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Dr. Rafael Portela, MD

Ear, Nose, and Throat* Age 43
Miami, FL
Accepting new patients
18 years of experience
Dr. Rafael Portela, MD is a Head & Neck Surgery Otolaryngologist in Miami, FL.
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Dr. Portela graduated from Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine (Hershey) in 2008 and completed a residency at Penn State Hershey Medical Center. Dr. Rafael Portela, MD is a Head & Neck Surgery Otolaryngologist in Miami, FL and has 18 years experience. Dr. Portela currently practices at Practice and is affiliated with Coral Gables Hospital, Doctors Hospital, South Miami Hospital, West Kendall Baptist Hospital and Nicklaus Children's Hospital. Dr. Portela has experience treating conditions like Chronic Adenoid Infection, Adenoiditis, Chronic Adenotonsillitis and Pharyngitis among other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. Portela's office accepts new patients. Dr. Portela also speaks Spanish. Dr. Portela is board certified in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Adenoiditis
Chronic Adenotonsillitis
Pharyngitis
Acute Tonsillitis
Tonsillitis
Ear Tube Placement
Suppurative Otitis Media
Acute Pharyngitis
Sleep Apnea
Eustachian Tube Dysfunction
Radiofrequency Ablation Turbinate
Nonsuppurative Otitis Media
Acute Respiratory Infection
Otitis Media
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Chronic Sinusitis
Chronic Tonsillitis
Conductive Hearing Loss
Nasal Septum Surgery (Septoplasty)
Rhinoseptoplasty
Ablation or Excision of Nasal Turbinates
Antrostomy and Antrotomy (Sinus Surgery)
Sinusitis
Chronic Rhinitis
Intranasal or Sinus Procedure
Acute Sinusitis
Enlarged Turbinates
Allergic Rhinitis
Deviated Septum
Sudden Deafness and-or Hearing Loss
Sensorineural Hearing Loss
Nasal Polyp
Acoustic Nerve Disorder
Acute Laryngitis
Acute Obstructive Laryngitis
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Allergic Rhinitis Due to Food
Broken Nose
Cervical Vertigo
Cholesteatoma
Chronic Laryngitis
Chronic Pharyngitis
Cleft Lip and Palate
Cleft Palate
Cleft Soft Palate
Congenital Nasal Deformity
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Laryngeal Cancer
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Vocal Cord Nodule
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Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Audiometry
Balloon Sinuplasty
Carotid Ultrasound
Cervical Lymph Node Dissection
Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP)
Desensitization
Diagnostic Nasal and Sinus Endoscopy
Ethmoidectomy (Sinus Surgery)
Evaluation and Treatment of Sleep Disorders
Excision or Destruction of Palate or Uvula Lesion
Excision or Destruction of Pharynx Lesion
Excision or Destruction of Tongue Lesion
Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES)
Frenectomy
Hearing Screening
Home Sleep Study
Laryngoscopy - Laryngotomy - Laryngectomy - Pharyngolaryngectomy - Pharyngectomy
Laryngoscopy and Laryngotomy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Middle Ear Implant Candidacy Evaluation
Nose Plastic Surgery (Rhinoplasty)
Oral Cancer Screening
Parathyroidectomy
Sleep Study
Sphenoidectomy (Sinus Surgery)
Sphenoidotomy (Sinus Surgery)
Thyroid Scan
Tracheal Surgery
Ultrasound, Thyroid
Uvulectomy
Vestibule and Floor of Mouth Excision or Destruction
Wound Repair

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Locations

  1. 1 Office
    3100 SW 62nd Ave Ste 124, Miami, FL 33155
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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, Adenoiditis, Chronic Adenotonsillitis and Pharyngitis. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Rafael Portela, MD is affiliated with Coral Gables Hospital, Doctors Hospital, South Miami Hospital, West Kendall Baptist Hospital and Nicklaus Children's Hospital.

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

Education
Medical Education
  • Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine (Hershey)
    2008
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
Board Certifications
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Residency Hospital
  • Penn State Hershey Medical Center
    2013
Residency Hospital

Hospital Affiliations

  • Coral Gables Hospital

    3100 S Douglas Rd, Coral Gables, FL

  • Doctors Hospital

    5000 University Dr, Coral Gables, FL

  • South Miami Hospital

    6200 SW 73rd St, South Miami, FL

  • West Kendall Baptist Hospital

    9555 SW 162nd Ave, Miami, FL

  • Nicklaus Children's Hospital

    3100 SW 62nd Ave, Miami, FL

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