Dr. Joel Arden Porter, MD: Colorectal Surgery,Surgery

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Dr. Joel Arden Porter, MD

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Dr. Joel Porter, MD, is a Colorectal Surgery specialist practicing in Akron, OH with 43 years of experience. This provider currently accepts 45 insurance plans. New patients are welcome. Hospital affiliations include Summa Akron City Hospital.

Dalton And Vanfossen Surgeons Inc,
95 Arch St Ste 150,
Akron,
OH,
44304

Professional: 43 Years Experience
Languages: English

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Updated 2024-09-29
Published 2024-09-29

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Dr. Porter graduated from the Ohio State University College of Medicine & Public Health in 1981. He works in Akron, OH and 3 other locations and specializes in Colorectal Surgery and Surgery. Dr. Porter is affiliated with Summa Akron City Hospital.

Doctor Organizations

Summa Akron City Hospital

Doctor Education

Medical School

- 1981

Ohio State University College Of Medicine & Public Health

Work Place

Dalton And Vanfossen Surgeons Inc

95 Arch St Ste 150

Akron

44304

USA

Specialties

Colorectal Surgery
Surgery

Procedures performed

Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
Colonoscopy

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Conditions

Hemorrhoids
Cholelethiasis or Cholecystitis
Inguinal Hernia

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