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About Dr Ruben
Psychiatry resident and emergency medicine physician in Portugal with expertise in mental health, oncology research, sports medicine, and evidence-based clinical care at Global Health.
Qualifications
- Médico de Clínica Geral — Divisão Geral, Ordem dos Médicos (OM 77228)
- Médico Interno de Formação Especializada em Psiquiatria — ULS Região de Leiria
- Mestrado Integrado em Medicina — Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de Lisboa (FMUL)
- Pós-Graduação em Medicina Desportiva — Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade do Porto (FMUP)
- Mestrado em Oncologia — ICBAS, Universidade do Porto
- Licenciatura em Bioquímica — Universidade de Aveiro
- Diploma FIFA em Medicina do Futebol
- Publicações indexadas na PubMed
- Medicina de Urgência — ULS Gaia e Espinho · ULS Aveiro
FAQs
Is Dr. Rúben Pereira registered with the Ordem dos Médicos?
Yes. Dr. Rúben Pereira is registered with the Ordem dos Médicos (OM) under registration number 77228, in the General Division. You can verify this registration at ordemdosmedicos.pt. Dr. Rúben graduated in Medicine from FMUL, has a Postgraduate Degree in Sports Medicine from FMUP, a Master's in Oncology from ICBAS, and is currently working as a Resident in Specialized Training in Psychiatry at ULS Leiria.
What does Dr. Rúben Pereira offer in online consultations?
Dr. Rúben offers three integrated areas in online consultations. General practice: acute illness, chronic diseases, emergencies, preventive health, certificates, and prescription renewals. Mental health: anxiety, depression, insomnia, stress and burnout, psychiatric evaluation, and mental health in a sports context. Sports medicine: athlete evaluation, football medicine (FIFA Diploma), sports nutrition, sports injuries, exercise and health, and athlete mental health.
Dr. Rúben is a psychiatry resident — what advantage does this bring to the online general practice consultation?
The specialized training in psychiatry in an active hospital context brings to the general practice consultation something that few doctors possess: the ability to assess mental health symptoms with the precision of a specialist — distinguishing organic anxiety from primary anxiety, recognizing atypical depressive presentations, and evaluating the psychiatric weight of physical symptoms. For patients with mental health issues — or for patients with chronic diseases that also have a significant psychological dimension — having access to a general practitioner with active psychiatric training is a real and concrete advantage.
What is the FIFA Diploma in Football Medicine and who is it relevant for?
The FIFA Diploma in Football Medicine is the international reference certification for doctors working in football and high-performance sports contexts — developed by FIFA in partnership with F-MARC (FIFA Medical Assessment and Research Centre). It covers medical evaluation of athletes, injury management in football, sports nutrition, supplementation, and athlete mental health. For football players, athletes from other sports, or regular sports practitioners seeking specialized medical support that integrates physical performance and health — Dr. Rúben is one of the most qualified options available online in Portugal.
How to schedule an appointment with Dr. Rúben Pereira?
Select an available time on this page to schedule directly with Dr. Rúben Pereira. Payment is securely processed at the time of scheduling — the consultation is confirmed after payment is completed. You will immediately receive a calendar invitation. Consultations are conducted via secure video call in Portuguese or English. If you are experiencing a psychiatric crisis or thoughts of self-harm, contact SNS24 (1024) or call 112 — do not wait for a consultation.
What are Dr. Rúben Pereira's qualifications?
Dr. Rúben Pereira holds an Integrated Master's in Medicine from FMUL, a Postgraduate Degree in Sports Medicine from FMUP, a Master's in Oncology from ICBAS, and a Bachelor's in Biochemistry from the University of Aveiro. He holds the FIFA Diploma in Football Medicine and has indexed publications in PubMed. He is currently working as a Resident in Specialized Training in Psychiatry at ULS Leiria, having worked in Emergency Services at ULS Gaia and Espinho and at ULS Aveiro. Registered with the OM (nº 77228, General Division).
