Dr. Joana Branco Maia, MD, PhD

Dual Specialist in General Medicine & Clinical Psychology

Dr. Joana Branco Maia offers a uniquely integrated approach to healthcare, holding professional licenses and advanced degrees in both Medicine and Clinical Psychology. She brings a broad multidisciplinary perspective to Global Health, bridging the gap between physical and mental well-being to provide truly holistic patient care.

General Medicine & Primary Care

As a General Practitioner and Emergency Service Physician, Dr. Maia possesses extensive experience in managing both acute and chronic conditions. Her medical expertise is built upon a strong foundation in Anesthesiology, where she developed high-level skills in perioperative and acute care. Her current medical practice includes:

• Emergency & Acute Care: Serving as an Emergency Service Physician at Hospital da Prelada.

• Primary Care Management: Providing comprehensive health monitoring and chronic disease management across various clinical settings.

• Specialized Medical Services: Expertise in hemodialysis patient management and telemedicine, ensuring accessible care for diverse patient needs.

• Mobile Medicine: Delivering home and hotel medical assistance for international travelers and local patients.

Clinical & Health Psychology

Dr. Maia is a highly qualified Clinical Psychologist with a deep academic background in human development. Her psychological practice is characterized by a patient-centered therapeutic approach, focusing on the mental factors that influence overall health. Her areas of focus include:

• Specialized Expertise: Holds a PhD in Developmental Psychology and a specialization in Clinical and Health Psychology.

• Mental Health Intervention: Extensive experience in assessing and treating stress, anxiety, depression, and insomnia.

• Health Psychology: Utilizing psychological expertise to assist with weight management and the psychological aspects of chronic pain.

• Early Development: Advanced training in infant mental health and early intervention strategies, including DIR®/Floortime and the Circle of Security.