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Dr. John Richard Porter MD
Internist
5283 Old Brownsville Rd Corpus Christi TX, 78405About
Dr. John Porter is an internist practicing in Corpus Christi, TX. Dr. Porter specializes in the medical treatment of adults. Internists can act as a primary physician or a consultant to a primary physician. They manage both common and rare diseases. Dr. Porter provides comprehensive care and manages treatment with surgeons as well. Internists establish long-term relationships with their patients and incorporate disease prevention and mental health care into their practice.
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Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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- Dr. Roberto F. Diaz M.D.7121 S PADRE ISLAND DR STE 104 CORPUS CHRISTI TX 78412
- Thomas Howard Alexander MD1202 3RD ST CORPUS CHRISTI TX 78404
- Dr. Maurice S. Grossman MD1001 Louisiana Avenue Corpus Christi Texas 78404
- Dr. Jana G Erwin D.O.5402 S STAPLES ST CORPUS CHRISTI TX 78411
- Dr. Eduardo Aurelio Peguero MD5283 Old Brownsville Rd Corpus Christi TX 78405
- Dr. Michele B Ibanez MD3434 SARATOGA BLVD CORPUS CHRISTI TX 78415
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600 ELIZABETH STREET CORPUS CHRISTI TX 78404DRISCOLL CHILDRENS HOSPITALl
3533 S ALAMEDA BOX 6530 CORPUS CHRISTI TX 78411SOUTH TEXAS SURGICAL HOSPITALl
6130 PARKWAY DRIVE CORPUS CHRISTI TX 78414CHRISTUS SPOHN HOSPITAL CORPUS CHRISTIl
600 ELIZABETH STREET CORPUS CHRISTI TX 78404DRISCOLL CHILDRENS HOSPITALl
3533 S ALAMEDA BOX 6530 CORPUS CHRISTI TX 78411SOUTH TEXAS SURGICAL HOSPITALl
6130 PARKWAY DRIVE CORPUS CHRISTI TX 78414