How many German-speaking doctors are there in Portugal?

We list 19, in 4 cities. That is the number whose working language we can trace to a published source, not the number that exists.

Is German unusual for doctors in Portugal?

36% of the 53 doctors we hold in Portugal are recorded as working in German. A consular list records the language because the mission publishes it for its own citizens, so the figure reflects who publishes lists, not only who speaks what.

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German-speaking doctors in Portugal

19 doctors in Portugal who work in German, in 4 cities. Lisbon (7), Cascais (6) and Porto (4) hold 89% of them.

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4cities

36%of all doctors here

Photo: David Broad (CC BY 3.0)

Showing all 4 cities.

Portugal19 in 4 cities

Lisbon's Arco da Rua Augusta triumphal arch with the Tagus River behind it

LisbonPortugal7GermanOf all doctors here7 of 2232%

Santa Marta Lighthouse and Casa de Santa Maria overlooking the rocky coastline of Cascais, Portugal

CascaisPortugal6GermanOf all doctors here6 of 6100%

Porto's Ribeira waterfront with rabelo boats on the Douro River

PortoPortugal4GermanOf all doctors here4 of 944%

University of Coimbra Paco das Escolas courtyard with iconic clock tower

CoimbraPortugal2GermanOf all doctors here2 of 367%

Nothing matches that combination.

This page lists every city in Portugal where a source says a German-speaking doctor works. If you know a provider that belongs here, tell us and include where the language is stated.

Where these came from

These German-speaking doctors come from 3 sources, led by a German diplomatic mission (17), the UK Foreign Office's travel advice (1) and bmeia.gv.at (1).

Every one of these sits on an official list, published by a body with nothing to sell.

Questions

How many German-speaking doctors are there in Portugal?: We list 19, in 4 cities. That is the number whose working language we can trace to a published source, not the number that exists.
Which city has the most?: Lisbon, with 7 of the 19.
Is German unusual for doctors in Portugal?: 36% of the 53 doctors we hold in Portugal are recorded as working in German. A consular list records the language because the mission publishes it for its own citizens, so the figure reflects who publishes lists, not only who speaks what.