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« Each patient is unique and deserves to be heard with sincerity and respect. »
Dr Lourenço practises general surgery with a compassionate and attentive approach. Trained in Brazil, he furthered his expertise in the United States and South Korea before settling in Lisbon in 2017.
After many years dedicated to complex oncological surgery as a Professor at the Federal University of São Paulo, he now focuses on specialised consultations, medical education, and participation in clinical and ethics committees.
Ordem dos Médicos: 63177
General surgery (consultation, second opinion, post-operative follow-up)
Medical ethics consulting
Teaching and clinical mentoring
Expert opinions on complex digestive disorders
Gastrointestinal complications in transplant patients
Digestive tumours: stomach, oesophagus, GIST, neuroendocrine tumours
Guidance and support in complex clinical cases
1999: PhD in Surgical Gastroenterology, Federal University of São Paulo (Brazil)
1989: Master’s in Surgical Gastroenterology, Federal University of São Paulo (Brazil)
1983–1984: Specialisation in Surgical Gastroenterology, Federal University of São Paulo (Brazil)
1980–1982: General Surgery Residency, Federal University of São Paulo (Brazil)
1979: Medical Degree, Federal University of São Paulo (Brazil)
Spoken languages : Portuguese, English, Spanish, Italian
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