Santa Maria Hospital suspended dermatologist Miguel Alpalhão from his duties, with total loss of salaryCNN Portugal reported and confirmed the DN. The decision follows an internal investigation into the scheme of surgeries carried out in additional production, which guaranteed the doctor almost 700 thousand euros in three years, including around 400 thousand euros in just ten Saturdays in 2024. The clinician is no longer practicing at the hospital.
At the same time, A disciplinary process is taking place which may result in the doctor being fired and a request for the return of funds considered undue. The case was initially revealed by TVI, in May, and led to the opening of several investigations, including the General Inspection of Health Activities.
It is recalled that IGAS concluded its disciplinary investigation this November and decided to forward the report to the Public Prosecutor’s Office as it considers that there are signs of financial responsibility that justify a criminal investigation.