Marta Andrada

Ultrasound Scans in Lisbon — Dr. Marta Andrada

Dr. Marta Andrada is an English-speaking ultrasound doctor at United Medical Clinic in Lisbon and a resident in radiology. She performs abdominal, kidney, bladder, pelvic, prostate, thyroid, and salivary gland ultrasound for adult patients. You get your report right after the scan, with no waiting days for results.

No referral is needed: if you know which scan you need, you can book it directly, and several scans can be done in one visit. Dr. Andrada speaks English, Portuguese, and Spanish, and the clinic works with all international and Portuguese insurance providers.

Education and Training

• Integrated Master's Degree in Medicine, NOVA Medical School, NOVA University Lisbon (final grade 18 out of 20)
• Top student of the 5th year of medical school at NOVA Medical School
• General internship, Unidade Local de Saúde de Lisboa Ocidental
• Currently completing her residency in Radiology at Unidade Local de Saúde de Lisboa Ocidental

Experience

Dr. Andrada is completing her radiology residency at ULS Lisboa Ocidental, one of Lisbon's major hospital groups, where ultrasound and diagnostic imaging are at the core of her daily clinical work.

Since 2023, she has taught anatomy at NOVA Medical School and has been an invited lecturer in a physiotherapy master's program and a heart and lung course. Teaching-level knowledge of anatomy helps her assess each organ precisely during the scan.

Ultrasound Scans Available

• abdominal ultrasound (liver, gallbladder, pancreas, spleen)
• kidney and adrenal ultrasound
• bladder ultrasound
• bladder ultrasound with post-void residual measurement
• transabdominal (suprapubic) pelvic ultrasound
• transabdominal (suprapubic) prostate ultrasound
• thyroid ultrasound
• salivary gland ultrasound

Scans Not Performed

• breast ultrasound
• transvaginal pelvic ultrasound
• transrectal prostate ultrasound
• scrotal ultrasound
• ultrasound for children

If you need one of these, our team will help you book with the right specialist.

Same-Day Ultrasound Report

At many clinics in Europe, you wait several days for your ultrasound report and images. At UMC, Dr. Andrada completes your report right after the scan, so you leave with your results in hand. If you are seeing another UMC doctor, they can access your report immediately.

How to Prepare

Preparation depends on the type of scan. For an abdominal ultrasound, you'll usually need to fast beforehand. For bladder, pelvic, and prostate scans, you'll need to arrive with a full bladder. Thyroid and salivary gland ultrasounds need no preparation. You'll get exact instructions when you book.

Languages and Medical Interpreter

Dr. Andrada 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

Each ultrasound scan costs €90. If you have several scans in one visit, each is billed separately.

UMC works with all international and Portuguese insurance providers, and patients without insurance can pay directly. No referral is needed.

How to Book

You can book through the clinic website, via WhatsApp or Telegram, or by phone at +351 300 502 822. Please tell us which scans you need when booking. The clinic is located at Av. Defensores de Chaves, 73B, Saldanha, Lisbon.

Frequently Asked Questions

When will I get my ultrasound report?
Right after the scan. Dr. Andrada completes the report during your appointment, so there's no wait for results.

Do I need a referral for an ultrasound?
No, you don't need a referral. If you know which scan you need, you can book it directly.

How much does an ultrasound cost in Lisbon?
Each ultrasound scan costs €90. If you have several scans, each is billed separately.

Can I have several scans in one visit?
Yes. List all the scans you need when booking, and they can be done in a single visit.

Does Dr. Andrada scan children?
No, Dr. Andrada performs ultrasound for adult patients only.

Does Dr. Andrada perform transvaginal or breast ultrasound?
No. Dr. Andrada performs pelvic and prostate ultrasound transabdominally only and does not perform breast ultrasound.

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