Dr.ª Helena Tavares de Sousa

Academic Education

• Degree in Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Coimbra (2000)

• Specialist Title in Gastroenterology, HSEAH / HVC (2009)

• Fellowship & Diploma, European Board of Gastroenterology & Hepatology (2010)

Professional Activity

• Attending Gastroenterologist, Hospital de Santo Espírito de Angra do Heroísmo (HSEIT) (2009)

• Attending Gastroenterologist, Portimão Unit - Algarve University Hospital Center (CHUA) (since 2010)

• Special Interest Areas: Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) and Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS)

Scientific / Teaching Activity

• Clinical Research: 17 research projects completed or ongoing (focusing mainly on Inflammatory Bowel Disease)

• Publications & Presentations:

  • Author/Co-author of 18 peer-reviewed scientific articles and 2 book chapters

  • 84 scientific presentations (34 oral presentations and 50 posters) at national and international conferences

  • Recipient of 7 scientific awards

• Peer Review: Reviewer for 2 specialized scientific journals

• Teaching & Clinical Supervision:

  • Residency Supervisor for 2 Gastroenterology specialty residents

  • Guest Lecturer for the Integrated Master's Degree in Medicine at the University of Algarve

Main Areas of Practice

• Outpatient Consultations & Inpatient Care in Gastroenterology

• Digestive Endoscopy: Diagnostic and therapeutic (basic and advanced)

• Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS)

• Proctology