Dr. Brent A Porter MD
Internist
441 Highway 71 W Suite C Bastrop TX, 78602About
Dr. Brent Porter is an internist practicing in Bastrop, 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.
Education and Training
Washington Univ Sch Of Med- St Louis Mo 1995
Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine 1995
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
Provider Details
Treatments
- Diabetes
- Anxiety
- High Cholesterol
- Arthritis
- Osteoarthritis
- Cirrhosis
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Pain
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (adhd)
- Vascular Disease
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