Dr. Carlos Porter, MD, FAAFP
Family Practitioner | Adult Medicine
2020 Sundance Pkwy A-2 New Braunfels TX, 78130About
Dr. Carlos Porter is a family practitioner practicing in New Braunfels, TX. Dr. Porter specializes in comprehensive health care for people of all ages. In addition to diagnosing and treating illnesses, family practitioners also put focus on preventative care with routine checkups, tests and personalized coaching on how to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Dr. Porter possesses immense general knowledge on maintaining health and today, family practitioners provide more care for the underserved and rural populations than any other medical specialty.
Education and Training
Univ of Tx Med Sch At San Antonio, San Antonio Tx 1993
The University of Texas School of Medicine at San Antonio 1993
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
Provider Details
Dr. Carlos Porter, MD, FAAFP's Expert Contributions
Where are your lungs located in your back?
Within the rib cage on either side of the heart. READ MORE
What helps an inflamed stomach?
An “inflamed stomach” can mean many different things to different people. Please schedule an appointment with your primary care physician for evaluation. READ MORE
Is there a difference between a lung infection and a chest infection?
Often they are used interchangeably, however “Chest infection” is typically specific to a infected wound as from an open heart surgery READ MORE
Can you go to the beach and in saltwater with Impetigo?
Impetigo is a skin infection, usually mild and is typically treated with antibiotics. While you can go to the beach with this condition, the salt water will certainly irritate the area. (Burn and be painful). In short , yes you can go. READ MORE
Should you go to the emergency room for kidney stones?
Assuming the diagnosis is confirmed you don’t always have to seek emergency care for a passing kidney stone. I recommend you discuss with and devise a plan of action with your primary care physician. READ MORE
Can computer work cause rheumatic diseases?
No, computer work will not cause rheumatic disease. Overuse of computers can cause structural damage like carpal tunnel syndrome, but it will not cause the results immunological disease as in RA. READ MORE
Does bronchitis turn to pneumonia?
Left to progress, bronchitis can definitely lead to pneumonia. Seek treatment soon please. Depending on the age of your son, there are varying causes for the bronchitis and pneumonia. Best Wishes. READ MORE
Do your lungs hurt with bronchitis?
From my experience with multiple patients, you can have pleuritic pain (lung pain) as the membrane around the lungs get inflamed, this typically is more common with pneumonia, but can occur with certain stages of bronchitis. However, often patients with bronchitis develop a persistent cough which can start in the intercostal muscles (muscles around the ribs) causing pain as well, often referred to "lung pain" by patients. Hope this helps and answers your questions. READ MORE
Can prostate problems affect kidneys?
Yes! For example a markedly enlarged prostate can cause urinate retention (a back up of urine) which can cause an Acute kidney injury, which may result in long lasting damage: Chronic Kidney Disease. READ MORE
How does hyperthyroidism affect an adult?
This can cause fatigue, anxiety, increased heart rate, in some cases, possibly weight gain. READ MORE
Should I go to a doctor for a headache?
Yes READ MORE
Bee sting?
Keep the area clean, try some benadryl cream. If this does not improve after 2-3 days, contact your primary physician. READ MORE
Is hypertension curable?
Hypertension is typically a "life long" problem. That being said it is VERY manageable by diet and exercise, in some patients simply salt restriction helps greatly. Otherwise medication is quite effective with minimal ronni side effects. However you present with a unique issue in that you recently delivered a baby. How recently did you deliver? I have treated a case where there were very trace placental elements which lead to very labile blood pressures, many very high, yes this patient needed meds for a limited time as the placental influences resolved. and only needed medication for a limited time. I hope this answer is helpful. READ MORE
Areas of expertise and specialization
Treatments
- Diabetes
- High Cholesterol
- Allergies
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Hay Fever (allergic Rhinitis)
- Pain
- Insomnia
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (adhd)
- Vascular Disease
Dr. Carlos Porter, MD, FAAFP's Practice location
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Dr. Carlos Porter, MD, FAAFP's reviews
Write ReviewPatient Experience with Dr. Porter
- Nickk
Dr. Porter was very kind, listened to my concerns and felt very reassuring! I'm excited to have him for my PCP.
- Obe
Great guy
- Colleen
Keep up the great work.
- Mitchell
Great visit cared about my health. Thank you
- Brad
Great about helping patient understand their care.
- Rita
I had stage 2 Invasive Ductal Carcinoma surgery on 5/8/18. On 5/7//18, I had to get approval for the surgery from my primary, Dr Carlos Porter. I went to his office. I had not met him before. His assistant does all the vitals and an EKG. Nice young woman and we have a laugh or two. Dr Porter comes in and asks “How are things going? *Today’s been kind of rough.*Why? (I thought that was a stupid question.) I tell him I’ve been frustrated by the process. No one ever went through what I should expect, like You’ve Got Cancer 101. The conversation goes in a downward spiral until my voice has raised. I’m not yelling. My voice is raised because he is trying to upset me and he’s succeeding. He was belligerent from the start. He wasn’t listening to me. He was trying to find ways to get under my skin. All of a sudden, he gets up from his chair, says he doesn’t have to put up with this, orders me out, and threatens to call the police. Did anyone miss that part? Threatened to call the police. I have to admit, I went into raging bitch mode because I couldn’t believe what has transpired and his attitude. I open the door to the waiting room and tell my husband that I’m being kicked out, refused my surgery authorization, (which I find out he cannot do) and am threatened with calling the police. I return to the inside as my husband joins me and ask if the police have been called, yet. If not, he better f-ing call them because I’m not leaving until I talk to them. My husband tries to talk to him and is told he must leave because he’s threatening. He hasn’t even lifted a finger. I call my surgeon, Dr Kolluri, who I recommend highly, and tell her what’s going on. She says she’d do the same thing I did. Before she falls off her chair, she says she’ll take care of this. The police come and were terrific. Got more understanding from them. In fact, the female officer told the dickhead doc that this was a very unfortunate incident that didn’t have to happen. We received a warning to not trespass. Not to worry. I wouldn’t step two miles near his office. I would like his license revoked. He is totally unprofessional, belligerent, and arrogant. No one should have to deal with this kind of doctor. BTW, I’m 70 years old and good natured. However, I can go from 0 to 60 in a New York minute when I’m being treated poorly. And, I was treated beyond poorly.
- Christy
Excellent bedside manners. He made sure he met us the first visit to build a good physician patient relationship.
- D
Great
- Maria
Dr Poter has being my dr for so many years. Im very happy with him. Only complain I have have is the wait
- Diana
Thank you all the staff and physicians for making my constant doctors appointments informative. I always know what to ask and what to do.
- Vicki
Thorough and attentive. Covers all options.
- Juan
Great doctor
- Joshua
Awesome staff and very organized office. All my medical needs were taken care of and I was even able to follow up via the web. Telehealth is one of the greatest services they offer! Very effective and convenient. I recommend them to EVERYONE!
- Rose mary
Best doctor, would not change him. Great compassion and is always looking for us to stay healthy.
Great
- Tanya
Very knowledgable, friendly, caring professional
- Cynthia
Best staff ever!!!
- D
Great
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