Dr. Vítor Miguel Teixeira

Academic Background

• Medical Degree (MD), Faculty of Medicine, University of Coimbra (FMUC)

• Specialty Residency in Pulmonology / Respiratory Medicine:

  • Hospital de Santa Maria / CHLN (Lisbon)

  • Hôpital Necker Enfants Malades (Paris, France)

Professional Experience

• Senior Consultant Pulmonologist / Specialist in Respiratory Medicine

• Hospital Leadership: Head of the Pulmonology Department (Chefe de Serviço) at SESARAM (Health Service of the Autonomous Region of Madeira / Funchal Central Hospital)

Scientific & Academic Activity

• Scientific Research: Researcher at INIC (National Institute for Scientific Research) from 1986 to 1991

• Research Projects: Active involvement and leadership in multiple clinical research projects and studies in Respiratory Medicine

Main Areas of Practice

• Pulmonology Outpatient Consultations:

  • Comprehensive Care and Management of Asthma, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Bronchiectasis, and Respiratory Infections

  • Evaluation of Interstitial Lung Diseases, Pulmonary Nodules, and Respiratory Allergic Diseases

• Diagnostic Tests & Respiratory Allergy Diagnostics:

  • Pulmonary Function Testing: Spirometry with Bronchodilator Reversibility Testing

  • Sleep Medicine: Sleep Studies (Polysomnography / Polygraphy) for the Diagnosis of Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA)

  • Allergy Testing: Skin Prick Testing for Respiratory and Environmental Allergies