Dr. Christopher Joseph Portante D.O.?
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Dr. Christopher Joseph Portante D.O., Family Practitioner
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Dr. Christopher Joseph Portante D.O.

Family Practitioner

722 Memorial Dr Bessemer AL, 35022

About

Dr. Christopher Portante is a family practitioner practicing in Bessemer, AL. Dr. Portante specializes in comprehensive health care for people of all ages. In addition to diagnosing and treating illnesses, family practitioners also put focus on preventative care with routine checkups, tests and personalized coaching on how to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Dr. Portante possesses immense general knowledge on maintaining health and today, family practitioners provide more care for the underserved and rural populations than any other medical specialty.

Education and Training

Nova Se Univ, Coll of Osteo Med, Ft Lauderdale Fl 1989

Nova Southeastern College Of Osteopathic Medicine 1989

Board Certification

Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 29 years of experience

Dr. Christopher Joseph Portante D.O.'s Practice location

Dr. Christopher Portante, DO

722 Memorial Dr -
Bessemer, AL 35022
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New patients: 205-426-1110
Fax: 205-426-9981

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Head southeast on Memorial Drive 1025 ft
Make a sharp right onto Old Tuscaloosa Highway (CR 20) 3275 ft
Turn left onto Grant Street 3899 ft
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Take the ramp on the left 1369 ft
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Continue straight onto County Road 17 2927 ft
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Turn left onto Vision Land Parkway 1327 ft
Take the ramp on the right 1803 ft
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Take the ramp on the right 1053 ft
Make a slight right 118 ft
Make a slight right onto Ensley 5 Points West Avenue 173 ft
Make a slight right onto Ensley 5 Points W Avenue 3836 ft
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MEDICAL WEST, AN AFFILIATE OF UAB HEALTH SYSTEMl

995 9TH AVENUE SOUTHWEST BESSEMER AL 35021

Head northwest on Memorial Drive 2477 ft
Turn left onto 9th Avenue Southwest (US 11) 756 ft
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