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Dr. John Porterfield Jr, MD

General Surgery* Age 50
Dr. John Porterfield Jr, MD
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Dr. John Porterfield Jr, MD is a General Surgeon in Birmingham, AL.
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Dr. John Porterfield Jr, MD

General Surgery* Age 50
Birmingham, AL
Accepting new patients
22 years of experience
Dr. John Porterfield Jr, MD is a General Surgeon in Birmingham, AL.

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Dr. Porterfield Jr graduated from University of Alabama at Birmingham. Dr. John Porterfield Jr, MD is a General Surgeon in Birmingham, AL and has 22 years experience. Dr. Porterfield Jr currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with UAB Hospital. Dr. Porterfield Jr has experience treating conditions like Umbilical Hernia among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Porterfield Jr received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 7 times. Dr. Porterfield Jr's office accepts new patients. Dr. Porterfield Jr is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Thyroidectomy
Parathyroidectomy
Umbilical Hernia
Thyroidectomy
Parathyroidectomy
Umbilical Hernia
Thyroidectomy
Parathyroidectomy
Umbilical Hernia
Abdominal Pain
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Colorectal Cancer
Constipation
Gallstones
Hemorrhoids
Hyperparathyroidism
Incisional Hernia
Inguinal Hernia
Lipomas
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Neuroendocrine Tumors
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Parathyroid (Gland) Tumor: Other than Malignant
Parathyroid Cancer
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Ventral Hernia
Adrenalectomy
Adrenalectomy with Robotic Assist
Gallbladder Removal
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Thyroid Lobectomy
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Ventral Hernia Repair Laparoscopic
Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Anorectal Abscess
Appendicitis
Ascites
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Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Boerhaave's Syndrome
Bone Cancer
Cholangiocarcinoma
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Gallbladder Cancer
Gastric Ulcer
Hiatal Hernia
Ileus
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Obstruction
Liver Cancer
Lung Cancer
Meckel's Diverticulum
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Osteosarcoma
Pancreatic Cancer
Pelvic Abscess
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pleural Effusion
Secondary Malignancies
Small Intestine Cancer
Traumatic Brain Injury
Ulcerative Colitis
Abdominoplasty
Cholecystectomy with Robotic Assist
Duodenal Polypectomy
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Hernia Repair
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Robotic Assist
Laparotomy
Lymphadenectomy With Robotic Assistance
Open Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Open Thymectomy
Port Placements or Replacements
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Splenectomy
Splenectomy and Splenorrhaphy
Splenectomy with Robotic Assist
Thoracentesis
Thyroidectomy or Thyroid Lobectomy
Tracheal Surgery
Wound Repair

Insurance Accepted

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  • Blue Card High Performance Network HPN
    Blue Card PPO
  • Options PPO
    Medica Choice
    Choice Plus POS
    Nexus Open Access
    Navigate HMO
    Navigate POS
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    Choice Care PPO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama PPO
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  • Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
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    Open Choice PPO
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Choice Plus POS II
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    Open Access Plus

Locations

  1. 1 Office
    1201 11th Ave S Ste 510, Birmingham, AL 35205
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (205) 975-3000
  2. 2 Office
    1720 2nd Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35294
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  3. 3 UAB Hospital Birmingham
    619 19th St S, Birmingham, AL 35233
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May 04, 2023
Did an excellent job w/ total thyroidectomy. My only regret is not going to him sooner
Michelle P — May 04, 2023
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Specialties*
General Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Alabama at Birmingham
    2002
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. John Porterfield Jr, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Porterfield Jr's profile.

Dr. Porterfield Jr frequently treats the following conditions: Umbilical Hernia. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. John Porterfield Jr, MD is affiliated with UAB Hospital.

Yes, Dr. John Porterfield Jr, MD holds board certification in General Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • UAB Hospital

    1802 6th Ave S, Birmingham, AL