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Qualification
Portuguese Board Certified Gastroenterologist.
Fellow of the European Section and Board of Gastroenterology & Hepatology (FEBGH).
Member of Portuguese Society of Gastroenterology and Society of Digestive Endoscopy.
European Crohn´s and Colitis Organization (ECCO) Membership.
Residency training in Gastroenterology at Centro Hospitalar e Universitário de Coimbra.
Completed fellowships in Advanced & Therapeutic Endoscopy, Gastroenterology Intensive Care, Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Hepatology and Proctology.
International Clinical Training in General Surgery - Universitätsklinikum Münster (UKM), Germany
Doctor of Medicine (MD), Medical School - University of Coimbra
Member of Portuguese Medical Board.
Member of Portuguese College of Gastroenterology
Over 10 years post-specialization in Gastroenterology and Digestive Endoscopy.
Extensive clinical practice in both public and private healthcare settings across hospitals and clinics in Portugal.
Specialist training in one of Portugal's leading medical institutions, Centro Hospitalar e Universitário de Coimbra.
Recognised for extensive expertise in diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy, with over 55,000 procedures performed, and broad experience in the diagnosis and management of a wide spectrum of gastrointestinal disorders.
Contributor to scientific research, with publications in medical journals and extensive presentations at global conferences.
Areas of particular interest include Digestive Endoscopy and Inflammatory Bowel Disease.
Languages Spoken
English
Departments
Special Interest
Upper gastrointestinal endoscopy, including biopsy and polypectomy
Colonoscopy (Lower gastrointestinal endoscopy), including biopsy, polypectomy and endoscopic mucosal resection
Endoscopic hemostasis of non-variceal lesions
Endoscopic band ligation of esophageal varices
Thermal coagulation with APC
Removal of ingested foreign body
Endoscopic botulinum toxin injection
Pneumatic dilatation for achalasia
Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy
Placement of intragastric balloons
Video Capsule Endoscopy
Inflammatory Bowel Disease Management
Specialization
Consultant Gastroenterologist
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Doctor Short name
Maria João Pereira