Dr. Marc E Portner MD
Surgeon | Surgical Critical Care
1324 LAKELAND HILLS BLVD LAKELAND FL, 33805About
Dr. Marc Portner is a general surgeon practicing in Bethlehem, PA. Dr. Portner specializes in abdominal contents including the esophagus, stomach, liver, gallbladder, pancreas and often thyroid glands. General surgeons are able to deal with almost any surgical or critical care emergency, also involving the skin or soft tissue trauma. Dr. Portner provides quality surgical service for gravely ill or injured patients and is able to respond quickly due to knowledge of various surgical procedures.
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