Profile
About Dr Rui
General and family medicine doctor in Lisbon specialising in telemedicine, chronic disease management, and digital health innovation. Nova Medical School graduate at Global Health.
Qualifications
- Médico de Clínica Geral e Medicina Familiar — Ordem dos Médicos (OM 74473, Divisão Geral)
- Mestrado em Medicina — Nova Medical School, Lisboa
- Programa Erasmus — Universidade Palacký, Olomouc, República Checa
- Mestrado em Gestão da Transformação Digital no Sector da Saúde (em curso)
- Experiência em telemedicina — triagem e orientação clínica durante a pandemia de COVID-19
- Contribuições em workshops e conferências internacionais — IA na atenção primária e ensino médico
- Prémios médicos nacionais e menções honrosas
FAQs
Is Dr. Rui Diogo Rodrigues registered with the Ordem dos Médicos?
Yes. Dr. Rui Diogo Rodrigues is registered with the Ordem dos Médicos (OM) under number 74473, in the General Division. You can verify this registration at ordemdosmedicos.pt. Dr. Rui graduated in Medicine from Nova Medical School, Lisbon, and has extensive experience in telemedicine and general and family medicine with a practice in Lisbon.
What does Dr. Rui Diogo Rodrigues treat in online consultations?
Dr. Rui offers online general and family medicine consultations for: acute illness (respiratory infections, fever, flu, urinary infections), management of chronic diseases (hypertension, diabetes, thyroid, cholesterol, asthma, COPD), preventive medicine, pediatric health, mental health (anxiety, depression, stress), digital medicine (guidance on health tools and applications), certificates, prescription renewals, and referrals to specialists.
What distinguishes Dr. Rui in his approach to telemedicine and digital health?
Dr. Rui has a relationship with telemedicine that predates its popularization: he worked with national telehealth services during the COVID-19 pandemic — a context of high demand that required remote diagnostic precision under conditions of real clinical uncertainty. He is currently completing a Master's in Digital Transformation Management in the Health Sector and contributes to international conferences on AI in primary care — an area in which he has received national medical awards. For patients who value a doctor who truly understands digital health tools — not just uses them — Dr. Rui offers a unique perspective.
What is the application of artificial intelligence in primary care and why is it relevant for the patient?
Artificial intelligence in primary care refers to the use of AI tools to support clinical decisions, symptom screening, health data analysis, and personalized care. Dr. Rui is one of the general practitioners in Portugal actively involved in this area — contributing to international conferences and medical training on the subject. For the patient, this translates into a doctor who is at the forefront of what digital medicine can offer today: he knows what these tools can and cannot do, and how to use them responsibly in the service of clinical care.
How to schedule an appointment with Dr. Rui Diogo Rodrigues?
Select an available time on this page to schedule directly with Dr. Rui Diogo Rodrigues. Payment is securely processed at the time of scheduling — the appointment is confirmed after payment is completed. You will immediately receive a calendar invitation. Consultations are conducted via secure video call in Portuguese or English. Same-day consultations are generally available.
What are the qualifications of Dr. Rui Diogo Rodrigues?
Dr. Rui Diogo Rodrigues holds a Master's in Medicine from Nova Medical School, Lisbon, with internships in Internal Medicine, Surgery, Pediatrics, Primary Care, and Public Health. He participated in an Erasmus program at Palacký University in Olomouc, Czech Republic. He has extensive experience in telemedicine, including remote screening during the COVID-19 pandemic. He is currently completing a Master's in Digital Transformation Management in the Health Sector and contributes to international conferences on AI in primary care, an area in which he has received national medical awards. Registered with the OM (no. 74473, General Division).
