As a general surgeon in Modesto, Dr. John Porteous performs surgical procedures to treat conditions affecting the abdomen and related structures, like hernias or tumors.
Please Note: This link will direct you to a third-party website unaffiliated with MD.com (http://womanshealthslo.firstchoicedocs.com/), where you're able to request or schedule an appointment online with Dr. John Porteous.
Yes, Dr. John Porteous is accepting new patients at this office.
(209) 523-0764
1541 Florida Avenue, Modesto, CA 95350
Yes, Dr. John Porteous is accepting new patients at this office.
1541 Florida Avenue, Suite 200, Modesto, CA 95350-4438
Dr. John Porteous graduated from Washington University School Of Medicine in 1966.
Dr. Porteous has two offices in California where he specializes in General Surgery, Thoracic Surgery and Vascular Surgery.
Dr. Porteous works with ten doctors including Dr. Richard Plotzker and Dr. Anupam Chahal.
As a general surgeon in California, Dr. Porteous performs a range of of surgeries and operations, usually focusing on areas and organs of the abdomen and their related organs. Dr. Porteous may utilize invasive or minimally-invasive surgical techniques, with the latter reducing recovery time and stress on the patient's body.
Following rigorous and lengthy training, thoracic surgeons are uniquely qualified to perform complex surgeries on the chest, or thorax as it is sometimes called. Their focus is usually on the lungs, esophagus, and other areas of the chest, and may also include the heart. As such, Dr. Porteous may see patients in California for a wide range of surgeries, for example removing cancer causing tumors from the esophagus and chest wall, or even a lung transplant.
Vascular surgeons are trained to evaluate and treat complications and diseases of the circulatory system including arteries, veins, and blood vessels. Dr. Porteous may offer a range of surgical and non-surgical treatments, including the removal of plaque from arteries, treatment of varicose veins, and surgery to prevent aneurysms, heart attacks or coronary artery disease, among others.
Please Note: The information displayed below is sourced from the 2014 Medicare Physician and Other Supplier National Provider Identifier (NPI) Aggregate Report. It's important to remember that the statistics below are not inclusive of all patients treated by Dr. Porteous, but only those who participate in Medicare.