Summary

Dr. Christopher Porter is an oncology specialist who focuses on treating cancer in children and adolescents. He earned his medical degree from the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University and completed his residency at Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt. With 27 years of experience in pediatric oncology, Dr. Porter has dedicated his career to caring for young patients facing blood cancers and other malignancies. He is fluent in English.

Dr. Porter practices at the Aflac Cancer and Blood Disorders Center of Children's Healthcare of Atlanta and is affiliated with Emory Healthcare. He specializes in treating leukemia and lymphoma, two of the most common blood cancers affecting children. His expertise includes providing chemotherapy treatments tailored specifically for pediatric patients. Dr. Porter also utilizes precision medicine approaches, which involve customizing treatment plans based on the specific genetic characteristics of each patient's cancer.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 27 years of experience
  • 12 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Monroe Carell Jr Childrens Hospital At Vanderbilt
  • 2 specialties
  • 6 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Office Location

Aflac Cancer and Blood Disorders Center of Children's Healthcare of Atlanta

2220 N Druid Hills Rd NeAtlanta, GA 30329

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OncologyInternal MedicinePediatricsInternal Medicine
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Speaks English
Atlanta , GAAtlanta , GAAtlanta , GADecatur , GA
Med School: Medical College Of Georgia At Augusta University Med School: Texas A&M University System Health Science Center College Of Medicine Med School: Baylor College Of Medicine Med School: University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Christopher C. Porter

  • Aetna
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Georgia
  • CareSource
  • Cigna
  • HealthSmart
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Optum Health
  • Oscar Health Insurance
  • UnitedHealthcare

Medical Specialties

Christopher C. Porter has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Christopher C. Porter has the following 6 areas of expertise

  • Acute Myeloid Leukemia
  • Blood Disorders
  • Cancer
  • Chronic Myeloid Leukemia
  • Leukemia
  • Oncologist

Certifications, License, & Education

27 Years Experience

Christopher C. Porter holds an expired medical license in the state of Georgia.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Georgia that expired in 2025.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Monroe Carell Jr Childrens Hospital At Vanderbilt.

Medical School

Graduated from Medical College Of Georgia At Augusta University in 1999.

NPI Number

Christopher C. Porter's NPI number is 1346334133.

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