Dr. Francisco Lobo

MD

Degrees:  MD, Porto University, Portugal

Designation: Consultant, Anesthesiology

Department:  Anesthesiology & Pain Management  

Languages: 

English Portuguese Spanish

Experience: 23 Years

Francisco A. Lobo, MD is a Senior Consultant in Anesthesiology with over 20 years of experience. He earned his medical degree (1993) and completed residency (2000) at Porto University, Portugal. His distinguished career includes appointments at leading institutions worldwide: Porto University Hospital, VU Amsterdam, Washington University St. Louis, SUNY Downstate New York, Hamad Medical Corporation Doha, and Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi.
A specialist in Neuroanesthesia, Dr. Lobo focuses on awake neurosurgery, perioperative brain monitoring, and anesthetic pharmacology. He has authored over 50 peer-reviewed publications (h-index 13) and contributed to major anesthesiology textbooks. An active leader in his field, he serves as Chairman of EuroSIVA, Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Clinical Monitoring and Computing, and member of ESAIC's Scientific Committee. His work continues to advance patient care through clinical innovation and global collaboration.

Specializations

  • Neuroanesthesia
  • Perioperative brain monitoring & EEG-guided anesthesia
  • Anesthesia for interventional radiology and radiotherapy
  • Intravenous anesthesia pharmacology (TIVA/TCI)
  • Perioperative medicine & surgical prehabilitation
  • Anesthesia for pain procedures and kidney transplantation

Licenses and Memberships

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Professional Experience

Consultant of Anesthesiology (2021 - Present)

Cleveland Clinic, Abu Dhabi

 
Senior Consultant (2018 -2019)

Hamad General Hospital, Qatar

 
Consultant Neuroanesthesiologist (2002 - 2017)

CHUP, Portugal

 
Anesthesia Founder & Director (2006–2012)

Radiotherapy Clinic, CUF Hospital, Portugal