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

Can compression stockings help varicose veins?

Dr Mark Porter on whether compression stockings can make a difference.

Menopause

Can testosterone help with the menopause?

Dr Mark Porter on whether to take testosterone in addition to HRT for the menopause.

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.

Health

Dr Mark Porter: Can a steroid injection help osteoarthritis?

Our medical expert on the best way to deal with osteoarthritis in the knee.