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Summary
Dr. Rafael Portela is a board-certified otolaryngologist specializing in head and neck surgery with 18 years of experience treating patients of all ages. He earned his medical degree from Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine and completed his residency training at Penn State University. Dr. Portela is fluent in both Spanish and English, making him accessible to a diverse patient population.
Dr. Portela practices at South Miami Hospital and maintains locations throughout Miami, Florida. His expertise focuses on treating common throat conditions such as tonsillitis and adenoiditis, particularly in pediatric patients. He regularly performs adenoidectomies and tonsillectomies for patients aged 12 and older, helping to resolve breathing problems and chronic throat infections that can significantly impact quality of life.
Dr. Portela practices at South Miami Hospital and maintains locations throughout Miami, Florida. His expertise focuses on treating common throat conditions such as tonsillitis and adenoiditis, particularly in pediatric patients. He regularly performs adenoidectomies and tonsillectomies for patients aged 12 and older, helping to resolve breathing problems and chronic throat infections that can significantly impact quality of life.
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Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 18 years of experience
- 34 insurance plans accepted
- speaks Spanish, English
- Penn State University
- 1 specialty
- 9 areas of expertise
- 1 board certification
- 1 hospital affiliation
- 2 office locations
- Male
Office Locations
Dr. Rafael Antonio Portela has 2 locationsDe Cardenas Bialongga Mds Pa
3100 SW 62nd Ave Ste 124Miami, FL 33155 Tel: (305) 662-8316
Mon8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Tue8:00 am - 3:30 pm
Wed8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Thu8:00 am - 3:30 pm
Fri8:00 am - 11:00 am
SatClosed
SunClosed
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| Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery | Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery | Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery | Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery |
| Accepts New Patients | |||
| 18 Years of Experience | 19 Years of Experience | 7 Years of Experience | |
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks Spanish, English | |||
| Miami , FL | Miami , FL | Miami , FL | Miami , FL |
| Med School: Pennsylvania State University College Of Medicine | Med School: Mc Gill Univ Fac Of Med | Med School: Rutgers New Jersey Medical School | |
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Rafael Antonio Portela
Medical Specialties
Dr. Rafael Antonio Portela has the following specialty
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Rafael Antonio Portela has the following 9 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
18 Years Experience
MEDICAL LICENSE
Medical Doctor, Florida, 2027, Active
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Residency
Penn State University
Medical School
Pennsylvania State University College Of MedicineGraduated in 2008
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- Where is Dr. Rafael Portela's office located?
- Dr. Rafael Portela's office is located at 3100 SW 62nd Ave Ste 124, Miami, FL, 33155.
- Does Dr. Rafael Portela accept my insurance?
- You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Rafael Portela accepts on their Vitals profile.
- Which hospitals is Dr. Rafael Portela affiliated with?
- Dr. Rafael Portela is affiliated with South Miami Hospital.
- What languages does Dr. Rafael Portela speak?
- Dr. Rafael Portela speaks Spanish and English.
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