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Tama Porter, MD

4.9
RUSH University Medical Group
Clinical Area:
Endocrinology
Specialty: Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism
Languages:
English

Locations & Appointments

Primary location
RUSH South Loop
RUSH South Loop
1411 S Michigan Ave
Chicago, IL, 60605

(312) 454-2700
(312) 454-2701
Directions
RUSH Endocrinology
RUSH Endocrinology
1725 W Harrison St
Professional Building
Suite 250
Chicago, IL, 60612

(312) 942-6163
(312) 563-2096
Directions

Credentials

Certifications

Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism

Education and Training

University of Cincinnati Medical Center - Internal Medicine
University of Cincinnati Medical Center - Endocrinology Diabetes & Metabolism
University of Arizona College of Medicine - Integrative Medicine
Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine

Clinical Expertise

Diabetes
Graves' disease
Hyperthyroidism
Vitamin D deficiency

Academics & Publications

In addition to providing patient care, many of our clinicians have faculty appointments at RUSH University and perform clinical, basic science and community-based research. Our education and research endeavors are dedicated to enhancing excellence in patient care — now and in the future.

Assistant Professor

Insurance

Aetna
Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO
Aetna PPO Exchange
Affiliated Physician Group
Ambetter of Illinois
Beech Street
Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare Advantage HMO
Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare Advantage PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois PPO
Blue Cross Community Medicaid (FHP & ICP)
Chicago Health System(MacNeal Health Provider) Com
Chicago Health System(MacNeal Health Provider) Gov
Cigna
Cigna Medicare Advantage
Community Healthcare Partners, LLC
CorVel
CountyCare
Coventry
Devoted Health
Dolton Medical Clinic
Dreyer Medical Clinic
Dupage Medical Group
ElmCare, LLC
Essential Health Partners
Fox Valley Medicine, Ltd.
Health Care's Finest Network (HFN)
Hinsdale Physician Group
Humana
Humana Medicare Advantage
Humana Medicare-Medicaid Alignment Initiative
IlliniCare YouthCare
Ingalls Provider Group
Little Company of Mary Health Providers
Meridian Complete (MMAI)
Meridian Health Plan
Molina Dual Options
Molina Healthcare of Illinois
Molina Healthcare of Illinois, Inc Marketplace
MultiPlan
NorthShore Physician Associates, Inc
Northwest Community Health Partners
Northwest Suburban IPA
Physician Care Network
Preferred Plan (Healthsmart)
Progress Health
Pronger-Smith Medical Care
Silver Cross Managed Care Organization
Specialty Physicians of Illinois
Swedish Covenant Physician Partners
USA Managed Care Organization
Union Health Services
United Healthcare
United Healthcare Medicare Advantage
University of Chicago Health Plans (Inactive)
University of Illinois at Chicago
WellCare Medicare Advantage
Zing Health

Accepted insurance plans are subject to change without notice. Please contact your insurance company to verify that the location or provider you plan to visit is included in your network before your visit. If you schedule an appointment and your provider is not in network with your insurance, your out of pocket liability may be higher than expected.

Ratings and Reviews

Overall
4.9
Explanations the care provider gave you about your problem or condition
4.9
Care provider's efforts to include you in decisions about your care
4.9
Likelihood of your recommending this care provider to others
4.9
Concern the care provider showed for your questions or worries
4.9
Care provider's discussion of any proposed treatment (risks, benefits, etc.)
4.9
5
A Patient at RUSH University Medical Center - Feb 2024
Dr. Porter has excellent bedside manner. She is very thorough and clear in her communication on next steps.
5
A Patient at RUSH University Medical Center - Jan 2024
Always fabulous
5
A Patient at RUSH University Medical Center - Jan 2024
Provider showed that she cares great deal about my health.
5
A Patient at RUSH University Medical Center - Oct 2023
Dr. Porter is good to me. She takes her time explaining my concerns.
4.8
A Patient at RUSH University Medical Center - Oct 2023
Good
5
A Patient at RUSH University Medical Center - Sep 2023
She is very nice and polite