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Dr. John Porterfield Jr, MD

General Surgery
5.0 (6)
Map Pin Small Birmingham, AL
Accepting new patients
21 years of experience

Overview of Dr. John Porterfield Jr, MD

Dr. John Porterfield Jr, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Birmingham, AL. They specialize in General Surgery, has 21 years of experience. They graduated from UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA AT BIRMINGHAM and is affiliated with Regional Medical Center Of Central Alabama.

They frequently treat conditions like Adrenalectomy, Parathyroidectomy and Parathyroid (Gland) Disease along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accepts Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield and Cigna as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Porterfield Jr's Office Locations

  1. 1
    1201 11th Ave S Ste 510, Birmingham, AL 35205 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (205) 975-3000
  2. 2
    1720 2nd Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35294 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (205) 975-3000
  3. 3
    Mary Lewis Skilled Nursing Facility
    1717 6th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35233 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (800) 822-8816
  4. 4
    Anna B. Hatchett MD LLC
    45 Medical Arts Ct Ste 4, Greenville, AL 36037 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (334) 382-1224

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  • Regional Medical Center Of Central Alabama

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    Jun 25, 2016
    Dr Porterfield is an excellent surgeon. Very thorough in explaining procedure and outcome posibilities/expectations. Bedside manner excellent. In my experience, laparoscopic surgery performed to repair inguinal and umbilical hernias. I recommend Dr Porterfield as a highly professional surgeon.
    John allgood in Killen al — Jun 25, 2016
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    About Dr. John Porterfield Jr, MD

    Specialties
    • General Surgery
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    Years of Experience
    • 21 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1811977986
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA AT BIRMINGHAM
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    Dr. John Porterfield Jr, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Porterfield Jr is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Porterfield Jr has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Porterfield Jr has seen patients for Adrenalectomy, Parathyroidectomy and Parathyroid (Gland) Disease, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Porterfield Jr on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    6 patients have reviewed Dr. Porterfield Jr. The overall rating for this provider is 5.0. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Porterfield Jr.

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