Dr.ª Lídia L. Teixeira

Academic Background

• Medical Degree, Faculty of Medicine, University of Lisbon

• Specialty Residency in Rheumatology, Department of Rheumatology, Hospital Garcia de Orta

Professional Experience

• Rheumatologist / Attending Physician, SESARAM (Health Service of the Autonomous Region of Madeira)

Scientific & Academic Activity

• Research & Publications: Author/co-author of 33 scientific publications (8 full articles, 25 abstracts, and 1 book chapter)

• Conferences & Presentations: 36 oral presentations (including a paper at the European Congress EULAR 2016) and 37 scientific works presented at national and international meetings

• Clinical Research & Advanced Training: Participation in clinical trials, research projects, and 30 specialized scientific/clinical courses

• Scientific Societies: Member of the Portuguese Society of Rheumatology (SPR)

Main Areas of Practice

• Outpatient Consultations:

  • General Rheumatology and Systemic Autoimmune Rheumatic Diseases

  • Microcrystalline Arthropathies (e.g., Gout)

  • Metabolic Bone Diseases (e.g., Osteoporosis)

  • Joint and Periarticular Pathology

• Diagnostic Procedures:

  • Musculoskeletal Ultrasound

  • Nailfold Capillaroscopy

• Rheumatological Interventional Procedures (Ultrasound-Guided & Non-Guided):

  • Arthrocentesis, Intra-articular and Soft Tissue Injections

  • Abdominal Fat Pad and Minor Salivary Gland Biopsies