The 20 Best Cat Scratch Disease Doctors in Portugal

Find the Top Cat Scratch Disease Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 11/08/2026

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MediFind found 47 doctor with experience in Cat Scratch Disease near Portugal. Of these, 40 are Experienced, 6 are Advanced and 1 are Elite.

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    Elite in Cat Scratch Disease
    Elite in Cat Scratch Disease
    Referral may be required
    Lisbon, PT 

    Catarina Gouveia practices practicing medicine in Lisbon, Portugal. Ms. Gouveia is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Cat Scratch Disease. She is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Osteomyelitis in Children, Cat Scratch Disease, Lymphadenitis, Endoscopy, and Mastoidectomy.

    Advanced in Cat Scratch Disease
    Advanced in Cat Scratch Disease
    Referral may be required
    Lisbon, PT 

    Rita De Sousa practices practicing medicine in Lisbon, Portugal. Ms. De Sousa is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Cat Scratch Disease. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hepatitis A, Cat Scratch Disease, Lymphadenitis, and Rickettsialpox.

    Advanced in Cat Scratch Disease
    Advanced in Cat Scratch Disease
    Referral may be required
    Porto, PT 

    Joao Mesquita practices practicing medicine in Porto, Portugal. Mr. Mesquita is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Cat Scratch Disease. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hepatitis E, Hepatitis, Balantidiasis, and Cat Scratch Disease.

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    Advanced in Cat Scratch Disease
    Advanced in Cat Scratch Disease
    Referral may be required
    Porto, PT 

    Teresa Rocha-Martins practices practicing medicine in Porto, Portugal. Ms. Rocha-Martins is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Cat Scratch Disease. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cat Scratch Disease, Epithelioid Sarcoma, Lymphadenitis, and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA).

    Advanced in Cat Scratch Disease
    Advanced in Cat Scratch Disease
    Referral may be required
    Paredes, PT 

    Patricia Barradas practices practicing medicine in Paredes, Portugal. Ms. Barradas is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Cat Scratch Disease. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Spotted Fever, Rickettsialpox, Cat Scratch Disease, and Ehrlichiosis.

    Advanced in Cat Scratch Disease
    Advanced in Cat Scratch Disease
    Referral may be required
    Praca, PT 

    Hugo Vilhena practices practicing medicine in Praca, Portugal. Mr. Vilhena is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Cat Scratch Disease. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cat Scratch Disease, Lymphadenitis, Ehrlichiosis, and Babesiosis.

    Advanced in Cat Scratch Disease
    Advanced in Cat Scratch Disease
    Referral may be required
    Porto, PT 

    Margarida Tavares practices practicing medicine in Porto, Portugal. Ms. Tavares is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Cat Scratch Disease. She is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Infectious Arthritis, Septic Arthritis, COVID-19, and Tuberculous Meningitis.

    Experienced in Cat Scratch Disease
    Experienced in Cat Scratch Disease
    Referral may be required
    Coimbra, PT 

    Francisca Morgado practices practicing medicine in Coimbra, Portugal. Ms. Morgado is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Cat Scratch Disease. Her clinical expertise encompasses Sarcoidosis, Rhizomelic Syndrome, X-Linked Chondrodysplasia Punctata 2, and Chondrodysplasia Punctata Syndrome.

    Experienced in Cat Scratch Disease
    Experienced in Cat Scratch Disease
    Referral may be required
    Funchal, PT 

    Agna Neto practices practicing medicine in Funchal, Portugal. Ms. Neto is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Cat Scratch Disease. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Arthritis, Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA), Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA), and Cat Scratch Disease.

    Experienced in Cat Scratch Disease
    Experienced in Cat Scratch Disease
    Referral may be required
    Porto, PT 

    Francisca Aguiar practices practicing medicine in Porto, Portugal. Ms. Aguiar is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Cat Scratch Disease. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pachydermoperiostosis, Cranio Osteoarthropathy, Lymphadenitis, and Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA).

    Experienced in Cat Scratch Disease
    Experienced in Cat Scratch Disease
    Referral may be required
    Lisbon, PT 

    Manuela Costa practices practicing medicine in Lisbon, Portugal. Ms. Costa is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Cat Scratch Disease. Her clinical expertise encompasses Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Anal Canal (SCAC), Williams Syndrome, Pneumomediastinum, and Cat Scratch Disease.

    Experienced in Cat Scratch Disease
    Experienced in Cat Scratch Disease
    Referral may be required
    Porto, PT 

    Sandra Rebelo practices practicing medicine in Porto, Portugal. Ms. Rebelo is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Cat Scratch Disease. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Myotonic Dystrophy, Myotonic Dystrophy Type 2, Paramyotonia Congenita, and Legionnaire Disease.

