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William Porter, MD

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Family Medicine

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William Porter, MD

Primary Care Physician with Wellstar since 2012.

Specialties

Family Medicine

Education & Training

Doctor of Medicine

Primary Care Physician with Wellstar since 2012
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About William Porter, MD

Dr. Porter received his bachelor’s degree in mathematics and computer science from Oglethorpe University in Atlanta. He earned his medical degree from Ross University School of Medicine in Dominica, West Indies. Dr. Porter completed his internship and residency at Temple University’s program at St. Francis Hospital in Wilmington, Del., where he also served as chief resident.

Board certified in family medicine, Dr. Porter is a member of the American Medical Association, American Academy of Family Physicians and Georgia Academy of Family Physicians. He is in practice with Wellstar Family Medicine at Bridgemill in Canton.

Specialties

  • Family Medicine

Education & Training

  • Ross University School of Medicine

Degree

  • Doctor of Medicine

Residency

  • Saint Francis Hospital of Wilmington

Certifications

  • American Board of Family Medicine

Hospital Affiliations

  • Wellstar Kennestone Hospital

Languages spoken

  • English

Common Treatments, Conditions, and Procedures

  • Migraine Headache

Patient Reviews

Overall patient rating

4.8

Based on 353 patient ratings

I'd recommend this practice to family and friends
I'd recommend this provider to family and friends
Listened to me carefully
Shared the right amount of information
Earned my trust

All reviews have been submitted by patients after seeing the provider.For more information about the review system, check out this Learn more about our review system.

Patient Reviews

5

Good

May 16, 2025

5

They are always friendly, caring and supportive! ??

May 10, 2025

5

I recommend Dr. Porter to my family and friends

May 10, 2025

5

I only waited a few minutes in the lobby before I was calledback to the exam room. Within minutes, I saw Dr Porter,.. he listens takes his time his patients.. he's the best primary doctor!!! I highly recommend him

May 8, 2025

5

Dr. Porter is always super friendly and knowledgeable about our health care. He is the best! The nurse and front office staff were also really friendly!

May 2, 2025

5

Always enjoy my experience with Dr. Porter

May 2, 2025

5

Excellent

April 27, 2025

5

Always treated well here

April 24, 2025

5

It was a good experience

April 18, 2025

5

I've always trusted Dr. Porter and his staff. I've been a patient for years.

April 18, 2025

5

Long wait at the labs to have blood drawn.

April 14, 2025

5

Dr. Porter is an incredible physician. He is not only a personable, but a incredibly caring physician who I have had the privilege of having as my primary physician for over 20 years. And I appreciate his talent, I appreciate his personality, and I most of all appreciate how much he cares for his patients.

April 14, 2025

5

Friendly people, nice atmosphere. I have never waited very long at all to be seen. Efficient staff/office...

April 10, 2025

5

I trust Dr. Porter completely. I've been his patient for a number of years and I've always found him to be a good doctor, reliable man to do business with. So I will continue. Thank you.

April 6, 2025

5

Everyone was knowledgeable, courteous and friendly. I didn't have to wait at all.

April 3, 2025

5

Dr. Porter and his staff are very good!

March 30, 2025

5

Dr Porter and hus nurse always listen. Absolutely love this group

March 29, 2025

5

I'm so glad I found Wellstar!

March 15, 2025

5

The doctors and nurses and other staff are always professional and caring.

March 7, 2025

5

Dr. Porter has been a great provider for the last 20 years

March 5, 2025

5

Staff was friendly! Front desk staff was so polite!

March 5, 2025

5

Dr. Porter has always been very helpful and has answered all my questions.

February 14, 2025

5

Dr Porter and his nurse were great

February 13, 2025

5

While I would highly recommend this practice and Dr Porter specifically, sometimes it is difficult to get an appointment with Dr Porter.

February 8, 2025

5

William Porter did great. He is a good provider.

February 8, 2025

5

The entire staff for Dr. Porter and the people at the lab are all exemplary and show they truly care.

February 7, 2025

5

Everyone was very friendly and professional. The Doctors visit and his staff were very nice and timely. Dr Porter is always very good, professional and thorough. The young lady who did my x-rays was also extremely good at her job and very kind and considered.

