Obstetrics, Gynecology and Obstetrics
Early pregnancy and dating scan
The first scan of the pregnancy: it confirms the location of the pregnancy, the viability of the embryo and gestational age.
Gynecologist-Obstetrician
Sara Vargas
Medical License: 54849
Languages: Portuguese, English
Areas of Practice: Obstetrics, Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Fetal Medicine
Insurance Agreements: Not in-network with any insurance providers.
About
Specialized in Gynecology and Obstetrics, she focuses her clinical practice on Maternal-Fetal Medicine and Advanced Obstetric Ultrasound, focusing on Fetal Medicine and Prenatal Diagnosis.
Parallel to her clinical practice, she maintains active scientific involvement, contributing to articles, presentations and clinical protocols in Gynecology and Maternal-Fetal Medicine.
At Clínica Mulher, she performs obstetric ultrasounds during the 1st, 2nd and 3rd trimesters of pregnancy.
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, Gynecology and Obstetrics
Cervical length assessment
Measurement of cervical length to assess the risk of preterm birth.
Obstetrics, Gynecology and Obstetrics
Newborn screening test
Newborn screening, known as the heel prick test, carried out at the clinic in the baby's first days of life by a specialist nurse.
Obstetrics and Maternal-Fetal Medicine
Comprehensive obstetric ultrasound across all stages of pregnancy, with assessment of fetal morphology, growth and maternal-fetal well-being.
- Gynecologist-Obstetrician, Hospital da Luz (2024–present)
- Attending Physician in Gynecology and Obstetrics, Integrated Responsibility Centre for Fetal Medicine and Surgery, Maternidade Alfredo da Costa, ULS São José (2024)
- Attending Physician in Gynecology and Obstetrics, Hospital de Santa Maria, ULS Santa Maria (2021–2024)
- Residency in Gynecology and Obstetrics, Hospital de Santa Maria, ULS Santa Maria (2014–2021)
- Medical Internship, Centro Hospitalar e Universitário de Lisboa Central (2013)
- Author and co-author of peer-reviewed publications, clinical protocols, book chapters and presentations at national and international conferences
- Medical Degree (MD), Faculdade de Ciências Médicas – Nova Medical School (2012)
- Specialist Qualification in Gynecology and Obstetrics (2021)
- Specialised Training in Gynecology and Obstetrics, Hospital de Santa Maria – ULS Santa Maria (2021)
- Fetal Medicine Foundation Certification of Competence (FMF ID 209223, 2019)
- Level 1 Competency in Obstetric Ultrasound, Portuguese Medical Association (2022)
