Clinica do Dragao

Clinica do Dragao was established in 2013 in Porto, Portugal, as a state-of-the-art sports medicine and orthopedic center affiliated with FC Porto, one of Europe's most prestigious football clubs. Located adjacent to the Estadio do Dragao, the clinic combines elite sports medicine expertise with accessible orthopedic care for the general public, creating a unique healthcare facility that bridges professional athletics and community medicine. The 30-bed clinic features advanced diagnostic imaging including MRI optimized for musculoskeletal assessment, operating theaters designed for orthopedic and arthroscopic procedures, a comprehensive rehabilitation center with gym facilities, hydrotherapy pools, and specialized exercise equipment, biomechanics and gait analysis laboratories, and sports performance testing facilities. The clinic's design reflects its dual mission of serving professional athletes and orthopedic patients. Core specialties include sports medicine with injury prevention, diagnosis, and treatment, orthopedic surgery with arthroscopic joint surgery, ligament reconstruction, and fracture management, rehabilitation with structured programs for post-surgical recovery and sports injury rehabilitation, physical therapy with manual therapy, exercise prescription, and electrotherapy, and sports surgery including ACL reconstruction, meniscus repair, and rotator cuff surgery. Clinica do Dragao holds ISO 9001 certification and maintains clinical relationships with FIFA Medical Centres of Excellence and European sports medicine associations. The medical team includes orthopedic surgeons and sports medicine physicians who serve as team doctors for professional sports organizations. International patients, including professional athletes, amateur sportspeople, and individuals with musculoskeletal conditions, are attracted by the clinic's reputation for sports medicine excellence. Services include English-speaking coordination, pre-treatment assessment via telemedicine, comprehensive treatment packages combining surgery and rehabilitation, and assistance with accommodation in Porto's historic center. Porto's international airport offers direct connections to major European cities, and the city's renowned cuisine and culture enhance the recovery experience.