January 28, 2025

5

Everyone is very friendly and knowledgeable

January 25, 2025

5

Dr. Porter and staff have provided excellent health care to me for many years.

January 25, 2025

5

Dr. Porter and nurse Elizabeth are the absolute best!

January 17, 2025

5

Good

May 16, 2025

5

They are always friendly, caring and supportive! ??

May 10, 2025

5

I recommend Dr. Porter to my family and friends

May 10, 2025

5

I only waited a few minutes in the lobby before I was calledback to the exam room. Within minutes, I saw Dr Porter,.. he listens takes his time his patients.. he's the best primary doctor!!! I highly recommend him

May 8, 2025

5

Dr. Porter is always super friendly and knowledgeable about our health care. He is the best! The nurse and front office staff were also really friendly!

May 2, 2025

5

Always enjoy my experience with Dr. Porter

May 2, 2025

5

Excellent

April 27, 2025

5

Always treated well here

April 24, 2025

5

It was a good experience

April 18, 2025

5

I've always trusted Dr. Porter and his staff. I've been a patient for years.

April 18, 2025

5

Long wait at the labs to have blood drawn.

April 14, 2025

5

Dr. Porter is an incredible physician. He is not only a personable, but a incredibly caring physician who I have had the privilege of having as my primary physician for over 20 years. And I appreciate his talent, I appreciate his personality, and I most of all appreciate how much he cares for his patients.

April 14, 2025

5

Friendly people, nice atmosphere. I have never waited very long at all to be seen. Efficient staff/office...

April 10, 2025

5

I trust Dr. Porter completely. I've been his patient for a number of years and I've always found him to be a good doctor, reliable man to do business with. So I will continue. Thank you.

April 6, 2025

5

Everyone was knowledgeable, courteous and friendly. I didn't have to wait at all.

April 3, 2025

5

Dr. Porter and his staff are very good!

March 30, 2025

5

Dr Porter and hus nurse always listen. Absolutely love this group

March 29, 2025

5

I'm so glad I found Wellstar!

March 15, 2025

5

The doctors and nurses and other staff are always professional and caring.

March 7, 2025

5

Dr. Porter has been a great provider for the last 20 years

March 5, 2025

5

Staff was friendly! Front desk staff was so polite!

March 5, 2025

5

Dr. Porter has always been very helpful and has answered all my questions.

February 14, 2025

5

Dr Porter and his nurse were great

February 13, 2025

5

While I would highly recommend this practice and Dr Porter specifically, sometimes it is difficult to get an appointment with Dr Porter.

February 8, 2025

5

William Porter did great. He is a good provider.

February 8, 2025

5

The entire staff for Dr. Porter and the people at the lab are all exemplary and show they truly care.

February 7, 2025

5

Everyone was very friendly and professional. The Doctors visit and his staff were very nice and timely. Dr Porter is always very good, professional and thorough. The young lady who did my x-rays was also extremely good at her job and very kind and considered.

January 28, 2025

5

Everyone is very friendly and knowledgeable

January 25, 2025

5

Dr. Porter and staff have provided excellent health care to me for many years.

January 25, 2025

5

Dr. Porter and nurse Elizabeth are the absolute best!

January 17, 2025

5

Good

May 16, 2025

5

They are always friendly, caring and supportive! ??

May 10, 2025

5

I recommend Dr. Porter to my family and friends

May 10, 2025

5

I only waited a few minutes in the lobby before I was calledback to the exam room. Within minutes, I saw Dr Porter,.. he listens takes his time his patients.. he's the best primary doctor!!! I highly recommend him

May 8, 2025

5

Dr. Porter is always super friendly and knowledgeable about our health care. He is the best! The nurse and front office staff were also really friendly!

May 2, 2025

5

Always enjoy my experience with Dr. Porter

May 2, 2025

5

Excellent

April 27, 2025

5

Always treated well here

April 24, 2025

5

It was a good experience

April 18, 2025

5

I've always trusted Dr. Porter and his staff. I've been a patient for years.

April 18, 2025

5

Long wait at the labs to have blood drawn.

