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Filipe Caseiro Alves, National and International Reference in Radiology, Has Died

SAPO Notícias13 September 2026 at 00:57

Filipe Caseiro Alves, radiologist and national and international reference in Radiology, has passed away. He was 67 years old and leaves a career of more than four decades dedicated to Medicine, teaching and research.

Filipe Caseiro Alves was a full professor at the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Coimbra and clinical director of Hospital da Luz Coimbra, accumulating vast experience in teaching and clinical practice.

He was married to Maria Eduarda Vicetro, identified as a colleague, with whom he shared his life. His death represents a significant loss for the Portuguese and international medical community.

Why this matters

The death of Filipe Caseiro Alves represents a significant loss for the medical and academic community of Coimbra and the country, given his status as a national and international reference in Radiology. The patients of Hospital da Luz Coimbra and the students of the Faculty of Medicine will be directly affected by the absence of this figure who combined clinical practice, teaching and research for over 40 years.

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