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Dr. Dennis P Porto MD

Ear-Nose and Throat Doctor (ENT)

4/5(61)
6000 University Ave Suite 230 West Des Moines IA, 50266
Rating

4/5

About

Dr. Dennis Porto is an ear, nose and throat (ENT) doctor, also known as an otolaryngologist, practicing in West Des Moines, IA. Dr. Porto specializes in diseases and disorders of the ear, nose and throat as well as other parts of the head and neck. Such structures an ENT may work on include the sinuses, larynx (voice box) and mouth in addition to the ear, nose and throat. There are seven areas of expertise that an ENT might specialize in, and these are: allergies; facial reconstructive surgery; head and neck; laryngology; otology/neurotology; pediatric otolaryngology; and rhinology.

Education and Training

Creighton University School of Medicine 1983

Board Certification

OtolaryngologyAmerican Board of OtolaryngologyABOto

Provider Details

MaleEnglish

Treatments

  • Sinusitis
  • Sleep Disorders
  • Ear Infection
  • Swimmer's Ear
  • Broken Nose
  • Laryngitis
  • Tonsillitis
  • Outer Ear Infection

Dr. Dennis P Porto MD's Practice location

Dr. Dennis Porto, MD

6000 University Ave Suite 230 -
West Des Moines, IA 50266
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New patients: 515-222-0677
Fax: 515-222-0019

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Patient Experience with Dr. Porto


4.0

Based on 61 reviews

Dr. Dennis P Porto MD has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 61 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Ear-Nose and Throat Doctor (ENT) in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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