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Dr. Guilherme Vaz de Assunção
Doctor
HPA Units
Speciality:
Endocrinology-
Healthcares:
RNA Medical · Future Healthcare · Convenção RAM/IASaúde · Médis · Advance Care · PSP · CGD · Multicare · ADSE · SAMS Quadros · GNR · Allianz · SAMS/SIB · ADM
Speciality:
Diabetes Consultation-
Healthcares:
Future Healthcare · Médis · Convenção RAM/IASaúde · Advance Care · PSP · CGD · ADM · Multicare · ADSE · SAMS Quadros · GNR · Allianz · SAMS/SIB · RNA Medical
Speciality:
Endocrinology-
Healthcares:
RNA Medical · Future Healthcare · Convenção RAM/IASaúde · Médis · Advance Care · PSP · CGD · Multicare · SAMS Quadros · GNR · Allianz · SAMS/SIB · ADM
Speciality:
Diabetes Consultation-
Healthcares:
RNA Medical · Future Healthcare · Convenção RAM/IASaúde · Médis · Advance Care · PSP · CGD · Multicare · SAMS Quadros · GNR · Allianz · SAMS/SIB · ADM
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.
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