Dr. Joel G Porter M.D.
Family Practitioner
2075 N 1200 W Layton UT, 84041About
Dr. Joel Porter is a family practitioner practicing in Layton, UT. 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
Univ of Ut Sch of Med, Salt Lake Cty Ut 1990
University of Utah School of Medicine 1990
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
Provider Details
Treatments
- Bipolar Disorder
- Diabetes
- Chronic Pain
- Sinusitis
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Pain
- Vascular Disease
Professional Memberships
- Member American Academy of Family Physicians
- Member American Medical Association
- Member Utah Medical Association
- Member Weber County Medical Society
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