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Meet Dr. Miguel Fernandes

Member no. 61487 of the Ordem dos Médicos (Portuguese Medical Association)

Urologist | Minimally Invasive Surgery | Urologic Oncology | Prostate, Lithiasis and Urinary Function

Dr. Miguel Valente Fernandes is a urologist based in Lisbon, specialized in minimally invasive surgery of the urinary tract, with a focus on prostate diseases, urologic oncology, and urinary lithiasis. He is a Hospital Assistant in Urology at ULS Santa Maria, where he carries out clinical and teaching activities at the country’s largest university hospital, complementing his private practice at the Instituto da Próstata.

He is dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of prostate, kidney, and bladder cancer, benign prostatic hyperplasia, as well as urinary stones and renal colic, using the most advanced techniques in laparoscopy, endourology, brachytherapy, ultrasound, and LASER.

He also applies modern approaches to benign prostatic hyperplasia, using innovative technologies such as Aquablation and Rezum, implementing effective, evidence-based methods tailored to each patient’s clinical profile.

Professional Background

  • Integrated Master’s Degree in Medicine, Nova Medical School – Faculty of Medical Sciences, Lisbon (final grade: 17/20)
  • General Internship, Professor Doutor Fernando Fonseca Hospital
    • Specialty Training in Urology, Hospital de Santa Maria, Lisbon University Hospital Centre
  • Specialist Degree in Urology, final grade: 19.75/20
  • Fellowship in Minimally Invasive Surgery, Clinique du Pré, Le Mans, France
  • Advanced Training in Robotic Surgery, Hospital da Luz Lisbon
  • FEBU – Fellow of the European Board of Urology (score: 9/9)

Scientific Associations

Dr. Miguel Valente Fernandes regularly takes part in international courses and training programs in the field of urology, maintaining a clinical practice grounded in scientific evidence. He is a:

  • Member of the Portuguese Association of Urology (APU)
  • Member of the European Association of Urology (EAU)
  • Member of the International Continence Society (ICS)

Areas of Differentiation

  • Prostate Diseases (benign and malignant)

  • Innovative Prostate Therapies – Fusion Biopsies, LASER, Aquablation, Rezum

  • Minimally Invasive Surgery (laparoscopic)

  • Urologic Oncology (prostate, kidney, and bladder cancer)

  • Urinary Lithiasis (endoscopic and LASER treatment)

  • Male Genital Pathology

  • Urinary Incontinence

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