Dr. Catherine Melissa Porter DO
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915 OLD FERN ROAD PHILADELPHIA PA, 19380About
Dr. Catherine Porter is a general surgeon practicing in Camden, NJ. Dr. Porter specializes in abdominal contents including the esophagus, stomach, liver, gallbladder, pancreas and often thyroid glands. General surgeons are able to deal with almost any surgical or critical care emergency, also involving the skin or soft tissue trauma. Dr. Porter provides quality surgical service for gravely ill or injured patients and is able to respond quickly due to knowledge of various surgical procedures.
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