Daniela Catalao

Family Doctor in Porto — Dr. Daniela Catalão

Dr. Daniela Catalão is an English-speaking family doctor (GP) at United Medical Clinic in Porto. She sees children from birth and adults for everyday illnesses and long-term conditions, provides women's health care, and offers consultations in sexual health and couples counseling. She sees patients at the clinic, makes home visits, and offers online consultations.

Dr. Catalão speaks English, Portuguese, and Spanish. The clinic works with all international and Portuguese insurance providers, and patients without insurance can pay directly.

Education and Training

• Integrated Master's Degree in Medicine, Abel Salazar Institute of Biomedical Sciences (ICBAS), University of Porto
• General internship, Tâmega e Sousa Hospital Center, Penafiel
• Residency in Family Medicine, USF Canelas family health unit, Vila Nova de Gaia
• Board-certified in Family Medicine (Medicina Geral e Familiar), Portuguese Medical Association
• Postgraduate degree in Clinical Sexology, Portuguese Institute of Psychology and Other Sciences, Porto (grade 18 out of 20)
• Postgraduate degree in Couples Therapy, Portuguese Institute of Psychology and Other Sciences, Porto (grade 18 out of 20)

Experience

Dr. Catalão has worked as a family doctor in the Portuguese national health service and in private clinics in the Porto region, with extensive experience in home visits. She has also worked as a physician at a dialysis clinic at Hospital da Prelada in Porto.

She teaches doctors on the Dioscope medical education platform. Her publications cover cardiovascular risk in diabetes (AIMGF Magazine) and male sexual dysfunction (METIS, the University of Porto Faculty of Medicine education platform). She has spoken on the medical treatment of depression at the University of Porto Faculty of Psychology and served on the organizing committees of the Gaia-Espinho medical meetings.

When to See a Family Doctor

Adults and children:

• colds, flu, sore throat, cough, and fever
• stomach pain and digestive problems
• urinary tract infections
• skin rashes and allergic reactions
• back pain
• headaches, fatigue, and sleep problems
• anxiety and low mood
• routine check-ups and lab result reviews
• medical certificates and prescription renewals

Long-term conditions:

• high blood pressure
• type 2 diabetes
• high cholesterol

Women's health:

• pelvic exams and Pap smears
• contraception advice and prescriptions

Sexual health and relationships:

• low sexual desire
• erectile dysfunction and premature ejaculation
• pain during sex
• difficulty reaching orgasm
• intimacy and communication problems in a relationship, consultations for couples

Appointment Options

Dr. Catalão sees children from birth and adults:

• in person at UMC in Porto
• through home visits in Porto
• online for patients anywhere in Europe

Sexual health and couples consultations are also available online.

Languages and Medical Interpreter

Dr. Catalão speaks English, Portuguese, and Spanish. A free medical coordinator is also available at every appointment to interpret between English, Portuguese, Russian, and Ukrainian.

Fees, Insurance, and Payment

• Family doctor consultation: €95
• Sexual health consultation, individual or for couples: €95

UMC works with all international and Portuguese insurance providers, and patients without insurance can pay directly. No referral is needed for lab tests, diagnostics, or specialist appointments at UMC.

How to Book

You can book a clinic, home, or online appointment through the clinic website, via WhatsApp or Telegram, or by phone at +351 300 502 822. The clinic is located at Rua Dr. Alfredo Magalhães, 90, Trindade, Porto.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Dr. Catalão speak English?
Yes, Dr. Catalão speaks fluent English, as well as Portuguese and Spanish.

Does the family doctor see children?
Yes, Dr. Catalão sees children from birth as well as adults.

Can a family doctor make a home visit in Porto?
Yes, Dr. Catalão makes home visits for patients in Porto.

Can I have an online consultation from another country?
Yes, Dr. Catalão offers online consultations for patients anywhere in Europe.

Can I see the doctor about sexual problems, or come with my partner?
Yes, Dr. Catalão has postgraduate training in clinical sexology and couples therapy. The consultation costs €95 and is available individually or for couples.

Does the doctor do pelvic exams and help with contraception?
Yes, Dr. Catalão performs pelvic exams and Pap smears and provides contraception advice and prescriptions.

How much does a family doctor consultation cost in Porto?
A family doctor consultation costs €95. UMC works with all international and Portuguese insurance providers.