About me
Tiago Bilhim is a 43-years-old Portuguese doctor, with extensive expertise on embolization treatments, internationally renowned.
Prof. Dr. Tiago Bilhim.
Tiago Bilhim is a 43-years-old Portuguese doctor, with extensive expertise on embolization treatments, internationally renowned.
He got his Medicine Degree in 2004 and finished his internship in Radiology in 2011. He also obtained the European certification in Interventional Radiology (EBIR – European Board of Interventional Radiology) in 2011.
In 2011 he received his Ph.D. Degree in Radiology with the dissertation: “Prostatic artery embolization in the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia – anatomo-clinical study”.
From early on he showed interest in teaching, being Monitor Professor and Invited Assistant of Anatomy, from 2000 to 2012, and, between 2012-2022 he was an Invited Assistant and Invited Assistant Professor of “Clinical Imagiology and Anatomy” and “Advanced Basis of Medical Imaging” at Faculdade de Ciências Médicas of NOVA Medical School.
Dr. Tiago is currently an Interventional Radiologist at SAMS Hospital, in Lisbon.
Prof. Dr. Tiago Bilhim.
Tiago Bilhim is a 43-years-old Portuguese doctor, with extensive expertise on embolization treatments, internationally renowned.
He got his Medicine Degree in 2004 and finished his internship in Radiology in 2011. He also obtained the European certification in Interventional Radiology (EBIR – European Board of Interventional Radiology) in 2011.
In 2011 he received his Ph.D. Degree in Radiology with the dissertation: “Prostatic artery embolization in the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia – anatomo-clinical study”.
From early on he showed interest in teaching, being Monitor Professor and Invited Assistant of Anatomy, from 2000 to 2012, and, between 2012-2022 he was an Invited Assistant and Invited Assistant Professor of “Clinical Imagiology and Anatomy” and “Advanced Basis of Medical Imaging” at Faculdade de Ciências Médicas of NOVA Medical School.
Dr. Tiago is currently an Interventional Radiologist at SAMS Hospital, in Lisbon.
Along with his professional activity, there is also his important participation in the academic environment. He is Associate Editor for the Acta Radiológica Portuguesa (ARP) and Section Editor of Embolization for the Journal Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiology (CVIR).
2005 – Medical Internship – General Internship at Pulido Valente Hospital.
2005 – Conducted the Doctor-Patient Communication (Prova de Comunicação Médica) test in September of 2005, obtaining the classification “Suitable”.
2005 – Completed the Entrance Contest in the Complementary Internship, obtaining a score of 92% (22nd in the total of 714 applicants, at a national level).
2006 – Dr. Tiago chose Radiology in Santo António dos Capuchos Hospital and began his Complementary Internship.
2006 – Present – Interventional Radiologist at Saint Louis Hospital, Lisbon.
2011 – Completed the final assessment of the Radiology Medical Internship, obtaining the title of Radiology Assistant.
2011 – On September 30th Dr. Tiago obtained the European certification as Interventional Radiologist – EBIR – European Board of Interventional Radiology.
Since 2011 – Dr. Tiago was hired by the Centro Hospitalar de Lisboa Central, E.P.E, as Hospital Assistant specializing in Radiology, where he remains an Interventional Radiologist.
2019 – Present – Director of the Angiography Unit at Saint Louis Hospital, Lisbon.
2020 – Present – Interventional Radiologist at CUF Tejo, Lisbon.
September 12th, 2021 – Approved with a score of 19.125/20 in the contest to obtain the title of consultant of radiology medical career.
December 2021 – Obtained the European certification as Interventional Radiologist – EBIR – ES – European Board of Interventional Radiology – Endovascular Specialist.
1997 – Completed high school at Escola Secundária of Cidade Universitária with an average of 17.
1998 – First year in the Bachelor Program in Biochemistry at Faculdade de Ciências da Universidade de Lisboa.
1998 – New application to the Medicine Degree at Faculdade de Ciências da Universidade de Lisboa (status of competition-level athlete).
From 1998 to 2004 – Medicine Degree at NOVA Medical School, Faculdade de Ciências Médicas, Universidade Nova de Lisboa.
2004 – Degree in Medicine and Surgery at NOVA Medical School, Faculdade de Ciências Médicas, Universidade Nova de Lisboa with an average of 17,24.
2011 – Ph.D. in Medicine, with specialization in Radiation Medicine, Dr. Tiago was unanimously approved with Distinction and Honor by the majority in 18/11/2011 at Faculdade de Ciências Médicas, Universidade Nova de Lisboa, with the dissertation “Prostatic artery embolization in the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia – anatomo-clinical study”.
2012 – Completed the Clinical Scholars Research Training (CSRT) I of Harvard Medical School – Portugal Program in Translational Research and Information (from Mars 30th to December of 2012).
2013 – Completed the Clinical Scholars Research Training (CSRT) II of Harvard Medical School – Portugal Program in Translational Research and Information (from Mars 30th to December 1st of 2012).
2022 – Aggregation in Medicine at Faculdade de Ciências Médicas of NOVA Medical School, Universidade Nova de Lisboa, approved with unanimity.
2000-2004 – Volunteer Monitor Professor of Anatomy at NOVA Medical School, Faculdade de Ciências Médicas, Universidade Nova de Lisboa.
2005-2006 – Monitor Professor of Anatomy at NOVA Medical School, Faculdade de Ciências Médicas, Universidade Nova de Lisboa.
2007-2012 – Invited Assistant of Anatomy at NOVA Medical School, Faculdade de Ciências Médicas, Universidade Nova de Lisboa.
2011-2015 – Invited Assistant of Clinical Imagiology and Anatomy, and Advanced Basis of Medical Imaging at NOVA Medical School, Faculdade de Ciências Médicas, Universidade Nova de Lisboa.
2015 – 2022 – Invited Assistant Professor of Clinical Imagiology and Anatomy, and Advanced Basis of Medical Imaging at NOVA Medical School, Faculdade de Ciências Médicas, Universidade Nova de Lisboa.
Advisor of 6 Ph.D. students at NOVA Medical School.
Publication of 78 articles in national and international scientific journals, indexed in Medline.
Author of 7 book chapters.
2817 quotes; h-index of 26; i10-index of 47
2004 – Enrolled in Portuguese Medical Association (Ordem dos Médicos). Professional license number 44243.
From 2013 to 2017 – Second councilor of the Interventional Radiology Section of the Portuguese Society of Radiology and Nuclear Medicine (Secção de Radiologia de Intervenção da Sociedade Portuguesa de Radiologia e Medicina Nuclear).
2016 – Present: Associate Editor for the Acta Radiológica Portuguesa.
July 2017 – August 2020: Associate Editor for the Journal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology (JVIR).
September 2017 – August 2020: Editorial Board Member Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiology (CVIR).
March 2018 – Corresponding Fellow Society of Interventional Radiology (SIR).
June 2018 – Fellow Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiological Society of Europe (CIRSE).
Since 2018 – Editor Committee for the EBIR – European Board of Interventional Radiology.
Since August 2020 – Section Editor for Embolization, Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiology (CVIR).
2013 – Received the award: 2013 Journal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology (JVIR) Editor’s Award for Top Reviewer.
2014 – Received the award: 2014 Journal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology (JVIR) Editor’s Award for Top Reviewer.
2014 – Received an honorable mention of the BIAL Award 2014 with his work “Prostatic Artery Embolization (PAE) in the treatment of Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms (LUTS) in patients with Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)”.
2015 – Received the award: 2015 Journal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology (JVIR) Editor’s Award for Top Reviewer.
2016 – Received the award: 2016 Journal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology (JVIR) Editor’s Award for Top Reviewer.
Author of 5 awarded scientific articles about prostatic embolization
Author of 6 awarded scientific communications in international congresses about prostatic embolization
Testemunhos.
“I must thank Professor Tiago Bilhim, Dr. Nuno Costa, and the professionals of his team for these results that have significantly improved my quality of life.”
“Dr. Tiago Bilhim, I am very happy for helping this treatment to be considered valid.”
“Dr. Tiago, thank you so much!!! Know that your clinical team is on top of my list of preferred professionals, and I will not hesitate to recommend you to anyone.”
SAMS Hospital.
At SAMS Hospital, Professor Tiago Bilhim leads a team of interventional Radiologists specialized in micro-invasive treatments, when compared to open or robotic surgery treatments, providing the easiest treatments and recovery.
These are mostly outpatient treatments.
These treatments are embolization (prostatic and uterine embolization) that treat benign prostatic hyperplasia and uterine fibroids.
They help improve the sexual life of those who are receiving treatment, and they also help to improve the odds of pregnancy in women.
SAMS Hospital.
At SAMS Hospital, Professor Tiago Bilhim leads a team of interventional Radiologists specialized in micro-invasive treatments, when compared to open or robotic surgery treatments, providing the easiest treatments and recovery.
These are mostly outpatient treatments.
These treatments are embolization (prostatic and uterine embolization) that treat benign prostatic hyperplasia and uterine fibroids.
They help improve the sexual life of those who are receiving treatment, and they also help to improve the odds of pregnancy in women.
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