1981- Medical Doctor Degree by the University of Medical Sciences of Lisbon
1985 -1990- Ophthalmology Residency in the Stº Antonio dos Capuchos Hospital, Lisbon
1991- Specialist in Ophthalmology certified by the Portuguese Board of Ophthalmology
2002- Ophthalmology Consultant, Department of Ophthalmology, Prof. Dr. Fernando Fonseca Hospital
2005 – Head of Service of Ophthalmology. Prof. Dr. Fernando Fonseca Hospital
2006-2008 – Director of the Ophthalmology Department Prof. Dr. Fernando Fonseca Hospital
Since 1995 until now, in charge of the Cornea and Refractive Surgery section of the Ophthalmology Department of Prof. Dr. Fernando Fonseca Hospital, and the formation of residents. Lectured and organized multiples pre- and post-graduation courses and Wet labs in the field of anterior segment surgery.
Professional Organizations
Portuguese Society of Ophthalmology ( SPO)
Implant-Refractive Surgery Portuguese Society (CIRP)
President 2005-2006
European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ESCRS)
Co-opted member of the Board 2005-2009
Educational committee 2005 -2009
American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons ( ASCRS)
Areas of interest:
Complicated cataract, anterior segment reconstructive surgery and innovations in microincision cataract surgery. Multiple national and international presentations and conferences in these subjects. With 7 international and 9 national awards or distinctions.