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Dr. Diego Porras is a cardiovascular disease specialist who brings 25 years of experience to his practice at Boston Children's Hospital. He earned his medical degree from Universidad Mariano Galvez De Guatemala, Facultad De Ciencias Medicas Y De La Salud, and holds board certification in pediatrics from the American Board of Pediatrics. Dr. Porras is also a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics (FAAP), reflecting his advanced expertise in caring for children and adolescents. He provides care in both Spanish and English.
Dr. Porras practices at Boston Children's Hospital in Boston, Massachusetts, where he focuses on treating complex heart conditions in young patients. His expertise includes managing congenital heart disease, which affects children from birth, and heart valve disease that can impact how effectively the heart pumps blood. He also treats atrial septal defect, a condition where there's an opening between the heart's upper chambers. Dr. Porras performs cardiac …catheterization procedures, which allow him to diagnose and sometimes treat heart problems using a thin tube inserted through blood vessels.
Read More Read less Dr. Porras practices at Boston Children's Hospital in Boston, Massachusetts, where he focuses on treating complex heart conditions in young patients. His expertise includes managing congenital heart disease, which affects children from birth, and heart valve disease that can impact how effectively the heart pumps blood. He also treats atrial septal defect, a condition where there's an opening between the heart's upper chambers. Dr. Porras performs cardiac …catheterization procedures, which allow him to diagnose and sometimes treat heart problems using a thin tube inserted through blood vessels.
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Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 25 years of experience
- 31 insurance plans accepted
- speaks Spanish, English
- Universidad Mariano Galvez De Guatemala, Facultad De Ciencias Medicas Y De La Salud
- 1 specialty
- 3 areas of expertise
- 3 board certifications
- 1 hospital affiliation
- 1 office location
- Male
Office Location
Department of Cardiology
300 Longwood AveBoston, MA 02115 Tel: (857) 218-6428
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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Insurance Plans Accepted by Diego Porras
Medical Specialties
Diego Porras has the following specialty
Specialty Expertise
Diego Porras has the following 3 areas of expertise
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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- Which hospitals is Diego Porras affiliated with?
- Diego Porras is affiliated with Boston Childrens Hospital.
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- What languages does Diego Porras speak?
- Diego Porras speaks Spanish and English.
- Does Diego Porras accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
- Diego Porras has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
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