Radiology
Abdominal and renal ultrasound
Ultrasound evaluation of abdominal organs such as the liver, kidneys, gallbladder, and pancreas
Head of Radiology
Maria Manuel Monteiro
Medical licence: n.º 41347
Languages: Spanish, English, Portuguese
Areas of practice: General Imaging, Breast Imaging, Interventional Imaging
About
As Head of Radiology at Clínica Mulher, she focuses her work on breast imaging, bringing extensive experience in diagnostic and therapeutic interventional procedures as well as breast MRI. She has a solid hospital background and a long-standing dedication to breast pathology, actively participating in multidisciplinary decision making boards to help define personalized clinical strategies.
At Clínica Mulher, she ensures excellence in diagnostic and interventional imaging, maintaining a continuous commitment to quality, innovation and patient safety. She combines technical and scientific rigor with a human-centered approach, delivering precise, minimally invasive procedures and a highly personalized medical experience.
Radiology
Axillary soft tissue ultrasound
Ultrasound assessment of axillary tissues and lymph nodes
Radiology
Ultrasound-guided vacuum-assisted biopsy
Extensive sampling or removal of small breast lesions under ultrasound guidance
Radiology
DXA bone densitometry with AI
Assessment of bone density with trabecular texture analysis using AI
Radiology
Breast clip placement
Precise lesion marking to support surgical planning and follow-up
Radiology
Breast ultrasound
Breast imaging for young women or as a complementary exam to mammography
Radiology
Thyroid / neck ultrasound
Ultrasound evaluation of the thyroid gland and cervical structures
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Pelvic / gynecological / transvaginal ultrasound
Detailed ultrasound evaluation of pelvic organs, including the uterus and ovaries
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Bladder ultrasound
Ultrasound evaluation of the bladder and post-void residual volume
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Ultrasound-guided core needle biopsy
Targeted sampling of breast tissue under ultrasound guidance for diagnostic purposes
Breast and Interventional Radiology
Performs diagnostic imaging exams with a special focus on 3D mammography, breast ultrasound, and magnetic resonance imaging, as well as minimally invasive interventional procedures, including microbiopsies and vacuum-assisted biopsies guided by ultrasound or stereotaxy, breast clip placement, and preoperative wire localization.
Gynecologic Imaging
Detailed ultrasound assessment of gynecologic and pelvic pathologies, ensuring a personalized, woman-centered approach across all stages of life.
Bone and Body Densitometry
Performs and interprets DXA scans with trabecular bone score (TBS) analysis using AI-powered software and full-body composition assessment by DXA.
General and Endocavitary Ultrasound
Performs high-precision ultrasound exams of the thyroid, neck, axillary region, abdomen, kidneys, pelvis, and gynecologic endovaginal structures.
- Head of Radiology, Clínica Mulher
- Radiologist, Joaquim Chaves Saúde Group (since 2006)
- Radiologist, Luz Saúde Group; member of the Multidisciplinary Breast Tumor Board (since 2009)
- Consultant Radiologist, Hospital Beatriz Ângelo (2012–2023)
- Head of Breast Radiology, Hospital Beatriz Ângelo, and member of the Multidisciplinary Breast Tumor Board (2021–2023)
- Specialist Degree in Radiology and Medical Imaging (2009)
- Residency in Radiology, Hospital Pulido Valente, Centro Hospitalar Lisboa Norte (2004–2009)
- Subspecialization in Breast Imaging, Portuguese Institute of Oncology, Lisbon (2008)
- General Internship, Centro Hospitalar do Médio Tejo (2002–2003)
- Degree in Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Lisbon (2001)
