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Summary
Howard Porter specializes in thoracic surgery, focusing on surgical procedures involving the chest, lungs, and related structures. They earned their medical degree from the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities, and bring an impressive 72 years of experience to their practice. Howard Porter is fluent in English.
Based in San Jose, California, Howard Porter provides comprehensive thoracic surgical care to patients in the area. Their extensive experience spanning more than seven decades reflects a deep commitment to surgical excellence and patient care. The years of practice have allowed them to develop expertise in complex chest and lung procedures.
Based in San Jose, California, Howard Porter provides comprehensive thoracic surgical care to patients in the area. Their extensive experience spanning more than seven decades reflects a deep commitment to surgical excellence and patient care. The years of practice have allowed them to develop expertise in complex chest and lung procedures.
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Quick Facts
- 72 years of experience
- speaks English
- University of Minnesota, Twin Cities
- 1 specialty
- 1 office location
Office Location
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| Dr. Howard Porter | Dr. Leah Backhus, MD | Dr. Douglas Liou, MD | Dr. Joseph Shrager, MD |
| Thoracic Surgery | Thoracic Surgery | Thoracic Surgery | Thoracic Surgery |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | |
| 72 Years of Experience | 26 Years of Experience | 16 Years of Experience | 38 Years of Experience |
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English | Speaks English | ||
| San Jose , CA | Stanford , CA | Stanford , CA | San Jose , CA |
| Med School: University of Minnesota, Twin Cities | Med School: Keck School Of Medicine Of The University Of Southern California | Med School: New York Medical College | Med School: Harvard Medical School |
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Medical Specialties
Dr. Howard Porter has the following specialty
Certifications, License, & Education
72 Years Experience
Education & Training
Medical School
Graduated from University of Minnesota, Twin Cities in 1954.
NPI Number
Dr. Porter's NPI number is 1942336599.
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