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Dr. Joel Porter, MD

General Surgery* Age 67
Dr. Joel Porter, MD
3.6 (12 Ratings)
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Dr. Joel Porter, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Akron, OH.
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Dr. Joel Porter, MD

General Surgery* Age 67
Akron, OH
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43 years of experience
Dr. Joel Porter, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Akron, OH.

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Dr. Joel Porter, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Akron, OH and has 43 years experience. They graduated from Ohio State University College of Medicine. They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Akron City Hospital. At present, Dr. Porter received an average rating of 3.6/5 from patients and has been reviewed 12 times. Their office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Porter is board certified in Colon & Rectal Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Abdominal Pain
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal Fissure
Abdominal Pain
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal Fissure
Abdominal Pain
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal Fissure
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anorectal Abscess
Anorectal Fistula
Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Bone Cancer
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Colorectal Cancer
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Gallstones
Gastric Ulcer
Hemorrhoids
Hiatal Hernia
Hidradenitis
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Obstruction
Ischemic Colitis
Lipomas
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Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Osteosarcoma
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
Ulcerative Colitis
Umbilical Hernia
Varicose Veins
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Ventral Hernia
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Anal Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Cyst Incision and Drainage
Destruction of Anal Tumor
Duodenal Polypectomy
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Gallbladder Removal
Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Hernia Repair
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Sphincterotomy

Insurance Accepted

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  • Choice Plus POS II
  • Blue Access-OH PPO
    Bronze Pathway Group-OH HMO
  • Blue Preferred Plus POS
  • Blue Card PPO
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
  • Cigna PPO
    Open Access Plus
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Choice Care PPO
  • MultiPlan PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Cardiac-vascular Diagnostic Center
    95 Arch St Ste 115, Akron, OH 44304
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (330) 434-5978

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Porter
3.6
Based on 12 Reviews
5 Stars (7)
4 Stars (0)
3 Stars (1)
2 Stars (1)
1 Star (3)

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Patient Reviews
Oct 30, 2017
I've been a patient since I moved to the area in 2004. I absolutely love him and appreciate how he answers my questions no matter what. He is very experienced and knowledgeable.
Copley Ohio — Oct 30, 2017
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Specialties*
General Surgery
Colorectal Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Ohio State University College of Medicine
    1981
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Colon & Rectal Surgery
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.

Internship

Internship
  • Akron City Hospital
    1986
Internship

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Rutgers New Jersey Medical School
    1987
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Joel Porter, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Porter's profile.

Dr. Joel Porter, MD is affiliated with Akron City Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Joel Porter, MD holds board certification in Colon & Rectal Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Akron City Hospital

    525 E Market St, Akron, OH