Dr.ª Graça Sequeira

Academic Education

• Degree in Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Lisbon

• Specialty Residency in Rheumatology, Department of Rheumatology and Metabolic Bone Diseases, Hospital de Santa Maria (currently Lisbon North University Hospital Center)

Professional Activity

• Head of the Rheumatology Department, Algarve University Hospital Center (since October 2016)

• Rheumatology Specialist:

  • Adult General Rheumatology and Pediatric Rheumatology consultations

  • Diagnostic and therapeutic procedures (joint/periarticular injections and hyaluronic acid viscosupplementation)

  • Day Hospital medical supervision and inpatient consultation/support

• Scientific Memberships:

  • Portuguese Society of Rheumatology (SPR)

  • Portuguese League Against Rheumatic Diseases (LPCDR)

Scientific / Teaching Activity

• Teaching & Clinical Supervision:

  • Lecturer for practical sessions in the Integrated Master's Degree in Medicine at the University of Algarve

  • Supervisor for Rheumatology clinical rotations for General Practice, Clinical Pathology, Orthopedics, and Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (Physiatry) residents

• Research & Medical Education:

  • Co-author of several scientific publications in national journals

  • Contributor to national multicenter clinical studies via the Portuguese Rheumatic Patient Registry (Reuma.pt)

  • Regular participant in major national and international Rheumatology congresses (EULAR, ACR, SPR)

Main Areas of Practice

• Rheumatology Consultations: Adult and Pediatric Rheumatology

• Technical Procedures: Intra-articular and periarticular injections, joint viscosupplementation with hyaluronic acid

• Day Hospital Care: Supervision of specialized biological/rheumatological treatments

• Inpatient Rheumatology Care & Consultation