Dr. Benjamin L. Portnoy, MD | Houston, TX | Infectious Disease Specialist

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Dr. Portnoy graduated from the Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine in 1970. Dr. Portnoy works in Houston, TX and specializes in Infectious Disease and Internal Medicine. Dr. Portnoy is affiliated with Hca Houston Healthcare Medical Center.

4.3

17 Ratings
56 years of experience
6 insurance plans accepted
speaks Spanish, English
Johns Hopkins Health System
8 written reviews
2 specialties
9 areas of expertise
2 board certifications
1 hospital affiliation
1 office location

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me

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Dr. Portnoy's Ratings and Reviews

4.3

17 Ratings with 8 written Reviews

Average Wait Time 14 Minutes

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Gave an accurate diagnosis: (6) Did WellNeeds Improvement (1)
Had a good bedside manner: (7) Did WellNeeds Improvement (1)
Spent time with me: (7) Did WellNeeds Improvement (1)
Provided follow-up after the visit: (6) Did WellNeeds Improvement (1)
Flexible scheduling: (7) Did WellNeeds Improvement (1)
Saw me in a timely manner: No Ratings
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Hands down the best Dr. I've ever had.I trust me life to him .

June 12th, 2018

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We have just learned he is retiring. Good for him, not so much for us.

April 27th, 2015

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Tended to my wife during a life threatening infection event. He was right on the money with the diagnosis and treatment regimen. Looking for a doc who has seen it all....you found him. Hats off to Dr. Portnoy.

October 9th, 2014

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Dr. Portnoy is very reliable and calls me with all my results. His office is small and well-organized. The office is decorated with some fun personal touches reflecting his humor. I feel like he does what is smart and practical.

December 18th, 2013

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The best doc I've ever had. Doesn't sweat the small stuff, but i there's a real problem follows up personally, including extended calls at home. Appears to be able to diagnose with tremendous experience-based insight. And has a good sense of humor.

January 29th, 2013

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stole my medical records brought and then illegally disclosed them w/ o my release, knowledge or consent. MIS-used and committed fraud in electronic exchange program that I had NOT opted into-- constitutes ID theft and violations of fed and state medical privacy and access laws! Failed to even test or treat. And he was DEAD wrong!

August 30th, 2012

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There is just not a better doctor. Besides infectious disease, he does primary care and has taken care of my husband and me for over fifteen years. He has a great nurse who has been with him a long time as well.

July 30th, 2010

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Dr. Portnoy and his staff are extremely professional, respectful, knowledgeable, caring, and, most importantly, compassionate. I am very lucky to have found them!!!

October 2nd, 2009

Benjamin L Portnoy MD

1200 Binz St Ste 1290Houston, TX 77004

Tel: (713) 520-2320

Mon9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Tue9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Wed9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Thu9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Fri9:00 am - 5:00 pm

SatClosed

SunClosed


Dr. Benjamin Lee Portnoy, MD	Dr. Charlene Antoinette Flash, MD	Dr. Duy Thien Hoang, MD	Dr. Nada El-Dairi, MD
Infectious Disease	Infectious Disease	Hospital Medicine	Critical Care Medicine
			Accepts New Patients
4.3 (17 Ratings)	5 (2 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	4 (1 Rating)
56 Years of Experience	20 Years of Experience		35 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks Spanish, English		Speaks English	Speaks Spanish, Arabic
Houston , TX	Houston , TX	Houston , TX	Houston , TX
Med School: Case Western Reserve University School Of Medicine	Med School: Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School		Med School: University Of Aleppo Faculty Of Medicine
Current Profile	View Profile	View Profile	View Profile

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AIDS/HIV (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome)
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Johns Hopkins Health System

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Case Western Reserve University School Of MedicineGraduated in 1970

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