Leading Hospital in Porto

REFERENCE SURGICAL HOSPITAL IN PORTUGAL

Differentiation, experience and quality make Portugal an excellent destination for those looking for the best healthcare service. It is a privileged destination, recognised internationally.

Located in Porto, this private hospital, a reference in the surgical area, is owned by Santa Casa da Misericórdia do Porto - an iconic institution of the city that has more than 520 years of experience in hospital management.

Safety, comfort and humanization characterise the healthcare provided by this hospital for over 30 years.

Marked by an intense surgical activity, the hospital has an experienced team, recognized for the quality and success of the care provided.

The focus on a limited set of skills allows greater specialization and greater potential to achieve excellence in patient care.

Clinical excellence, recognized by international (CHKS - Caspe Healthcare Knowledge Systems, since 2006) and national entities (including SINAS - National Health Assessment System of the Portuguese Health Regulatory Authority), coexists with the spirit of welcoming the patient based on proximity and in search of their satisfaction.

However, in this hospital, more is done.

In addition to being an institution affiliated with ICBAS – Abel Salazar Institute of Biomedical Sciences of University of Porto, the hospital is also a partner in the training of Interns and hosts a clinical trials unit (since 2013).

The largest and most modern clinical trials unit at European level will soon be created, placing this hospital at the top of research in this area. The new facilities will occupy an area of 3250 square meters and will provide 120 beds, allowing 100 clinical trials per year through a partner entity.

With excellent access, it is located in a quiet area, next to a green lung of the city of Porto – Prelada’s Park. Strategically located, from the hospital you can quickly reach the city center of Porto, the riverside area of the Douro or the coastal area with beautiful Atlantic beaches.

Freeways allow access to the North/South of Portugal and Europe. Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport is located just 12 km away, the Porto de Leixões Cruise Terminal is less than 10 km and the S. Bento Train Station is about 5 km away.

Patients looking for the best surgical and rehabilitation care will find a highly specialised offer at this hospital.

HEALTH QUALITY

The hospital has 8 operating rooms, equipped with differentiated equipment and state-of-the-art technology.

Each surgeon performs about 350 surgeries per year, both in-patient and out-patient.

The clinical team includes 166 Nurses (including 8 specialists in Rehabilitation Nursing), 91 Medical Action Assistants and more than a dozen Diagnostic and Therapeutic Technicians.

Patients also have access to all the necessary means for a complete and accurate diagnosis of their medical condition, with synergies in the areas of Clinical Analysis, Cardiology and Imaging.

SCIENCE AT THE SERVICE OF HEALTH

The hopsital has reference physicians in their areas of expertise. Surgeons perform an average of 350 surgeries per year, and globally physicians see more than 98.900 patients each year.

The high and proven experience of the clinical staff of this hospital gives its patients peace of mind, as the procedures are carried out by specialists with recognized levels of success.

DIFFERENTIATION IN CARE

The hospital is equipped with highly differentiated infrastructure, technical and human resources, having developed its surgical specialties inherent to physical rehabilitation services.

The provision of care responds to the real needs of the community, national and international, with special relevance in six major areas:

Bariatric Surgery:

Sleeve
Gastric Bypass

General Surgery:

Surgical Hernia Treatment:

Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine:

Treatment and rehabilitation of patients with orthopedic, muscular and nervous injuries that are motor disabling.

Internal/Intensive Medicine:

Prevention, diagnosis and treatment of potentially reversible acute illness situations, in critically ill patients who present failure of one or more vital functions, eminent or established

Ophthalmology:

Surgical Treatment of Cataracts: 2.900 procedures per year

Orthopaedics:

Total Hip Arthroplasty
Total Knee Arthroplasty
Arthroscopic Knee Surgery
Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery
Spine Surgery

Specialiites

The hospital's highly differentiated clinical staff includes physicians and health professionals from different areas, so that patients can achieve the best results:

- Anaesthesia

- Angiology and Vascular Surgery

- Bariatric Surgery

- Cardiology

- Dermatology

- Endocrinology

- Gastroenterology

- General Surgery

- Internal Medicine

- Lifestyle Medicine

- Nutrition

- Ophthalmology

- Orthopaedics

- Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine

- Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery

- Podiatry

- Psychiatry

- Psychology

- Sports Medicine

- Urology

- Burn Out

Detailed Services

Cardiology:

Simple 12-Lead Electrocardiogram
Effort trial
Two-dimensional echocardiogram with Doppler study
Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring (24h00 Ambulatory Monitoring with Blood Pressure Study)
Holter (24h00 Ambulatory Monitoring with Electrocardiograph Study)
Functional Respiratory Tests (Spirometry)

Imaging:

Conventional Radiology
Computerized Axial Tomography (CAT)
Magnetic Resonance (NMR)
Ultrasound

Laboratory:

Hematology
Biochemistry
Microbiology
Serology
Immunology
Clinical pathology
Pathologic anatomy

Endoscopy of the Digestive System (procedures with anesthesia):

Upper Endoscopy
Colonoscopy
Polypectomy
Transendoscopic Biopsies
Anoscopy
Rigid Rectoscopy
Flexible Rectosigmoidoscopy

Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine:

Vertebral Kinesiotherapy
Respiratory Kinesiotherapy
Electrotherapy
Support Electrotherapy
Gyms
Hydrotherapy: Swimming Pool, Marching Tank, Hubbard Tank
Neuropsychology
Speech Therapy
Occupational Therapy

FIRST, YOUR HEALTH

The hospital provides healthcare 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

All patients receive humanized, empathetic treatment, with respect, dignity and maximum privacy at all times when providing care.

The reception of international patients is ensured by a specialized team, guaranteeing personalized support throughout their stay.

Upon arrival at the hospital, patients are escorted to their individual room and the admission process is quick and simplified.

The private rooms have their own bathroom, LCD TV with cable channels and free internet access via Wi-Fi is also available.

After being properly installed by the Nursing and the Medical Action Assistants team, the patients meet with the Surgeon in order to discuss the proposed surgical procedure and clarify any doubts.

During their stay, patients are accommodated on a full board basis. It is emphasized the offer of healthy menus, including a vegetarian option, allowing each patient to choose the meal, according to their preferences.

After surgery, this hospital has an excellent offer of rehabilitation. Equipped with gyms, swimming pool and exclusive facilities for hydrotherapy treatments, Hospital da Prelada is recognized for the therapeutic benefits of its personalized rehabilitation proposal.

After leaving the hospital, the clinical team ensures all post-surgical support from a distance and on a regular basis, during the necessary time until the patients' total recovery.

This is an outstanding private hospital to choose for medical treatment.

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