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Dr. Joanne Cullinane Porter, MD

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Specializes in: Pediatric Hematology/Oncology

Tufts University School of Medicine

Professional interests include: blood disorders, hemophilia, palliative care

43 New Scotland Avenue James J. Barba Physicians Pavilion (a Building), Floor 2
Albany, NY 12208

(518) 262-5636

Dr. Joanne Cullinane Porter, MD is a pediatric oncologist in Albany, NY specializing in pediatric hematology/oncology. She graduated from Tufts University School of Medicine. Dr. Joanne Cullinane Porter, MD is affiliated with Albany Medical Center and Albany Medical College.

Office Locations

Address:

43 New Scotland Avenue James J. Barba Physicians Pavilion (a Building), Floor 2
Albany, NY 12208

Some issues Dr. Joanne Cullinane Porter, MD can help you with:

Hemophilia

Hemophilia is a bleeding disorder in which blood cannot clot normally. After an injury, people who have hemophilia bleed longer because they lack certain blood proteins that are responsible for clotting, called clotting factors. Some hemophiliacs are mildly deficient in this protein, so they bleed only when injured or after surgery. Those who are severely deficient, however, may experience symptoms of spontaneous bleeding, including the following:

Presence of blood in stool or urine
Frequent nosebleeds or large bruises
Unusual bleeding after being vaccinated
Pain, swelling, or tightness in joint

Most people with hemophilia have a family history of the disorder, though about 30% do not. The most common forms are hemophilia A (classic hemophilia) and hemophilia B (Christmas disease). Hemophilia A and B share certain characteristics, but different genes are involved. Acquired hemophilia is very rare and has been linked to autoimmune conditions, cancer, and multiple sclerosis.

Hemophilia may be diagnosed using a blood test. If there is family history of the disorder, testing may be done prenatally. Treatment involves regular intravenous replacement of clotting factors, which may be produced in a laboratory (recombinant) or come from blood donors. For people with milder forms of the disease, a hormone called desmopressin may stimulate the body to produce clotting factors. Other drug therapies include medications that help slow the breakdown of blood clots and medications that are applied directly to the wound to promote clotting.

Living with hemophilia can be challenging, but simple things may help prevent excessive bleeding. For example, choosing activities like walking or swimming over contact sports can prevent injuries and strengthen muscles while protecting the joints. Chances for bleeding may also be reduced by making sure that children wear helmets and elbow pads during activities like bicycle rides.

In The News (see more mentions in the news)

“Sharlene's family wishes to extend their most sincere gratitude to the Albany Medical Center Hospital Physicians, Nurses and care teams as well as a special thanks to Dr. Joanne Porter of the...”—"Sharlene M. Maldonado", Troy Record, December 2022

“Dr. Joanne Porter, a pediatric hematologist-oncologist at Albany Med attended the event to give some medical insight into how much the Foundation means to the young patients.”—"Family foundation shows its support for those coping with pediatric cancer", The Saratogian, May 2019

“Dr. Joanne Porter of Albany Medical Center's Melodies Center for Childhood Cancer and Blood Disorders sports her newly shaved head during the St. Baldrick's Day celebration held Sunday, March 16,...”—"Men, women have heads shaved to raise money for St. Baldrick's Foundation", Troy Record, March 2014

hospital care	238
inpatient care	238

**Gender**
Male	59
Female	45

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	90
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	35
From 75 to 84	30
85 and over	21
Less than 65	18

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	23
Ischemic Heart Disease	66
Depression	43
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	62
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	40
Diabetes	41
Dementia	58
Cancer	22

hospital care	287
inpatient care	287

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2020 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joanne Cullinane Porter, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Joanne Cullinane Porter, MD treated as a pediatric oncologist in Albany, NY were hospital care and inpatient care.

hospital care	262
inpatient care	262

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2020 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joanne Cullinane Porter, MD.

**Gender**
Male	5
Female	4

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	9
Hispanic	0
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	3
85 and over	2
Less than 65	1
65 to 74	3

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joanne Cullinane Porter, MD From 2020 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Joanne Cullinane Porter, MD treated were chronic kidney disease, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and dementia.

Hypertension	7
High Cholesterol	6
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	6
Depression	4
Chronic Kidney Disease	7
Asthma	1
Osteoporosis	1
Heart Failure	6
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	4
Diabetes	4
Atrial Fibrillation	2
Cancer	2
Dementia	5

Education & Training

Dr. Joanne Cullinane Porter, MD graduated from Tufts University School of Medicine. She completed residency at Albany Medical Center. She is certified by the Pediatric Hematology-Oncology American Board of Pediatrics and has a state license in New York.

Medical School: Tufts University School of Medicine

Residency: Albany Medical Center

Board Certification: Pediatric Hematology-Oncology American Board of Pediatrics (1994)

Licensed In: New York

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Joanne Cullinane Porter, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Albany Medical Center

Albany Medical College

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Joanne Cullinane Porter, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation	$320 PROMACTA $181	Exjade $115	JADENU $25
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.	$181 Kogenate FS $160	Stivarga $21
Sigma-Tau Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	$153 Oncaspar $153
Shire North American Group Inc	$120 ADVATE $104	Oncaspar $16
Novo Nordisk Inc	$99 NovoSeven RT $57	Novoeight $27	Tretten $15
Other	$301 Erwinaze $94	Oncaspar $24	Eloctate $22	Xatmep $19	Hemophilia - ADVATE $19	Other $123

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$1,111
Education	$63

Biography

Dr. Joanne Porter is a pediatric hematology/oncology specialist. Dr. Porter is especially interested in hemophilia. Her professional affiliations include Albany Medical College and Albany Med Faculty Physicians.

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Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joanne Cullinane Porter, MD in 2020