Louis de Guzman Portugal, MD, specializes in the latest diagnostic, treatment and surgical techniques for head and neck disorders, including allergy and sinus disorders — as well as head, neck and esophageal cancers. Dr. Portugal is a member of the Center for Esophageal Diseases, where he works with a multidisciplinary team to treat all stages of esophageal cancer.
Dr. Portugal is studying new methods of detection and treatment for patients with head and neck cancer.
Dr. Portugal is studying new methods of detection and treatment for patients with head and neck cancer.
Specialties
Areas of Expertise
- Gastroesophageal Cancer
- Parathyroid Diseases
- Rhinitis
- Minimally Invasive ENT Surgery
- Neck Masses
- Thyroid Cancer
- Swallowing Disorders
- Voice Disorders
- Thyroid Diseases
- Sinusitis
Board Certifications
- Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
Memberships & Medical Societies
- University of Chicago Surgical Society
- National Spasmodic Dysphonia Association
- Chicago Medical Society
- American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
- American Rhinologic Society
- American College of Surgeons
- Indiana State Medical Association
- Society of University Otolaryngologists
- American Medical Association
- Chicago Laryngological and Otological Society
- Illinois State Medical Society
Practicing Since
- 1993
Languages Spoken
- English
Medical Education
- University of Missouri School of Medicine
Internship
- University of Illinois Hospital and Health Sciences System
Residency
- University of Illinois Hospital and Health Science
Fellowship
- University of Cincinnati Medical Center
News & Research
View Published Papers- Aetna HMO (specialists only)
- Aetna POS
- Aetna PPO
- BCBS Blue Precision HMO (specialists only)
- BCBS HMO (HMOI) (specialists only)
- BCBS PPO
- Cigna HMO
- Cigna POS
- Cigna PPO
- CountyCare *see insurance page
- Aetna Better Health *see insurance page
- Medicare
- Multiplan PPO
- PHCS PPO
- United Choice Plus POS/PPO
- United Options (PPO)
- United Select (HMO & EPO) (specialists only)
- United W500 Emergent Wrap
- Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO
- BCBS Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO
- Humana Medicare Advantage Choice PPO
- Humana Medicare Advantage Gold Choice PFFS
- Humana Medicare Advantage Gold Plus HMO
- United Choice HMO (specialists only)
- University of Chicago Health Plan (UCHP)
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