Summary

Dr. Diego Porras specializes in cardiovascular disease with 25 years of experience treating heart conditions in patients. He earned his medical degree from Universidad Mariano Galvez De Guatemala, Facultad De Ciencias Medicas Y De La Salud. Dr. Porras holds board certification in Pediatrics from the American Board of Pediatrics, demonstrating his expertise in caring for younger patients with heart conditions. He is fluent in both English and Spanish.

Dr. Porras practices at Boston Children's Hospital in the Department of Cardiology in Boston, Massachusetts. His clinical focus includes treating congenital heart disease and heart valve disease in patients. He also provides care for atrial septal defects, which are openings in the wall between the heart's upper chambers. Dr. Porras performs cardiac catheterization procedures to diagnose and treat heart conditions, along with comprehensive metabolic panels to monitor overall health.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 25 years of experience
  • 31 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • Universidad Mariano Galvez De Guatemala, Facultad De Ciencias Medicas Y De La Salud
  • 1 specialty
  • 3 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Office Location

Department of Cardiology

300 Longwood AveBoston, MA 02115
Mon8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:30 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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Cardiovascular DiseaseCardiovascular DiseaseCardiovascular DiseaseCardiovascular Disease
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
25 Years of Experience 37 Years of Experience 25 Years of Experience 28 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English Speaks English, Spanish Speaks Chinese, Spanish
Boston , MACambridge , MABoston , MABoston , MA
Med School: Universidad Mariano Galvez De Guatemala, Facultad De Ciencias Medicas Y De La Salud Med School: University of Toledo Medical School Med School: Rush Medical College Of Rush University Medical Center Med School: Univ Hassan Ii Ain Chock Fac De Med Et De Pharmacie De Casablanca
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Diego Porras

  • Aetna
  • AmeriGroup
  • AmeriHealth
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
  • CBA Blue
  • CDPHP
  • Cigna
  • Fallon Community Health Plan (FCHP)
  • Fidelis Care (NY)
  • Geisinger Health Plan
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
  • Health New England
  • HealthFirst (NY)
  • HealthPartners
  • HealthSmart
  • Mass General Brigham Health Plan
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • MVP Health Care
  • Neighborhood Health Plan
  • Optum Health
  • Select Health of South Carolina
  • Simply Healthcare
  • Tricare
  • Tufts Health Plan
  • UniCare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare Oxford
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Diego Porras has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Diego Porras has the following 3 areas of expertise

  • Interventional Cardiology
  • Pediatric Cardiology
  • Pediatrics

Certifications, License, & Education

25 Years Experience

Diego Porras holds an active medical license in the state of Massachusetts. They are board certified in Pediatrics by the American Board of Pediatrics.

Board Certifications

Board certified in Pediatrics by the American Board of Pediatrics.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of Massachusetts that expires in 2026.

Education & Training

Medical School

Graduated from Universidad Mariano Galvez De Guatemala, Facultad De Ciencias Medicas Y De La Salud in 2001.

NPI Number

Diego Porras' NPI number is 1023045127.

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Diego Porras is affiliated with Boston Childrens Hospital.

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