Overview
Lisa Poritz is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Hershey, Pennsylvania.
Her clinical expertise encompasses Viral Gastroenteritis, Crohn's Disease, Radiation Enteritis, Ileostomy, and Small Bowel Resection.
She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 26 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Poritz is currently accepting new patients.
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Insurance
Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
- HMO
- INDEMNITY
- POS
- PPO
Locations
500 University Dr, Hershey, PA 17033
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Lisa S. Poritz
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Lisa S. Poritz?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Lisa S. Poritz by calling their office at 717-531-8887. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Lisa S. Poritz a top-rated expert for Viral Gastroenteritis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Lisa S. Poritz is classified as an Experienced expert for Viral Gastroenteritis, 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. Lisa S. Poritz specialize in?
While Dr. Lisa S. Poritz is a Colorectal Surgery, they have specific expertise in Viral Gastroenteritis, Ileostomy, and Crohn's Disease. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Colorectal Surgery.
Does Dr. Lisa S. Poritz participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Lisa S. Poritz has published 26 articles and abstracts on conditions like Viral Gastroenteritis. You can view a list of Dr. Lisa S. Poritz's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Lisa S. Poritz accept my insurance?
Dr. Lisa S. Poritz accepts most major insurance plans, including Humana. We recommend calling the office directly at 717-531-8887 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.
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- Experienced
- ColitisDr. Poritz isExperienced. Learn about Colitis.
- ColonoscopyDr. Poritz isExperienced. Learn about Colonoscopy.
- Colorectal CancerDr. Poritz isExperienced. Learn about Colorectal Cancer.
- Crohn's DiseaseDr. Poritz isExperienced. Learn about Crohn's Disease.
- Diverticular DiseaseDr. Poritz isExperienced. Learn about Diverticular Disease.
- EndoscopyDr. Poritz isExperienced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- Hemorrhagic ProctocolitisDr. Poritz isExperienced. Learn about Hemorrhagic Proctocolitis.
- HemorrhoidsDr. Poritz isExperienced. Learn about Hemorrhoids.
- IleostomyDr. Poritz isExperienced. Learn about Ileostomy.
- Radiation EnteritisDr. Poritz isExperienced. Learn about Radiation Enteritis.
- Rectal ProlapseDr. Poritz isExperienced. Learn about Rectal Prolapse.
- Small Bowel ResectionDr. Poritz isExperienced. Learn about Small Bowel Resection.
- Ulcerative ColitisDr. Poritz isExperienced. Learn about Ulcerative Colitis.
- Viral GastroenteritisDr. Poritz isExperienced. Learn about Viral Gastroenteritis.