Dr. David Portugal graduated from University of Texas Medical School at Houston in 1992.
Dr. Portugal has three offices in Texas where he specializes in Cardiology, Internal Medicine and Interventional Cardiology. Learn more.
Dr. Portugal works with eighty-four doctors including Dr. Manaf Alroumoh and Dr. Joe Ibanez.
Dr. Portugal, a cardiologist in Houston, is trained to provide comprehensive care for your heart and cardiovascular system. Dr. Portugal may see patients for indicators like shortness of breath, chest pains or dizziness, to name a few. Heart conditions that may be diagnosed and cared for by a cardiologist may include congenital heart defects, angina, arrhythmia, heart failure, rheumatic heart disease, heart aneurysms and coronary artery disease, among others.
The specialty of internal medicine is an area of primary care for adults. Dr. Portugal specializes in diagnosing and treating cross-system illnesses that may affect multiple organ systems. When necessary, Dr. Portugal can also refer patients to specialists when medically needed. As an example, patients with severe allergies could be referred to an allergist for added diagnostic tests or treatment options.
As an interventional cardiologist, Dr. Portugal provides minimally invasive diagnostic and treatment services for conditions affecting the heart and cardiovascular system. This may include the diagnosis and treatment of enlarged heart muscles and vascular blockages, chronic or unstable angina, and congestive heart failure. In providing care, Dr. Portugal may utilize minimally-invasive catheterizations, offering easier access the heart and vascular system.
Please Note: The information displayed below is sourced from the 2014 Medicare Physician and Other Supplier National Provider Identifier (NPI) Aggregate Report. It's important to remember that the statistics below are not inclusive of all patients treated by Dr. Portugal, but only those who participate in Medicare.