The 20 Best Porphyria Doctors Near Me in Virginia, US

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The 20 Best Porphyria Doctors in Virginia, US

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 63 doctor with experience in Porphyria near Virginia, US. Of these, 58 are Experienced and 5 are Advanced.

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    Anthony T. Desalvo
    Experienced in Porphyria
    Oncology | Hematology Oncology | Hematology
    Experienced in Porphyria
    Oncology | Hematology Oncology | Hematology

    Abingdon Physician Partners - Regional Cancer Center At Johnston Memorial Hospital

    16000 Johnston Memorial Drive, 
    Abingdon, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Anthony DeSalvo, MD, believes the best care comes from both science and compassion, especially during life's most difficult moments. He chose to specialize in oncology because it's rapidly advancing field that allows him to support patients when they need it most. After an internal medicine rotation, he explored several career paths but felt a strong connection to oncology and the opportunity it provides to make a meaningful difference. Originally from upstate New York, Dr. DeSalvo first came to the Appalachian Highlands to attend Virginia Tech and fell in love with the region. He was drawn back by the honesty and faith of the people here. In his free time, he enjoys restoring his pre-Civil War farmhouse, hiking and swimming. Dr. Desalvo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Porphyria. His top areas of expertise are Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Angiosarcoma, and Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia.

    Afsaneh Alavi
    Experienced in Porphyria
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Porphyria
    Dermatology

    Mayo Clinic-Rochester

    5716 Cleveland St Ste 200, 
    Virginia Beach, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Afsaneh Alavi is a Dermatologist in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Dr. Alavi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Porphyria. Her top areas of expertise are Hidradenitis Suppurativa, Pyoderma Gangrenosum, Livedo Reticularis, and Erythema Nodosum.

    Experienced in Porphyria
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Porphyria
    Dermatology

    New River Dermatology PLC.

    2617 Sheffield Dr, 
    Blacksburg, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Daniel Hurd is a Dermatologist in Blacksburg, Virginia. Dr. Hurd is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Porphyria. His top areas of expertise are Trichoepithelioma, Multiple Familial Trichoepithelioma, Syringoma, and Syringocystadenoma Papilliferum.

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    Experienced in Porphyria
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Porphyria
    Internal Medicine

    Virginia Diabetes & Endocrinology

    348 Browns Hill Ct, 
    Midlothian, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Stephen Young is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Midlothian, Virginia. Dr. Young is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Porphyria. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Cirrhosis, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, and Xanthoma. Dr. Young is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Porphyria
    Experienced in Porphyria

    MCV Physicians At Stony Point

    9109 Stony Point Dr, 
    Richmond, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kimberly Salkey is a Dermatologist in Richmond, Virginia. Dr. Salkey is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Porphyria. Her top areas of expertise are Autosomal Recessive Hypotrichosis, Alopecia Areata, Graham-Little-Piccardi-Lassueur Syndrome, and Hirsutism in Women.

    Experienced in Porphyria
    Experienced in Porphyria

    Mayo Clinic-Rochester

    5716 Cleveland St Ste 200, 
    Virginia Beach, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Camilleri is a Dermatologist in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Dr. Camilleri is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Porphyria. His top areas of expertise are Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome (CHS), Bullous Pemphigoid, Epidermodysplasia Verruciformis, Gastric Bypass, and Gallbladder Removal.

    Experienced in Porphyria
    Experienced in Porphyria

    Office

    44121 Leesburg Pike Ste 210, 
    Ashburn, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Amor Khachemoune is a Dermatologist in Ashburn, Virginia. Dr. Khachemoune is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Porphyria. His top areas of expertise are Basal Cell Skin Cancer, Steatocystoma Multiplex, Sebaceous Adenoma, Acrospiroma, and Lymphadenectomy.

    Experienced in Porphyria
    Experienced in Porphyria

    Mayo Clinic-Rochester

    5716 Cleveland St Ste 200, 
    Virginia Beach, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Carilyn Wieland is a Dermatologist in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Dr. Wieland is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Porphyria. Her top areas of expertise are Bullous Pemphigoid, Pemphigoid Gestationis, Cicatricial Pemphigoid, and Melanoma.

    Advanced in Porphyria
    Advanced in Porphyria

    Virginia Oncology Associates

    1950 Glenn Mitchell Dr Ste 102, 
    Virginia Beach, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Lee is an Oncologist in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Dr. Lee is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Porphyria. His top areas of expertise are Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Cancer, Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS), and Anemia.

    Advanced in Porphyria
    Advanced in Porphyria

    Virginia Oncology Associates

    1950 Glenn Mitchell Dr Ste 102, 
    Virginia Beach, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Gauri Radkar is an Oncologist in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Dr. Radkar is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Porphyria. Her top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Colorectal Cancer, and Familial Colorectal Cancer.

