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Dr. Russell Porter, MD

Family Medicine* Age 61
Dr. Russell Porter, MD
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Dr. Russell Porter, MD is a Family Medicine Physician in Modesto, CA.
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Dr. Russell Porter, MD

Family Medicine* Age 61
Modesto, CA
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28 years of experience
Dr. Russell Porter, MD is a Family Medicine Physician in Modesto, CA.

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Dr. Porter graduated from American University of The Caribbean School of Medicine in 1996 and completed a residency at Saginaw Co Op Hosps Inc.Dr. Russell Porter, MD is a Family Medicine Physician in Modesto, CA and has 28 years experience. Dr. Porter currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Memorial Medical Center, Adventist Health Sonora, Carson Valley Health, Doctors Medical Center Modesto, Havasu Regional Medical Center, Oak Valley Hospital District and Stanislaus Surgical Hospital. Dr. Porter has experience treating conditions like Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Porter received an average rating of 4.1/5 from patients and has been reviewed 8 times. Dr. Porter's office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Porter also speaks Spanish. Dr. Porter is board certified in Family Practice and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Care Coordination for Complex Conditions and Procedures
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Care Coordination for Complex Conditions and Procedures
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Care Coordination for Complex Conditions and Procedures
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Acute Bronchitis
Acute Lower Respiratory Infection
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Familial Hypercholesterolemia
Foot Infection
Joint Pain
Leukocytopenia
Nail Infection
Urinary Incontinence
Vitamin B Deficiency
Chronic Care Management
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Immunization Administration
Wellness Examination
Abdominal Pain
Acne
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Actinic Keratosis
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Pharyngitis
Acute Sinusitis
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Allergic Rhinitis
Anemia
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Animal Allergies
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Anxiety
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Arthritis
Asthma
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Back Pain
Bladder Infection
Blepharitis
Blood in Urine (Hematuria)
Bronchiectasis
Bronchitis
Bursitis
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Cachexia
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Cellulitis
Chest Pain
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Pain
Cold Sore
Constipation
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Cough
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Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Diabetes Type 2
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
Difficulty With Walking
Dizziness
Dyslipidemia
Eczema and Contact Dermatitis
Emphysema
Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
Fever
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Fibromyalgia
Foot Sprain
Gait Abnormality
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gout
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Hammer Toe
Heart Disease
Herpes Simplex Infection
Herpes Zoster Without Complication
Hives
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Hydrocele
Hyperlipidemia
Hypertension
Hypoglycemia
Hypokalemia
Hypotension
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Hypothyroidism
Ingrown Nail
Insomnia
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Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Itchy Skin
Leg and Foot Ulcers
Limb Pain
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Lipid Disorders
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Low Back Pain
Malaise and Fatigue
Mastodynia
Menopausal and Postmenopausal Disorders
Migraine
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Muscle Cramping
Muscle Spasm
Nasopharyngitis
Nausea
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Obesity
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Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteopenia
Osteoporosis
Otitis Media
Outer Ear Infection
Overweight
Painful Urination (Dysuria)
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Perimenopause
Pharyngitis
Plantar Wart
Pneumonia
Polyuria
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Radiculopathy
Rash
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Ringworm
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Salivary Gland Stones and Inflammation
Sciatica
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Sebaceous Cysts
Shingles
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Shortness of Breath
Sinus Bradycardia
Sinus Tachycardia
Sinusitis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Stye
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Swimmer's Ear
Symptomatic Menopause
Thrush
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Thyroid Goiter
Tobacco Use Disorder
Tremor
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Urinary Stones
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Vertigo
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Vitamin B12 Deficiency
Warts
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Wheezing
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Wrist Sprain or Strain
ACTH (Cosyntropin) Stimulation Test
Alcohol Misuse Screening and Counseling
Alcohol or Substance Misuse Screening and Counseling
Anemia and Iron Deficiency Screening
Arrhythmia Screening
Bacteriuria Screening
Blood Allergy Testing
Bone Density Scan
Breast Cancer Screening
Cancer Screening
Cardiac Ultrasound
Cardiovascular Stress Test
Chest Pain Evaluation
Chlamydia Infection Screening
Cholesterol Screening
Dementia Evaluation
Dementia or Depression Screening
Detoxification Evaluation
Diabetes Screening
Diabetic Evaluation
Dipstick Urinalysis
Disability Evaluation
Drug Allergy Testing
Dual-Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry (DEXA) Scan
Dyslexia Assessment
Evaluation and Treatment of Sleep Disorders
Fecal Occult Blood Test for Colorectal Cancer
Fetal Cardiac Screening
Genetic Screening for Breast Cancer
Geriatric Assessment
Gonorrhea Screening
Health Screening
HeartAware Online Risk Screening
Hepatitis A Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Herpes Simplex Screening
HIV Screening
Home Sleep Study
Impairment Rating Evaluation
Independent Educational Evaluation
Joint Fluid Test
Lyme Disease Evaluation
Mammography
McMurray's Test
Melanoma Screening
Memory Evaluation
Menopause Evaluation and Treatment
Mole Evaluation
Nail Avulsion and Excision
Oral Glucose Tolerance Test
Osteoporosis Screening
Ovarian Cancer Screening
Patch Testing
Pre-Operative Evaluation
Pregnancy Test
Prostate Cancer Screening
Prostate Cancer Screening Exam (DRE)
Psychiatric Evaluation
Psychiatric Evaluation - Child and Adolescent
Psychological Evaluation
Psychological Evaluations Prior to Bariatric Surgery
Rapid Flu Test
Sexually Transmitted Infections Screening
Skin Screenings
Skin Testing and Screening
Spinal and Postural Screening
STD Screening
Strep Test
Syphilis Screening
Thyroid Screening
Trichomoniasis Screening
Tuberculosis Screening
Urine Pregnancy Test
Vaccination
Vaginosis Screening
VAP Lipid Testing
Wheelchair Evaluation
Worker's Compensation Evaluations

