Rheumatology
Rheumatology Consultation
Assessment, diagnosis and follow-up of rheumatic conditions
José Canas da Silva
Rheumatologist
Subspecialty in Osteoporose
Medical licence: n.º 15222
Languages: French, Spanish, English, Portuguese
Areas of practice: Osteoporosis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Rheumatic Diseases, Fibromyalgia.
About
A leading name in Portuguese rheumatology, with a career spanning more than four decades dedicated to the diagnosis, treatment and research of rheumatic and metabolic bone diseases such as osteoporosis and rheumatoid arthritis.
Recognized for his rigorous clinical approach and ability to bridge science and practice, he served as Head of the Rheumatology Department at Hospital Garcia de Orta for over 25 years, mentoring multiple generations of physicians and contributing to national clinical guidelines in rheumatology.
At Clínica Mulher, he provides comprehensive care for women with inflammatory, autoimmune and metabolic bone disorders, with particular focus on musculoskeletal changes associated with menopause. His practice integrates prevention, diagnosis and treatment of osteoporosis and other rheumatic conditions that predominantly affect women during this stage of life.
Rheumatic and Musculoskeletal Diseases
Diagnosis and treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, osteoarthritis, systemic inflammatory diseases, and fibromyalgia.
Osteoporosis and Metabolic Bone Diseases
Assessment and management of women at risk of bone loss, with prevention and treatment strategies based on the latest scientific evidence.
Systemic Autoimmune Rheumatic Diseases
Integrated care for conditions such as systemic lupus erythematosus, Sjögren’s syndrome, and mixed connective tissue diseases.
- Rheumatologist at Clínica Mulher
- Medical Director at Consulreuna
- Consultant at Ad Médic
- Director of the Rheumatology Department at Hospital Garcia de Orta (1992–2019)
- Permanent Rheumatologist at Hospital de Santa Maria (1990–1991)
- Founding Member and Board Member of the Research Centre at Hospital Garcia de Orta
- Lecturer in Clinical Introduction, Rheumatology, and Internal Medicine
- Board Member of the Portuguese Association of Hospital Career Physicians
- Former Secretary-General, Vice-President, and President of the Portuguese Society for Osteoporosis and Metabolic Bone Diseases
- Former President of the Portuguese Society of Rheumatology
- Member of seven national and international scientific societies
- Author and co-author of over 600 communications presented at national and international congresses
- More than 400 published works in Portuguese, Spanish, French, and English
- Specialist Degree in Rheumatology, Portuguese Medical Association
- Degree in Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Lisbon
