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Dr. Rafael Portela, MD

Ear, Nose, and Throat* Age 68
Dr. Rafael Portela, MD
3.9 (9 Ratings)

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Dr. Rafael Portela, MD is an Otolaryngology (Ear, Nose & Throat) Specialist in Miami, FL.
Dr. Rafael Portela, MD
3.9 (9 Ratings)
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Dr. Rafael Portela, MD

Ear, Nose, and Throat* Age 68
Miami, FL
Accepting new patients
43 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Rafael Portela, MD is an Otolaryngology (Ear, Nose & Throat) Specialist in Miami, FL.

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Dr. Rafael Portela, MD is an Otolaryngology (Ear, Nose & Throat) Specialist in Miami, FL and has 43 years experience. They graduated from PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY / ABINGTON-OGONTZ CAMPUS. They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Coral Gables Hospital, South Miami Hospital, Nicklaus Children's Hospital and Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center. Dr. Portela has experience treating conditions like Chronic Adenoid Infection and Adenoiditis among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Portela received an average rating of 3.9/5 from patients and has been reviewed 9 times. Their office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Portela is board certified in Otolaryngology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Ear Tube Placement
Chronic Adenoid Infection
Adenoiditis
Ear Tube Placement
Chronic Adenoid Infection
Adenoiditis
Acute Pharyngitis
Acute Respiratory Infection
Acute Tonsillitis
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Allergic Rhinitis
Cervical Vertigo
Chronic Adenotonsillitis
Chronic Rhinitis
Conductive Hearing Loss
Deviated Septum
Dizziness
Earwax Buildup
Enlarged Turbinates
Eustachian Tube Dysfunction
Nonsuppurative Otitis Media
Nosebleed
Otitis Media
Outer Ear Infection
Pharyngitis
Sensorineural Hearing Loss
Sudden Deafness and-or Hearing Loss
Suppurative Otitis Media
Tinnitus
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Tongue-Tie
Tonsillitis
Adenoidectomy
Radiofrequency Ablation Turbinate
Tonsillectomy
Acute Laryngitis
Acute Obstructive Laryngitis
Acute Sinusitis
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Cholesteatoma
Chronic Laryngitis
Chronic Sinusitis
Chronic Tonsillitis
Cleft Lip and Palate
Cleft Palate
Cough
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Deafness
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Dysphagia
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Head and Neck Cancer
Head or Neck Lump or Swelling
Headache
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Hoarse Voice (Dysphonia)
Hyperacusis
Laryngitis
Loss of Smell and Taste
Malignant Otitis Externa
Meniere's Disease
Nasal Polyp
Obliterative Otosclerosis of Oval Window
Oral Cancer
Oral or Facial Cleft
Otosclerosis
Parosmia
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Perforated Eardrum
Salivary Gland Stones and Inflammation
Sinusitis
Sleep Apnea
Sudden Idiopathic Hearing Loss
Throat Pain
Thrush
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TMJ
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Tonsil Cancer
Vertigo
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Vocal Cord Nodule
Wheezing
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Audiometry
Carotid Ultrasound
Diagnostic Nasal and Sinus Endoscopy
Evaluation and Treatment of Sleep Disorders
Excision or Destruction of Tongue Lesion
Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES)
Frenectomy
Hearing Screening
Home Sleep Study
Intranasal or Sinus Procedure
Laryngoscopy and Laryngotomy
Middle Ear Implant Candidacy Evaluation
Oral Cancer Screening
Sleep Study
Thyroid Scan
Ultrasound, Thyroid
Vestibule and Floor of Mouth Excision or Destruction
Wound Repair

Insurance Accepted

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  • Choice Plus POS II
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Open Choice PPO
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
  • Empower - Small Employer Groups
    Engage (large group) HMO
    Focus - Small Employer Groups
  • Blue Select PPO
    Preferred Patient Care
  • Blue Card High Performance Network HPN
    Blue Card PPO
  • Blue Preferred Patient Care PPO
  • Blue Choice HMO
  • Wellspan Health PPO
  • Cigna PPO
    Open Access Plus
    SureFit South Florida
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • BlueOptions HMO
    myBlue EPO
    SimplyBlue HMO
  • Choice Plus POS
    Medica Choice
    Navigate HMO
    Navigate POS
    Nexus Open Access
    Options PPO

Locations

  1. 1 De Cardenas & Villalonga Mds PA
    3100 SW 62nd Ave Ste 124, Miami, FL 33155

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Jun 30, 2022
Amazing experience with Dr Portela. Of course, seeing a specialist can be scary but Dr Portela and the staff made it so much easier. I’ve recommended other families and they were also happy. Top notch people across the board.
Pedro — Jun 30, 2022
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About Me

Biography
  • Dr. Rafael Portela, MD is an otolaryngology (ear, nose & throat) specialist in Miami, FL and has over 42 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY / ABINGTON-OGONTZ CAMPUS in 1981. He specializes in Ear, Nose, and Throat.
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Ear, Nose, and Throat
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Education

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Medical Education
  • PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY / ABINGTON-OGONTZ CAMPUS
    1981
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Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Otolaryngology and Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Rafael Portela, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Portela's profile.

Dr. Portela frequently treats the following conditions: Chronic Adenoid Infection and Adenoiditis. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Rafael Portela, MD is affiliated with Coral Gables Hospital, South Miami Hospital, Nicklaus Children's Hospital and Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center.

Yes, Dr. Rafael Portela, MD holds board certification in Otolaryngology and Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Coral Gables Hospital

    3100 S Douglas Rd, Coral Gables, FL

  • South Miami Hospital

    6200 SW 73rd St, South Miami, FL

  • Nicklaus Children's Hospital

    3100 SW 62nd Ave, Miami, FL

  • Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center

    1475 NW 12th Ave, Miami, FL