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James Portwood specializes in family medicine, providing comprehensive care for patients of all ages. They speak English and focus on treating a wide range of health conditions that affect families throughout their lives. Family medicine allows them to build long-term relationships with patients while addressing both immediate health concerns and ongoing wellness needs.
James Portwood practices at Erlanger Western Carolina Hospital and provides care in Murphy, North Carolina and Blairsville, Georgia. They have particular expertise in managing high cholesterol in children and teens, hyperlipidemia, and chronic kidney disease. Their practice also includes physical therapy services and specialized breathing tests like asthma challenge tests to help diagnose and monitor respiratory conditions.
James Portwood practices at Erlanger Western Carolina Hospital and provides care in Murphy, North Carolina and Blairsville, Georgia. They have particular expertise in managing high cholesterol in children and teens, hyperlipidemia, and chronic kidney disease. Their practice also includes physical therapy services and specialized breathing tests like asthma challenge tests to help diagnose and monitor respiratory conditions.
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Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 7 insurance plans accepted
- speaks English
- 1 specialty
- 1 hospital affiliation
- 2 office locations
Office Locations
Dr. James Portwood has 2 locationsCompare with Similar Doctors
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| Dr. James Portwood | Dr. Alexis Alexander-Epperly, MD | Dr. Nichola Antionette Patton, DNP, MSN, MBA, AGACNP-BC | Roberto Valledor, MD |
| Family Medicine | Family Medicine | Family Medicine | Family Medicine |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients |
| 28 Years of Experience | 21 Years of Experience | 19 Years of Experience | |
| No Virtual Visit Option | Virtual Visit Available | Virtual Visit Available | Virtual Visit Available |
| Speaks English | Speaks English | Speaks English, German, Portuguese | Speaks Spanish, English |
| Murphy , NC | Manassas , VA | Sheridan , WY | Mission , TX |
| Med School: Uniformed Services University Of The Health Sciences F Edward Hebert School Of Medicine | |||
Current Profile | View Profile | View Profile | View Profile |
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