Overview
Douglas Porter is a Neurologist in Mckinney, Texas. Dr. Porter has been practicing medicine for over 18 years is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Cervical Myelopathy, Dysembryoplastic Neuroepithelial Tumors (DNET), Brain Stem Cancer, and Invertebral Disc Disease.
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4500 Eldorado Pkwy, Ste 3400, Mckinney, TX 75070
4500 W El Dorado Pkwy, Ste 4500, Mckinney, TX 75070
9811 W Charleston Blvd, Ste 2-641, Las Vegas, NV 89117
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Douglas R. Porter
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Douglas R. Porter?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Douglas R. Porter by calling their office at 855-864-4322. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Douglas R. Porter a top-rated expert for Cervical Myelopathy?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Douglas R. Porter is classified as an Distinguished expert for Cervical Myelopathy, 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. Douglas R. Porter specialize in?
While Dr. Douglas R. Porter is a Neurology, they have specific expertise in Cervical Myelopathy, Dysembryoplastic Neuroepithelial Tumors (DNET), and Brain Stem Cancer. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurology.
Does Dr. Douglas R. Porter accept my insurance?
Dr. Douglas R. Porter accepts most major insurance plans, including Blue Cross Blue Shield and Managed Medicaid. We recommend calling the office directly at 855-864-4322 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
- Distinguished
- Cervical MyelopathyDr. Porter isDistinguished. Learn about Cervical Myelopathy.
- Dysembryoplastic Neuroepithelial Tumors (DNET)
- Advanced
- Brain Stem CancerDr. Porter isAdvanced. Learn about Brain Stem Cancer.
- Invertebral Disc DiseaseDr. Porter isAdvanced. Learn about Invertebral Disc Disease.
- Posterior Fossa TumorDr. Porter isAdvanced. Learn about Posterior Fossa Tumor.
- Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET)
- Spinal TumorDr. Porter isAdvanced. Learn about Spinal Tumor.
- Experienced
- Arterial Calcification of InfancyDr. Porter isExperienced. Learn about Arterial Calcification of Infancy.
- Arteriovenous MalformationDr. Porter isExperienced. Learn about Arteriovenous Malformation.
- Brain AbscessDr. Porter isExperienced. Learn about Brain Abscess.
- Brain AneurysmDr. Porter isExperienced. Learn about Brain Aneurysm.
- Brain HerniationDr. Porter isExperienced. Learn about Brain Herniation.
- Cerebral Arteriovenous MalformationDr. Porter isExperienced. Learn about Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation.

