Rheumatology is a medical specialty dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of clinical (non-surgical) diseases of the locomotor system (inflammatory, infectious, degenerative, metabolic diseases).
Lusíadas Saúde Rheumatology Units are comprised of teams of specialists with extensive experience in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, osteoporosis, fibromyalgia, lupus, and arthrosis.
The Rheumatology department at Lusíadas Saúde works in close collaboration with other medical specialty areas in order to guarantee a multidisciplinary approach adapted to the needs of each patient.
Clinical staff
Dr. José Costa
Coordenador de Rheumatology: Hospital Lusíadas Braga
Units
Areas of Interest
Rheumatoid arthritis; Spondylarthritis; Osteosporosis; Connective tissue diseases; Musculoskeletal Imaging and Rheumatology Techniques; Main researcher in clinical trials
Dra. Ana Roxo Ribeiro
Units
Areas of Interest
Osteoporosis and other bone metabolism diseases; Rheumatoid Arthritis and other connective tissue diseases; Spondylarthritis (Ankylosing Spondylitis, Psoriatic Arthritis); Microcrystalline arthropathies; Peri-articular pathology; Techniques in Rheumatology
Dr. Marcos Cerqueira
Units
Areas of Interest
Psoriatic Arthritis, Ankylosing Spondylitis; Rheumatoid Arthritis and other chronic inflammatory arthritis; Gouty Arthritis (arthritis due to uric acid crystals); Loco-regional pathology (tendinitis, bursitis, localized osteoarthritis, among others); Musculoskeletal ultrasound and ultrasound-guided infiltrations; Clinical research in Rheumatology
Contacts
Talk to us
+351 253 079 579
8 a.m. to 7 p.m., monday to saturday.
Number if calling from outside Portugal
+351 21 770 40 40
geral@lusiadas.pt
Contact us via e-mail with questionsAddress
R. da Escola de Enfermagem
4700-352
Braga