Dr. Romão is an Assistant Professor of Rheumatology at the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Lisbon and a Consultant Rheumatologist at ULS Santa Maria. He has authored 78 peer-reviewed publications with over 3,500 citations.
Languages
- English
- Portuguese
- Spanish
- Italian
Education & Training
- 2009 — MD, Faculty of Medicine, University of Lisbon
- 2020 — PhD in Medicine (Rheumatology)
- 2013–2014 — Clinical Scholars Research Training Programme I & II, Harvard Medical School (Portugal)
- 2014 — Training in Sjögren’s Syndrome and Ultrasound-Guided Synovial Biopsies, Queen Mary University of London (Mile End Hospital)
When to See a Rheumatologist
- persistent joint pain, swelling, or morning stiffness
- reduced mobility or ongoing inflammation
- muscle pain or widespread (generalized) pain
- ongoing fatigue
- dry eyes and dry mouth
- suspected autoimmune or systemic inflammatory disease
Conditions Treated
Autoimmune & Systemic Diseases
- Sjögren’s syndrome
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Systemic lupus erythematosus
- Systemic sclerosis (scleroderma)
- Vasculitis
Inflammatory Arthritis
- Psoriatic arthritis
- Ankylosing spondylitis
- Spondyloarthritis
Musculoskeletal Conditions
- Osteoarthritis
- Tendinitis
- Bursitis
- Tendon and ligament inflammation
Chronic Pain
- Fibromyalgia
- Chronic widespread pain
Diagnostics & Procedures
- Musculoskeletal ultrasound — evaluation of joints, tendons, ligaments, and inflammatory activity
- Salivary gland ultrasound — supports Sjögren’s syndrome assessment
- Joint injections / aspirations — symptom relief and diagnostic fluid analysis
- Periarticular injections / aspirations (including ultrasound-guided) — targeted treatment for tendons and bursae
- Mesotherapy — supportive option for localized musculoskeletal pain
Approach to Care
Rheumatic diseases can be complex and may require long-term management. Dr. Romão prioritizes accurate diagnosis, personalized treatment plans, and follow-up care. The goal is to reduce inflammation, relieve pain, preserve mobility, and help patients return to an active, higher-quality life.
