Dr. Luís Gonçalves

Academic Background

• Medical Degree (MD), NOVA Medical School / Faculty of Medical Sciences, Nova University Lisbon

• Specialty Residency in General Pediatrics, Algarve University Hospital Center (CHUA – Faro)

• Specialized Fellowship / Fellowship in Neonatology, Algarve University Hospital Center (CHUA – Faro)

Professional Experience

• Senior Consultant in Pediatrics & Subspecialist in Neonatology

• Hospital & Clinical Background:

  • Senior Attending Pediatrician, CHUA – Faro (1999–2012)

  • Senior Attending Physician Rank / Consultant Grade in Pediatrics (2013)

  • Subspecialist in Neonatology certified by the Portuguese Medical Association (2013)

  • Pediatrician and Neonatologist at CUF Faro Hospital (since 2009)

Scientific & Academic Activity

• Postgraduate Diploma in Neonatal Nutrition, International Pediatric Nutrition Academy (IPPN) / University of Sydney

• Clinical Certifications: Pediatric and Neonatal Advanced Life Support (PALS / NALS)

Leadership & Departmental Roles

• Head / Director of the Department of Pediatrics and Neonatology, CUF Faro Hospital, since its opening in December 2009

Main Areas of Practice

• Outpatient Pediatric Consultations

• Prenatal Pediatric Consultations

• Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)

• Pediatric Inpatient Unit, Maternity Ward, and Delivery Room Care