HPA Group is now CUF: together and closer than ever
For your health - in the Algarve, Alentejo, and Madeira
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)
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Dr.ª Joana R. Franco
Doctor
HPA Units
Speciality:
Pain Management-
Healthcares:
Future Healthcare · Advance Care · Médis · GNR · PSP · SAMS Quadros · Multicare · SAMS/SIB · Allianz · Convenção RAM/IASaúde · MEO Cuidados Saúde · ADM · ADSE · RNA Medical
Speciality:
Family Medicine-
Healthcares:
RNA Medical · Future Healthcare · Advance Care · Médis · GNR · PSP · SAMS Quadros · Multicare · SAMS/SIB · Allianz · Convenção RAM/IASaúde · MEO Cuidados Saúde · ADM · ADSE
Languages
Portuguese and English
From
October 2025
Academic Background
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Integrated Master’s Degree in Medicine, Abel Salazar Institute of Biomedical Sciences (ICBAS) – University of Porto
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Specialty Residency in General Practice / Family Medicine, Terceira Island Health Unit / Praia da Vitória Health Center (Azores)
Professional Experience
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General Practitioner / Family Medicine Specialist
Scientific & Academic Activity
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Research & Presentations: Author and co-author of scientific papers and presentations in primary healthcare
Main Areas of Practice
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General Practice / Family Medicine Consultations (Primary Care, Preventive Health, and Routine Check-ups)
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Pain Medicine Consultations (Diagnosis and Management of Chronic Pain Conditions)
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Urgent Care / Emergency Department
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