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Chris Porter, MD, General Surgery, Fishersville, VA, Hunter Holmes McGuire Veterans Affairs Medical Center-Richmond

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General Surgery Fishersville, VA

Founder of OnSurg

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Summary

  • I'm founder of OnSurg, the general surgeons community (82,000-strong) on Facebook. I also practice general surgery and teach residents.

    It's time for broad change in healthcare. Harnessing the power of communities and mobile technologies will facilitate education, empower patients, and improve communication.

Education & Training

  • Beaumont Health (Royal Oak)
    Beaumont Health (Royal Oak)Residency, Surgery, 1996 - 2002
  • University of Washington School of Medicine
    University of Washington School of MedicineClass of 1996

Certifications & Licensure

  • OR State Medical License
    OR State Medical License 2003 - Present
  • VA State Medical License
    VA State Medical License 2012 - 2024
  • AZ State Medical License
    AZ State Medical License 2007 - 2018
  • MI State Medical License
    MI State Medical License 1996 - 2005
  • American Board of Surgery Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Fellow (FACS) American College of Surgeons

Press Mentions

  • Gender-Affirming Surgery Not a 'Nice to Have' but 'Absolutely Essential'
    Gender-Affirming Surgery Not a 'Nice to Have' but 'Absolutely Essential'July 31st, 2021
  • Holiday Inn to Rejoin Quarantine Program
    Holiday Inn to Rejoin Quarantine ProgramMarch 30th, 2021
  • TELL ME SOMETHING GOOD: Maya Dronca’s Battle with Brain Cancer
    TELL ME SOMETHING GOOD: Maya Dronca’s Battle with Brain CancerApril 8th, 2020
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Other Languages

  • Spanish

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