Tiago Chantre

ENT Doctor in Lisbon and Porto — Dr. Tiago Chantre

Dr. Tiago Chantre is an English-speaking ENT doctor (otolaryngologist) at United Medical Clinic, seeing patients in both Lisbon and Porto. His main focus is nose and sinus conditions: chronic sinusitis, nasal congestion, nasal polyps, and a deviated septum. He also treats children's ENT problems and ear conditions, and performs ENT endoscopy during the consultation. He sees children from birth and adults.

Dr. Chantre speaks English, Portuguese, Spanish, and French. You don't need a referral from a family doctor to book, and the clinic works with all international and Portuguese insurance providers.

Education and Training

• Integrated Master's Degree in Medicine, Abel Salazar Institute of Biomedical Sciences (ICBAS), University of Porto
• Residency in Otolaryngology, Lisbon Central University Hospital (Hospital Dona Estefânia)
• Board-certified ENT specialist, Portuguese Medical Association (Ordem dos Médicos)
• Fellow of the European Board of Otorhinolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery (FEB ORL-HNS)
• PhD candidate in Rhinology
• General internship, ULS Matosinhos, Porto

Experience

Dr. Chantre completed his residency at Hospital Dona Estefânia, Lisbon's main children's hospital, giving him extensive experience with ENT conditions in children. He served on the organizing committees of courses in pediatric otolaryngology and pediatric vertigo.

International fellowships:

• Pediatric airway, Cincinnati Children's Hospital, USA
• Otology, Pellegrin University Hospital and Institut Georges Portmann, Bordeaux, France
• Rhinology and facial plastic surgery, Dr. Yves Saban's clinic, Nice, France
• Head and neck surgery, Portuguese Institute of Oncology (IPO Lisboa)

Dr. Chantre is first author of 20 articles in indexed scientific journals and a reviewer for the Portuguese Journal of Otorhinolaryngology. He has given 49 presentations, including 5 at the American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery (AAO-HNS) Annual Meeting and 2 at the Congress of European ORL-HNS. He has received 18 awards and merit scholarships, including six best oral presentation awards at Portuguese Society of Otorhinolaryngology congresses, and has completed 16 cadaveric dissection courses.

From 2022 to 2025, he served as national coordinator of the residents' group of the Portuguese Society of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery.

When to See an ENT Doctor

Nose and sinuses:

• constant nasal congestion or trouble breathing through the nose
• sinusitis, including chronic sinusitis
• nasal polyps
• deviated septum
• allergic rhinitis
• reduced sense of smell
• nosebleeds

Children:

• recurring ear infections and fluid in the middle ear
• hearing problems in children
• enlarged adenoids and mouth breathing
• snoring in children
• frequent tonsillitis
• noisy breathing
• dizziness in children

Ears and throat in adults:

• ear pain and ear infections
• hearing loss and ringing in the ears (tinnitus)
• dizziness and vertigo
• recurring sore throat and chronic tonsillitis
• hoarseness
• snoring

Diagnostics

• ENT endoscopy: examination of the nose, nasopharynx, and larynx with an endoscope during the consultation

Appointment Options

Dr. Chantre sees children from birth and adults in person at UMC in Lisbon and Porto. Online consultations are available to patients anywhere in Europe and work well for discussing symptoms, reviewing test results, and planning treatment.

Languages and Medical Interpreter

Dr. Chantre speaks English, Portuguese, Spanish, and French. A free medical coordinator is also available at every appointment to interpret between English, Portuguese, Russian, and Ukrainian.

Fees, Insurance, and Payment

• First ENT consultation: €120
• Consultation with endoscopy: €140
• Follow-up consultation: €100

Prices are the same in Lisbon and Porto. UMC works with all international and Portuguese insurance providers, and patients without insurance can pay directly. No referral from a family doctor is needed.

How to Book

You can book through the clinic website, via WhatsApp or Telegram, or by phone at +351 300 502 822. Clinic locations:

• Lisbon: Av. Defensores de Chaves, 73B, Saldanha
• Porto: Rua Dr. Alfredo Magalhães, 90, Trindade

Specialist appointments are usually available within the week.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Dr. Chantre speak English?
Yes, Dr. Chantre speaks fluent English, as well as Portuguese, Spanish, and French.

Where does Dr. Chantre see patients?
Dr. Chantre sees patients at UMC in both Lisbon and Porto, and also offers online consultations.

Does the ENT doctor see children?
Yes, Dr. Chantre sees children from birth as well as adults, and has extensive experience in pediatric ENT.

Can I see Dr. Chantre for chronic sinusitis or nasal congestion?
Yes, nose and sinus conditions are Dr. Chantre's main focus. He is completing a PhD in rhinology.

How much does an ENT consultation cost?
A first consultation costs €120, a consultation with endoscopy costs €140, and a follow-up costs €100.

Can I have an online consultation?
Yes, Dr. Chantre offers online consultations to patients anywhere in Europe.

Do I need a referral to see an ENT doctor?
No, you don't need a referral from a family doctor. UMC works with all international and Portuguese insurance providers, and patients without insurance can pay directly.