Board Members

António Rui Leal

MD, MPR/OM, PhD

  • DR. ANTÓNIO RUI MARCELINO LEALSpecialist in Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine and Occupational Medicine
  • PhD in Medical Sciences, University of Porto (2005), specialization in CV Prevention and Rehabilitation
  • Over 30 years of experience in clinical practice, teaching, and research
  • Founder and Director of Med-Linkare Clinic and SANITUS Foundation
  • Emergency Medicine (INEM) and hospital ERs, 1991–2025
  • Academic roles: ICBAS, University Fernando Pessoa, Piaget Institute
  • Coordinator of rehabilitation programs: VitaBalance-Med, iDOC Station
  • Postdoctoral research comparing occupational medicine in Portugal and France
  • International missions: Angola, Sri Lanka, Venezuela, Romania
  • Medical experience in France, Spain, USA, Canada, Philippines
  • Author/co-author: 3 book chapters, 20+ articles, 100+ presentations/posters
  • Medical-legal expert certified in Acupuncture, Damage Assessment, and Health Units Management (UCP)

António Rui Leal