Endocrinology
Endocrinology Consultation
Assessment and management of endocrine disorders and hormonal imbalances
Ana Gonçalves Ferreira
Endocrinologist
Medical licence: n.º 56339
Languages: English, Portuguese
Areas of practice: Diabetes, Obesity, Pituitary Disorders, Thyroid Disorders, Fertility and Pregnancy.
About
Endocrinologist specialized in the diagnosis and management of hormonal and metabolic disorders, with particular focus on diabetes, obesity, thyroid and pituitary diseases and endocrine conditions related to fertility and pregnancy.
At Clínica Mulher, she provides comprehensive care for women at all life stages, integrating endocrinology with reproductive and metabolic health. Her approach combines scientific rigor, continuous learning and clinical empathy, ensuring close monitoring and personalized solutions for each woman.
Diabetes and Obesity
Diagnosis, treatment, and monitoring of type 1 and type 2 diabetes, with particular focus on metabolic control during pregnancy. Management of overweight and obesity through a holistic approach, not limited to weight reduction but addressing associated diseases and promoting overall physical and mental well-being.
Thyroid and Pituitary Disorders
Assessment and management of thyroid and pituitary conditions, including functional disorders (hypo or hyperthyroidism, hypopituitarism, or hormonal excess such as prolactin, cortisol, growth hormone) and nodules or tumors (benign or malignant).
Fertility and Pregnancy
Endocrine follow-up during preconception, pregnancy, and postpartum stages, ensuring hormonal balance for maternal and fetal well-being. Evaluation of couples with fertility challenges, with a focus on the diagnosis and treatment of endocrine disorders impacting reproductive health.
- Endocrinologist at Clínica Mulher
- Endocrinologist at Hospital da Luz network
- Consultant in Endocrinology at Hospital Garcia de Orta (ULS Almada-Seixal)
- Lecturer at the Faculty of Medicine, University of Lisbon — Anatomy and Pathology (currently collaborating in theoretical modules on Anatomy and Clinical Anatomy)
- Researcher in multiple international multicentric clinical trials in the field of Diabetes
- Researcher in national multicentric studies under the Portuguese Society of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism (SPEDM)
- Speaker and author of numerous scientific communications and publications at national and international congresses
- Coordinator and instructor in the Endocrinology Final Exam Preparation Course by Dioscope
- Specialist Degree in Endocrinology (2020)
- Residency in Endocrinology, Hospital Garcia de Orta (2015–2020)
- General Internship, Lisbon Central University Hospital (2014)
- Integrated Master’s Degree in Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Lisbon (2013)
- Degree in Dietetics and Nutrition, Faculty of Medicine, University of Lisbon (2008)
