The 20 Best Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD) Doctors in Portugal

Find the Top Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD) Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 11/08/2026

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MediFind found 24 doctor with experience in Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD) near Portugal. Of these, 22 are Experienced and 2 are Advanced.

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    Advanced in Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD)
    Advanced in Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD)
    Referral may be required
    Porto, PT 

    Elisa Teles practices practicing medicine in Porto, Portugal. Ms. Teles is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD). She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Mucopolysaccharidosis Type 6 (MPS VI, Maroteaux-Lamy Syndrome), Argininosuccinic Aciduria, Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD), and DPAGT1-CDG.

    Advanced in Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD)
    Advanced in Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD)
    Referral may be required
    Ferreira, PT 

    Esmeralda Rodrigues practices practicing medicine in Ferreira, Portugal. Ms. Rodrigues is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD). She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Mucopolysaccharidosis Type 6 (MPS VI, Maroteaux-Lamy Syndrome), DPAGT1-CDG, Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD), and Mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS).

    Experienced in Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD)
    Experienced in Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD)
    Referral may be required
    Porto, PT 

    Elisa Teles-Leao practices practicing medicine in Porto, Portugal. Ms. Teles-Leao is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD). She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Mucopolysaccharidosis Type 6 (MPS VI, Maroteaux-Lamy Syndrome), Arginase Deficiency, Mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS), Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD), and Corneal Transplant.

    Are you looking for a specific type of Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD)?

    Common conditions include: Arginase Deficiency, Argininosuccinic Aciduria, Carbamoyl Phosphate Synthetase 1 Deficiency, Citrullinemia, N-Acetylglutamate Synthase Deficiency

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    Experienced in Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD)
    Experienced in Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD)
    Referral may be required
    Matosinhos, PT 

    Monica Marques-Lopes practices practicing medicine in Matosinhos, Portugal. Ms. Marques-Lopes is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD). Her clinical expertise encompasses Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD), Camptodactyly Fibrous Tissue Hyperplasia Skeletal Dysplasia, Camptodactyly Taurinuria, and Camptodactyly Syndrome Guadalajara Type 2.

    Experienced in Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD)
    Experienced in Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD)
    Referral may be required
    Coimbra, PT 

    Marta Simoes practices practicing medicine in Coimbra, Portugal. Ms. Simoes is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD). She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Kearns-Sayre Syndrome, Progressive External Ophthalmoplegia, Citrullinemia, and Mitochondrial Complex V Deficiency.

    Experienced in Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD)
    Experienced in Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD)
    Referral may be required
    Coimbra, PT 

    Manuela Grazina practices practicing medicine in Coimbra, Portugal. Ms. Grazina is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD). She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Kearns-Sayre Syndrome, Progressive External Ophthalmoplegia, Citrullinemia, and Mitochondrial Complex V Deficiency.

    Experienced in Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD)
    Experienced in Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD)
    Referral may be required
    Coimbra, PT 

    Francisco Sousa-Castro practices practicing medicine in Coimbra, Portugal. Mr. Sousa-Castro is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD). He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Citrullinemia, Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD), and Short Bowel Syndrome.

    Experienced in Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD)
    Experienced in Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD)
    Referral may be required
    Coimbra, PT 

    Luisa Diogo practices practicing medicine in Coimbra, Portugal. Ms. Diogo is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD). She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses ALG1-CDG, Homocystinuria due to MTHFR Deficiency, Leigh Syndrome, and DPAGT1-CDG.

    Experienced in Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD)
    Experienced in Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD)
    Referral may be required
    Porto, PT 

    Luisa Azevedo practices practicing medicine in Porto, Portugal. Ms. Azevedo is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD). She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses DPAGT1-CDG, Tracheal Rupture, SRD5A3-CDG, and RFT1-CDG.

