James R. Porter, M.D.

James R. Porter, M.D.

James R. Porter, M.D.
Specialty

Robotic Surgery, Urology, Surgery

Clinical Interests / Special Procedures Performed

Bladder Cancer, da Vinci (Robot-Assisted Surgery), Endoscopic Surgery, Endoscopy, Endourology, Kidney Biopsy, Kidney Cancer, Kidney Repair, Kidney Stents, Kidney Stones (Lithotripsy), Laparoscopic Surgery, Laparoscopy, Laser Surgery, Lithotripsy, Minimally Invasive Procedures, Minimally Invasive Surgery, Prostate Cancer, Prostate Disease/Ultrasound, Prostate Surgery, Prostate/BPH Treatment, Prostatectomy (Robotic), Radiofrequency Ablation, Renal Cell Cancer, Renal stones, Seed Implantation - Prostate, Stone Disease, Testicle Cancer, Transurethral Microwave Thermo, Ultrasound-Guided Biopsy, Ureteral, Bladder and Urethral Repairs, Urinary Stone Disease, Urologic Laparoscopic Surgery, Urologic Oncology, Urology, Vasectomy, Vasectomy - No scalpel

  • Accepting Children: No
  • Accepting New Patients: Yes
  • Accepting Medicare: Yes
  • Accepting Medicaid/DSHS: No
Payment Methods Accepted:

Medicare, Bill Insurance, VISA, Master Card, Cash, Check, Money Order

Insurance Accepted:

Contact this office for accepted insurance plans.

Additional Information:

Laparoscopic training in Heilbron,Germany, Medical Director of Robotic Surgery, Swedish Medical Center, Director of Urologic Fellowship 2003-present, Instructor and Proctor for laparoscopic and robotic surgery, Course director for National American Urologic Association course on laparoscopic complications.

Philosophy of Care

I offer state of the art, minimally invasive treatment options to patients with urologic cancer and stone disease in order to reduce the pain and recovery from surgical treatment. It is my responsibility to my patients to stay current on the last treatment options by attending and teaching at national and regional urologic meetings.

Medical School

Medical College of Ohio

Residency

University of Washington Medical Center

Fellowship(s)

Laparoscopic Fellowship in Urology

Board Certifications

American Board of Urology-1998

Additional Information:

Laparoscopic training in Heilbron,Germany, Medical Director of Robotic Surgery, Swedish Medical Center, Director of Urologic Fellowship 2003-present, Instructor and Proctor for laparoscopic and robotic surgery, Course director for National American Urologic Association course on laparoscopic complications.

Offices

Swedish Urology Group, PC
1101 Madison #1400
Seattle, WA 98104
Phone: (206) 386-6266
Fax: (206) 622-1052

Monday
9:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM to 5:30 PM

Thursday
9:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday
9:00 AM to 5:30 PM

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