    Experienced in Cat Scratch Disease
    Experienced in Cat Scratch Disease
    Referral may be required
    Lisbon, PT 

    Filipa Prata practices practicing medicine in Lisbon, Portugal. Ms. Prata is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Cat Scratch Disease. Her clinical expertise encompasses Ptosis, Horner Syndrome, Eyelid Drooping, and Cat Scratch Disease.

    Experienced in Cat Scratch Disease
    Experienced in Cat Scratch Disease
    Referral may be required
    Montes, PT 

    Luis Cardoso practices practicing medicine in Montes, Portugal. Mr. Cardoso is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Cat Scratch Disease. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spirurida Infections, Secernentea Infections, Leishmaniasis, and Ehrlichiosis.

    Experienced in Cat Scratch Disease
    Experienced in Cat Scratch Disease
    Referral may be required
    Coimbra, PT 

    Ines Coutinho practices practicing medicine in Coimbra, Portugal. Ms. Coutinho is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Cat Scratch Disease. Her clinical expertise encompasses Warts, Spider Angioma, Muir-Torre Syndrome, Actinomycosis, and Tissue Biopsy.

    Experienced in Cat Scratch Disease
    Experienced in Cat Scratch Disease
    Referral may be required
    Vila Nova De Gaia, PT 

    Antonio Lima practices practicing medicine in Vila Nova De Gaia, Portugal. Mr. Lima is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Cat Scratch Disease. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Meningoencephalocele, Retropharyngeal Abscess, Horner Syndrome, and Ganglioneuroma.

    Experienced in Cat Scratch Disease
    Experienced in Cat Scratch Disease
    Referral may be required
    Lisbon, PT 

    Jaime Branco practices practicing medicine in Lisbon, Portugal. Branco is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Cat Scratch Disease. They are also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Arthritis, Ankylosing Spondylitis, Osteoarthritis, and Fibromyalgia.

    Experienced in Cat Scratch Disease
    Experienced in Cat Scratch Disease
    Referral may be required
    Coimbra, PT 

    Mariana Batista practices practicing medicine in Coimbra, Portugal. Ms. Batista is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Cat Scratch Disease. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Adie Syndrome, Rhizomelic Syndrome, Rathke Cleft Cyst, and X-Linked Chondrodysplasia Punctata 2.

    Experienced in Cat Scratch Disease
    Experienced in Cat Scratch Disease
    Referral may be required
    Porto, PT 

    Candida Abreu practices practicing medicine in Porto, Portugal. Ms. Abreu is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Cat Scratch Disease. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Disseminated Tuberculosis, Viral Gastroenteritis, Chickenpox, and Pulmonary Nocardiosis.

    Experienced in Cat Scratch Disease
    Experienced in Cat Scratch Disease
    Referral may be required
    Lisbon, PT 

    Sandra Antunes practices practicing medicine in Lisbon, Portugal. Ms. Antunes is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Cat Scratch Disease. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Babesiosis, Cat Scratch Disease, Premature Infant, and Malaria.

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    Last Updated: 11/08/2026

    What is the definition of Cat Scratch Disease?

    Cat scratch disease (CSD) is a bacterial infection that primarily affects the lymph nodes. It is typically caused by the bacteria bartonella (Bartonella henselae). It is usually transmitted by being scratched or bitten by a cat, but rarely, no scratch or bite is involved. Symptoms frequently include the formation of a small bump at the site of the scratch or bite, followed by fever and swollen lymph nodes (lymphadenopathy) within 1-3 weeks. People with weakened immune systems (and less commonly, people with healthy immune systems) may develop more widespread disease and additional symptoms or neurological complications, which can be severe. In most cases, particularly in children and adolescents, having CSD once means that it cannot occur again.

    When should I see a Cat Scratch Disease doctor in Portugal?

    There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

    • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
    • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
    • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
    • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
    • You want a second opinion.  

    What should I consider when choosing a Cat Scratch Disease doctor in Portugal?

    It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

    How do I find the best Cat Scratch Disease doctor in Portugal?

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    How does MediFind rank Cat Scratch Disease doctors in Portugal?

    MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

    What types of insurance are accepted by Cat Scratch Disease doctors in Portugal?

    Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

    How can I book an appointment online with a Cat Scratch Disease doctor in Portugal?

    MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Cat Scratch Disease doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Cat Scratch Disease doctor?

    Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

    How can I prepare for my appointment with a Cat Scratch Disease doctor in Portugal?

    Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

    • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
    • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
    • Family history of disease 
    • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
    • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
    • List of questions and concerns 
    • Your insurance card 

    You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

    What questions should I ask my Cat Scratch Disease doctor?

    Here are some sample questions: 

    • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
    • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
    • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
    • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
    • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

    How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Cat Scratch Disease doctor may know about?

    MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

    MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

    Can I filter my search to show male or female Cat Scratch Disease doctors in Portugal?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Cat Scratch Disease doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

    Can I filter my search to find a Cat Scratch Disease doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Cat Scratch Disease doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

    Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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