Consultant, Internal Medicine
Internal Medicine | 11 years of experience | Speaks English, Portuguese, Spanish, French "The GOOD physician treats the DISEASE; the GREAT physician treats the PATIENT who has the disease."Dr. Gustavo Guimarães de Carvalho is a seasoned Internal Medicine Consultant, bringing over a decade of comprehensive experience to his practice. Specializing in emergency care, autoimmune diseases, cardiovascular conditions, and the intricate management of multi-system disease processes, Dr. Carvalho’s expertise spans across critical aspects of internal medicine, addressing both acute and chronic health challenges with proficiency and compassion.
Dr. Carvalho’s commitment to acute care is evidenced by his leadership roles, notably as the deputy director of the Emergency and Reanimation Medical Vehicle Team from 2016 to 2019 and as a team leader in the Emergency Department starting in 2018. His dedication to advancing his knowledge and skills took him to King’s College London in 2017 for a rheumatology internship, marking the beginning of his active involvement in treating autoimmune diseases.
Beyond his clinical achievements, Dr. Carvalho has made significant contributions to healthcare technology projects. Notably, he played a key role in developing an early warning tool for clinical degradation in hospitalized patients in Lisbon, Portugal, showcasing his ability to merge medical expertise with technological innovation. This work, among other projects, contributed to achieving the prestigious EMRAM level 7 from HIMMS Analytics in 2018.
Additionally, his engagement with the academic community as a Guest Reviewer for the “”GAZETA MÉDICA”” since 2021 further highlights his dedication to the field of medicine, both in practice and in advancing medical knowledge through critical review and scholarship.
Internal Medicine Residency, Cascais Hospital, Lisbon, Portugal (2013-2018)
Common Year Residency, Cascais Hospital, Lisbon, Portugal (2012)
Medical School, Lisbon University, Portugal (2006-2012)
Portuguese College of Internal Medicine Board Certification, 2018
Portuguese Medical Council Board Certification, 2011
Gaz Med. (2020). COVID-19 pandemic: The experience of the emergency department of CUF Infante Santo Hospital – 2020. Gazeta Médica, 7(2). Retrieved July 30, 2023, from http://gazetamedica.pt
Rev Port Pneumol. (2017). The typical presentation of an atypical pathogen during an outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease in Vila Franca de Xira. Revista Portuguesa de Pneumologia, 23(3), 117-123.
BMJ Case Rep. (2017). Atypical mycobacteriosis in a poorly compliant patient. BMJ Case Reports. https://doi.org/10.1136/bcr-2017-221902
Case Rep Infect Dis. (2016). Acute pyelonephritis with bacteremia caused by Enterococcus hirae: A rare infection in humans. Case Reports in Infectious Diseases, 2016, Article 4698462.
EJCRIM. (2014). Suspecting renal artery thrombosis. European Journal of Case Reports in Internal Medicine. https://doi.org/10.12890/2014_000155
Acta Med Port. (2011). What is the relevance of nutrition in oncology? Acta Médica Portuguesa, 24(S4), 1041-1050.
Portuguese Society of Internal Medicine
Portuguese College of Internal Medicine
European Lupus Society
European Respiratory Society
