The 20 Best Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) Doctors in Portugal

Find the Top Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 06/30/2026

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MediFind found 32 doctor with experience in Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) near Portugal. Of these, 29 are Experienced and 3 are Advanced.

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    Advanced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)

    Mamede P. De Carvalho
    Advanced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)

    Mamede P. De Carvalho
    Referral may be required
    Lisbon, PT 

    Mamede De Carvalho practices practicing medicine in Lisbon, Portugal. De Carvalho is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). They are also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), Cramp-Fasciculation Syndrome, and Gastrostomy.

    Advanced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)

    Teresa Moreno
    Advanced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)

    Teresa Moreno
    Referral may be required
    Lisbon, PT 

    Teresa Moreno practices practicing medicine in Lisbon, Portugal. Ms. Moreno is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2, and Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3.

    Advanced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)

    Miguel Santos-Oliveira
    Advanced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)

    Miguel Santos-Oliveira
    Referral may be required
    Lisbon, PT 

    Miguel Santos-Oliveira practices practicing medicine in Lisbon, Portugal. Mr. Santos-Oliveira is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Type 2A, Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2, and Gastrostomy.

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    Experienced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)

    Ana C. Laborinho-Pronto
    Experienced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)

    Ana C. Laborinho-Pronto
    Referral may be required
    Lisbon, PT 

    Ana Laborinho-Pronto practices practicing medicine in Lisbon, Portugal. Ms. Laborinho-Pronto is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), and Muscle Atrophy.

    Experienced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)

    Sara C. Domingues
    Experienced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)

    Sara C. Domingues
    Referral may be required
    Coimbra, PT 

    Sara Domingues practices practicing medicine in Coimbra, Portugal. Ms. Domingues is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pneumomediastinum, Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3, Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)

    Miguel Schon
    Experienced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)

    Miguel Schon
    Referral may be required
    Lisbon, PT 

    Miguel Schon practices practicing medicine in Lisbon, Portugal. Mr. Schon is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2, Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3, and Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease).

    Experienced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)

    Francisco R. Pinto
    Experienced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)

    Francisco R. Pinto
    Referral may be required
    Lisbon, PT 

    Francisco Pinto practices practicing medicine in Lisbon, Portugal. Mr. Pinto is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). His clinical expertise encompasses Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), Spastic Ataxia Charlevoix-Saguenay Type, Cystic Fibrosis, and Streptococcal Group A Infection.

    Experienced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)

    Laura Vilarinho
    Experienced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)

    Laura Vilarinho
    Referral may be required
    National Institute Of Health Dr Ricardo Jorge, 
    Porto, PT 

    Laura Vilarinho practices practicing medicine in Porto, Portugal. Ms. Vilarinho is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Glutaric Acidemia Type 2, Leigh Syndrome, Tyrosinemia Type 3, and Trimethylaminuria.

    Experienced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)

    Guilhermina Rego
    Experienced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)

    Guilhermina Rego
    Referral may be required
    Porto, PT 

    Guilhermina Rego practices practicing medicine in Porto, Portugal. Rego is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). Their clinical expertise encompasses Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), Heart Attack, Primary Lateral Sclerosis, and Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS).

    Experienced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)

    Margarida Carvalho-Gama
    Experienced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)

    Margarida Carvalho-Gama
    Referral may be required
    Lisbon, PT 

    Margarida Carvalho-Gama practices practicing medicine in Lisbon, Portugal. Ms. Carvalho-Gama is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). Her clinical expertise encompasses Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), and Primary Lateral Sclerosis.

    Experienced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)

    Susana M. Pinto
    Experienced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)

    Susana M. Pinto
    Referral may be required
    Lisbon, PT 

    Susana Pinto practices practicing medicine in Lisbon, Portugal. Pinto is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). They are also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Frontotemporal Dementia, Spasticity, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)

    Jorge D. Da Silva
    Experienced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)

    Jorge D. Da Silva
    Referral may be required
    Dr. Jacinto Magalhães, 
    Santo Antonio De Felheiros, PT 

    Jorge Da Silva practices practicing medicine in Santo Antonio De Felheiros, Portugal. Mr. Da Silva is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 3, Ellis-Van Creveld Syndrome, Striatonigral Degeneration Infantile, and Primary Lateral Sclerosis.

    Experienced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)

    Diogo M. Rodrigues
    Experienced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)

    Diogo M. Rodrigues
    Referral may be required
    Porto, PT 

    Diogo Rodrigues practices practicing medicine in Porto, Portugal. Mr. Rodrigues is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). His clinical expertise encompasses Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Neonatal Hypothyroidism, Congenital Hypothyroidism, and Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA).

    Experienced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)

    Antonia A. Turkman
    Experienced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)

    Antonia A. Turkman
    Referral may be required
    Lisbon, PT 

    Antonia Turkman practices practicing medicine in Lisbon, Portugal. Ms. Turkman is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). Her clinical expertise encompasses Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), and Primary Lateral Sclerosis.

    Experienced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)

    Ana Marcao
    Experienced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)

    Ana Marcao
    Referral may be required
    National Institute Of Health Dr Ricardo Jorge, 
    Porto, PT 

    Ana Marcao practices practicing medicine in Porto, Portugal. Ms. Marcao is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). Her clinical expertise encompasses Neonatal Hypothyroidism, Congenital Hypothyroidism, Primary Lateral Sclerosis, and Hypermethioninemia.

    Experienced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)

    Ivone S. Carvalho
    Experienced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)

    Ivone S. Carvalho
    Referral may be required
    Metabolism & Genetics National Institute Of Health Dr. Ricardo Jorge, 
    Porto, PT 

    Ivone Carvalho practices practicing medicine in Porto, Portugal. Ms. Carvalho is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). Her clinical expertise encompasses Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Infantile Axonal Neuropathy, Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), Neonatal Hypothyroidism, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)

    Lurdes F. Lopes
    Experienced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)

    Lurdes F. Lopes
    Referral may be required
    Lisbon, PT 

    Lurdes Lopes practices practicing medicine in Lisbon, Portugal. Ms. Lopes is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Intersex, Melasma, Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia (CAH), and Sheehan Syndrome.

    Experienced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)

    Ana M. Fortuna
    Experienced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)

    Ana M. Fortuna
    Referral may be required
    Porto, PT 

    Ana Fortuna practices practicing medicine in Porto, Portugal. Ms. Fortuna is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses DPAGT1-CDG, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, SRD5A3-CDG, and Ulnar-Mammary Syndrome.

    Experienced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)

    Marta Gromicho
    Experienced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)

    Marta Gromicho
    Referral may be required
    Lisbon, PT 

    Marta Gromicho practices practicing medicine in Lisbon, Portugal. Ms. Gromicho is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Frontotemporal Dementia, Pseudobulbar Affect, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)

    Patricia Maciel
    Experienced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)

    Patricia Maciel
    Referral may be required
    Braga, PT 

    Patricia Maciel practices practicing medicine in Braga, Portugal. Ms. Maciel is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 3, Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy, Spinocerebellar Ataxia, and Striatonigral Degeneration Infantile.

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    Last Updated: 06/30/2026

    What is the definition of Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)?

    Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) is a group of diseases of the motor neurons (motor cells). These diseases are passed down through families (inherited) and can appear at any stage of life. They lead to muscle weakness and atrophy.

    When should I see a Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) 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 Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) 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 Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) doctor in Portugal?

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    How does MediFind rank Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) 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 Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) 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 Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) 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 Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) 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 Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) 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 Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) 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 Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) 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 Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) doctors in Portugal?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) 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 Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) 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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