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Locations

  1. 1 Orangeburg Medical Group
    1448 Florida Ave, Modesto, CA 95350
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (209) 523-1884
  2. 2 Walter Wai-Tak Chien MD A Professional Corp.
    2013 Coffee Rd, Modesto, CA 95355
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (209) 529-0758

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4.1
Based on 8 Reviews
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Jul 07, 2017
Dr. Porter is a good primary care physician. I have been very pleased with him and appreciate his honesty and willingness to listen.
Modesto, CA — Jul 07, 2017
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Languages Spoken
Spanish
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Specialties*
Family Medicine
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • American University of The Caribbean School of Medicine
    1996
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Family Practice
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Covenant Medical Centers, Inc
    2001
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Saginaw Co Op Hosps Inc
Residency Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Russell Porter, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Porter's profile.

Dr. Porter frequently treats the following conditions: Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Russell Porter, MD is affiliated with Memorial Medical Center, Adventist Health Sonora, Carson Valley Health, Doctors Medical Center Modesto, Havasu Regional Medical Center, Oak Valley Hospital District and Stanislaus Surgical Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Russell Porter, MD holds board certification in Family Practice.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Memorial Medical Center

    1700 Coffee Rd, Modesto, CA

  • Adventist Health Sonora

    1000 Greenley Rd, Sonora, CA

  • Carson Valley Health

    1107 US Highway 395 N, Gardnerville, NV

  • Doctors Medical Center Modesto

    1441 Florida Ave, Modesto, CA

  • Havasu Regional Medical Center

    101 Civic Center Ln, Lake Havasu City, AZ

  • Oak Valley Hospital District

    350 S Oak Ave, Oakdale, CA

  • Stanislaus Surgical Hospital

    1421 Oakdale Rd, Modesto, CA