Dr. Robert H Porter M.D., Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist)
We verify the medical license of each FindaTopDoc Verified Doctor to ensure that their license is active and they are in good medical standing.

Dr. Robert H Porter M.D.

Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology

7777 Sw Freeway Suite 736 Houston TX, 77074

About

Dr. Robert Porter is a nephrologist practicing in Houston, TX. Dr. Porter specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Porter most typically treats conditions like kidney stones, chronic kidney disease, acute renal failure, polycystuc kidney disease, high blood pressure and more. Nephrologists are also experts on kidney transplantation and dialysis. They are usually referred to by primary care physicians for problems related to the kidneys, and while they can perform tests to diagnose kidney disorders, they do not perform surgeries.

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 45 years of experience

Dr. Robert H Porter M.D.'s Practice location

Practice At 7777 Sw Freeway Suite 736

7777 Sw Freeway Suite 736 -
Houston, TX 77074
Get Direction
New patients: 713-270-4545
Fax: 713-270-9197

Dr. Robert H Porter M.D.'s reviews

(0)
Write Review

Recommended Articles

  • What Causes Tingling in Feet?

    IntroductionA tingling sensation in the feet is a common concern among people. This sensation tends to be a similar feeling to the pins and needles effect. Some people may even feel pain and numbness in their feet along with a tingling sensation, which can be bothersome. However, it is not usually a...

  • Does Acute Renal Failure Cause Death?

    Our body machinery comprises of various parts and components all together, embedded to function as a whole unit to support life. Each component that forms a part of the body machine has a specific contribution and any malfunction in any of the components can have adverse effects on the entire body....

  • What Causes Kidney Stones? How to Prevent and Treat Kidney Stones

    Kidney stones are also known as renal calculi. The occurrence of kidney stones is known as nephrolithiasis. Kidney stones in the urinary tract lead to a condition known as ureterolithiasis. Kidney stones are seen as a common occurrence in the medical world. One in twenty people tend to suffer from...

  • What is Lupus?

    Lupus is a chronic inflammatory autoimmune disease that attacks the body’s healthy cells, tissues, and organs. The inflammation can damage the skin, joints, kidneys, lungs, heart, brain, and blood vessels.Normally, the body’s immune system produces antibodies. These antibodies protect and fight...

  • What Is a Renal Ultrasound Used For?

    UltrasoundIt is actually a diagnostic procedure. High-frequency sound waves are transmitted through the body's tissues that are inaudible to the human ear. This creates videos or photographic images of the internal structure of the body after the echoes are recorded and transformed.Many diseases and...

  • What Causes Lupus?

    Lupus is an autoimmune ailment. This means that instead of your body’s regular defense system attacking viruses and bacteria, it destroys healthy tissues. This causes swelling. Symptoms include extreme fatigue, hair loss, rashes, cognitive dysfunction, severe muscle and joint pain, ulcers in the...

Nearby Providers

Nearest Hospitals

SHRINERS HOSPITALS FOR CHILDRENl

6977 MAIN STREET HOUSTON TX 77030

Head east on Southwest Freeway (I 69) 1.9 mi
Take the ramp on the right 1001 ft
Go straight onto Southwest Freeway Frontage Road 384 ft
Turn right onto Greenbriar Street 2.1 mi
Turn left onto South Main Street 1474 ft
Continue slightly right onto South Main Street 135 ft
You have arrived at your destination, on the right

TEXAS ORTHOPEDIC HOSPITALl

7401 SOUTH MAIN STREET HOUSTON TX 77030

Head east on Southwest Freeway (I 69) 1.9 mi
Take the ramp on the right 1001 ft
Go straight onto Southwest Freeway Frontage Road 384 ft
Turn right onto Greenbriar Street 2.2 mi
Turn right 219 ft
You have arrived at your destination, on the right

TEXAS CHILDRENS HOSPl

6621 FANNIN STREET HOUSTON TX 77030

Head east on Southwest Freeway (I 69) 1.9 mi
Take the ramp on the right 1001 ft
Go straight onto Southwest Freeway Frontage Road 384 ft
Turn right onto Greenbriar Street 1.7 mi
Turn left onto West Holcombe Boulevard 2305 ft
Continue straight onto Holcombe Boulevard 792 ft
Turn left onto Fannin Street 1039 ft
Turn right onto Bellows Drive 364 ft
You have arrived at your destination, on the right