Dr. Heather Joy Porter D.O.
Family Practitioner
480 N Kerrwood Dr Suite 102 Hermitage PA, 16148Rating
4/5
About
Dr. Heather Porter is a family practitioner practicing in Hermitage, PA. Dr. Porter 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. Porter 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
Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine 2001
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
Provider Details
Treatments
- Sinusitis
- High Cholesterol
- Herniated Disc
- Pain
- Spinal Stenosis
- Degenerative Disc Disease (ddd)
- Vascular Disease
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