Dr Mark Porter

Dr Mark Porter

With 26 years experience in practice and a partner in a busy South Gloucestershire surgery, Dr Mark is also resident doctor on BBC One's The One Show, presents Radio 4's Inside Health, writes for The Times, and has popped up on celebrity versions of The Weakest Link and Mastermind.
Dr Mark was awarded an MBE in 2005 for services to medicine.

Articles By: Dr Mark Porter

Health

Why am I bruising so easily now I'm older?

Dr Mark Porter advises on senile purpura, a type of bruising that is common as we age.

Brain health

What is vascular dementia? Dr Mark Porter explains

Dr Mark on what is vascular dementia, and how it is treated.

Health

Trouble swallowing medicine capsules? Dr Mark Porter has this tip

If you are struggling to swallow medicine capsules, try this advice from our medical expert. 
Health

Is it snoring or sleep apnoea? Dr Mark Porter explains

How to deal with a snoring problem that is causing sleepless nights.

Dr Mark Porter

Dr Mark Porter

With 26 years experience in practice and a partner in a busy South Gloucestershire surgery, Dr Mark is also resident doctor on BBC One's The One Show, presents Radio 4's Inside Health, writes for The Times, and has popped up on celebrity versions of The Weakest Link and Mastermind.
Dr Mark was awarded an MBE in 2005 for services to medicine.

Articles By: Dr Mark Porter

Health

Why am I bruising so easily now I'm older?

Dr Mark Porter advises on senile purpura, a type of bruising that is common as we age.

Brain health

What is vascular dementia? Dr Mark Porter explains

Dr Mark on what is vascular dementia, and how it is treated.

Health

Trouble swallowing medicine capsules? Dr Mark Porter has this tip

If you are struggling to swallow medicine capsules, try this advice from our medical expert. 
Health

Is it snoring or sleep apnoea? Dr Mark Porter explains

How to deal with a snoring problem that is causing sleepless nights.