Testimonials
Real experiences from patients who trusted us with their care.
“The staff at UAB West was phenomenal, but as for Dr. Porterfield and his team, including his PA Lindsay, they are over the top, and God forbid I need another surgery within his skill set, he will be my first and foremost go-to.”
“Dr. Porterfield, Ellen, and Lindsay are awesome and highly recommended!”
“My surgeon looked me in the eye and said, ‘We got this.’ In that moment, everything changed.”
“Even when my diagnosis shifted, my care team at Clarus Surgery never wavered. Their steadiness became my strength.”
“I recently visited Dr. Porterfield and his team from Indiana for a hernia repair, and the experience was outstanding. I could not be more pleased with the entire process—from pre-operative testing to the procedure itself, and through a fast and smooth recovery that exceeded my expectations.”
“I highly recommend Dr. Porterfield and his team to anyone considering hernia repair or minimally invasive surgery.”
“Advanced robotic technology, expert surgical skill, and a smooth, rapid recovery—care that I recommend for anyone.”
“A complicated surgery became a success thanks to Clarus Surgery’s teamwork and expertise.”
“Thanks to the Clarus Surgery team’s skill and compassion, I’m still here. Still standing. Still me.”
“This is the sweetest group of people you will ever work with, and Dr. Porterfield is the best physician I have ever had the pleasure to meet. He is professional but treats you just like he would his family. You can tell he cares about his patients. I would refer him to anyone and everyone. All physicians should strive to be more like him.”
“Man, I’ve never experienced this level of health care. I kept telling everyone how nice they were. My doctor’s team is grade A. If you’re ever in need of their services, you won’t regret it. Now, Dr. Porterfield is the best I’ve ever had. He called me prior to my surgery. I didn’t know that was done. He came to see me in the holding room prior to my surgery. He is top of the line, with a winning personality.”
“The staff and doctor are top-notch. I could not ask for better care. Thank you, Dr. Porterfield.”
“I wish all physicians were like Dr. Porterfield. He’s so very kind and considerate, just like his staff from the insurance department all the way down to his care team. I highly recommend him and his staff!!”
“Dr. Porterfield saved my life. He is compassionate and truly listened to my concerns. He took the time to explain my surgery to my family, and he is an expert in his field. I appreciate him and his staff more than I can say. From his nurse to his PA’s and OR team, 5 stars. Thank you all so much.”
“Excellent staff, everyone was so nice and caring. Everything was explained perfectly, making it easy to understand.”
“Dr. Porterfield operated on me in September 2025, everything went well, and I haven’t any complications. He has a very friendly staff. It was a great experience. I would recommend him to anyone.”
“Everyone was so nice and gave me the respect that I needed to help me, and I’d like to thank my doctor for doing an excellent job. I’m actually losing weight, thank y’all so much.”
“An excellent surgeon who explained everything to me before and after the procedure. Strongly recommend him.”
“Dr. Porterfield was competent and caring. His staff took care of me well and answered any questions following surgery.”
“As a surgeon in an unrelated specialty, he was the person whom my surgeon friends around the state said was the best in his field. I concur.”
“After needing an emergency gallbladder removal and then later a left adrenalectomy, I am so grateful to have been under the care of Dr. Porterfield. He and his staff went above and beyond—especially when I had concerns about healing. They were quick to respond to my texts and got me in the office right away. That level of care and communication made a stressful situation so much easier. Highly recommend!”
“Could not be more pleased with the level of care provided by Doctor Porterfield and his staff.”
“Everything went as planned, the atmosphere and treatment were great.”
“Dr. Porterfield was so nice, and his whole staff put you at ease. He did my surgery, and everything was perfect.”
“The procedure went great. No delays, quick response to results.”