April 14, 2025

5

Dr. Porter is an incredible physician. He is not only a personable, but a incredibly caring physician who I have had the privilege of having as my primary physician for over 20 years. And I appreciate his talent, I appreciate his personality, and I most of all appreciate how much he cares for his patients.

April 14, 2025

5

Friendly people, nice atmosphere. I have never waited very long at all to be seen. Efficient staff/office...

April 10, 2025

5

I trust Dr. Porter completely. I've been his patient for a number of years and I've always found him to be a good doctor, reliable man to do business with. So I will continue. Thank you.

April 6, 2025

5

Everyone was knowledgeable, courteous and friendly. I didn't have to wait at all.

April 3, 2025

5

Dr. Porter and his staff are very good!

March 30, 2025

5

Dr Porter and hus nurse always listen. Absolutely love this group

March 29, 2025

5

I'm so glad I found Wellstar!

March 15, 2025

5

The doctors and nurses and other staff are always professional and caring.

March 7, 2025

5

Dr. Porter has been a great provider for the last 20 years

March 5, 2025

5

Staff was friendly! Front desk staff was so polite!

March 5, 2025

5

Dr. Porter has always been very helpful and has answered all my questions.

February 14, 2025

5

Dr Porter and his nurse were great

February 13, 2025

5

While I would highly recommend this practice and Dr Porter specifically, sometimes it is difficult to get an appointment with Dr Porter.

February 8, 2025

5

William Porter did great. He is a good provider.

February 8, 2025

5

The entire staff for Dr. Porter and the people at the lab are all exemplary and show they truly care.

February 7, 2025

5

Everyone was very friendly and professional. The Doctors visit and his staff were very nice and timely. Dr Porter is always very good, professional and thorough. The young lady who did my x-rays was also extremely good at her job and very kind and considered.

January 28, 2025

5

Everyone is very friendly and knowledgeable

January 25, 2025

5

Dr. Porter and staff have provided excellent health care to me for many years.

January 25, 2025

5

Dr. Porter and nurse Elizabeth are the absolute best!

January 17, 2025

5

Good

May 16, 2025

5

They are always friendly, caring and supportive! ??

May 10, 2025

5

I recommend Dr. Porter to my family and friends

May 10, 2025

5

I only waited a few minutes in the lobby before I was calledback to the exam room. Within minutes, I saw Dr Porter,.. he listens takes his time his patients.. he's the best primary doctor!!! I highly recommend him

May 8, 2025

5

Dr. Porter is always super friendly and knowledgeable about our health care. He is the best! The nurse and front office staff were also really friendly!

May 2, 2025

5

Always enjoy my experience with Dr. Porter

May 2, 2025

5

Excellent

April 27, 2025

5

Always treated well here

April 24, 2025

5

It was a good experience

April 18, 2025

5

I've always trusted Dr. Porter and his staff. I've been a patient for years.

April 18, 2025

5

Long wait at the labs to have blood drawn.

April 14, 2025

5

Dr. Porter is an incredible physician. He is not only a personable, but a incredibly caring physician who I have had the privilege of having as my primary physician for over 20 years. And I appreciate his talent, I appreciate his personality, and I most of all appreciate how much he cares for his patients.

April 14, 2025

5

Friendly people, nice atmosphere. I have never waited very long at all to be seen. Efficient staff/office...

April 10, 2025

5

I trust Dr. Porter completely. I've been his patient for a number of years and I've always found him to be a good doctor, reliable man to do business with. So I will continue. Thank you.

April 6, 2025

5

Everyone was knowledgeable, courteous and friendly. I didn't have to wait at all.

April 3, 2025

5

Dr. Porter and his staff are very good!

March 30, 2025

5

Dr Porter and hus nurse always listen. Absolutely love this group

March 29, 2025

5

I'm so glad I found Wellstar!

March 15, 2025

5

The doctors and nurses and other staff are always professional and caring.

March 7, 2025

5

Dr. Porter has been a great provider for the last 20 years

March 5, 2025

5

Staff was friendly! Front desk staff was so polite!

March 5, 2025

5

Dr. Porter has always been very helpful and has answered all my questions.

