Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Child
- Adolescent
- Adult
Languages
- English
Gender
FemaleLocations
- Lorain Family Health and Surgery Center
- 5700 Cooper Foster Park Road West, Lorain, OH 44053
- Get Directions
Education & Board Certifications
Education
- Graduate School: Kent State University
- Graduate School: University of Akron, 2012
- Undergraduate: Malone College, 2005
Board Certifications
- Family Nurse Practitioner: American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board, 2016
Research & Publications
See publications for this provider. (Disclaimer: This search is powered by PubMed, a service of the U.S. National Library of Medicine. PubMed is a third-party website with no affiliation with Cleveland Clinic.)
Industry Relationships
Cleveland Clinic physicians and scientists collaborate with industry to advance medical breakthroughs. These partnerships help commercialize discoveries for public benefit while maintaining scientific integrity. To ensure transparency and minimize potential bias, Cleveland Clinic reviews these relationships and publicly discloses when physicians/scientists receive significant compensation for consulting, serve in fiduciary roles, receive royalties, or hold equity interests related to their work. We manage potential conflicts through approval processes, annual reporting, and targeted management plans.
As of 2025-10-08, Dr. Porter has reported no financial relationship with industry that is applicable to this listing.
In general, patients should feel free to contact their doctor about any of the relationships and how the relationships are overseen by Cleveland Clinic. To learn more about Cleveland Clinic's policies on collaborations with industry and innovation management, go to our Integrity in Innovation page.
Public Health Service-Reportable Financial Conflicts of Interest. Cleveland Clinic scientists and physicians engage in basic, translational and clinical research activities, working to solve health problems, enhance patient care and improve quality of life for patients. Interactions with industry are essential to bringing the researchers' discoveries to the public, but can present the potential for conflicts of interest related to their research activities. Click here to view a listing of instances where Cleveland Clinic has identified a Public Health Service (PHS)-Reportable Financial Conflict of Interest and has put measures in place to ensure that, to the extent possible, the design, conduct and reporting of the research is free from bias.
* Cleveland Clinic physicians and scientists subscribe to the guidance presented in the PhRMA Code on Interactions with Healthcare Professionals and the AdvaMed Code of Ethics on Interactions with Health Care Professionals. As such, gifts of substantial value are generally prohibited.
Insurances Accepted
Ratings & Reviews
4.6 out of 5
242 ratings, 27 reviewsThe Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/10/2026
She was very caring snd personable
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/27/2026
As an MD, I had full confidence in the expertise and thoughtful approach of provider
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/6/2026
She was very nice
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/27/2026
She was very patient as I was having problems with zoom. She was very professional and helpful.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/27/2026
I appreciated that she listened to me -and my concerns. Gave me suggestions and ideas for comfort in addition to the meds. I was miserable and she was so kind!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/12/2026
She listened to all of my concerns and was very quick and attentive to what I needed.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/29/2025
Dewanda was an excellent listener and was able to piece together my history and included me in the decision making of what I medically needed.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/22/2025
I really appreciated how Ms. Porter assessed my situation quickly and gave me a sense of urgency to see a care provider in person. The visit was quick, professional, and very helpful.
- 3 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/2/2025
I do not feel that she listened to my concerns fully. I felt dismissed
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/17/2025
Great provider
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/16/2025
She was very nice great communication. I felt she really cared about how I felt and definitely wanted to help.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/6/2025
She went above and beyond. Very kind and helpful.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/26/2025
She was excellent.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/23/2025
I'm a retired ICU RN and felt she asked very appropriate questions. Very personable.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/23/2025
She was very thorough.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/16/2025
My provider was incredible-listened to me, asked appropriate questions, no nonsense and I got the meds I needed. Actual appointment process was relatively easy.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/16/2025
My provider was incredible. Efficient, kind, helped me after asking a sufficient amount of clarifying questions. Kind of wish she was my regular provider like, all the time.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/19/2025
I felt heard. I had called and sent pictures to my doctor and was told to put cortisone on my foot. This was after I explained that a tick was embedded in my foot. I started to show symptoms of lyme disease (tingling in arms and hands, joint pain and foot was clearly infected and getting bigger around the tick bite) . The doxycycline was the difference in getting better.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/12/2025
She was thorough and very compassionate
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/5/2025
Loved her. She was very helpful and understanding
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/22/2025
She was amazing!!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/15/2025
Practicitioner Porter was phenomenal and personable. She listened to and understood my issues. Definitely would recommend her!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/15/2025
She was very professional, friendly, and helpful. She addressed my situation with great care and concern.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/8/2025
Ms. Porter Is professional and caring. She understood my concern and clearly has exceptional knowledge, expertise and expererience!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/9/2025
The health care provider was very friendly, and made me feel that she truly has my well being as her top priority. She made me feel comfortable and at ease. I felt that I was in very good hands. Thank You!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/30/2025
She actually read my records and come on my allergies, and other issues.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/27/2025
She was amazing. She took excellent care of me and got me the treatment I needed to get better.