Dr. Nelson Camacho

Academic Background

• Master’s Degree in Medicine (MD), Faculty of Medicine, University of Lisbon

Professional Experience

• Vascular and Endovascular Surgeon / Specialist in Angiology and Vascular Surgery

• Attending Vascular Surgeon, Central Lisbon University Hospital Center (CHULC – Santa Marta Hospital)

Scientific & Academic Activity

• International Board Certifications:

  • Fellow of the European Board of Vascular Surgery (FEBVS)

  • European Certification in Vascular Ultrasound by the European Society for Vascular Surgery (CCVUS)

• Academic & Teaching Appointments:

  • Guest Assistant Professor of Angiology and Vascular Surgery, NOVA Medical School / Nova University Lisbon

  • Guest Lecturer in Vascular Pathology, Lisbon Higher School of Health Technology (ESTeSL)

• Scientific Societies & Memberships:

  • Member of the Portuguese Society of Angiology and Vascular Surgery (SPACV)

  • Member of the Portuguese Society of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery (SPCCTV)

  • Member of the European Society for Vascular Surgery (ESVS)

  • Member of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC)

  • Invited Member of the Council on Stroke

Main Areas of Practice

• Vascular Surgery Outpatient Consultations

• Non-Invasive Vascular Diagnostics: Vascular Duplex Ultrasound / EcoDoppler (Arterial and Venous)

• Venous Disease & Varicose Vein Treatments:

  • Sclerotherapy (Liquid, Foam, and LASER)

  • Minimally Invasive Vein Surgery (Radiofrequency Ablation and Endovenous LASER) & Conventional Surgery

• Conventional & Endovascular / Minimally Invasive Arterial Surgery: Treatment of Occlusive Arterial Disease and Aneurysms