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Dr. Joseph Portera, MD

Gynecology* Age 61
Dr. Joseph Portera, MD
4.1 (28 Ratings)

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Dr. Joseph Portera, MD is a Gynecology Specialist in Chattanooga, TN.
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Dr. Joseph Portera, MD

Gynecology* Age 61
Chattanooga, TN
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33 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Joseph Portera, MD is a Gynecology Specialist in Chattanooga, TN.

About

Dr. Joseph Portera, MD is a Gynecology Specialist in Chattanooga, TN and has 33 years experience. They graduated from ALBANY MEDICAL COLLEGE. They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with CHI Memorial Hospital Chattanooga and Erlanger Baroness Hospital. Dr. Portera has experience treating conditions like Vaginal and Pelvic Prolapse, Vaginal Prolapse and Perimenopause among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Portera received an average rating of 4.1/5 from patients and has been reviewed 28 times. Their office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Portera accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Vaginal and Pelvic Prolapse
Vaginal Prolapse
Perimenopause
Vaginal and Pelvic Prolapse
Vaginal Prolapse
Perimenopause
Vaginal and Pelvic Prolapse
Vaginal Prolapse
Perimenopause
Atrophic Vaginitis
Chronic Pelvic Pain
Uterine Prolapse
Vaginitis or Vaginosis
Menstrual Disorders
Uterine Cancer
Hysteroscopy
Acute Vaginitis
Cervicitis
Endometriosis
Excessive Menstrual Bleeding
Fallopian Tube Disorders
Herpes Simplex Infection
Hyperlipidemia
Noninflammatory Cervical Disorders
Ovarian Cysts
Pap Smear Abnormalities
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Uterine Fibroids
Vaginal Yeast Infection
Colpopexy
Colpopexy with Robotic Assist
Colporrhaphy
Colporrhaphy with Robotic Assist
Colposcopy
Laparoscopic Hysterectomy
Oophorectomy
Vaginal Prolapse Surgery
Abnormal Uterine Bleeding
Adenomyosis
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Anogenital Pruritis
Asymptomatic Post-Menopausal Status
Breast Pain
Cervical Cancer
Cervical Dysplasia
Cervical Polyps
Cervix Carcinoma
Chlamydia Infections
Gonorrhea Infections
Gynecologic Cancer
Hemorrhoids
HPV (Human Papillomavirus)
Hypertension
Menopausal and Postmenopausal Disorders
Miscarriages
Osteopenia
Osteoporosis
Ovarian Cancer
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
Rectovaginal Fistula
Sexual Disorders
Symptomatic Menopause
Thrush
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Urinary-Genital Tract Fistula, Female
Uterine Carcinoma
Varicose Veins Genital
Vulvar Cancer
Yeast Infections
Bacteriuria Screening
Breast Cancer Screening
Chlamydia Infection Screening
Destruction or Excision of Lesion of Cervix (incl. LEEP)
Destruction or Excision of Vaginal Lesions
Dipstick Urinalysis
Endometrial Ablation
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Fecal Occult Blood Test for Colorectal Cancer
Fetal Cardiac Screening
Fetal Ultrasound
First Trimester Screening
Genetic Screening for Breast Cancer
Gonorrhea Screening
Gynecologic Cancer Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Herpes Simplex Screening
HIV Screening
Incontinence Sling Procedure
Infertility Evaluation
Intrauterine Device (IUD) Placement
Mammography
Menopause Evaluation and Treatment
Newborn Metabolic Screening
Nuchal Translucency Screening
Ovarian Cancer Screening
Pap Smear
Phenylketonuria Screening
Pregnancy Non-Stress Test
Pregnancy Test
Rh Incompatibility Screening
Sexually Transmitted Infections Screening
STD Screening
Syphilis Screening
Trichomoniasis Screening
Urine Pregnancy Test
Vaginosis Screening
Vulvectomy

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  • APCN Open Access Aetna Select
    Choice Plus POS II
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Open Choice PPO
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
  • Superior Health Plan
  • Blue Card High Performance Network HPN
    Blue Card PPO
  • Blue Network L
    Blue Network P PPO
    Blue Network S PPO
  • Cigna PPO
    Open Access Plus
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Choice Care Network PPO
    Choice Care PPO
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    HMO Premier HMO
    National POS
  • GA Employee Cigna + Oscar LocalPlus EPO
    GA Employee Cigna + Oscar Open Access Plus EPO
  • Choice Plus POS
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    Options PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Womens Institute for Specialized Health Pllc
    1751 Gunbarrel Rd Ste 200, Chattanooga, TN 37421
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (423) 894-1355
  2. 2 Erlanger Health
    1025 Executive Dr Ste 100, Hixson, TN 37343
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (423) 894-1355
  3. 3 Office
    605 Glenwood Dr Ste 105, Chattanooga, TN 37404
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (423) 495-3300

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Portera
4.1
Based on 28 Reviews
5 Stars (21)
4 Stars (0)
3 Stars (1)
2 Stars (1)
1 Star (5)

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Mar 18, 2024
I have been seeing Dr. Portera for several years and I am very pleased with his care. His office staff is pleasant. I would definitely recommend him to anyone!
— Mar 18, 2024
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About Me

Biography
  • Dr. Joseph Portera, MD is a gynecology specialist in Chattanooga, TN and has over 32 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from ALBANY MEDICAL COLLEGE in 1991. He specializes in Gynecology.
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Gynecology
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  • ALBANY MEDICAL COLLEGE
    1991
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Joseph Portera, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Portera's profile.

Dr. Portera frequently treats the following conditions: Vaginal and Pelvic Prolapse, Vaginal Prolapse and Perimenopause. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Joseph Portera, MD is affiliated with CHI Memorial Hospital Chattanooga and Erlanger Baroness Hospital.

Hospital Affiliations

  • CHI Memorial Hospital Chattanooga

    2525 Desales Ave, Chattanooga, TN

  • Erlanger Baroness Hospital

    975 E 3rd St, Chattanooga, TN