Overview
Dennis Porto is a General Surgeon in Des Moines, Iowa. His top areas of expertise are Otitis, Ruptured Eardrum, Laryngeal Nerve Damage, and Tinnitus.
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Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- PPO
- HMO
- INDEMNITY
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
Locations
1111 6th Ave, Des Moines, IA 50314
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Dennis Porto
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Dennis Porto?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Dennis Porto by calling their office at 515-222-0677. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Dennis Porto a top-rated expert for Otitis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Dennis Porto is classified as an Experienced expert for Otitis, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Dennis Porto specialize in?
While Dr. Dennis Porto is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Otitis, Ruptured Eardrum, and Laryngeal Nerve Damage. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. Dennis Porto accept my insurance?
Dr. Dennis Porto accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Blue Shield of California. We recommend calling the office directly at 515-222-0677 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Experienced
- AnosmiaDr. Porto isExperienced. Learn about Anosmia.
- Benign Paroxysmal Positional VertigoDr. Porto isExperienced. Learn about Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo.
- Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP)
- DFNB1Dr. Porto isExperienced. Learn about DFNB1.
- EmpyemaDr. Porto isExperienced. Learn about Empyema.
- Infant Hearing LossDr. Porto isExperienced. Learn about Infant Hearing Loss.


