The 20 Best Porphyria Doctors Near Me in Virginia Beach, VA

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 64 doctor with experience in Porphyria near Virginia Beach, VA. Of these, 59 are Experienced and 5 are Advanced.

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    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. He is also highly rated in 32 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Angiosarcoma, and Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia. Dr. Desalvo is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Experienced in Porphyria
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Porphyria
    Dermatology
    2617 Sheffield Dr, 
    Blacksburg, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Daniel Hurd is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Blacksburg, Virginia. Dr. Hurd is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Porphyria. He is also highly rated in 58 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Multiple Familial Trichoepithelioma, Trichoepithelioma, Sebaceous Adenoma, and Syringocystadenoma Papilliferum.

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

    Kimberly Salkey is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Richmond, Virginia. Dr. Salkey is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Porphyria. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Autosomal Recessive Hypotrichosis, Alopecia Areata, Graham-Little-Piccardi-Lassueur Syndrome, and Hirsutism in Women.

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    Experienced in Porphyria
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Porphyria
    Dermatology
    8301 Old Courthouse Rd, 
    Vienna, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Naiem Issa is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Vienna, Virginia. Dr. Issa is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Porphyria. He is also highly rated in 43 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Autosomal Recessive Hypotrichosis, Acne, Psoriasis, and Alopecia Areata.

    Experienced in Porphyria
    Internal Medicine | Dermatology
    Experienced in Porphyria
    Internal Medicine | Dermatology
    3300 Gallows Rd, 
    Falls Church, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Freba Farhat is an Internal Medicine specialist and a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Falls Church, Virginia. Dr. Farhat is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Porphyria. Her clinical expertise encompasses Porphyria Cutanea Tarda, Bullous Pemphigoid, Calciphylaxis, and Nephrocalcinosis.

    Experienced in Porphyria
    Experienced in Porphyria

    Office

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

    Amor Khachemoune is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Ashburn, Virginia. Dr. Khachemoune is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Porphyria. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Basal Cell Skin Cancer, Steatocystoma Multiplex, Sebaceous Adenoma, Linear Nevus Sebaceous Syndrome, and Lymphadenectomy.

    Experienced in Porphyria
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Porphyria
    Dermatology
    9109 Stony Point Dr, 
    Richmond, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Milgraum is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Richmond, Virginia. Dr. Milgraum is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Porphyria. His clinical expertise encompasses Cutis Marmorata Telangiectatica Congenita, Pemphigoid Gestationis, Porphyria Cutanea Tarda, and Livedo Reticularis.

    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 practicing medicine in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Dr. Wieland is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Porphyria. She is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Bullous Pemphigoid, Cicatricial Pemphigoid, Melanoma, and Basal Cell Skin Cancer.

    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 practicing medicine in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Dr. Lee is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Porphyria. He is also highly rated in 67 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses 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 practicing medicine in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Dr. Radkar is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Porphyria. She is also highly rated in 76 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses 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 practicing medicine in Richmond, Virginia. Dr. Barrett is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Porphyria. He is also highly rated in 35 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hemophilia A, Hemophilia B, Hemophilic Arthropathy, Philadelphia-Negative Chronic Myeloid Leukemia, 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 practicing medicine in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Dr. Bremer is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Porphyria. She is also highly rated in 47 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses 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 practicing medicine in Norfolk, Virginia. Dr. Alberico is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Porphyria. He is also highly rated in 104 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Paget Disease of the Breast, Breast Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Lynch Syndrome, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Experienced in Porphyria
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Porphyria
    Gastroenterology
    3300 Gallows Rd, Medicine, 
    Falls Church, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Farsi, French

    Zobair Younossi practices practicing medicine in Falls Church, Virginia. Dr. Younossi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Porphyria. He is also highly rated in 31 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Hepatitis C, Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH), Liver Transplant, and Heart Transplant.

    Experienced in Porphyria
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Porphyria
    Family Medicine
    3111 Telegraph Corner Ln, 100, 
    Alexandria, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Brian Carty is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Alexandria, Virginia. Dr. Carty is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Porphyria. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD).

    Experienced in Porphyria
    Experienced in Porphyria

    Office

    8503 Arlington Blvd, 
    Fairfax, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Reid is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Fairfax, Virginia. Dr. Reid is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Porphyria. He is also highly rated in 55 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Breast Cancer, Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT), and Salpingo-Oophorectomy.

    Experienced in Porphyria
    Hematology | Oncology | Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Porphyria
    Hematology | Oncology | Internal Medicine

    Inova Schar Cancer Institute

    8081 Innovation Park Dr, Level 4 - Skyline Clinic, 
    Fairfax, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    William Ershler is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Fairfax, Virginia. Dr. Ershler is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Porphyria. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sickle Cell Disease, Anemia, Congenital Hemolytic Anemia, and Hemolytic Anemia.

    Experienced in Porphyria
    Oncology | Hematology | Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Porphyria
    Oncology | Hematology | Internal Medicine

    Inova Schar Cancer Institute

    8081 Innovation Park Dr, Level 6 - Potomac Clinic, 
    Fairfax, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Angela Pennisi is a specialty care physician board certified in internal medicine, medical oncology and hematology. She has a special interest in the management of all types and stages of breast cancer. Dr. Pennisi is passionate about connecting with her patients for personalized care and providing comprehensive oncology care from diagnosis to survivorship, while advancing breast cancer research. She received her medical degree from the University of Catania School of Medicine and Surgery in Catania, Italy. She continued her fellowship training in hematology and received a PhD in experimental hematology from the same university. After completing her hematology/oncology fellowship at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Dr. Pennisi served at the same institution as assistant professor of medicine with a clinical focus in breast cancer. She has been an investigator in several translational studies and clinical trials to improve therapeutic approaches in the treatment of patients with breast cancer. She joined Inova Medical Group with more than 10 years of clinical experience. A native of Italy, Dr. Pennisi currently resides in Northern Virginia with her husband and two children. In her spare time she likes to spend time with her family, exercise and travel. Memberships/Accreditations American Society of Clinical Oncology American Society of Hematology. Dr. Pennisi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Porphyria. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Angiosarcoma, Paget Disease of the Breast, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, and Vulvectomy.

    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 practicing medicine in Richmond, Virginia. Dr. Sterling is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Porphyria. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses 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. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Necrotizing Enterocolitis, Pseudomembranous Colitis, Endoscopy, and Ureteroscopy.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    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 near Virginia Beach, VA?

    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 near Virginia Beach, VA?

    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 near Virginia Beach, VA?

    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 near Virginia Beach, VA?

    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 near Virginia Beach, VA?

    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 near Virginia Beach, VA?

    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 near Virginia Beach, VA?

    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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