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Dr. Rafael Portela, MD

Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery* Age 69
Dr. Rafael Portela, MD
3.9 (9 Ratings)

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Dr. Rafael Portela, MD is an Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Specialist in Miami, FL.
Dr. Rafael Portela, MD
3.9 (9 Ratings)
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Dr. Rafael Portela, MD

Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery* Age 69
Miami, FL
Accepting new patients
43 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Rafael Portela, MD is an Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Specialist in Miami, FL.

About

Dr. Portela graduated from PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY / ABINGTON-OGONTZ CAMPUS. Dr. Rafael Portela, MD is an Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Specialist in Miami, FL and has 43 years experience. Dr. Portela currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Coral Gables Hospital and Nicklaus Children's Hospital. At present, Dr. Portela received an average rating of 3.9/5 from patients and has been reviewed 9 times. Dr. Portela's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Portela is board certified in Otolaryngology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Ear Tube Placement
Adenoidectomy
Tonsillectomy
Ear Tube Placement
Adenoidectomy
Tonsillectomy
Hoarse Voice (Dysphonia)
Intranasal or Sinus Procedure
Acute Laryngitis
Acute Sinusitis
Acute Tonsillitis
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Allergic Rhinitis
Cholesteatoma
Chronic Adenoid Infection
Chronic Laryngitis
Chronic Sinusitis
Chronic Tonsillitis
Cleft Palate
Conductive Hearing Loss
Cough
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Deafness
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Deviated Septum
Dizziness
Dysphagia
Earwax Buildup
Enlarged Turbinates
Eustachian Tube Dysfunction
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Head and Neck Cancer
Head or Neck Lump or Swelling
Headache
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Hyperacusis
Laryngitis
Loss of Smell and Taste
Malignant Otitis Externa
Meniere's Disease
Nasal Polyp
Nosebleed
Obliterative Otosclerosis of Oval Window
Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome
Oral Cancer
Oral or Facial Cleft
Otitis Media
Outer Ear Infection
Perforated Eardrum
Pharyngitis
Salivary Gland Cancer
Salivary Gland Stones and Inflammation
Sinusitis
Sleep Apnea
Throat Pain
Tinnitus
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TMJ
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Tongue-Tie
Tonsil Cancer
Tonsillitis
Vertigo
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Vocal Cord Nodule
Vocal Cord Paralysis
Wheezing
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Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Audiometry
Carotid Ultrasound
Diagnostic Nasal and Sinus Endoscopy
Evaluation and Treatment of Sleep Disorders
Excision or Destruction of Tongue Lesion
Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES)
Frenectomy
Hearing Screening
Home Sleep Study
Laryngoscopy and Laryngotomy
Middle Ear Implant Candidacy Evaluation
Oral Cancer Screening
Radiofrequency Ablation Turbinate
Sleep Study
Thyroid Scan
Ultrasound, Thyroid
Vestibule and Floor of Mouth Excision or Destruction
Wound Repair

Insurance Accepted

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  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Blue Card High Performance Network HPN
    Blue Card PPO
  • Empower - Small Employer Groups
    Engage (large group) HMO
    Focus - Small Employer Groups
  • Medica Choice
    Options PPO
    Nexus Open Access
    Navigate HMO
    Choice Plus POS
    Navigate POS
  • Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Choice Plus POS II
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Aetna
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Open Choice PPO
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    SimplyBlue HMO
    myBlue EPO
  • Blue Select PPO
    Preferred Patient Care
  • Open Access Plus
    SureFit South Florida
    Cigna PPO
  • Curative PPO Plus
    Curative PPO
    Curative EPO
  • Wellspan Health PPO
  • Blue Preferred Patient Care PPO
  • Blue Choice HMO

Locations

  1. 1 De Cardenas & Villalonga MDS PA
    3100 SW 62nd Ave Ste 124, Miami, FL 33155

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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Portela
3.9
Based on 9 Reviews
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Jun 30, 2022
Amazing experience with Dr Portela. Of course, seeing a specialist can be scary but Dr Portela and the staff made it so much easier. I’ve recommended other families and they were also happy. Top notch people across the board.
Pedro — Jun 30, 2022
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Specialties*
Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY / ABINGTON-OGONTZ CAMPUS
    1981
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Otolaryngology and Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
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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. Rafael Portela, MD is affiliated with Coral Gables Hospital and Nicklaus Children's Hospital.

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

Hospital Affiliations

  • Coral Gables Hospital

    3100 S Douglas Rd, Coral Gables, FL

  • Nicklaus Children's Hospital

    3100 SW 62nd Ave, Miami, FL