Dr. Christopher Michael Porter D.O.
Family Practitioner
1950 Marietta Ave Lancaster PA, 17603Rating
5/5
About
Dr. Christopher Porter is a family practitioner practicing in Lancaster, PA. Dr. Porter specializes in comprehensive health care for people of all ages. In addition to diagnosing and treating illnesses, family practitioners also put focus on preventative care with routine checkups, tests and personalized coaching on how to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Dr. Porter possesses immense general knowledge on maintaining health and today, family practitioners provide more care for the underserved and rural populations than any other medical specialty.
Education and Training
Philadelphia Coll of Osteo Med, Philadelphia Pa 2001
Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine 2001
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Provider Details
Treatments
- Diabetes
- Arthritis
- Parkinson's Disease
- Osteoarthritis
- Dementia
- Malnutrition
- Pain
- Peripheral Artery Disease (pad)
- Abnormal Gait
- Vascular Disease
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Practice At 1950 Marietta Ave
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