Dr. Joseph Portera, MD
Dr. Joseph Portera, MD is an obstetrician gynecologist in Chattanooga, TN and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from ALBANY MEDICAL COLLEGE in 1991. He is affiliated with medical facilities CHI Memorial Hospital Chattanooga and Erlanger Baroness Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
Erlanger Women's Health
979 E 3rd St Ste C725 Chattanooga, TN 37403Compare with other Obstetrician Gynecologists
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Dr. Portera is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Obstetrics & Gynecology
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| 5 Star | 72% | 72% |
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| 3 Star | 3% | 3% |
| 2 Star | 3% | 3% |
| 1 Star | 21% | 21% |
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About Me
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Dr Portera has 22 years of experience in medicine and joined WISH in 1997. He studied biology at Ole Miss, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in 1984. He received his MD from Albany Medical College and completed his residency at the University...read morebiography
Dr. Portera has 22 years of experience in medicine and joined WISH in 1997. He studied biology at Ole Miss, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in 1984. He received his MD from Albany Medical College and completed his residency at the...read moreObstetrics & Gynecology
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Albany Medical College
Medical School, 1991
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Erlanger Women's Health
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- Mon: 8:00am - 4:30pm
- Tue: 8:00am - 4:30pm
- Wed: 8:00am - 4:30pm
- Thu: 8:00am - 4:30pm
- Fri: 12:30pm - 4:00pm
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Affiliated Hospitals
- Recipient of 23
hospital awardsAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024)
Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions
View all awardsOutstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)
Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
86%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home2% higher than the national average
84%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well8% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 4
hospital awardsView all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
81%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home3% lower than the national average
76%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
Compare with other Obstetrician Gynecologists
Compare Dr. Portera with our nearby Obstetrician Gynecologists at Parkridge East Hospital.
Make an appointment at Parkridge East Hospital today at
(615) 952-0874.
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