Heart Health Starts in the Mouth
Did you know that bleeding gums can be a risk factor for developing cardiovascu…
Appointments
Request Appointment/Request Exam - After completing the respective forms, these requests will be processed by our services, and you will receive confirmation by email. The indications about the Agreements (Insurance/Subsystem) are merely informative, please request confirmation in the "Observations" field.
Schedule Appointment/Exam myHPA - By accessing myHPA Saúde you can make the appointment in real time, directly on the Doctor's schedule according to his availability.
You can also contact us at +351 282 420 400 Algarve | +351 269 630 370 Alentejo | +351 291 003 300 Madeira
Phone booking/service hours:
Monday to Friday: 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM, Saturday: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Sunday and Holidays: Closed
(National landline)
1
2
or
Your request has been successfully received. We will confirm your appointment shortly.
Download myHPA Saúde:
HPA Health Group Newsletter:
Subscribe and stay up to date with all the news!
Dr. Guilherme Vaz de Assunção
Doctor
HPA Units
Speciality:
Endocrinology-
Healthcares:
SAMS/SIB · Allianz · Advance Care · RNA Medical · Convenção RAM/IASaúde · GNR · CGD · SAMS Quadros · Multicare · ADM · Future Healthcare · Médis · ADSE · MEO Cuidados Saúde · PSP
Speciality:
Diabetes Consultation-
Healthcares:
SAMS/SIB · Allianz · Advance Care · RNA Medical · Convenção RAM/IASaúde · GNR · CGD · Multicare · SAMS Quadros · ADM · Future Healthcare · Médis · ADSE · MEO Cuidados Saúde · PSP
Speciality:
Endocrinology-
Healthcares:
SAMS/SIB · Allianz · Advance Care · RNA Medical · Convenção RAM/IASaúde · GNR · CGD · SAMS Quadros · Multicare · ADM · Future Healthcare · Médis · MEO Cuidados Saúde · PSP
Speciality:
Diabetes Consultation-
Healthcares:
SAMS/SIB · Allianz · Advance Care · RNA Medical · Convenção RAM/IASaúde · GNR · CGD · SAMS Quadros · Multicare · ADM · Future Healthcare · Médis · MEO Cuidados Saúde · PSP
Languages
Português, Inglês e Espanhol
From
May 2025
Education
Integrated Master’s Degree in Medicine, Nova Medical School, Universidade Nova de Lisboa (2015)
Junior Residency (Internato do Ano Comum),
Vila Nova de Gaia e Espinho Local Health Unit (2016) Specialized Residency in Endocrinology and Nutrition,
Santo António Local Health Unit, Porto (2019–2024)
Professional Activity
Endocrinologist
Scientific/Pedagogical Activity
Participation in courses, congresses, and scientific meetings in Endocrinology at national and international levels
Involvement in research projects and national working group studies
Contributor to pre- and postgraduate medical education
Author of over 50 presentations at national and international scientific meetings
Author of more than 40 publications, including full-text articles, abstracts in national and international peer-reviewed journals, book chapters, and manuals
Recipient of awards/honorable mentions for scientific work
Member of multiple Scientific Societies and professional interest groups relevant to the field
Main Practice Areas at HPA Group
General Endocrinology,
Obesity and Metabolic Disorders,
Diabetes Mellitus,
Dyslipidemia and Cardiovascular Risk,
Thyroid Disorders,
Adrenal Disorders,
Gonadal Disorders (PCOS, hirsutism, hypogonadism),
Pituitary Disorders,
Calcium-Phosphate Metabolism Disorders,
Osteoporosis,
Menopause and Hormonal Health.
Healthy News
World Hand Hygiene Day
Hand hygiene is one of the most effective, simple and cost-effective measures i…
From the Mouth to the Heart: The Link Between Oral Health and Blood Pressure
The World Health Organization, in recent studies, indicates that four in ten Po…