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Dr. Joseph Portera, MD

Dr. Joseph Portera, MD

Obstetrics & Gynecology*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Joseph Portera, MD is an obstetrician gynecologist in Chattanooga, TN and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from ALBANY MEDICAL COLLEGE in 1991. He is affiliated with medical facilities CHI Memorial Hospital Chattanooga and Erlanger Baroness Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4 Star Rating
Based on 29 reviews 4 Star Rating (29 reviews)

Erlanger Women's Health

979 E 3rd St Ste C725 Chattanooga, TN 37403
Telehealth available
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Dr. Portera's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Portera

4.0
29 ratings, 8 with a written review
5 star
72%
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3 star
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2 star
3%
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1 star
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Terrible dismissive insensitive man
He continued to tell me I was constipated without ever doing a board certified exam to see that I had a rectocele grade 3 I asked to leave the room as he kept repeating maybe you are constipated with me 44 yo female I know what constipation is finally went to a realDr who immediately said oh I’m sorry I’ve been dismissed for years and explained all of the issues that I needed surgical repair HE NEEDS TO RETIRE
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
1 other person found this helpful
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Feb 17, 2025
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Very Pleasant
I have been seeing Dr. Portera for several years and I am very pleased with his care. His office staff is pleasant. I would definitely recommend him to anyone!
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Mar 18, 2024
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Very knowledgeable!
Dr. Potential is very knowledgeable and sincere with his patients. His office staff and himself is helpful, friendly, and professional. He answered all my questions at his office and the ones I emailed him about. I would highly recommend him to anyone!!!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Nov 12, 2022
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Extremely disappointed; Find another MD
Waited 90 minutes without ever being told he was even running late or being offered an opportunity to re-scheduled. He was very flippant in during his evaluation of me and stated that waiting an hour was "nothing around here". My appointment lasted no more than 5 minutes.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
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Oct 11, 2022
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He is very kind and on top of things. The office staff including the nurses are wonderful. Very rare.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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Jan – Dec 30, 2019
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After hysterectomy , cancer,internal radiation , 5 hernias. My bladder and all were falling out with very little wall to hold it up , he fixed it perfectly !! First time I’ve felt normal in years !!! I highly recommend him ! Great Dr !!!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Vicki Goins – Sep 24, 2019
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After treatments by other doctors had failed, Dr. Portera performed extensive bladder and pelvic surgery on me. He is very knowledgable in his area and explains procedures in depth. He and his staff were a pleasure to work with. I would certainly recommend Dr. Portera to others!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
12 others found this helpful
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JoAnn Alfred in Knoxville, TN – Sep 12, 2016
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Wasted almost a year repeating test that had already been done performing required physical therapy before my surgery, surgery never happened, asked questions that I never got a response to. Ultimately, staff called me and told me an absolute lie about why my surgery couldn't be performed. When I checked with Medicare and found out that was not true, I called back and was told they didn't know what else to tell me but he wasn't interested in doing my surgery. A lot of time and money wasted.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
7 others found this helpful
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Lithonia, GA – Aug 25, 2016
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Dr Portera has 22 years of experience in medicine and joined WISH in 1997. He studied biology at Ole Miss, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in 1984. He received his MD from Albany Medical College and completed his residency at the University...read more

biography

Dr. Portera has 22 years of experience in medicine and joined WISH in 1997. He studied biology at Ole Miss, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in 1984. He received his MD from Albany Medical College and completed his residency at the...read more

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  • Albany Medical College

    Medical School, 1991
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    Erlanger Women's Health

    Erlanger Women's Health979 E 3rd St Ste C725 Chattanooga, TN 37403
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      • Mon: 8:00am - 4:30pm
      • Tue: 8:00am - 4:30pm
      • Wed: 8:00am - 4:30pm
      • Thu: 8:00am - 4:30pm
      • Fri: 12:30pm - 4:00pm
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    (423) 778-2580
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