Dr. Stephen Gregory Portera M.D.
Urologist
6215 Humphreys Blvd Suite 110 Memphis TN, 38120About
Dr. Stephen Portera is a urologist practicing in Memphis, TN. Dr. Portera specializes in diseases of the urinary tract and the male reproductive system. This includes areas of the bladder, urethra, kidneys, penis and prostate. Urology is a surgical specialty and requires knowledge in other areas of expertise such as gynecology and internal medicine due to the variety of clinical problems that are involved.
Education and Training
Tulane Univ Sch of Med, New Orleans La 1992
Tulane University School of Medicine 1992
Board Certification
Obstetrics and GynecologyAmerican Board of Obstetrics and GynecologyABOG
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Urinary Incontinence
- Vaginal Prolapse
- Menopause
- Constipation
- Interstitial Cystitis
- Stress Incontinence
- Urinary Tract Infection (uti)
- Uterine Prolapse
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