A colorectal surgeon in Ohio, Dr. Joel Porter offers comprehensive care for intestinal diseases that affect the colon, rectum and intestines.
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Yes, Dr. Joel A. Porter is accepting new patients at this office.
95 Arch Street, Suite 150, Akron, OH 44304
Open | Lunch | Close | |
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Mon | 11:30 am - 1:30 pm | ||
Tue | 11:30 am - 1:30 pm | ||
Wed | 11:30 am - 1:30 pm | ||
Thu | 11:30 am - 1:30 pm | ||
Fri | 11:30 am - 1:30 pm |
Dr. Joel Porter graduated from The Ohio State College of Medicine in 1981.
Dr. Porter has one office in Ohio where he specializes in Colorectal Surgery.
Dr. Porter works with two doctors including Dr. Frederick Slezak and Dr. Erica Laipply.
Colorectal surgeons like Dr. Porter specialize in the surgical and non-surgical care for structures of the lower digestive system, including the intestines, colon and rectum. Dr. Porter may treat conditions such as colon and rectal cancer, polyps, fecal incontinence, ulcerative colitis, inflammatory bowel disease and hemorrhoids. In the past, colorectal surgeons were commonly known as "proctologists."