Gynecologist–Obstetrician
Medical License: n.º 48157
Languages: Portuguese and English
Joana Barros
Areas of Practice: Obstetrics, prenatal diagnosis, contraceptive counselling and adolescent gynecology.
Insurance Agreements: Not in-network with any insurance providers.
About
Specialising in Gynaecology and Obstetrics, her clinical activity is dedicated to obstetrics and prenatal diagnosis, contraceptive counselling and adolescent gynaecology.
Alongside her hospital practice, she maintains a regular academic role as Invited Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Medicine of the Catholic University.
At Clínica Mulher, she cares for women at very different stages of life, from adolescence to motherhood, with an emphasis on continuity of care.
Obstetrics, Gynecology and Obstetrics
Obstetric Consultation
From preconception to after the birth: clinical assessment, review of results and ultrasound support when indicated.
Obstetrics, Gynecology and Obstetrics
Follow-up Video Consultation
To review results and answer questions between in-person appointments, with an obstetrician or a specialist nurse.
Gynecology and Obstetrics, Gynecology
Smear test and HPV test
Screening for cervical cell changes, and for the virus behind them.
Obstetrics, Gynecology and Obstetrics
First-trimester scan
Also known as the nuchal translucency scan. It assesses early fetal development and the markers used in combined screening.
Obstetrics, Gynecology and Obstetrics
Second-trimester anomaly scan
A detailed assessment of fetal anatomy, the placenta and the amniotic fluid.
Obstetrics, Gynecology and Obstetrics
Third-trimester scan
The growth scan: estimated weight, the baby’s position, the placenta and the amniotic fluid.
Obstetrics and Fetal Medicine
Pregnancy surveillance and assessment of fetal development and well-being, including differentiated obstetric ultrasound and prenatal diagnosis, with certification by the Fetal Medicine Foundation.
Adolescent Gynaecology and Contraception
Gynaecological care for younger patients, from the first consultation to contraceptive counselling. Participation in volunteer projects teaching adolescents in “Education for Affection and Sexuality”.
- Gynecologist–Obstetrician at Hospital da Luz Lisboa (since 2020)
- Hospital Consultant in Gynecology and Obstetrics, Hospital de Santa Maria — CHLN (since 2017)
- Invited Assistant Professor, Faculty of Medicine, Universidade Católica Portuguesa (since 2024)
- Invited Assistant Professor, Faculty of Medicine, University of Lisbon (2022–2023)
- Invited Assistant Lecturer, Faculty of Medicine, University of Lisbon (2020–2022)
- Specialty Training in Gynecology and Obstetrics, Hospital de Santa Maria — CHLN (2010–2017)
- Common Year Internship, Hospital Garcia de Orta, Almada (2009)
- Editor of Acta Obstétrica e Ginecológica Portuguesa
- Author and co-author of published scientific articles, clinical protocols and book chapters
- Author and co-author of scientific papers presented at national and international meetings
- Invited speaker at national and international scientific meetings
- Reviewer for national and international scientific journals
- Postgraduate course “Imaging in Maternal-Fetal Medicine Training Course”, Fetal i+D Education Barcelona (2023)
- PhD in Medicine, specialty of Gynecology and Obstetrics, University of Lisbon (2022)
- Competency in Differentiated Obstetric Ultrasound — levels 1 and 2 (2020)
- Certification in Prenatal Diagnosis, Fetal Medicine Foundation (FMF ID 152935)
- Specialist Degree in Gynecology and Obstetrics, Hospital de Santa Maria — CHLN (2017)
- Clinical Internship in Prenatal Diagnosis, Hospital Clínic Barcelona (2014)
- Clinical Scholars Research Training Program I and II, Harvard Medical School (2013–2014)
- Integrated Master’s Degree in Medicine, NOVA Medical School — Universidade NOVA de Lisboa (2008)
