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Dr. John Portwood, MD

Dr. John Portwood, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
40+ years of experience

Dr. John Portwood, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Riverside, CA and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Oregon Health & Science University in 1982. He is affiliated with medical facilities Riverside Community Hospital and Parkview Community Hospital Medical Center. He is not accepting new patients.

3.2 Star Rating
Based on 31 reviews 3.2 Star Rating (31 reviews)

Practice

3838 Sherman Dr Ste 2 Riverside, CA 92503
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Dr. Portwood's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Portwood

3.2

31 ratings, 11 with a written review
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Long wait times
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YOLANDA TRUJILLO – Aug 27, 2021
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
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Jm – Feb 25, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Mildred Kelley – Sep 16, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Feb 26, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
2 people found this helpful
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Nov 23, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Oscar martinez in Moreno valley, CA – Jun 22, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Mar 13, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Gary Cunningham in CA – Aug 24, 2018
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
7 people found this helpful
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May 17, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
7 people found this helpful
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Melody Forrisdahl in Corona, CA – May 28, 2016
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
13 people found this helpful
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Maurice Bauer in Riverside, CA – Mar 12, 2016
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  • Orthopedic Surgery

  • Orthopedic Foot & Ankle Surgery

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • Loma Linda University

    Residency Hospital, 1989
  • Foot And Ankle Center

    Fellowship Hospital, 1989
  • Kern Mc

    Internship Hospital, 1983
  • Oregon Health & Science University

    Medical School, 1982
  • Carroll College

    Undergraduate School, 1977
  • Portland Prgm

    Undergraduate School, 1975
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  • California Orthopaedic Association, Member

  • International Congress for Joint Reconstruction, Member

  • English

  • Spanish

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Southern California Orthopaedic Specialists Medical Group3838 Sherman Dr Ste 2 Riverside, CA 92503
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