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Dr. Benjamin Portnoy, MD

Infectious Disease Medicine* Age 79
Dr. Benjamin Portnoy, MD
4.2 (15 Ratings)

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Dr. Benjamin Portnoy, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist in Houston, TX.
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Dr. Benjamin Portnoy, MD

Infectious Disease Medicine* Age 79
Houston, TX
Accepting new patients
54 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Benjamin Portnoy, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist in Houston, TX.

About

Dr. Benjamin Portnoy, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist in Houston, TX and has 54 years experience. They graduated from Case Western Reserve University in 1970 and completed a residency at The Johns Hopkins Hospital.They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with HCA Houston Healthcare Medical Center. At present, Dr. Portnoy received an average rating of 4.2/5 from patients and has been reviewed 15 times. Their office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Portnoy also speaks Spanish. Dr. Portnoy is board certified in Internal Medicine and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Offers Telehealth

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Cryptococcosis
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
Syphilis Infections
Cryptococcosis
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
Syphilis Infections
Cryptococcosis
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
Syphilis Infections

Insurance Accepted

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  • Aetna HMO
    Choice Plus POS II
  • Superior Health Plan
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
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  • MultiPlan PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Donna N Canlas MD PA
    1200 Binz St Ste 1020, Houston, TX 77004
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (713) 524-8700
  2. 2 Office
    8390 Champions Gate Blvd Ste 215, Champions Gate, FL 33896
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Mar 17, 2020
Sure wish he was still our doctor. Absolutely brilliant man.
Jeff Share — Mar 17, 2020
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About Me

Biography
  • Dr. Benjamin Portnoy, MD is an infectious disease specialist in Houston, TX and has over 53 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Case Western Reserve University in 1970. He specializes in Infectious Disease Medicine.
Biography
Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Infectious Disease Medicine
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Case Western Reserve University
    1970
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Internal Medicine
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • The Johns Hopkins Hospital
    1971
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • The Johns Hopkins Hospital
    1972
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • University Tex
    1976
Fellowship Hospital
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Dr. Benjamin Portnoy, MD is affiliated with HCA Houston Healthcare Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Benjamin Portnoy, MD holds board certification in Internal Medicine.

Hospital Affiliations

  • HCA Houston Healthcare Medical Center

    1313 Hermann Dr, Houston, TX