Overview
Dr. Porter provides state-of-the-art, minimally invasive treatment options to patients with urologic cancer and stone disease to reduce the pain and recovery from surgical treatment. He stays current on the latest available treatments by teaching at national and international urologic meetings as well as publishing his outcomes. Dr. Porter was the 2023 recipient of the Menon Award in Robotic Urologic Surgery.
Dr. Porter is highly rated in 19 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC), Chromophobe Renal Cell Carcinoma, WT1-Related Wilms Tumor Syndromes, Nephrectomy, and Vasectomy.
Dr. Porter is board certified in American Board Of Urology. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 138 peer reviewed articles and participating in 2 clinical trials. Dr. Porter is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
1101 Madison Street, Suite 1400, Seattle, WA 98104
500 17th Avenue, Seattle, WA 98122
747 Broadway, Seattle, WA 98122
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Porter has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
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
Urology Clinic At UW Medical Center - Montlake
John Gore is a Urologist practicing medicine in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Gore is highly rated in 28 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Bladder Cancer, Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC), Urothelial Cancer, Cystectomy, and Nephrectomy. Dr. Gore is currently accepting new patients.
Urology Clinic At Harborview
Sarah Psutka is a Urologist practicing medicine in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Psutka is highly rated in 19 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Bladder Cancer, Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC), Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Nephrectomy, and Cystectomy. Dr. Psutka is currently accepting new patients.
Urology Clinic At UW Medical Center - Montlake
Jonathan Harper is a Urologist practicing medicine in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Harper is highly rated in 27 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Kidney Stones, Boils, Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Lithotripsy, and Ureteroscopy. Dr. Harper is currently accepting new patients.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. James R. Porter
How do I make an appointment with Dr. James R. Porter?
You can book an appointment with Dr. James R. Porter by calling their office at 206-386-6266. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. James R. Porter a top-rated expert for Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC)?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. James R. Porter is classified as an Elite expert for Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC), 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. James R. Porter specialize in?
While Dr. James R. Porter is a Urology, they have specific expertise in Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC), Nephrectomy, and Chromophobe Renal Cell Carcinoma. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Urology.
Does Dr. James R. Porter participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. James R. Porter has published 115 articles and abstracts on conditions like Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC). You can view a list of Dr. James R. Porter's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. James R. Porter accept my insurance?
Dr. James R. Porter accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 206-386-6266 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
- Elite
- Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC)Dr. Porter isElite. Learn about Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC).
- Distinguished
- Chromophobe Renal Cell CarcinomaDr. Porter isDistinguished. Learn about Chromophobe Renal Cell Carcinoma.
- Clear Cell SarcomaDr. Porter isDistinguished. Learn about Clear Cell Sarcoma.
- Familial Wilms Tumor 2Dr. Porter isDistinguished. Learn about Familial Wilms Tumor 2.
- NephrectomyDr. Porter isDistinguished. Learn about Nephrectomy.
- Prostate CancerDr. Porter isDistinguished. Learn about Prostate Cancer.
- Wilms TumorDr. Porter isDistinguished. Learn about Wilms Tumor.
- Advanced
- Familial Prostate CancerDr. Porter isAdvanced. Learn about Familial Prostate Cancer.
- Intussusception in ChildrenDr. Porter isAdvanced. Learn about Intussusception in Children.
- ProstatectomyDr. Porter isAdvanced. Learn about Prostatectomy.
- Reconstructive Urology SurgeryDr. Porter isAdvanced. Learn about Reconstructive Urology Surgery.
- Retroperitoneal FibrosisDr. Porter isAdvanced. Learn about Retroperitoneal Fibrosis.
- Testicular CancerDr. Porter isAdvanced. Learn about Testicular Cancer.
- Experienced
- Bilateral HydronephrosisDr. Porter isExperienced. Learn about Bilateral Hydronephrosis.
- Bladder CancerDr. Porter isExperienced. Learn about Bladder Cancer.
- Bladder ReconstructionDr. Porter isExperienced. Learn about Bladder Reconstruction.
- BoilsDr. Porter isExperienced. Learn about Boils.
- CarbuncleDr. Porter isExperienced. Learn about Carbuncle.
- Congenital Mesoblastic NephromaDr. Porter isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Mesoblastic Nephroma.