James R. Porter
Expertise in
15
conditions
Expertise in
15
conditions
1101 Madison Street, Suite 1400, 
Seattle, WA 

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 15 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Clear Cell Sarcoma, Wilms Tumor, Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC), Vasectomy, and Reconstructive Urology Surgery.

Graduate Institution

The University Of Toledo College Of Medicine , 1990

Residency

Virginia Mason Medical Center , 1996

Specialties

Urology

Licenses

Urology in WA

Board Certifications

American Board Of Urology

Hospital Affiliations

Swedish Medical Center
Providence St Peter Hospital

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cambia Health Solutions
  • EPO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Kaiser Permanente
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • POS
  • PPO
PacificSource
  • PPO
Premera
  • EPO
  • PPO
Premera Blue Cross
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • PPO
Prominence Health
  • EPO
  • PPO
Regence
  • EPO
  • PPO
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Walgreens
  • MEDICARE DISCOUNT CARD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

1101 Madison Street, Suite 1400, Seattle, WA 98104

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.

Prostatectomy
Penile Cancer
Prostate Cancer
Bladder Cancer
Testicular Cancer
Ureteroscopy
Nephrectomy
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. James R. Porter

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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 Clear Cell Sarcoma?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. James R. Porter is classified as an Distinguished expert for Clear Cell Sarcoma, 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 Clear Cell Sarcoma, Wilms Tumor, and Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Urology.

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

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