Nataliia Lazanovska

English-Speaking Family Doctor in Porto for Children and Adults — Dr. Nataliia Lazanovska

Dr. Nataliia Lazanovska is an English-speaking family doctor (GP) and board-certified specialist in family medicine at United Medical Clinic in Porto. She cares for children from birth and adults: newborn and well-child checkups, everyday illnesses, long-term conditions, and care for older adults. She sees patients at the clinic, makes home visits in Porto, and offers online consultations.

If you're looking for an English-speaking doctor for your baby or child in Porto, Dr. Lazanovska cares for children from their very first days. In Portugal, routine checkups for healthy children are part of a family doctor's work. She speaks English, Portuguese, Russian, and Ukrainian.

Education and Training

• Medical degree, National Pirogov Memorial Medical University, Vinnytsia (Ukraine)
• Recognition of medical degree in Portugal, Abel Salazar Institute of Biomedical Sciences (ICBAS), University of Porto
• Foundation-year internship (Internato do Ano Comum), Centro Hospitalar do Nordeste, Bragança
• Residency in Family Medicine (Medicina Geral e Familiar), UCSP Vila Velha de Ródão
• Postgraduate training in Aesthetic Medicine, University of Alcalá (Spain)
• Training in botulinum toxin treatments

Experience

Dr. Lazanovska combines ongoing primary care with emergency medicine. She works in the emergency department of Hospital da Senhora da Oliveira in Guimarães. This experience helps her quickly assess sudden symptoms and tell when a child or adult needs hospital care and when treatment at home is enough.

She completed her family medicine residency in Vila Velha de Ródão, a region where most residents are older adults. There she gained extensive experience caring for older patients with several chronic conditions at once: adjusting treatment with age in mind and having honest conversations with patients and their families about realistic goals.

Dr. Lazanovska says competence, listening, and empathy are at the heart of her work.

When to See a Family Doctor

Babies and children:

• newborn and infant checkups, growth and development monitoring
• routine checkups for children and teens
• fever, runny nose, cough, and sore throat
• earaches and pink eye
• vomiting, diarrhea, tummy aches, and constipation
• skin rashes and eczema (atopic dermatitis)
• questions about vaccines on the Portuguese immunization schedule
• notes for daycare and school

Adults and older adults:

• colds, flu, cough, sore throat, and fever
• headaches, fatigue, and general malaise
• digestive problems
• high blood pressure, diabetes, high cholesterol, and thyroid conditions
• multiple chronic conditions in older adults
• routine prenatal care for low-risk pregnancies
• preventive checkups and review of lab and imaging results, including tests done abroad
• sudden symptoms when you're not sure whether you need the ER
• medical certificates for work

Aesthetic medicine: Dr. Lazanovska has trained in aesthetic medicine and offers botulinum toxin treatments to soften expression lines.

Appointment Options

Dr. Lazanovska sees children from birth and adults:

• in person at UMC in Porto
• through home visits in Porto, for example when a young child is sick or an older patient can't easily get to the clinic
• online for patients anywhere in Europe

If you need lab tests, diagnostics, or a specialist, she will order the tests and refer you to the right specialist when needed.

Languages and Medical Interpreter

Dr. Lazanovska speaks English, Portuguese, Russian, and Ukrainian, so the whole family can talk to her in the language they're most comfortable with. A free medical coordinator is also available at every UMC appointment to interpret between English, Portuguese, Russian, and Ukrainian.

Fees, Insurance, and Payment

• Family doctor consultation, in person or online: €95
• Home visit in Porto: from €150, depending on the distance from the clinic

UMC works with all international and Portuguese insurance providers, and patients without insurance can pay directly. No referral is needed for lab tests, diagnostics, or specialist appointments at UMC.

How to Book

You can book a clinic, home, or online appointment with Dr. Lazanovska through the clinic website, via WhatsApp or Telegram, or by phone at +351 300 502 822. The clinic is located at Rua Dr. Alfredo Magalhães, 90, Trindade, Porto.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Dr. Lazanovska speak English?
Yes, Dr. Lazanovska speaks English, as well as Portuguese, Russian, and Ukrainian.

Is there an English-speaking doctor for children in Porto?
Yes, Dr. Lazanovska is an English-speaking family doctor at UMC in Porto who cares for children from birth. Appointments are available at the clinic, at home, or online.

At what age does Dr. Lazanovska see children?
From birth. She does newborn and infant checkups and routine checkups for children and teens, and treats everyday childhood illnesses.

Can a doctor make a home visit for my child in Porto?
Yes, Dr. Lazanovska makes home visits in Porto for children and adults. Home visits start at €150, and the final price depends on the distance from the clinic.

Can I have an online consultation from another country?
Yes, Dr. Lazanovska offers online consultations for patients anywhere in Europe. An online consultation costs €95.

Does Dr. Lazanovska provide prenatal care?
Yes, she provides routine prenatal care for low-risk pregnancies and refers patients to an OB/GYN when needed.

How much does a family doctor visit cost in Porto?
A family doctor consultation costs €95. UMC works with all international and Portuguese insurance providers.