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 Mafalda Pestana
Doctor
HPA Units
Speciality:
Dermatology-
Healthcares:
Convenção RAM/IASaúde
Languages
Portuguese & English
From
April 2026
Academic Background
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Integrated Master’s Degree in Medicine (MD), NOVA Medical School / Faculty of Medical Sciences, Nova University Lisbon
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Specialty Residency in Dermatology and Venereology, Hospital de Santo António dos Capuchos (ULSSJ, Lisbon)
Professional Experience
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Dermatologist and Venereologist / Specialist in Dermatology & Venereology
Scientific & Academic Activity
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Research & Publications: Author and co-author of scientific papers published in peer-reviewed dermatology journals
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Conferences: Presenter of scientific work and clinical studies at national and international conferences
Main Areas of Practice
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General Dermatology
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Dermatologic Oncology (Diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of skin cancer)
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Dermoscopy (Mole checks and advanced skin lesion imaging)
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Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs / Venereology)
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Dermatologic Surgery
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