Dr.ª Stéfanie Pereira

Academic Background

• Integrated Master’s Degree in Medicine (MD), Faculty of Medicine, University of Lisbon (FMUL, 2009)

• Erasmus Program, Hôpital Pitié-Salpêtrière & Hôpital Armand-Trousseau (Paris, France, 2006–2007)

• Specialty Residency in Pediatric Surgery, Hospital de Santa Maria / Central Lisbon University Hospital Center (CHLN, 2017)

Professional Experience

• Pediatric Surgeon / Specialist in Pediatric Surgery

• Hospital Appointments:

  • Attending Pediatric Surgeon, Faro Hospital / University Hospital Center of Algarve (CHUA, 2018–present)

  • Pediatric Surgery Residency, Hospital de Santa Maria (2011–2017)

  • General Internship Year, Western Lisbon Hospital Center (CHLO, 2010)

• International Fellowship: Pediatric Urology Clinical Observership, Great Ormond Street Hospital (London, UK, 2016)

Scientific & Academic Activity

• Medical Education & Training: Instructor for Minor Surgery, Pediatric Trauma, and Pediatric Emergency Medicine courses at FMUL / Hospital de Santa Maria; Clinical Tutor for Medical Students and Residents

• Advanced Medical Certifications:

  • Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) – American College of Surgeons (2013)

  • Advanced Pediatric Life Support (APLS) – AHA / AAP (2015)

  • Master Class Skills Lab for Live Animal Model - Paediatric Laparoscopy (EUPSA, 2016)

Main Areas of Practice

• General Pediatric & Ambulatory Day Surgery:

  • Head & Neck: Surgical Management of Congenital Cysts and Neck Masses

  • Abdominal Wall & Inguinal Canal: Inguinal and Umbilical Hernia Repairs, Hydroceles, and Cord Cysts

  • Pediatric Urology: Phimosis (Circumcision), Cryptorchidism (Undescended Testicles), and Minor Urological Procedures

  • Pediatric Surgical Dermatology: Excision of Skin Lesions, Subcutaneous Masses, and Skin Appendages