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
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Dr. João L. Páscoa Pinheiro
Doctor
HPA Units
Speciality:
Neurosurgery-
Healthcares:
CGD · ADSE · SAMS Quadros · Advance Care · Multicare · ADM · GNR · RNA Medical · Future Healthcare · Allianz · Médis · SAMS/SIB · PSP · Convenção RAM/IASaúde · MEO Cuidados Saúde
Speciality:
Neurosurgery-
Healthcares:
CGD · SAMS Quadros · Advance Care · GNR · ADM · Multicare · PSP · RNA Medical · Future Healthcare · Allianz · Médis · SAMS/SIB · Convenção RAM/IASaúde · MEO Cuidados Saúde
Languages
Portuguese, English, Spanish, Italian
From
June 2023
Academic Background
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Medical Degree, Faculty of Medicine, University of Coimbra
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Ph.D. Studies (Ongoing): Ph.D. Program in Health Sciences at the Faculty of Medicine, University of Coimbra — Project in development: "Predicting outcomes after lumbar decompressive surgery: the role of inflammation, imaging, and psychology"
Professional Experience
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Neurosurgeon / Specialist in Neurosurgery
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Clinical Focus:
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Treatment of spinal conditions (lumbar and cervical disc herniations, spinal canal stenosis, spondylolisthesis, traumatic and osteoporotic vertebral fractures)
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Minimally invasive and endoscopic spine surgery, tubular and percutaneous techniques, kyphoplasty, and vertebroplasty
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Treatment of chronic lower back and neck pain (radiofrequency ablation and laser therapy)
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Peripheral nerve surgery: carpal tunnel syndrome and cubital tunnel syndrome
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Scientific & Academic Activity
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Research & Publications: Author of multiple national and international scientific publications in neurosurgery and spinal pathology
Main Areas of Practice
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Spine Pathology
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Central and Peripheral Nervous System Pathology
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