    Advanced in Porphyria
    Hematology
    Advanced in Porphyria
    Hematology

    Office

    1001 E Leigh St Fl 4, 
    Richmond, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    John Barrett is a Hematologist in Richmond, Virginia. Dr. Barrett is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Porphyria. His top areas of expertise are Hemophilia A, Hemophilia B, Hemophilic Arthropathy, Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia (CML), and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Advanced in Porphyria
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Porphyria
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    1950 Glenn Mitchell Dr, 
    Virginia Beach, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Celeste Bremer is an Internal Medicine provider in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Dr. Bremer is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Porphyria. Her top areas of expertise are Anemia, Thrombocytopenia, Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS), Agranulocytosis, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Advanced in Porphyria
    Advanced in Porphyria

    Virginia Oncology Associates

    6251 E Virginia Beach Blvd Ste 200, 
    Norfolk, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Thomas Alberico is a Hematologist in Norfolk, Virginia. Dr. Alberico is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Porphyria. His top areas of expertise are Paget Disease of the Breast, Breast Cancer, Lynch Syndrome, Colorectal Cancer, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Experienced in Porphyria
    Experienced in Porphyria

    Office

    8503 Arlington Blvd, 
    Fairfax, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Reid is an Oncologist in Fairfax, Virginia. Dr. Reid is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Porphyria. His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Breast Cancer, Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT), and Salpingo-Oophorectomy.

    Experienced in Porphyria
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Porphyria
    Gastroenterology

    Virginia Commonwealth University Health System Authority

    1250 E Marshall St, 
    Richmond, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Richard Sterling is a Gastroenterologist in Richmond, Virginia. Dr. Sterling is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Porphyria. His top areas of expertise are Hepatitis, Hepatitis C, Liver Failure, Liver Transplant, and Kidney Transplant.

    Experienced in Porphyria
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Porphyria
    Internal Medicine

    Bayview Physician Services PC

    3241 Western Branch Blvd, 
    Chesapeake, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mohit Apoorva is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Chesapeake, Virginia. Dr. Apoorva is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Porphyria. His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Necrotizing Enterocolitis, Pseudomembranous Colitis, Endoscopy, and Ureteroscopy.

    Experienced in Porphyria
    Experienced in Porphyria

    Blue Ridge Cancer Care

    2600 Research Center Dr # A, 
    Blacksburg, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jerome Goldschmidt is an Oncologist in Blacksburg, Virginia. Dr. Goldschmidt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Porphyria. His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Hemochromatosis, Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, and Paget Disease of the Breast. Dr. Goldschmidt is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Porphyria
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Porphyria
    Family Medicine

    First Colonial Urological Ass

    4501 N Witchduck Rd Ste B, 
    Virginia Beach, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Eric Byman is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Dr. Byman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Porphyria. His top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Abdominal Obesity Metabolic Syndrome, Type B Insulin Resistance Syndrome, and Mitochondrial Complex V Deficiency.

    Experienced in Porphyria
    Transplant Surgery
    Experienced in Porphyria
    Transplant Surgery

    Inova Fairfax Medical Campus

    3300 Gallows Rd, 
    Falls Church, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Zobair Younossi is a Transplant Surgeon in Falls Church, Virginia. Dr. Younossi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Porphyria. His top areas of expertise are Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Hepatitis C, Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH), Liver Transplant, and Heart Transplant.

    Experienced in Porphyria
    Experienced in Porphyria

    Office

    5900 Lake Wright Dr, 
    Norfolk, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Burton Alexander is a Hematologist in Norfolk, Virginia. Dr. Alexander is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Porphyria. His top areas of expertise are Anemia, Pulmonary Embolism, Monoclonal Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance (MGUS), and Schnitzler Syndrome.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Porphyria?

    Porphyrias are a group of rare disorders in which an important part of hemoglobin, called heme, is not made properly. Hemoglobin is a protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen. Heme is also found in myoglobin, a protein found in certain muscles.

    When should I see a Porphyria doctor in Virginia, US?

    There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

    • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
    • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
    • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
    • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
    • You want a second opinion.  

    What should I consider when choosing a Porphyria doctor in Virginia, US?

    It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

    How does MediFind rank Porphyria doctors in Virginia, US?

    MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

    What types of insurance are accepted by Porphyria doctors in Virginia, US?

    Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

    How can I book an appointment online with a Porphyria doctor in Virginia, US?

    MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Porphyria doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Porphyria doctor?

    Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

    How can I prepare for my appointment with a Porphyria doctor in Virginia, US?

    Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

    • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
    • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
    • Family history of disease 
    • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
    • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
    • List of questions and concerns 
    • Your insurance card 

    You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

    What questions should I ask my Porphyria doctor?

    Here are some sample questions: 

    • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
    • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
    • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
    • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
    • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

    How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Porphyria doctor may know about?

    MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

    MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

    Can I filter my search to show male or female Porphyria doctors in Virginia, US?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Porphyria doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

    Can I filter my search to find a Porphyria doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Porphyria doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

    Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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