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Dr. Heather Joy Porter D.O.
Family Practitioner
480 N Kerrwood Dr Suite 102 Hermitage PA, 16148About
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
Dr. Heather Joy Porter D.O.'s Practice location
Practice At 480 N Kerrwood Dr Suite 102
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Andrew Cole M.D.449 North Hermitage Road Hermitage PA 16148
- Ms. Michelle L Thompson DO705 Brookshire Dr Hermitage PA 16148
- Dr. Allison A Angott MD3110 Highland Rd Hermitage PA 16148
- Dr. Hiromichi Miyashita M.D.705 Brookshire Dr Hermitage PA 16148
- Dr. William Joseph Herbert D.O.3910 E State St Hermitage PA 16148
- Dr. Robert A Cicuto DO2213 Shenango Valley Freeway Hermitage PA 16148
Nearest Hospitals
NORTHSIDE MEDICAL CENTERl
500 GYPSY LANE YOUNGSTOWN OH 44501SHARON REGIONAL HEALTH SYSTEMl
740 EAST STATE STREET SHARON PA 16146EDGEWOOD SURGICAL HOSPITALl
239 EDGEWOOD DRIVE EXTENSION TRANSFER PA 16154