Dr. Bill Scott Portis MD
Emergency Physician
631 Rb Wilson Dr Huntingdon TN, 38344About
Dr. Bill Portis practices Emergency Medicine in Huntingdon, TN. Dr. Portis assesses patients who seek immediate medical attention at any time of day or night. Emergency Medicine Physicians are trained to efficiently work with each patient and situation no matter how acute or life-threatening. Dr. Portis examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
Univ of Tn, Memphis, Coll of Med, Memphis Tn 1972
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
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