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Duke Center for Metabolic and Weight Loss Surgery, Durham Clinic407 Crutchfield Street, Durham, NC 27704 map
As a bariatric surgeon in Durham, NC, Dr. Portenier performs surgical procedures that help obese patients lose weight and achieve a healthier lifestyle.
Duke Center for Metabolic and Weight Loss Surgery, Durham Clinic
Accepting New Patients?
Yes, Dr. Dana D. Portenier is accepting new patients at this office.
Phone
Address
407 Crutchfield Street, Durham, NC 27704
Office Details
Insurance Accepted
Please contact the doctor’s office to inquire about insurance.
Bio
Dr. Dana Portenier graduated from Medical University of South Carolina in 1999 before completing a residency in General Surgery at Providence Hospital from 1999 to 2004. He then completed a fellowship in Traveling Hepato-Pancreatico-Biliary Fellow at Mayo Clinic (Minnesota), Memorial Sl from 2004 to 2005.
Dr. Portenier has one office in North Carolina where he specializes in Bariatric Surgery and General Surgery.
Dr. Portenier works with four doctors including Dr. Kunoor Jain-spangler and Dr. Keri Seymour.
Specialties
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Bariatric Surgery
Patients struggling with obesity problems may see Dr. Portenier for surgical and non-surgical bariatric procedures. Procedures commonly performed by a bariatric surgeon include gastric bypass surgery, adjustable gastric banding, and others designed to help patients lose weight. Dr. Portenier may also utilize non-surgical treatment plans, such as controlling the patient's diet and exercise regimen.
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General Surgery
As a general surgeon in North Carolina, Dr. Portenier performs a range of of surgeries and operations, usually focusing on areas and organs of the abdomen and their related organs. Dr. Portenier may utilize invasive or minimally-invasive surgical techniques, with the latter reducing recovery time and stress on the patient's body.
Education & Training
Medical School
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Medical University of South Carolina
MD • 1999
Residency
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Providence Hospital
Residency in General Surgery • 1999 - 2004
Fellowship
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Mayo Clinic (Minnesota), Memorial Sl
Fellowship in Traveling Hepato-Pancreatico-Biliary Fellow • 2004 - 2005
Hospital Affiliations
- Duke University Medical Center
Languages Spoken
- English
Links & Social Media
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