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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.

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.
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.

Child Development Consultation

A child’s Neurodevelopment is defined as the various skills through which the child interacts with the environment that surrounds him, in a dynamic perspective, according to his age, his maturity, his intrinsic biological factors and the environment

Child Psychology

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

Consultation for General Practice

General Practice
D

Dentistry

Using revolutionary techniques such as "Piezo-electric Surgery” and ultramodern materials such as Zirconium, the Hospital Particular do Algarve, offers you a perfect aesthetic smile, in a safe hospital environment.

Dermatology

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

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.

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

Neurology

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

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

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

Pediatrics

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.
U

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.