Dr. Jeffery Scott Porter DO
Pediatrician
401 Carpenter Rd Bldg 525 Room 120 Fort Myer VA, 22211About
Dr. Jeffery Porter is a pediatrician practicing in Fort Myer, VA. Dr. Porter is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. Porter diagnoses and treats infections, injuries, diseases and other disorders in children. Pediatricians typically work with infants, children, teenagers and young adults up to age 21. They practice medical care as well as preventative health care. Dr. Porter can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients.
Education and Training
Univ Of N Tx Hlth Sci Ctr- Tx Coll Osteo Med- Ft Worth Tx 1994
Texas College Of Osteopathic Medicine 1994
University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine 1994
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
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