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Dr. William Porter, MD

Dr. William Porter, MD

Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery*
40+ years of experience

Dr. William Porter, MD is an otolaryngology-head and neck surgery specialist in Fergus Falls, MN and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston in 1983. He is affiliated with medical facilities Lake Region Healthcare Corporation and Stevens Community Medical Center.

2.3 Star Rating
Based on 3 reviews 2.3 Star Rating (3 reviews)

Practice

712 S Cascade St Fergus Falls, MN 56537
(218) 736-8000

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Porter specializes in the areas of Otolaryngology & Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. • See board certifications
  • Friendly Staff
    Patients said the staff was friendly. • See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Porter's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Porter

2.3
3 ratings, 2 with a written review
5 star
33%
33%
4 star
0%
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3 star
0%
0%
2 star
0%
0%
1 star
67%
67%

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I won't go back!! Will not listen to you at all....treated me like a naughty child! I tried to explain my symptoms, he did not listen. He had his idea and no explanations! Ordered a MRI to check for a brain tumor....4 days later I made several phone calls only to learn he had not looked at it yet. Finally found a nurse (with good people skills) that said she would get him to read it and call me back. I had to call again to get the results and still have not heard from him or his office!!!!!!!!!!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
Helpful
Fergus Falls, MN – May 24, 2017
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He was rude. Did not explain what he was going to do before he did it. Barely talked at all. I Felt I was almost being attacked. If he had been providing care for a child of mine I would have stopped the exam and left.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
3 others found this helpful
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Joanne Hanson in Fergus Falls, MN – Sep 27, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. William Porter, MD is an otolaryngology-head and neck surgery specialist in Fergus Falls, MN and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston in 1983. He is affiliated...read more

  • Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • University Of Texas Health Science Center At Houston

    Medical School, 1983
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Otolaryngology
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Otolaryngology†
American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery®
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Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
†Self designated 
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Locations

Practice

Lake Region Healthcare712 S Cascade St Fergus Falls, MN 56537
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Lake Region Healthcare Corporation

    712 S Cascade St
    Fergus Falls, MN 56537
    Recipient of 3
    hospital awards

    Outstanding 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 awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    91%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    7% higher than the national average

    84%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    8% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Stevens Community Medical Center

    400 E 1st St
    Morris, MN 56267

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    90%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    86%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    4% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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