Dr. James L. Porile, MD | Goshen, IN | Nephrology

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Duke University is where Dr. Porile received a Bachelor of Arts in chemistry, and he attended medical school at the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine. He completed his residency and nephrology fellowship at the University of Chicago Medical Center. Dr. Porile is board certified in internal medicine and nephrology. He currently lectures at Indiana University School of Medicine - South Bend and teaches a second year medicine nephrology course.

accepting new patients
4.8

13 Ratings
38 years of experience
69 insurance plans accepted
speaks Spanish, Chinese
University Of Chicago Medicine
6 written reviews
2 specialties
9 areas of expertise
2 board certifications
1 hospital affiliation
8 office locations
Male

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Very intelligent and explains everything in detail, even during Coronavirus and a computer video appointment. I feel like I am in very good hands with this doctor.

April 24th, 2020

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I recently had my first visit with Dr Porile. I was pleasantly surprised with the amount of time spent with me explaining how the kidneys function, my new chronic kidney disease diagnosis, and how that may impact my future. ehen he was finished with my appointment, his nurse came in and reviewed all the information with me again just to make sure I understood everything and my questions were answered. I feel very comfortable with my care and I highly recommend Dr Porile!

September 23rd, 2016

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Dr. Porile is a fabulous Nephrologist. He is patient, kind, intelligent, and promotes shared decision making with his patients rather than forcing treatment plans on his patients. He cares for all the kidney disease in my family. I would highly recommend him.

June 7th, 2016

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Dr. Porile is a Fantastic Doctor!! He is onne of the most brilliant Dr.'s I've ever had the privelege of knowing, he has taken wonderful care of my husband who is an end stage renal patient and is currently on dialysis 3 x week. Believe me, my husband has Not been the model patient. I cannot express my gratitude that I feel in my heart or the amount of respect that I have for Dr. Porile. I know that he is the only reason (besides the grace of God) that my husband is still with us. I have seen gary so very, very sick and really didn't think he would get better, but dr. Porile pulled him thru. I just wanted to thank you Dr. Porile, if you get to see this, I know that we have moved now, but please believe me when I tell you I will forever remember all you have done for Gary and our family and I wish you and yours all the best.

March 14th, 2011

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My experience with Dr Porile has been one that enforces my belief that my Kidney needs are being met with the upmost care for my health and well being. Staff are courteous and very professional. I would recommend Dr Porile and his staff for my loved ones should they need Kidney care.

November 15th, 2010

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I am a patient of Dr. Porile. He is very inaccesible between appointments. When I call his office with a question pertaining to my kidney issues I normally have to leave a message for his nurse. I do not get a response.

October 11th, 2009

Nephrology Physicians Goshen

2257 Karisa DrGoshen, IN 46526

Tel: (574) 312-6611

Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm

SatClosed

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Nephrology Physicians Elkhart

820 Waterbury Park DrElkhart, IN 46517

Tel: (574) 970-0777

Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm

SatClosed

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Nephrology Physicians Edison Lakes

710 Park PlMishawaka, IN 46545

Tel: (574) 273-6767

Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm

SatClosed

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Nephrology Physicians Plymouth

2855 MILLER DR STE 209PLYMOUTH, IN 46563

Tel: (574) 273-6767

Mon8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Tue8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Wed8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Thu8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Fri8:00 am - 4:00 pm

SatClosed

SunClosed

Saint Joseph Health System Plymouth Medical Center

1915 Lake AvePlymouth, IN 46563

Tel: (574) 948-4000

Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center

5215 Holy Cross PkwyMishawaka, IN 46545

Tel: (574) 335-5000

Goshen Hospital

200 High Park AveGoshen, IN 46526

Tel: (574) 364-1000

Northwest Health La Porte

1331 State StLa Porte, IN 46350

Tel: (219) 326-1234


Dr. James Lewis Porile, MD	Dr. Sudhir Bhargav Vyakaranam, MD	Dr. Michael Joseph Lalich, MD	Dr. Syed Bilal Ahmed Bhat, MD
Nephrology	Nephrology	Anesthesiology	Hospital Medicine
Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
4.8 (13 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	4.1 (23 Ratings)
38 Years of Experience	23 Years of Experience	28 Years of Experience	34 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks Spanish, Chinese	Speaks Spanish, Chinese	Speaks English	Speaks Spanish, English
Goshen , IN	Mishawaka , IN	Mishawaka , IN	Elkhart , IN
Med School: University Of Chicago Division Of The Biological Sciences The Pritzker School Of Medicine	Med School: Gandhi Medical College Secunderabad	Med School: Indiana University School Of Medicine	Med School: Government Medical College Srinagar
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Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
Chronic Renal Disease
Dialysis
End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)
Hemodialysis
Internal Medicine
Kidney Biopsy
Peritoneal Dialysis
Urinalysis

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Indiana, 2027, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

University Of Chicago Medicine

Medical School

University Of Chicago Division Of The Biological Sciences The Pritzker School Of MedicineGraduated in 1993

Univ Of Chicago Division Of Biological Sciences Pritzker School Of MedicineGraduated in 1988

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Where is Dr. James Porile's office located?: Dr. James Porile's office is located at 2257 Karisa Dr, Goshen, IN, 46526.
Which hospitals is Dr. James Porile affiliated with?: Dr. James Porile is affiliated with Northwest Health La Porte.
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Does Dr. James Porile accept my insurance?: You can see the insurance plans that Dr. James Porile accepts on their Vitals profile.
What languages does Dr. James Porile speak?: Dr. James Porile speaks Spanish and Chinese.

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