Profile
About Dra. Ana
Dr Ana Leal Neto is a General Practitioner based in Ireland with over 10 years of clinical experience. She provides comprehensive primary care services including routine consultations, chronic disease management, and preventive health advice via secure online video consultation.
Qualifications
- Especialista em Cardiologia — Ordem dos Médicos (OM 60410) · Sociedade Portuguesa de Cardiologia
- Licenciada em Medicina — Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade do Porto
- Cardiologista — ULS Tâmega e Sousa
- Cardiologista — Hospital Lusíadas, Paços de Ferreira
- Estágio avançado em Insuficiência Cardíaca Avançada e Cuidados Intensivos Cardíacos — Lyon, França
- Estágio avançado em Reabilitação Cardíaca e Prevenção Cardiovascular — Santiago de Compostela, Espanha
- Certificação Europeia em Ecocardiografia Transtorácica — ESC
- Certificação Europeia em Cuidados Cardiovasculares Agudos — ESC
- Exame Europeu de Cardiologia — ESC
- Young Ambassador, Heart Failure Association, ESC (2023–2026)
- Co-investigadora em ensaios clínicos internacionais em insuficiência cardíaca
FAQs
Is Dr. Ana Leal Neto registered with the Ordem dos Médicos with a specialty in Cardiology?
Yes. Dr. Ana Leal Neto is registered with the Ordem dos Médicos (OM) with the number 60410 and is a member of the Sociedade Portuguesa de Cardiologia. You can verify this registration at ordemdosmedicos.pt. Dr. Ana Leal Neto currently practices as a cardiologist at ULS Tâmega e Sousa and at Hospital Lusíadas de Paços de Ferreira, and is a Young Ambassador of the Heart Failure Association of the European Society of Cardiology (2023–2026).
What does Dr. Ana Leal Neto offer in online consultations?
Dr. Ana Leal Neto offers online cardiology consultations for: cardiovascular assessment (symptoms, risk factors, stratification), heart failure (assessment, guidance, and follow-up), acute cardiovascular care, cardiac rehabilitation, cardiovascular prevention, interpretation of echocardiograms and ECGs, second cardiological opinion, guidance on clinical trials in heart failure, pre- and post-procedure consultations, hypertension, and dyslipidemia. The online consultation does not include invasive procedures.
What is the Young Ambassador of the Heart Failure Association of the ESC and why is it relevant?
The Young Ambassadors program of the Heart Failure Association (HFA) of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) is a distinction awarded to young cardiologists with significant contributions and interest in the field of heart failure, aimed at promoting collaboration and knowledge sharing at an international level. Dr. Ana Leal Neto is part of this program for the period 2023–2026, positioning her at the forefront of European cardiology in heart failure — a rapidly evolving area with new therapies and protocols continuously emerging. For patients with heart failure, this means access to an updated perspective on the best available treatment.
Can Dr. Leal Neto interpret my echocardiogram in an online consultation?
Yes. Dr. Ana Leal Neto holds European certification in Transthoracic Echocardiography from the European Society of Cardiology and can interpret and explain transthoracic and transesophageal echocardiography reports as part of the online consultation. If you share the echocardiogram report before the consultation, Dr. Leal Neto will be able to provide a more detailed and contextualized assessment — including what the results mean clinically and what the recommended next steps are.
How can I schedule an appointment with Dr. Ana Leal Neto?
Select an available time on this page to schedule directly with Dr. Ana Leal Neto. Payment is securely processed at the time of scheduling — the consultation is confirmed after payment completion. You will immediately receive a calendar invitation. Consultations are conducted via secure video call in Portuguese, English, or French. If you have echocardiogram, ECG, Holter, or cardiovascular analysis reports, please share them before the consultation for a more accurate assessment. If you are experiencing a cardiac emergency, call 112 immediately.
What are Dr. Ana Leal Neto's qualifications?
Dr. Ana Leal Neto graduated in Medicine from the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Porto and is a specialist in Cardiology, registered with the OM (nº 60410) and the Sociedade Portuguesa de Cardiologia. She practices at ULS Tâmega e Sousa and at Hospital Lusíadas de Paços de Ferreira. She completed advanced internships in Lyon (advanced heart failure and cardiac intensive care) and Santiago de Compostela (cardiac rehabilitation). She holds European certifications in Transthoracic Echocardiography and Acute Cardiovascular Care from the ESC, and completed the European Cardiology Examination. She is a Young Ambassador of the Heart Failure Association of the ESC (2023–2026) and a co-investigator in international clinical trials in heart failure.