    Experienced in Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD)
    Experienced in Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD)
    Referral may be required
    Coimbra, PT 

    Jorge Pimentel practices practicing medicine in Coimbra, Portugal. Mr. Pimentel is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD). His clinical expertise encompasses Citrullinemia and Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD).

    Experienced in Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD)
    Experienced in Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD)
    Referral may be required

    Hospital Prof. Dr. Fernando Fonseca

    Lisbon, PT 

    Paulo Martins practices practicing medicine in Lisbon, Portugal. Mr. Martins is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD). His clinical expertise encompasses Citrullinemia, Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD), Plasmacytoma, Obesity, and Laryngectomy.

    Experienced in Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD)
    Experienced in Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD)
    Referral may be required
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    Porto, PT 

    Antonio Amorim practices practicing medicine in Porto, Portugal. Mr. Amorim is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD). He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 3, Striatonigral Degeneration Infantile, Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy, and Spinocerebellar Ataxia.

    Experienced in Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD)
    Experienced in Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD)
    Referral may be required
    Coimbra, PT 

    Joana Almeida practices practicing medicine in Coimbra, Portugal. Ms. Almeida is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD). Her clinical expertise encompasses Citrullinemia, Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD), Autism Spectrum Disorder, and Seizures.

    Experienced in Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD)
    Experienced in Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD)
    Referral may be required
    Almada, PT 

    Rita Pimenta practices practicing medicine in Almada, Portugal. Ms. Pimenta is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD). Her clinical expertise encompasses Scleredema, Bullae, Citrullinemia, and Plaque Psoriasis.

    Experienced in Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD)
    Experienced in Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD)
    Referral may be required
    Evora, PT 

    Jose Parraca practices practicing medicine in Evora, Portugal. Mr. Parraca is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD). He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Fibromyalgia, Ornithine Transcarbamylase Deficiency, Spasticity, and ADULT Syndrome.

    Experienced in Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD)
    Experienced in Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD)
    Referral may be required
    Lisbon, PT 

    Luis Almeida-De practices practicing medicine in Lisbon, Portugal. Mr. Almeida-De is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD). He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hypersensitivity Vasculitis, Fox-Fordyce Disease, Bullae, Tieche-Jadassohn Nevus, and Vulvectomy.

    Experienced in Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD)
    Experienced in Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD)
    Referral may be required
    Santa Maria, PT 

    Ana Lopes practices practicing medicine in Santa Maria, Portugal. Ms. Lopes is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD). She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, Iron Deficiency Anemia, Helicobacter Pylori Infection, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD)
    Experienced in Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD)
    Referral may be required
    Porto, PT 

    Catarina Serrano practices practicing medicine in Porto, Portugal. Ms. Serrano is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD). Her clinical expertise encompasses Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD).

    Experienced in Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD)
    Experienced in Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD)
    Referral may be required
    Porto, PT 

    Ana Cardoso practices practicing medicine in Porto, Portugal. Ms. Cardoso is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD). Her clinical expertise encompasses Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD), Testicular Cancer, Oral Cancer, and Tissue Biopsy.

    Experienced in Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD)
    Experienced in Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD)
    Referral may be required
    Porto, PT 

    Maria Prata practices practicing medicine in Porto, Portugal. Ms. Prata is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD). She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Mucolipidosis Type 4, Sialidosis, Mucolipidosis 3, and Mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS).

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    Last Updated: 11/08/2026

    What is the definition of Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD)?

    Urea cycle disorders are genetic conditions that cause a buildup of ammonia in the blood. Normally, ammonia is converted to urea and excreted in the urine. In urea cycle disorders, defects in enzymes prevent urea from being converted to ammonia and excreted, leading to a toxic buildup of ammonia in the blood. There are several types of urea cycle disorders.

    When should I see a Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD) 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 Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD) 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.  

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    How does MediFind rank Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD) 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 Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD) 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 Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD) 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 Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD) doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD) 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 Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD) 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 Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD) 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 Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD) 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 Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD) doctors in Portugal?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD) 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 Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD) doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD) 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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