TejoMed’s Medical Director
Dr. Luísa Batista is a family physician with over 12 years of experience working with diverse communities and all age groups. Her practice focuses on patient empowerment, strong relationships, and evidence-based medicine. Her main clinical interests include women’s health and mental health, and she holds certifications in smoking cessation, clinical research, good clinical practice, and healthcare administration and management. Hobbies and passions include creative and opinion writing, translation, literature and analog photography.
Education
Postgraduate Degree in Healthcare Administration and Management, School of Social and Political Sciences, University of Lisbon (finished 2024).
Family Medicine Residency, S. João do Estoril Family Health Unit and Cascais Hospital, Greater Lisbon (finished 2019).
Integrated Master’s in Medicine, School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences (ICBAS), University of Porto (finished 2013).
Certifications
Smoking Cessation, Alcais Family Health Unit (2018).
Breastfeeding Counselling, WHO/UNICEF (2018).
ICH Good Clinical Practice E6 R2, National Drug Abuse Treatment Clinical Trials Network (2020).
Clinical Investigator European Certificate, NOVA Medical School & University of Aveiro (2021).
Additional internships
Family Planning & Adolescent Care, Espaço S Anonymous Clinic of Family Planning, Cascais (2018).
Primary Care, Stanhope Mews West Practice, London, UK (2018).
Publications
Modos de ver e de se ver na relação médico-doente (Portuguese Journal of Family Medicine and General Practice, 2019).
Ser médico de família hoje é… (Médico de Família Journal, 2016).
Healthcare Professionals and the Stigma of Mental Illness (Master’s Thesis, 2013).
Relevant work experience
United Medical Clinic Lisbon (2024): Medical Director and Family Physician (clinical leadership, protocol creation, medical team management, clinical review, and patient care).
Médis (2022 to 2024): “Médica Assistente Médis”/Family Physician (routine consultations in a hybrid in-person and telemedicine model).
miMed (2019 to 2024): Family Physician (routine and urgent consultations, prenatal care, Women’s Health/Family Planning procedures, creation of Smoking Cessation clinic, and clinical review of marketing content).
Cascais Hospital (2016 to 2017): Family Medicine Resident (outpatient and emergency care across Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, Gynecology/Obstetrics, General Surgery, and Orthopedics).
S. João do Estoril Family Health Unit (2015 to 2019): Family Medicine Resident (routine and urgent consultations, prenatal care, and Women’s Health/Family Planning procedures).
Santarém District Hospital (2014): General/Foundation Year Resident (outpatient and emergency care across General and Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, Gynecology/Obstetrics, General Surgery, Psychiatry, and Dermatology).
A doctor who proactively cares for you
Consistent care from your doctor
Establish a personal connection and lasting relationship with your doctor. Your doctor is a dedicated professional who has your back, and the best intentions, no matter what life brings.
A doctor that has time for you
Your doctor maintains a small, limited number of total patients. You get access to one dedicated family medicine doctor who truly knows you and has time to give you the personalized care and attention you deserve.
Peace of mind & 24/7 access
Your doctor offers same or next business day sick visits in office and can be directly contacted via call, or email. Get around-the-clock access to a doctor for urgent needs. Focus on living your life, while we manage your health.
Proactive approach to health
Benefit from an extensive yearly check-up understanding every aspect of your health. Together create a personalized wellness plan focused on health optimization, longevity, managing chronic illness, and planning for the year ahead.
Blogs by Dr. Luísa Batista
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