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Dr. Lee Portnoff, MD

Dr. Lee Portnoff, MD

Dermatology*
45+ years of experience

Dr. Lee Portnoff, MD is a dermatologist in Saint Louis, MO and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Portnoff has extensive experience in Skin Cancer & Excision. He graduated from Washington University in 1978. He is affiliated with Missouri Baptist Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

4.3 Star Rating
Based on 11 reviews 4.3 Star Rating (11 reviews)

Practice

3009 N Ballas Rd Ste 310A Saint Louis, MO 63131

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Portnoff specializes in the areas of Dermatology & Micrographic Dermatologic Surgery. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. See hospitals
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Dr. Portnoff's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Portnoff

4.3
11 ratings, 8 with a written review
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Insensitive and unprofessional.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
RM – Mar 11, 2025
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Very nice
He had a great deal of trouble numbing the area for my Moh’s. I ended up feeling every cut and clip. It was an extremely painful experience.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
2 others found this helpful
Helpful
Apr 26, 2023
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I have had multiple surgeries over 20+ years with uniformly excellent results. He is both caring and careful which is a unique combination to be valued.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Dr C. Scott Molden – Dec 17, 2020
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He the best doctor any one could go to.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Sandi Borgens – May 29, 2020
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Dr. Portnoff and his staff are competent, empathetic and thoroughly professional. Dr. Portnoff does an initial screening to let you know how the procedure will be done. On the day of the surgery, the doctor walked me through each step prior to doing it, was reassuring, is the best ever with local numbing even with the nose (didn't feel the needle). The evening of my surgery, Dr. Portnoff called to check in to see how I was feeling!!! The following day, I made the mistake of bending at the waist and my wound began to bleed. He made time for me to check the wound and to rebandage it. A week later, he greeted me, examined the treatment area (nose) and his nurse removed the stitches. I can't recommend Dr. Portnoff more highly! He's simply the best!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Mark Leach – Feb 18, 2020
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I have been going to Dr. Portnoff for procedures for years. He's meticulous, perfectionist and great follow-up care and his staff is absolutely the best. I would recommend him wholeheartedly. I had Mohs surgery twice and each time was perfect. Thanks!!!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Cheryl in St. Louis, MO – Jan 05, 2019
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wonderful-almost never gets it all the first time which means he leaves as little a scar as possible.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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v ray adkins in WATERLOO, IL – Dec 03, 2018
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I recently had MOHS surgery for sqanumous cell skin cancer. Dr Portnoff was professional and kind and on time and thorough. I was very comfortable with him and all of his staff members.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
15 others found this helpful
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Victoria in St Louis, MO – Dec 15, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Lee Portnoff, MD is a dermatologist in Saint Louis, MO and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Portnoff has extensive experience in Skin Cancer & Excision. He graduated from Washington University in 1978. He is affiliated with Missouri Baptist Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.
  • Dermatology

  • Dermatologic Surgery

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  • Washington University

    Medical School, 1978
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Dermatology®
Dermatology
Micrographic Dermatologic Surgery
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Healthgrades has not received any data indicating a board action exists for this provider.

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Locations

Practice

Office3009 N Ballas Rd Ste 310A Saint Louis, MO 63131
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Missouri Baptist Medical Center

    3015 N Ballas Rd
    Saint Louis, MO 63131
    Recipient of 19
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    89%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    5% higher than the national average

    80%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    4% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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