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English-speaking doctors ·
Clinic in Lisbon, care across Portugal

English-speaking doctors ·
Clinic in Lisbon, care across Portugal

Your English-speaking doctor in Portugal

Your English-speaking doctor in Portugal

Your English-speaking doctor in Portugal

New to Portugal, or tired of explaining your health in a second language? A TejoMed membership gives you one dedicated family doctor who is fluent in English, knows your history, and looks after a small number of people so there is time to listen. In person at our Lisbon clinic, and by video anywhere in Portugal. Clinics in Porto and the Algarve are planned.

New to Portugal, or tired of explaining your health in a second language? A TejoMed membership gives you one dedicated family doctor who is fluent in English, knows your history, and looks after a small number of people so there is time to listen. In person at our Lisbon clinic, and by video anywhere in Portugal. Clinics in Porto and the Algarve are planned.

Doctors fluent in English and Portuguese, several in Spanish

Same or next-day appointments when you are unwell

Referrals, labs and the Portuguese system explained in plain English

A consultation office at the TejoMed clinic in Lisbon

Healthcare in Portugal, in English

Healthcare in Portugal, in English

What changes when your doctor speaks your language

What changes when your doctor speaks your language

Most people who move to Portugal work out healthcare alone: which clinic, which insurance, which specialist, and how to say it all in Portuguese. Here is how TejoMed takes that on.

Clear answers, in English

Every TejoMed doctor is fluent in English and Portuguese. Appointments, messages and results are explained in your language, with time for your questions.

One doctor who knows your history

You see the same doctor every time. They read your file before you arrive and remember you between visits, so you never start from scratch.

Referrals and labs, coordinated

Your doctor tells you what is needed and arranges it near you: a specialist, a scan, or blood work at a partner lab. Results come back to your doctor, who goes through them with you.

Alongside your insurance

TejoMed works alongside health insurance rather than replacing it. Your insurance covers labs, tests and specialists where it applies, membership gives you a doctor who actually knows you.

Healthcare that makes sense in a new country

Healthcare that makes sense in a new country

Here is what changes when one English-speaking doctor takes the lead.

Working it out alone

Guessing which clinic or specialist to see

Rushed appointments, in your second language

Retelling your story to a different doctor each time

Not knowing how insurance and the system fit together

Care that pauses whenever you travel

With TejoMed

One English-speaking doctor who knows you and your history

Unhurried appointments, as much time as you need

Referrals to trusted specialists, coordinated for you

Clear answers on how care and insurance work here

Video visits while you are away, in person when you are back

What happens next

What happens after you get in touch

What happens after you get in touch

No pressure and no sales pitch. Here is exactly what to expect.

01

A short call with a TejoMed advisor

In English. We listen to what you need, explain how membership works, and answer your questions. If TejoMed is not the right fit, we will say so.

02

Meet the doctor

If it feels right, we set up a short, non-medical meet and greet with your doctor, so you can check the fit before you decide.

03

Join and book your first visit

Your first appointment is an extended one, in person in Lisbon or by video. Your doctor goes through your history properly and you build a plan for the year together.

Doctors who speak your language

Doctors who speak your language

A real clinic in Lisbon with a small care team fluent in English and Portuguese. Each doctor looks after a small number of people, which is what makes the time possible.

Dr. Luísa Batista

Dr. Luísa Batista

TejoMed’s Medical Director

OM 56610

Dr. Luísa Batista is a family physician with over 12 years of experience working with diverse communities and all age groups. Her practice focuses on patient empowerment, strong relationships, and evidence-based medicine. Her main clinical interests include women’s health and mental health, and she holds certifications in smoking cessation, clinical research, good clinical practice, and healthcare administration and management. Hobbies and passions include creative and opinion writing, translation, literature and analog photography.

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Dr. Ares Hiawatha Rigas

Dr. Ares Hiawatha Rigas

TejoMed Concierge Doctor

OM 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.

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Dr. Mónica Vicente Rocha

Dr. Mónica Vicente Rocha

TejoMed Concierge Doctor

OM 76820

Dr. Mónica Vicente Rocha is a family physician with over 15 years of clinical experience across Spain and Portugal, including private practice serving international expat communities in Andalucía. That experience spans hospital and emergency care, pre-hospital and critical care medicine, and family practice. Her work today centers on prevention, continuity, and long-term patient relationships, with clinical interests in women’s health, supplementation, and orthomolecular nutrition.

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Dr. Isadora Ávila

Dr. Isadora Ávila

TejoMed Supporting Doctor

OM 77994

Dr. Isadora Ávila is a physician with experience in adult and paediatric emergency medicine and in telemedicine, across hospitals in Portugal and Brazil. At TejoMed she provides continuous remote support so that guidance between appointments stays seamless. Guided by the principles of longevity, she brings her own interest in fitness and active living into a holistic approach to patient well-being. She holds a Master's degree in Medicine and is fluent in English, Portuguese, and Spanish.

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Meet the whole care team

Questions people ask before they join

Questions people ask before they join

Answers about language, location, insurance and getting started. Have more?

Do all TejoMed doctors speak English?

Yes. Every TejoMed doctor is fluent in English and Portuguese, and several also speak Spanish. Your appointments, messages and explanations are in English if that is what you prefer, and you can switch to Portuguese at any time.

Do I need to live in Lisbon to have a TejoMed doctor?

No. Our clinic is in Lisbon, but members join from anywhere on the mainland, and from Madeira and the Azores. Your appointments happen by video where clinically appropriate, your blood work is drawn at a partner lab near you, and anything that needs to be done in person is arranged close to home.

Does TejoMed work with my health insurance?

TejoMed works alongside insurance rather than replacing it. The membership fee is not covered by insurance, because it pays for time, access and a dedicated relationship with one doctor. Your insurance is used for labs, tests and specialist referrals where it applies.

How quickly can I see a doctor?

Members get same or next-day appointments when they are unwell, and can reach their doctor and care team between appointments through secure channels. For anything urgent, a doctor is reachable around the clock.

Can you help me understand the Portuguese health system?

Yes. Your doctor and care team explain how care and insurance work here, tell you what is needed, and arrange referrals, scans and labs near you. You do not have to work it out alone or in Portuguese.

Can my family join too?

Yes. Partners and children are eligible. Not every TejoMed doctor sees children, so we match your family with a doctor who is the right fit for all of you.

How do I get started?

Fill in the form on this page or call us. A TejoMed advisor calls you back in English within one business day, explains how membership works and answers your questions. There is no obligation, and if you would like to meet the doctor before deciding, we can arrange a short meet and greet.

A family of three relaxed together on a sofa at home in Lisbon

Limited Membership Available

Ready for a doctor who actually knows you?

Ready for a doctor who actually knows you?

Each of our doctors looks after a small number of people on purpose. It’s the only way they have the time to truly know you, in English, wherever you are in Portugal. When a list is full, it’s full.