Dr. Natalia Prakhova is an English-speaking family physician who received her medical education in both Russia and Portugal. She is a true family doctor in the classical European sense — a physician who provides comprehensive and continuous care to patients of all ages, from newborns to elderly adults. Dr. Prakhova works confidently with both pediatric and adult patients, supports families over the long term, and has strong expertise in women’s health and gynecology, allowing her to offer holistic, patient-centered care built on trust and continuity.

• comprehensive medical care and long-term health monitoring for all family members (from birth through older adulthood)
• pediatric care: well-child visits, developmental monitoring, vaccination guidance, and treatment of acute and chronic conditions in children
• primary care for adults with acute and chronic medical conditions
• gynecologic care: preventive gynecologic visits, Pap smears, laboratory testing, contraception counseling
• management of uncomplicated pregnancies and postpartum follow-up
• support in women’s hormonal and reproductive health
• care coordination in complex cases requiring a multidisciplinary approach (endocrinology, gastroenterology, dermatology, gynecology)
• endocrine and metabolic care, including weight management and metabolic disorders
• preventive check-ups focused on disease prevention, longevity, and quality of life

• pediatric consultations: routine check-ups, acute respiratory infections, childhood infections, sleep and feeding concerns, growth and developmental issues
• medical certificates and health clearance forms, including evaluations required for driver’s license renewal
• arterial hypertension
• dyslipidemia
• diabetes mellitus and prediabetes
• endocrine disorders, metabolic syndrome, and overweight/obesity management
• gastrointestinal disorders
• routine gynecologic follow-up
• management of uncomplicated pregnancy and postpartum care
• depression, anxiety disorders, and panic attacks
• sleep disorders, chronic fatigue, and burnout
• respiratory conditions (asthma, COPD, bronchitis, pneumonia)
• preventive health visits and comprehensive medical check-ups

To provide high-quality medical care, it is not enough to be a competent physician — it is equally important to listen, support, and clearly explain. I strongly believe in the principles of family medicine, where a doctor accompanies patients and their families through different stages of life. I genuinely enjoy working with both children and adults and helping people feel healthier, more confident, and at ease. To me, this is what real medicine is — attentive, compassionate, and built for the long term.