Overview
Forbes Porter is a Medical Genetics specialist and a Pediatrics provider in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Porter is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Smith-Lemli-Opitz Syndrome, Niemann-Pick Disease, Reticulohistiocytoma, and X-Linked Creatine Deficiency.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 164 peer reviewed articles and participating in 2 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
2 Clinical Trials
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Forbes D. Porter
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Forbes D. Porter?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Forbes D. Porter by calling their office at 301-435-4432. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Forbes D. Porter a top-rated expert for Smith-Lemli-Opitz Syndrome?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Forbes D. Porter is classified as an Elite expert for Smith-Lemli-Opitz Syndrome, 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. Forbes D. Porter specialize in?
While Dr. Forbes D. Porter is a Medical Genetics, they have specific expertise in Smith-Lemli-Opitz Syndrome, Niemann-Pick Disease, and Reticulohistiocytoma. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Medical Genetics.
Does Dr. Forbes D. Porter participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Forbes D. Porter has published 164 articles and abstracts on conditions like Smith-Lemli-Opitz Syndrome. You can view a list of Dr. Forbes D. Porter's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
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.
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- Elite
- Niemann-Pick DiseaseDr. Porter isElite. Learn about Niemann-Pick Disease.
- ReticulohistiocytomaDr. Porter isElite. Learn about Reticulohistiocytoma.
- Smith-Lemli-Opitz SyndromeDr. Porter isElite. Learn about Smith-Lemli-Opitz Syndrome.
- Distinguished
- Acid Sphingomyelinase Deficiency (ASMD)Dr. Porter isDistinguished. Learn about Acid Sphingomyelinase Deficiency (ASMD).
- X-Linked Creatine DeficiencyDr. Porter isDistinguished. Learn about X-Linked Creatine Deficiency.
- Advanced
- Autism Spectrum DisorderDr. Porter isAdvanced. Learn about Autism Spectrum Disorder.
- Batten DiseaseDr. Porter isAdvanced. Learn about Batten Disease.
- CLN1 DiseaseDr. Porter isAdvanced. Learn about CLN1 Disease.
- CLN2 DiseaseDr. Porter isAdvanced. Learn about CLN2 Disease.
- CLN3 DiseaseDr. Porter isAdvanced. Learn about CLN3 Disease.
- CLN4 DiseaseDr. Porter isAdvanced. Learn about CLN4 Disease.
- Experienced
- Chondrodysplasia Punctata SyndromeDr. Porter isExperienced. Learn about Chondrodysplasia Punctata Syndrome.
- GangliosidosisDr. Porter isExperienced. Learn about Gangliosidosis.
- GM1 GangliosidosisDr. Porter isExperienced. Learn about GM1 Gangliosidosis.
- Greenberg DysplasiaDr. Porter isExperienced. Learn about Greenberg Dysplasia.
- Lysosomal Acid Lipase DeficiencyDr. Porter isExperienced. Learn about Lysosomal Acid Lipase Deficiency.
- Mucolipidosis 3Dr. Porter isExperienced. Learn about Mucolipidosis 3.