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Dr. Rafael Portela, MD

Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery* Age 42
Dr. Rafael Portela, MD
3.0 (4 Ratings)

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

Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery* Age 42
Miami, FL
Accepting new patients

Offers telehealth

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

About

Dr. Portela graduated from Penn State University College of Medicine. Dr. Rafael Portela, MD is an Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Specialist in Miami, FL. Dr. Portela currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with South Miami Hospital, Coral Gables Hospital, Doctors Hospital and Nicklaus Children's Hospital. At present, Dr. Portela received an average rating of 3.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 4 times. Dr. Portela's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Portela also speaks Spanish. Dr. Portela is board certified in Otolaryngology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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This provider offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule.

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Tonsillectomy
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Adenoidectomy
Tonsillectomy
Ear Tube Placement
Adenoidectomy
Tonsillectomy
Ear Tube Placement
Adenoidectomy
Acute Tonsillitis
Chronic Tonsillitis
Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome
Antrostomy and Antrotomy (Sinus Surgery)
Diagnostic Nasal and Sinus Endoscopy
Intranasal or Sinus Procedure
Nasal Septum Surgery (Septoplasty)
Radiofrequency Ablation Turbinate
Rhinoseptoplasty
Acute Laryngitis
Acute Sinusitis
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Allergic Rhinitis
Broken Nose
Chronic Adenoid Infection
Chronic Sinusitis
Cleft Lip and Palate
Cleft Palate
Cleft Soft 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
Facial Fracture
Facial Nerve Disorder
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Head and Neck Cancer
Head or Neck Lump or Swelling
Headache
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Hoarse Voice (Dysphonia)
Laryngeal Cancer
Laryngitis
Loss of Smell and Taste
Malignant Otitis Externa
Nasal Polyp
Nosebleed
Oral Cancer
Oral or Facial Cleft
Otitis Media
Outer Ear Infection
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Parathyroid (Gland) Tumor: Other than Malignant
Perforated Eardrum
Peritonsillar Abscess
Pharyngitis
Retropharyngeal Abscess
Salivary Gland Stones and Inflammation
Sinusitis
Sleep Apnea
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Tongue-Tie
Tonsil Cancer
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Vocal Cord Nodule
Vocal Cord Paralysis
Vocal Cord Polyp
Wheezing
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Ablation or Excision of Nasal Turbinates
Audiometry
Balloon Sinuplasty
Carotid Ultrasound
Cervical Lymph Node Dissection
Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP)
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
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
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
Sphenoidotomy (Sinus Surgery)
Thyroid Scan
Tracheal Surgery
Ultrasound, Thyroid
Uvulectomy
Vestibule and Floor of Mouth Excision or Destruction
Wound Repair

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    Preferred Patient Care
  • Empower POS
    Engage - Small Employer Groups
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    Cigna PPO
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    Choice POS
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    Preferred PPO
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    Choice Plus POS
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Locations

  1. 1 De Cardenas & Villalonga MDS PA
    3100 SW 62nd Ave Ste 124, Miami, FL 33155
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Languages Spoken
Spanish
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Specialties*
Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Penn State University College of Medicine
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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 South Miami Hospital, Coral Gables Hospital, Doctors Hospital and Nicklaus Children's Hospital.

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

Hospital Affiliations

  • South Miami Hospital

    6200 SW 73rd St, South Miami, FL

  • Coral Gables Hospital

    3100 S Douglas Rd, Coral Gables, FL

  • Doctors Hospital

    5000 University Dr, Coral Gables, FL

  • Nicklaus Children's Hospital

    3100 SW 62nd Ave, Miami, FL