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Dr. Mark Porta Jr, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 41
Dr. Mark Porta Jr, MD
5.0 (13 Ratings)

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Dr. Mark Porta Jr, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in Baton Rouge, LA.
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Dr. Mark Porta Jr, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 41
Baton Rouge, LA
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12 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Mark Porta Jr, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in Baton Rouge, LA.

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Dr. Mark Porta Jr, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in Baton Rouge, LA and has 12 years experience. They graduated from LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans School of Medicine. They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Our Lady Of The Lake Regional Medical Center. At present, Dr. Porta Jr received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 13 times. Their office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Porta Jr is board certified in Gastroenterology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Manometry
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Manometry
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Manometry
Abdominal Pain
Anemia
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Bile Duct Obstruction
Chronic Gastritis
Colorectal Polyp
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Dehydration
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Diarrhea
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Dysphagia
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Esophagitis
Gallstones
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Gastroptosis
Hemorrhoids
Hepatitis C
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Ulcer
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Malnutrition
Nausea
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Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Reflux Esophagitis
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Vomiting Disorders
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Duodenal Polypectomy
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
Laparoscopic Removal of Stones from Biliary Tract
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Acidosis
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Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Gastritis
Acute Kidney Infection
Acute Pharyngitis
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
ADHD and-or ADD
Alcoholic Cirrhosis
Alcoholic Gastritis
Alkalosis
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Allergic Rhinitis
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Anxiety
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Arthritis of the Elbow
Asthma
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Atherosclerosis
Back Pain
Barrett's Esophagus
Bedsores
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Benign Chronic Pain Syndrome
Bladder Infection
Blood in Urine (Hematuria)
Bowel Strangulation
Bronchitis
Calcium Metabolism Disorders
Candidiasis of Skin and Nails
Canker Sore
Celiac Disease
Cellulitis
Chest Pain
Cholangitis
Chronic Cholecystitis
Chronic Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Chronic Pain
Chronic Sinusitis
Cirrhosis
Cold Sore
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
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Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Dermatitis Due to Drugs
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Diabetes Type 1
Diabetes Type 2
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
Diabetic Polyneuropathy
Difficulty With Walking
Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
Dizziness
Dry Skin
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Duodenal Cancer
Duodenal Ulcer
Duodenitis
Dysentery
Dyslipidemia
Eczema and Contact Dermatitis
Emphysema
Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
Enteritis
Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Ulcer
Esophageal Varices
Essential Tremor
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Fibromyalgia
Gait Abnormality
Gastric Ulcer
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Gastroparesis
Gout
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Hair Loss
Heart Disease
Heartburn
Hepatitis B
Hernia
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Herpes Simplex Infection
Hiatal Hernia with Obstruction
Hidradenitis
Histoplasmosis
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
Hypercalcemia
Hyperkalemia
Hyperlipidemia
Hypertension
Hypoglycemia
Hypokalemia
Hypotension
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Hypothyroidism
Ileus
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Indigestion
Infectious Diarrheal Disease
Influenza (Flu)
Insomnia
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Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Malabsorption Carbohydrate
Intestinal Obstruction
Iron Metabolism Disorders
Itchy Skin
Joint Pain
Kidney Infection
Leg and Foot Ulcers
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Lipid Disorders
Liver Abscess
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Loss of Taste
Low Back Pain
Low Blood Oxygen Level
Magnesium Metabolism Disorders
Malaise and Fatigue
Mallory-Weiss Syndrome
Menstrual Disorders
Migraine
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Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Muscle Spasm
Neurogenic Bladder
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Nosebleed
Obesity
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Osteoarthritis
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Osteoarthritis of Hand
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Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteopenia
Osteoporosis
Overweight
Painful Urination (Dysuria)
Pancreatitis
Peptic Ulcer
Pericardial Disease
Pharyngitis
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Phosphorus Metabolism Disorders
Pneumonia
Pollen Allergy
Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Polyneuropathy
Potassium Deficiency
Purpura
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Pyloric Stenosis
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Raynaud's Disease
Rectal Ulcer
Restless Leg Syndrome
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
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Skin Ulcer
Sleep Apnea
Splenomegaly
Swine Flu
Thyroid Goiter
Tobacco Use Disorder
Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
Ulcerative Colitis
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Urinary Stones
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Venous Compression
Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
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Vertigo
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Viral Enteritis
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Vitamin B Deficiency
Vitamin D Deficiency
Vitamin_Deficiency
Wheezing
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Yeast Infections
Bile Duct Procedure
Biliary Drainage
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Immunization Administration
Liver Biopsy

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Locations

  1. 1 Louisiana Endoscopy Center
    9103 Jefferson Hwy, Baton Rouge, LA 70809
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (225) 927-1190
  2. 2 Lsuhsc Shreveport
    1501 Kings Hwy, Shreveport, LA 71103
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (318) 813-2502
  3. 3 Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center
    5000 Hennessy Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA 70808
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (225) 765-6565
  4. 4 Vista Surgical Hospital
    9032 Perkins Rd, Baton Rouge, LA 70810
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (225) 768-5700

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Apr 11, 2024
Dr Porta was fantastic! He went through every step of procedure he would be doing. I have to say, hands down, one of the best doctors I've ever been to. Very caring and personable. Doesn't rush you in and out!
VJAMISON — Apr 11, 2024
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Gastroenterology
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Education

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Medical Education
  • LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans School of Medicine
    2012
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  • Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Mark Porta Jr, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Porta Jr's profile.

Dr. Mark Porta Jr, MD is affiliated with Our Lady Of The Lake Regional Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Mark Porta Jr, MD holds board certification in Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Our Lady Of The Lake Regional Medical Center

    5000 Hennessy Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA