Dr. Pedro M. Baptista

Academic Background

• Integrated Master’s Degree in Medicine (MD), Faculty of Medicine, University of Porto (2008–2014)

• Fellow of the European Board of Ophthalmology (FEBO) (since 2021)

• PhD Candidate in Medical Sciences, "Corneal Biomechanics: from physiopathology to clinic"

• Postgraduate Diploma in Aesthetic Medicine, University of Alcalá (Madrid, Spain)

Professional Experience

• Ophthalmologist / Specialist in Ophthalmology

• Attending Ophthalmologist, Porto University Hospital Center (CHUPorto) – Orbit, Oculoplastics, and Lacrimal Surgery Unit (since 2021)

• International Fellowships & Specialized Training:

  • Advanced Fellowship in Refractive, LASER, and Intraocular Lens Surgery at VisareRio and Instituto de Olhos Professor Renato Ambrósio Jr. (Brazil, 2019)

  • Scientific Collaborator, Rio de Janeiro Corneal Tomography and Biomechanics Study Group (since 2019)

Scientific & Academic Activity

• Research & Publications: Author of numerous scientific papers published in peer-reviewed, international medical journals, focusing on corneal biomechanics, refractive surgery, and oculoplastics

Main Areas of Practice

• Oculoplastic, Orbital, and Lacrimal Surgery (Eyelid Disorders, Tear Duct Surgery, and Orbital Diseases)

• Cataract & Refractive Surgery (Correction of Myopia, Hyperopia, and Astigmatism via LASER and Intraocular Lenses)

• Ocular Surface & Eyelids: Dry Eye Disease and Ocular Surface Pathology

• Oculofacial Aesthetics (Periocular Rejuvenation and Facial Aesthetic Procedures)