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Channa Porter, FNP,APRN

Bio

For over 30 years, Channa Porter has been working as a Registered Nurse in various specialties such as surgery, NICU, physical rehabilitation, and oncology. In 2021, she went on to receive her Doctorate from the Medical University of South Carolina and began her practice as a Family Nurse Practitioner. She now works within our Foot and Ankle specialty, performing the full spectrum of podiatry from nail and skin health to diabetic foot issues to ingrown toenail removal and assisting with podiatric surgery.

Channa was born and raised in Northern Utah and has lived here most of her life. She's passionate about utilizing her education to provide current, evidence-based based and holistic care to patients of all ages. In her free time, Channa loves to continue her education, read books, vacation with her family, and decorate her home. 

Work History

  • Podiatry Specialized Family Nurse Practitioner at Ogden Clinic | 2022 to Present
  • Surgical Services RN at Ogden Regional Medical Center (ORMC)  | 1998 to 2021
  • Transitional/Rehabilitation RN at ORMC | 1997 to 1998
  • Physical Rehabilitation Float Pool at ICCN | 1995 to 1998
  • Newborn Intensive Care Unit  RN at McKay Dee Hospital | 1995 to1998
  • Critical Care Medical/Surgical Oncology RN at McKay Dee Hospital | 1992 to1995

Insurance

  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Altius
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • CCN
  • Cigna
  • Deseret Mutual (DMBA)
  • Educators Mutual
  • First Health
  • GEHA
  • Humana
  • Mailhandlers
  • PEHP
  • SelectHealth Plans
  • United Health Care
  • University of Utah

Languages

  • English

Affiliation

  • Davis Family Physicians | Ogden Clinic

Education

  • Doctorate of Nurse Practitioner Medical University of South Carolina - Medical School
    Charleston 2021
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing University of Phoenix - College
    Phoenix , AZ 2003
  • Associates Degree in Nursing Weber State University - College
    Ogden , UT 1992

Publications

  • Palliative Care Referral in the Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Population 2020
    • Author: Connie Bradley, BSN, RN, Rebekah Martin, BSN, RN1, