The 20 Best Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) Doctors in Portugal

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The 20 Best Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) Doctors in Portugal

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 234 doctor with experience in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) near Portugal. Of these, 209 are Experienced, 19 are Advanced, 5 are Distinguished and 1 are Elite.

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    Elite in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Joao E. Fonseca
    Elite in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Joao E. Fonseca
    Av, 
    Lisbon, PT 

    Joao Fonseca practices in Lisbon, Portugal. Mr. Fonseca is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). His top areas of expertise are Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA), Tissue Biopsy, and Endoscopy.

    Distinguished in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Catia M. Duarte
    Distinguished in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Catia M. Duarte
    Coimbra, PT 

    Catia Duarte practices in Coimbra, Portugal. Ms. Duarte is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). Her top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Arthritis, Vitamin D Deficiency, and Osteoarthritis.

    Distinguished in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Jose P. Da Silva
    Distinguished in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Jose P. Da Silva
    Coimbra, PT 

    Jose Da Silva practices in Coimbra, Portugal. Da Silva is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). Their top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Arthritis, Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), and Scleroderma.

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    Distinguished in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Vasco C. Romao
    Distinguished in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Vasco C. Romao
    Lisbon, PT 

    Vasco Romao practices in Lisbon, Portugal. Mr. Romao is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). His top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Arthritis, Sjogren Syndrome, Tissue Biopsy, and Endoscopy.

    Distinguished in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Ricardo O. Ferreira
    Distinguished in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Ricardo O. Ferreira
    Lisbon, PT 

    Ricardo Ferreira practices in Lisbon, Portugal. Mr. Ferreira is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). His top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Arthritis, Psoriatic Arthritis, and Osteoporosis.

    Distinguished in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Miguel J. Bernardes
    Distinguished in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Miguel J. Bernardes
    Porto, PT 

    Miguel Bernardes practices in Porto, Portugal. Mr. Bernardes is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). His top areas of expertise are Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA), and Psoriatic Arthritis.

    Advanced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Helena M. Canhao
    Advanced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Helena M. Canhao
    Lisbon, PT 

    Helena Canhao practices in Lisbon, Portugal. Canhao is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). Their top areas of expertise are Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Osteoporosis, Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA), and Carotid Artery Surgery.

    Advanced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Maria J. Santos
    Advanced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Maria J. Santos
    Porto University Terminal De Cruzeiros Do Porto De Leixões. Av. General Norton De Matos S/N 4450-208, 
    Matosinhos, PT 

    Maria Santos practices in Matosinhos, Portugal. Ms. Santos is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). Her top areas of expertise are Scleroderma, Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA), Arthritis, and Carotid Artery Surgery.

    Advanced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Joaquim Pereira-Polido
    Advanced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Joaquim Pereira-Polido
    Lisbon, PT 

    Joaquim Pereira-Polido practices in Lisbon, Portugal. Mr. Pereira-Polido is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). His top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Arthritis, Synovitis, and Calcium Pyrophosphate Arthritis.

    Advanced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Alexandre R. Sepriano
    Advanced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Alexandre R. Sepriano
    Lisbon, PT 

    Alexandre Sepriano practices in Lisbon, Portugal. Mr. Sepriano is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). His top areas of expertise are Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA), Arthritis, Ankylosing Spondylitis, and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA).

    Advanced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Jose P. Da Silva
    Advanced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Jose P. Da Silva
    Coimbra, PT 

    Jose Da Silva practices in Coimbra, Portugal. Mr. Da Silva is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). His top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) and Arthritis.

    Advanced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Filipe Barcelos
    Advanced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Filipe Barcelos
    Lisbon, PT 

    Filipe Barcelos practices in Lisbon, Portugal. Mr. Barcelos is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). His top areas of expertise are Sjogren Syndrome, Dry Mouth, Dry Eye Syndrome, and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA).

    Advanced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Jaime C. Branco
    Advanced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Jaime C. Branco
    Lisbon, PT 

    Jaime Branco practices in Lisbon, Portugal. Branco is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). Their top areas of expertise are Arthritis, Ankylosing Spondylitis, Fibromyalgia, and Osteoarthritis.

    Advanced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Rita A. Moura
    Advanced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Rita A. Moura
    Av. Prof. Egas Moniz MB, 
    Lisbon, PT 

    Rita Moura practices in Lisbon, Portugal. Ms. Moura is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). Her top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Arthritis, Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA), and Psoriatic Arthritis.

    Advanced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Sofia Pimenta
    Advanced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Sofia Pimenta
    Porto, PT 

    Sofia Pimenta practices in Porto, Portugal. Ms. Pimenta is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). Her top areas of expertise are Psoriatic Arthritis, Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Psoriasis.

    Advanced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Lucia C. Costa
    Advanced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Lucia C. Costa
    Porto, PT 

    Lucia Costa practices in Porto, Portugal. Costa is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). Their top areas of expertise are Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Necrotizing Myopathy (NM), and Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE).

    Advanced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Ana C. Duarte
    Advanced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Ana C. Duarte
    Almada, PT 

    Ana Duarte practices in Almada, Portugal. Ms. Duarte is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). Her top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Lung Disease, Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Interstitial Lung Disease, and Scleroderma.

    Advanced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Bruno M. Fernandes
    Advanced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Bruno M. Fernandes
    Porto, PT 

    Bruno Fernandes practices in Porto, Portugal. Mr. Fernandes is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). His top areas of expertise are Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Psoriatic Arthritis, and Kikuchi Disease.

    Advanced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Ana F. Mourao
    Advanced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Ana F. Mourao
    Lisbon, PT 

    Ana Mourao practices in Lisbon, Portugal. Ms. Mourao is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). Her top areas of expertise are Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA), Arthritis, Ankylosing Spondylitis, and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA).

    Advanced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Filipa V. Teixeira
    Advanced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Filipa V. Teixeira
    Ferreira, PT 

    Filipa Teixeira practices in Ferreira, Portugal. Ms. Teixeira is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). Her top areas of expertise are Plantar Fasciitis, Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Jones Syndrome.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)?

    Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic autoimmune inflammatory disease that mainly affects the lining of joints of the hands, wrists, and knees, eventually causing chronic pain and swelling, decreased movement, with the erosion of bones and the development of joint deformities.  Rheumatoid arthritis is the most common type of autoimmune arthritis, most often affecting women (75%) who are between 20 and 50 years of age. The disease can also affect other parts of the body, such as the blood vessels, skin, eyes, lungs, and heart.   There are two main types of rheumatoid arthritis: 1) seropositive rheumatoid arthritis, and 2) seronegative rheumatoid arthritis. While both types of rheumatoid arthritis have the same symptoms, the seropositivity or negativity of the disease refers to the presence of anti-CPP antibodies in the blood, for which their presence means that the immune system is attacking normal cells. Most rheumatoid arthritis is seropositive.

    When should I see a Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) 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 Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) 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 Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) doctor in Portugal?

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    How does MediFind rank Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) 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 Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) 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 Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) 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 Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) 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 Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) 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 Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) 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 Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) 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 Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) doctors in Portugal?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) 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 Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) 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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