Dr. Luís Resende

Academic Background

• Medical Degree (MD), Faculty of Medicine, University of Lisbon (2003)

• Specialty Residency in Nephrology (Board-certified Specialist since 2011)

  • Specialized training completed across major university hospital centers: Funchal Central Hospital, Hospital de Santa Maria, Hospital Curry Cabral, Hospital Garcia de Orta, Hospital de Santa Cruz, and Hospital Universitario de Canarias (Spain)

Professional Experience

• Nephrologist / Specialist in Nephrology, Department of Nephrology, Funchal Central Hospital

• Medical Director / Coordinating Physician, Nephrocare Hemodialysis Clinic, Funchal

Scientific & Academic Activity

• Academic & Teaching Positions:

  • Guest Lecturer in Physiology, University of Madeira (since 2004)

  • Guest Lecturer in Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Lisbon (2007–2010)

• Medical Education & Mentorship:

  • Head of Education and Training, Department of Nephrology, Funchal Central Hospital

  • Official Supervisor / Tutor for Nephrology Residency Training

  • Clinical Supervisor for Internal Medicine and General Practice (GP) trainees

• Research & Publications:

  • Author/co-author of 9 scientific articles (4 as first author) and 2 opinion papers

  • Presenter of 59 scientific communications (oral presentations and posters) at national and international medical conferences

Main Areas of Practice

• Outpatient Nephrology Consultations (Chronic Kidney Disease, Hypertensive Nephropathy, Diabetic Kidney Disease, Acute Kidney Injury, and Glomerular Disorders)

• Specialized Nephrology Liaison / Inpatient & Emergency Consultations