Dr. Patrícia Dionísio MD, MSc Med

Consultant, Pulmonology

Pulmonology | 11 years of experience | Speaks English, Portuguese, Spanish, French

Areas of Expertise:

  • Sleep Medicine
  • Sleep Breathing Disorders
  • Acute Respiratory Failure
  • +more
"If you love what you are doing, you will be successful."

Dr. Patrícia Dionísio, a dedicated Pulmonology Consultant, brings over a decade of specialized experience to the forefront of respiratory medicine. With a keen focus on Sleep Medicine and managing both acute and chronic respiratory failure, her career is marked by a deep commitment to advancing patient care in these critical areas.

Her journey in medicine began at a renowned Portuguese university, laying a solid foundation for her career. This was further enriched by specialized pulmonology training at Portugal’s leading university hospital center, positioning her at the cutting edge of respiratory care. A pivotal moment in her career came with an internship at the Sleep Disorders Centre at Guy´s and St Thomas´ NHS Foundation Trust in London, sparking a profound interest in Sleep Medicine. This passion led her to become a certified Somnologist/Expert in Sleep Medicine by 2023, showcasing her dedication to this subspecialty.

Currently, Dr. Dionísio serves as a consultant pulmonologist at Cascais Hospital in Lisbon, Portugal, where she oversees the pulmonology ward and acts as the deputy coordinator of the sleep lab. Her extensive experience in handling a wide array of respiratory diseases, both in inpatient and outpatient settings, underscores her invaluable role in providing top-tier care. Through her work, Dr. Dionísio not only enhances the lives of her patients but also contributes significantly to the field of pulmonology and sleep medicine.

Somnologist/Expert in Sleep Medicine – European Sleep Research Society (2023)

Pulmonology Residency – Hospital Santa Maria, Lisbon, Portugal (2013-2018)

Common Year Residency – Cascais Hospital, Lisbon, Portugal (2012)

Medical School – Lisbon University, Portugal (2006-2011)

European Sleep Research Society Examination in Sleep Medicine for Sleep Experts, 2023

Portuguese College of Pulmonology Board Certification, 2018

Portuguese Medical Council Board Certification, 2011

Archivos de Bronconeumología. (2017). Morgagni hernia as a reversible cause of hypercapnic respiratory failure. Archivos de Bronconeumología. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.arbres.2017.10.001

Brazilian Journal of Pulmonology. (2017). Spontaneous pneumomediastinum: Experience in 18 patients during the last 12 years. Brazilian Journal of Pulmonology, 43(2), 101-105

Portuguese Journal of Pulmonology. (2017). The typical presentation of an atypical pathogen during an outbreak of Legionnaires’ Disease in Vila Franca de Xira, Portugal, 2014. Portuguese Journal of Pulmonology, 23(3), 115-116

Acta Ophthalmologica. (2017). Hypoxia challenge test and retinal circulation changes – A study using ocular coherence tomography angiography. Acta Ophthalmologica. https://doi.org/10.1111/aos.13585

Word Sleep Society

European Sleep Research Society

European Respiratory Society

Portuguese Society of Pulmonology

Portuguese College of Pulmonology

Portuguese Medical Council

  • Sleep Medicine
  • Sleep Breathing Disorders
  • Acute Respiratory Failure
  • Chronic Respiratory Failure
  • Non-Invasive Ventilation
  • COPD
  • Allergic Respiratory Disease
  • Smoking Cessation
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