February 14, 2025

5

Dr Porter and his nurse were great

February 13, 2025

5

While I would highly recommend this practice and Dr Porter specifically, sometimes it is difficult to get an appointment with Dr Porter.

February 8, 2025

5

William Porter did great. He is a good provider.

February 8, 2025

5

The entire staff for Dr. Porter and the people at the lab are all exemplary and show they truly care.

February 7, 2025

5

Everyone was very friendly and professional. The Doctors visit and his staff were very nice and timely. Dr Porter is always very good, professional and thorough. The young lady who did my x-rays was also extremely good at her job and very kind and considered.

January 28, 2025

5

Everyone is very friendly and knowledgeable

January 25, 2025

5

Dr. Porter and staff have provided excellent health care to me for many years.

January 25, 2025

5

Dr. Porter and nurse Elizabeth are the absolute best!

January 17, 2025

5

Dr. Porter and nurse Elizabeth are the absolute best!

January 17, 2025

5

Dr. Porter and staff have provided excellent health care to me for many years.

January 25, 2025

5

Everyone is very friendly and knowledgeable

January 25, 2025

5

Everyone was very friendly and professional. The Doctors visit and his staff were very nice and timely. Dr Porter is always very good, professional and thorough. The young lady who did my x-rays was also extremely good at her job and very kind and considered.

January 28, 2025

5

The entire staff for Dr. Porter and the people at the lab are all exemplary and show they truly care.

February 7, 2025

5

William Porter did great. He is a good provider.

February 8, 2025

5

While I would highly recommend this practice and Dr Porter specifically, sometimes it is difficult to get an appointment with Dr Porter.

February 8, 2025

5

Dr Porter and his nurse were great

February 13, 2025

5

Dr. Porter has always been very helpful and has answered all my questions.

February 14, 2025

5

Staff was friendly! Front desk staff was so polite!

March 5, 2025

5

Dr. Porter has been a great provider for the last 20 years

March 5, 2025

5

The doctors and nurses and other staff are always professional and caring.

March 7, 2025

5

I'm so glad I found Wellstar!

March 15, 2025

5

Dr Porter and hus nurse always listen. Absolutely love this group

March 29, 2025

5

Dr. Porter and his staff are very good!

March 30, 2025

5

Everyone was knowledgeable, courteous and friendly. I didn't have to wait at all.

April 3, 2025

5

I trust Dr. Porter completely. I've been his patient for a number of years and I've always found him to be a good doctor, reliable man to do business with. So I will continue. Thank you.

April 6, 2025

5

Friendly people, nice atmosphere. I have never waited very long at all to be seen. Efficient staff/office...

April 10, 2025

5

Dr. Porter is an incredible physician. He is not only a personable, but a incredibly caring physician who I have had the privilege of having as my primary physician for over 20 years. And I appreciate his talent, I appreciate his personality, and I most of all appreciate how much he cares for his patients.

April 14, 2025

5

Long wait at the labs to have blood drawn.

April 14, 2025

5

I've always trusted Dr. Porter and his staff. I've been a patient for years.

April 18, 2025

5

It was a good experience

April 18, 2025

5

Always treated well here

April 24, 2025

5

Excellent

April 27, 2025

5

Always enjoy my experience with Dr. Porter

May 2, 2025

5

Dr. Porter is always super friendly and knowledgeable about our health care. He is the best! The nurse and front office staff were also really friendly!

May 2, 2025

5

I only waited a few minutes in the lobby before I was calledback to the exam room. Within minutes, I saw Dr Porter,.. he listens takes his time his patients.. he's the best primary doctor!!! I highly recommend him

May 8, 2025

5

I recommend Dr. Porter to my family and friends

May 10, 2025

5

They are always friendly, caring and supportive! ??

May 10, 2025

5

Good

May 16, 2025

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William Porter, MD
Primary Care Physician with Wellstar since 2012
Rating
4.8
Specialties
Family Medicine
Education
Doctor of Medicine
Medical School
Ross University School of Medicine
Residency
Saint Francis Hospital of Wilmington
Certifications
American Board of Family Medicine
Spoken Languages
English
Hospital Affiliations
Wellstar Kennestone Hospital
Office Locations
www.wellstar.org/physicians/william-porter-md
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