4.5
37 Ratings with 7 written Reviews
Summary
Dr. John Porterfield is a surgeon who specializes in surgical oncology and head and neck surgery. He earned his medical degree from the University of Alabama School of Medicine and has been practicing for 24 years. Dr. Porterfield brings extensive experience in complex surgical procedures for cancer patients and conditions affecting the head and neck region.
Dr. Porterfield practices at multiple UAB locations throughout Birmingham and Bessemer, Alabama, including UAB Hospital Birmingham, UAB St. Vincent's Birmingham, and UAB Highlands. He treats patients with parathyroid disease and hyperparathyroidism, conditions that affect hormone regulation and calcium balance in the body. His surgical expertise includes performing pathology tests and metabolic panel evaluations to help diagnose and monitor patient conditions. Patients rate Dr. Porterfield 4.5 out of 5 stars on average.
Dr. Porterfield practices at multiple UAB locations throughout Birmingham and Bessemer, Alabama, including UAB Hospital Birmingham, UAB St. Vincent's Birmingham, and UAB Highlands. He treats patients with parathyroid disease and hyperparathyroidism, conditions that affect hormone regulation and calcium balance in the body. His surgical expertise includes performing pathology tests and metabolic panel evaluations to help diagnose and monitor patient conditions. Patients rate Dr. Porterfield 4.5 out of 5 stars on average.
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Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 24 years of experience
- University Of Alabama School Of Medicine
- 7 written reviews
- 3 specialties
- 16 areas of expertise
- 3 board certifications
- 3 hospital affiliations
- 5 office locations
- Male
Office Locations
Dr. John Roland Porterfield has 5 locationsUab Hospital General Surgery
1808 7th Ave SBirmingham, AL 35233 Tel: (205) 975-3000
Mon9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri9:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
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| Surgery | Anesthesiology | Psychiatry | Diagnostic Radiology |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | ||
| 24 Years of Experience | 32 Years of Experience | 40 Years of Experience | 25 Years of Experience |
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English | Speaks English | ||
| Bessemer , AL | Birmingham , AL | Tuskegee , AL | Hoover , AL |
| Med School: University Of Alabama School Of Medicine | Med School: East Tennessee State University J H Quillen College Of Medicine | Med School: University Of Nebraska College Of Medicine | Med School: Washington University In St Louis School Of Medicine |
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. John Roland Porterfield
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Medical Specialties
Dr. John Roland Porterfield has the following 3 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. John Roland Porterfield has the following 16 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
24 Years Experience
MEDICAL LICENSE
Medical Doctor, Alabama, 2025, Expired
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Medical School
University Of Alabama School Of MedicineGraduated in 2002
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- Where is Dr. John Porterfield's office located?
- Dr. John Porterfield's office is located at 5000 Medical West Way, Bessemer, AL, 35022.
- Which hospitals is Dr. John Porterfield affiliated with?
- Dr. John Porterfield is affiliated with Uab St Vincents Birmingham, Uab Hospital Birmingham, and Uab Highlands.
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