Sofia Duarte
Paediatric Neurology
Sofia Duarte
Paediatric neurologist with expertise in epilepsy, autism, ADHD and movement disorders.
Professional licence no. 40355Ordem dos Médicos
Specialties
Areas of practice
- Epilepsy and seizures
- Developmental disorders
- Autism
- ADHD
- Movement and muscle disorders
- Headaches
- Cerebral palsy
- Hearing impairment
- Learning difficulties
- Sleep disorders
Who they see
At-risk babies, including premature babies.
Approach
Assessment of development and neurological difficulties, considering their impact on the child's and family's daily life, working with child psychiatry and psychology for integrated care.
Education and specialty
Degree in Medicine, University of Coimbra (2000). Specialist in Neurology, Hospital Garcia de Orta (2008). Master's in Neuroscience and Behavioural Biology, Universidad Pablo de Olavide (2008). PhD in Neurology, Advanced Medical Training Programme and Instituto de Medicina Molecular (2009–2016).
Further training
Special Studies Programme in Paediatric Neurology, Hospital Dona Estefânia (2009–2016). Research placements in epilepsy and neurometabolic diseases and in induced pluripotent stem cells, including at Erasmus Medical Center, Rotterdam.
Professional experience
Neurologist at Hospital Garcia de Orta (2008–2011). Paediatric neurology at Hospital Dona Estefânia since 2015. Experience in research, postgraduate teaching and supervising junior doctors and students.
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