Dr. Karen J Portis DDS
Dentist | General Practice
3909 Silver Lake Rd Ne Minneapolis MN, 55421About
Dr. Karen Portis is a Dentist practicing in Minneapolis, MN. Dr. Portis specializes in preventing, diagnosing, and treating diseases and conditions associated with the mouth and overall dental health. Dentists are trained to carry out such treatment as professional cleaning, restorative, prosthodontic, and endodontic procedures, and performing examinations, among many others.
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