Prof. Dr. Alexandre Pais Baptista

Doctor

HPA Units

Languages

Portuguese and English

From

February 2011

Doctor with extensive experience in Nephrology and Intensive Care Medicine, dedicated to the prevention, early diagnosis, and treatment of kidney diseases. He has particular expertise in assessing renal function in patients with multiple pathologies and polypharmacy, with a strong focus on preventing drug-induced kidney injury. His clinical approach is rigorous and personalised, aiming to protect kidney function, prevent the progression of renal disease, and improve patients' quality of life.

Academic Background

Degree in Medicine

Specialisation in Nephrology

Specialisation in Intensive Care Medicine

European Diploma in Intensive Care Medicine

Master’s degree in Patient Safety

PhD in the field of Medicines and the Kidney

Professional Activity

Assistant Visiting Professor at the Faculty of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, University of Algarve

Coordinator of the Intensive Care Unit at HPA Gambelas

Nephrologist at the HPA Health Group

Researcher in renal pharmacology, nephrotoxicity, and patient safety

Scientific / Teaching Activity

Visiting Professor, Faculty of Medicine, University of Algarve

Main Areas of Practice at HPA

Outpatient Nephrology and Hypertension Consultations

Nephrology Consultant for Inpatients at HPA Alvor and Gambelas

Performance of Renal Biopsies

Intensive Care Medicine Consultant

When should you seek a Nephrology consultation?

If you have diabetes, high blood pressure, or known kidney disease

If you present changes in laboratory tests (e.g. elevated blood creatinine, protein or blood in urine), or imaging studies (e.g. kidney cysts, nodules, small kidneys, etc.)

If you take multiple medications and wish to assess their impact on your kidneys

If you are about to start treatments that may be harmful to the kidneys (e.g. chemotherapy, immunotherapy, contrast agents used in radiological exams, etc.)