Dr. Francisco Simas graduated in Medicine from the Faculty of Medicine, University of Lisbon, and specialized in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the Alcoitão Rehabilitation Medicine Center. Since 2014, he has been a hospital assistant in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the Armed Forces Hospital. With a wide interest in different areas of pathology, Dr. Francisco Simas has experience in the diagnosis and rehabilitation of musculoskeletal, neurological, cardio-pulmonary, oncological, and sports-related pathologies. Additionally, he is a specialist in techniques such as mesotherapy and shockwave therapy.

Areas of Expersite: Diagnosis and rehabilitation of musculoskeletal, neurological, cardio-pulmonary, oncological and sports-related pathologies. Mesotherapy

Academic Background:

• Degree in Medicine from the Faculty of Medicine, University of Lisbon.
• Specialization in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (2014).
• PM&R Board Review Course – Kessler Institute; Penn State College of Medicine. New Jersey (USA), May 2013.
• Postgraduate in Military Health – Military Health Service School and Institute of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, Nova University of Lisbon.

Clinical Activity:

• Head of the Rehabilitation Unit at the Naval Medicine Center, Alfeita – Almada.
• Physiatrist at the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Service of the Armed Forces Hospital, Lisbon
• Member of the Portuguese Medical Association (Southern Regional Section).
• Member of the Portuguese Society of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.
• Member of the European Society of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine.