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Dr. Joel Porter, MD
General Surgery* Age 69
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Dr. Joel Porter, MD

General Surgery* Age 69
Akron, OH
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45 years of experience
Dr. Joel Porter, MD is a General Surgeon in Akron, OH.
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Dr. Porter graduated from Ohio State University College of Medicine. Dr. Joel Porter, MD is a General Surgeon in Akron, OH and has 45 years experience. Dr. Porter's 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
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 Suppurativa
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
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Gallbladder Removal
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Hernia Repair
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Open 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 Care PPO
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • Blue Card PPO
  • Curative PPO Plus
    Curative EPO
    Curative PPO
  • Open Access Plus
    Cigna PPO
  • Blue Access-OH PPO
    Bronze Pathway Group-OH HMO
  • Blue Preferred Plus POS
  • Choice Plus POS II
    Aetna
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Angiographic Laboratory LLC
    95 Arch St Ste 115, Akron, OH 44304
    Monday
    08:30 - 16:00
    Tuesday
    08:30 - 16:00
    Wednesday
    08:30 - 16:00
    Thursday
    08:30 - 16:00
    Friday
    08:30 - 16:00
    Saturday
    08:30 - 16:00
    Sunday
    08:30 - 16:00

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Specialties*
Colorectal Surgery
General Surgery
Specialties*
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Frequently Asked Questions

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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 Summa Health System-Akron Campus.

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

Education
Medical Education
  • Ohio State University College of Medicine
    1981
Medical Education
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
  • Akron City Hospital
    1986
Internship
Fellowship Hospital
  • Rutgers New Jersey Medical School
    1987
Fellowship Hospital

Hospital Affiliations

  • Summa Health System-Akron Campus

    141 N Forge St, Akron, OH

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