Louis de Guzman Portugal, MD

Louis de Guzman Portugal, MD

Otolaryngology (ENT), Head and Neck Surgery, Head and Neck Cancer | More

Professor of Surgery Director, Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery in Greater Chicago

UChicago Faculty Physicians hold faculty positions with the University of Chicago and provide care for patients on the academic health system’s main campus in Hyde Park and in care centers throughout the Chicago region.

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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.

Medical Education

  • University of Missouri School of Medicine

Internship

  • University of Illinois Hospital and Health Sciences System

Residency

  • University of Illinois Hospital and Health Sciences System

Fellowship

  • University of Cincinnati Medical Center

Memberships & Medical Societies

  • Illinois State Medical Society
  • Society of University Otolaryngologists
  • National Spasmodic Dysphonia Association
  • Indiana State Medical Association
  • American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
  • American College of Surgeons
  • American Medical Association
  • American Rhinologic Society
  • Chicago Laryngological and Otological Society
  • Chicago Medical Society
  • University of Chicago Surgical Society
  • 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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At a Glance

Practicing Since1993

Board Certifications

  • Otolaryngology

Languages Spoken

  • English

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