Specialties:
Internal Medicine, Emergency Medicine
Address:
Paul R Porter MD
934 S Broadway St STE 3, Portland 37148
(615) 325-6446 (Phone)
Procedures:
Echocardiography, Ekg (Electrocardiogram, Ecg), Pap Smear, Physicals, Skin Biopsy, Skin Lesion Excision, Suture Uncomplicated Lacerations, Ultrasound, Xrays In Office
Conditions:
Anemia, Anxiety, Arthritis, Asthma, Copd (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease), Depression, Diabetes, Emphysema, Gastro Esophageal Reflux Disease, Heart Disease, Hyperlipidemia, Hypertension (High Blood Pressure), Internal Medicine, Osteoporosis, Sleep Apnea
Certifications:
Emergency Medicine, Internal Medicine
Hospitals:
Paul R Porter MD
934 S Broadway St STE 3, Portland 37148
Sumner Regional Medical Center
555 Hartsville Pike, Gallatin 37066
TriStar Hendersonville Medical Center
355 New Shackle Island Rd, Hendersonville 37075
Philosophy:
As a general primary care internist, I try to provide all my patients basic health care needs. I believe healthy lifestyle and preventive medicine are the foundation to good health. Our aim is to treat each individual with respect and fairness. If specialized care is needed then those referrals are made but we will remain in a gate keepers role to coordinate care. Our practice is ranked high in quality and low in cost of overall healthcare.
Education:
Medical School
East Tennessee State University/James H Quillen College Of Medicine
Graduated: 1982
University Of Ar Med Scis
Graduated: 1983
Graduated: 1985
Florida College
Graduated: 1976
Western Kentucky University
Graduated: 1978