{"id":3411,"date":"2026-07-29T09:28:55","date_gmt":"2026-07-29T09:28:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/clinicamulher-preprod.yourcode-staging.com\/?post_type=medico&p=3411"},"modified":"2026-07-29T10:07:15","modified_gmt":"2026-07-29T10:07:15","slug":"joana-carreteiro","status":"publish","type":"medico","link":"https:\/\/clinicamulher-preprod.yourcode-staging.com\/en\/doctors\/joana-carreteiro\/","title":{"rendered":"Joana Carreteiro"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=”full_width_background” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”bottom” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” bg_image=”514″ bg_position=”center center” background_image_loading=”default” bg_repeat=”no-repeat” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” gradient_type=”default” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” top_margin=”5%” constrain_group_1=”yes” bottom_margin=”5%” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” font_color=”#6A4C4C” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/2″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” column_padding_type=”default” gradient_type=”default”][vc_custom_heading source=”post_title” font_container=”tag:h1|text_align:left|color:%236A4C4C” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=””][vc_column_text css=”” text_direction=”default”]Anesthesiologist | Pain Medicine<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”10px”][vc_column_text css=”” text_direction=”default”]Medical License:<\/strong> no. 55742
\nLanguages:<\/strong> Portuguese, English and Spanish[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”10px”][vc_column_text css=”” text_direction=”default”]Areas of Practice:<\/strong> Chronic pelvic pain, endometriosis, adenomyosis, gynecological pain, post-surgical pain, vulvovaginal pain, pudendal neuralgia, pelvic floor myofascial pain, pain in pregnancy and postpartum, female cancer pain, pain following chemotherapy and radiotherapy, breast pain, musculoskeletal pain in women, fibromyalgia, neuropathic pain, interventional pain medicine and ultrasound applied to Pain Medicine.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”” text_direction=”default”]Insurance Agreements:<\/strong> Not in-network with any insurance providers.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”” text_direction=”default” el_class=”botaoClinicaClaro”]\n
BOOK YOUR APPOINTMENT \"\"<\/a><\/div>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/2″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][image_with_animation image_url=”3437″ image_size=”full” max_width=”100%” max_width_mobile=”default” animation_type=”entrance” animation=”None” animation_movement_type=”transform_y” hover_animation=”none” alignment=”” border_radius=”none” box_shadow=”none” image_loading=”default”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”middle” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” top_padding=”5%” constrain_group_1=”yes” bottom_padding=”5%” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” gradient_type=”default” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_custom_heading text=”Sobre” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:left|color:%236A4C4C” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=””][vc_row_inner equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”top” column_margin=”custom” column_margin_custom=”130px” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” top_padding=”2%” text_align=”left” row_position=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” pointer_events=”all”][vc_column_inner column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” overflow=”visible” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/2″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” column_padding_type=”advanced” gradient_type=”default”][vc_column_text css=”” text_direction=”default”]Specialist in Anesthesiology dedicated to Pain Medicine, with clinical activity in both public and private hospital settings. She currently coordinates the Pain Unit at Cl\u00ednica CUF Almada and the Pain Clinic at Cl\u00ednica CUF Barreiro, while also working at the Pain Clinic of Hospital de Vila Franca de Xira. She is dedicated to the treatment of complex chronic pain, with a special interest in women\u2019s health at the different stages of life, chronic pelvic pain and cancer pain.<\/p>\n

Her clinical practice is based on a multidisciplinary approach, in close collaboration with Gynecology, Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy, Nutrition, Psychology, Breast Health and other specialties, allowing personalized treatment plans to be built for each patient. Whenever indicated, she complements medical treatment with minimally invasive ultrasound-guided interventional techniques, nerve blocks, infiltrations and other advanced Pain Medicine approaches, favoring solutions that reduce pain, improve function and restore quality of life.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” overflow=”visible” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/2″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” column_padding_type=”advanced” gradient_type=”default”][vc_column_text css=”” text_direction=”default”]She believes that pain treatment must go far beyond symptom control and values a relationship of closeness, empathy and trust, dedicating the time needed to understand each woman\u2019s history, needs and goals. She advocates a person-centered approach, promoting health literacy and the patient\u2019s active participation in treatment decisions. Whenever appropriate, she integrates Lifestyle Medicine strategies, encouraging healthy habits related to nutrition, physical exercise, sleep, stress management and emotional well-being as a fundamental complement to pain treatment and improved quality of life.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” top_padding=”2%” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” class=”ClassDoRuizinho” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” gradient_type=”default” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][tabbed_section style=”minimal_flexible” tab_color=”Accent-Color” vs_content_animation=”fade” vs_link_animation=”opacity” vs_navigation_alignment=”left” vs_navigation_width_2=”25%” vs_navigation_func=”default” vs_navigation_width=”regular” vs_navigation_spacing=”15px” vs_navigation_mobile_display=”visible” vs_tab_spacing=”5%” icon_size=”24″][tab icon_family=”none” title=”Consultations” id=”1771607054555-0″ tab_id=”1771607054555-5″][vc_row_inner column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” text_align=”left” row_position=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” pointer_events=”all”][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” overflow=”visible” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” column_padding_type=”default” gradient_type=”default”][vc_column_text css=”” text_direction=”default”]Chronic Pelvic Pain Consultation<\/strong>
\nFocused on the diagnosis and treatment of persistent, recurrent or difficult-to-control pelvic pain. Includes a complete clinical assessment, review of complementary exams, definition of the diagnosis and development of an individualized treatment plan.<\/p>\n

