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 do my ankles swell in hot weather?

Dr Mark Porter on the causes of swollen ankles in hot weather and when to seek medical attention.

Travel

Should I take aspirin when I fly?

Dr Mark Porter explains whether to take aspirin and how to help reduce your risk of DVT on a long flight.

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.