) and can only start breathing again after his sleep is interrupted (of which he may or may not be consciously aware), usually followed by a strong snoring.

Smoking Cessation Consultation

A Medical Consultation is now available for smokers that wish to stop smoking.

Speech Therapy

Prevention, assessment, treatment and scientific study of human communication and related disorders. In this context human communication encompasses all processes associated with comprehension, oral and written language.

Sports Medicine

Sports Medicine team was created to provide medical care to professional athletes, amateur athletes, casual athletes, junior or senior of any sport.
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Traveler's Consultation

When traveling to some destination such as Asia, South and Central America and sub-Saharan Africa for a holiday or business, you should consult a Specialist in Travel Medicine

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UP HPA Plastic Surgery & Aesthetics

The HPA Health Group and Up Clinic initiated a new health and aesthetic project that the HPA Health Group and Up Clinic intends to be a reference in the regions where the HPA operates.

Urology

Urology treats problems of the Urinary System (Kidney, Urethra and Bladder), and in the Male Genital System (Prostate, Testis, Penis). It also treats urinary incontinence in both sexes.

Uterine and Vaginal Prolapse Consultation

Uterine or vaginal wall prolapse is a condition in which the uterus or one of the vaginal walls descends from its normal position and can protrude into or even out of the vagina.
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Vertigo Consultation

O Síndrome Vertiginoso/ Vertigens estão diretamente relacionadas com o desequilíbrio e ilusão de movimento que ocorre de forma súbita.
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Consulta de Coluna

A Consulta de Coluna avalia, diagnostica e trata as patologias da coluna vertebral em pacientes adultos.