Obstetrics, Gynecology and Obstetrics
Early pregnancy and dating scan
The first scan of the pregnancy: it confirms the location of the pregnancy, the viability of the embryo and gestational age.
Gynecologist-Obstetrician
Sara Vargas
Medical License: 54849
Languages: Portuguese, English
Areas of Practice: Obstetrics, Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Fetal Medicine
Insurance Agreements:
Not in-network with any insurance providers.
About
A specialist in Gynecology and Obstetrics, she focuses her clinical practice on Maternal-Fetal Medicine and Differentiated Obstetric Ultrasound, with special dedication to Fetal Medicine and Prenatal Diagnosis.
Alongside her clinical career, she engages in scientific activity, with participation in articles, communications and clinical protocols in the area of Gynecology and Maternal-Fetal Medicine.
At Clínica Mulher, she performs obstetric ultrasounds of the 1st, 2nd and 3rd trimesters of pregnancy.
Obstetrics, Gynecology and Obstetrics
First-trimester scan
Also known as the nuchal translucency scan. It assesses early fetal development and the markers used in combined screening.
Obstetrics, Gynecology and Obstetrics
Second-trimester anomaly scan
A detailed assessment of fetal anatomy, the placenta and the amniotic fluid.
Obstetrics, Gynecology and Obstetrics
Third-trimester scan
The growth scan: estimated weight, the baby’s position, the placenta and the amniotic fluid.
Obstetrics, Gynecology and Obstetrics
Cervical length assessment
Measurement of cervical length to assess the risk of preterm birth.
Gynecology, Gynecology and Obstetrics
Newborn screening test
Newborn screening, known as the heel prick test, carried out at the clinic in the baby's first days of life by a specialist nurse.
Obstetrics and Maternal-Fetal Medicine
Performing obstetric ultrasounds throughout the different stages of pregnancy, with evaluation of fetal morphology, growth and maternal-fetal well-being.
- Gynecologist-Obstetrician at the Hospital da Luz network (since 2024)
- Assistente Hospitalar de Ginecologia e Obstetrícia, Centro de Responsabilidade Integrada de Medicina e Cirurgia Fetal, Maternidade Alfredo da Costa, ULS São José (2024)
- Hospital Assistant in Gynecology and Obstetrics, Hospital de Santa Maria (2021-2024)
- Specific Training Residency, Hospital de Santa Maria (2014–2021)
- General Training Internship, CHULC (2013)
- Author and co-author of scientific articles, clinical protocols, book chapters and communications at national and international meetings
- Integrated Master’s in Medicine, Nova Medical School (2012)
- Specialist Degree in Gynecology and Obstetrics (2021)
- Specialized Training in Gynecology and Obstetrics (2021)
- FMF Competence Certification (ID 209223, 2019)
- Level 1 Obstetric Ultrasound Competence, Portuguese Medical Association (2022)