Women\u2019s Pain Consultation<\/strong>
\nDedicated to treating pain throughout the different stages of a woman\u2019s life, including gynecological pain, musculoskeletal pain, neuropathic pain, fibromyalgia and cancer pain.<\/p>\n

Pain Medicine Consultation<\/strong>
\nAimed at the assessment and treatment of chronic pain of any etiology, using the pharmacological, interventional and multidisciplinary approaches best suited to each clinical situation.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/tab][tab icon_family=”none” title=”Procedures” id=”1784906891353-0″ tab_id=”1784906891353-9″][vc_row_inner column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” text_align=”left” row_position=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” pointer_events=”all”][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” overflow=”visible” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” column_padding_type=”default” gradient_type=”default”][vc_column_text css=”” text_direction=”default”]Ultrasound-guided infiltrations<\/strong>
\nUltrasound-guided infiltrations for the treatment of musculoskeletal and neuropathic pain syndromes, increasing the precision and safety of the procedure.<\/p>\n

Nerve blocks<\/strong>
\nDiagnostic and therapeutic peripheral nerve blocks for the treatment of neuropathic pain, pelvic pain and other pain syndromes.<\/p>\n

Interventional Pain Medicine techniques<\/strong>
\nMinimally invasive procedures for the control of chronic pain, whenever clinically indicated.<\/p>\n

Capsaicin application<\/strong>
\nTopical application for the treatment of localized neuropathic pain. After a careful clinical assessment, the patch is applied to the affected area, reducing pain intensity by desensitizing nerve endings. It is an outpatient procedure, safe and minimally invasive, indicated for selected patients, and may provide long-lasting pain relief and reduce the need for systemic analgesic medication.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/tab][\/tabbed_section][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” top_margin=”3%” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” gradient_type=”default” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][tabbed_section style=”minimal_flexible” tab_color=”Accent-Color” vs_content_animation=”fade” vs_link_animation=”opacity” vs_navigation_alignment=”left” vs_navigation_width_2=”25%” vs_navigation_func=”default” vs_navigation_width=”regular” vs_navigation_spacing=”15px” vs_navigation_mobile_display=”visible” vs_tab_spacing=”5%” icon_size=”24″][tab icon_family=”none” title=”Expertise” id=”1779885402014-0″ tab_id=”1779885402015-6″][vc_row_inner equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”top” column_margin=”custom” column_margin_custom=”130px” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” text_align=”left” row_position=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” pointer_events=”all”][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” overflow=”visible” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/2″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text css=”” text_direction=”default”]Chronic Pelvic and Gynecological Pain<\/strong>
\nIntegrated assessment of women with persistent pelvic pain \u2014 including endometriosis, adenomyosis, vulvodynia, pudendal neuralgia and pain during intercourse. Coordination with Gynecology, Pelvic Physiotherapy and Sexology to identify the origin of the pain and personalize treatment.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” overflow=”visible” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/2″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text css=”” text_direction=”default”]Cancer, Breast and Post-surgical Pain<\/strong>
\nCare for women with pain associated with cancer and its treatments, mastalgia and persistent pain after gynecological surgery, cesarean section or breast surgery. Coordination with Breast Health and Oncology to restore function, prevent pain chronification and preserve quality of life.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”top” column_margin=”custom” column_margin_custom=”130px” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” text_align=”left” row_position=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” pointer_events=”all”][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” overflow=”visible” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/2″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text css=”” text_direction=”default”]Neuropathic Pain, Fibromyalgia and Widespread Pain<\/strong>
\nDiagnosis and treatment of the different forms of peripheral neuropathic pain (neuralgias, post-herpetic pain, neuropathies) and a comprehensive approach to fibromyalgia and other central sensitization syndromes, integrating pharmacological therapy, pain education and multidisciplinary strategies.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” overflow=”visible” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/2″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text css=”” text_direction=”default”]Interventional Pain Medicine and Ultrasound<\/strong>
\nMinimally invasive ultrasound-guided techniques that increase diagnostic and therapeutic precision, reduce the risk of complications and the need for systemic medication, and allow faster recovery.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/tab][tab icon_family=”none” title=”Career” id=”1779885402066-5″ tab_id=”1779885402066-8″][vc_row_inner equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”top” column_margin=”custom” column_margin_custom=”130px” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” text_align=”left” row_position=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” pointer_events=”all”][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” overflow=”visible” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text css=”” text_direction=”default”]\n