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Dr. Ares Hiawatha Rigas

Dr. Ares Hiawatha Rigas

Dr. Ares Hiawatha Rigas

TejoMed Concierge Doctor

Meet Dr. Ares

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Ordem dos Médicos · 79205

Dr. Ares Hiawatha Rigas is a general practitioner (GP) with over 20 years of clinical experience across both public and private healthcare settings. His practice combines deep clinical knowledge with a practical, movement-focused approach to care, with special interests in musculoskeletal health, non-invasive pain management, and performance optimization.

Meet Dr. Ares

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Meet Dr. Ares

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Education

  • MD, School of Medical Sciences, State University of Campinas; UNICAMP (graduated 2001).

  • Family and Community Medicine Residency, University of São Paulo; Ribeirão Preto (completed 2009).

  • Exercise and Sports Medicine Residency, Institute of Orthopedics and Traumatology, University of São Paulo (completed 2015).

  • Postgraduate Training in Nuclear Medicine (one year).

Certifications

  • Medical License; Brazil/Portugal.

  • Board-Certified in Family and Community Medicine.

  • Board-Certified in Exercise and Sports Medicine.

  • Training in Acupuncture and Electroacupuncture.

  • Basic Life Support (CPR and AED) (2026).

Publications

  • Co-editor, COVID-19 Rehabilitation Program; Instituto Lucy Montoro (2020).

  • Program Creator and Facilitator; Nonviolent Communication for Physicians, using virtual corporate rafting methodology (2021).

Relevant work experience

  • Lucy Montoro Rehabilitation Institute; Clinical Physician (May 2013 to 2024).

  • Brazilian Judo Confederation; Sports Medicine Physician (2013 to 2016).

  • Altinópolis Municipal Health Department; Family Medicine Physician (2009 to 2011).

  • Barão de Mauá Medical School; Family Medicine Physician and Medical Educator (2011).

When we moved to Portugal healthcare was a big concern for us. I’m a heart attack survivor and my husband also has conditions that require monitoring. We found TejoMed to be remarkable! It is essentially identical to concierge medicine experience I had in the USA. That is a huge comfort for us! We truly have a partner in prevention and maintenance as well as someone to help us navigate Portugal’s healthcare systems. Dr. Ares Haiwatha Rigas is great and Nurse Jo is a ROCK STAR!

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Patrick Scarborough

2 weeks ago

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When we moved to Portugal healthcare was a big concern for us. I’m a heart attack survivor and my husband also has conditions that require monitoring. We found TejoMed to be remarkable! It is essentially identical to concierge medicine experience I had in the USA. That is a huge comfort for us! We truly have a partner in prevention and maintenance as well as someone to help us navigate Portugal’s healthcare systems. Dr. Ares Haiwatha Rigas is great and Nurse Jo is a ROCK STAR!

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Patrick Scarborough

2 weeks ago

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Google review

i had the most amazing medical experience with Tejomed, the one i've never received before. my doctor Ares had the whole 90 minutes for me discussing everything i'm going through in detail. he deeply researched and heard all my concerns and offered me the tailored health plan of a kind that i've never received before in my life. after battling for years i could not recommend enough the concierge experience there. also the nurses and all the staff and the nutrition consultant are very thoughtful, gentle, and patient with me, and i really really appreciate this. i feel so taken care of and grateful for this experience. i healed my issues now thanks to Tejomed!

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Sasha Lukavchenko

3 months ago

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i had the most amazing medical experience with Tejomed, the one i've never received before. my doctor Ares had the whole 90 minutes for me discussing everything i'm going through in detail. he deeply researched and heard all my concerns and offered me the tailored health plan of a kind that i've never received before in my life. after battling for years i could not recommend enough the concierge experience there. also the nurses and all the staff and the nutrition consultant are very thoughtful, gentle, and patient with me, and i really really appreciate this. i feel so taken care of and grateful for this experience. i healed my issues now thanks to Tejomed!

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Sasha Lukavchenko

3 months ago

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Google review

A doctor who proactively cares for you

Consistent care from your doctor

Establish a personal connection and lasting relationship with your doctor. Your doctor is a dedicated professional who has your back, and the best intentions, no matter what life brings. 

A doctor that has time for you

Your doctor maintains a small, limited number of total patients. You get access to one dedicated family medicine doctor who truly knows you and has time to give you the personalized care and attention you deserve.

Peace of mind & 24/7 access

Your doctor offers same or next business day sick visits in office and can be directly contacted via call, or email. Get around-the-clock access to a doctor for urgent needs. Focus on living your life, while we manage your health.

Proactive approach to health

Benefit from an extensive yearly check-up understanding every aspect of your health. Together create a personalized wellness plan focused on health optimization, longevity, managing chronic illness, and planning for the year ahead.

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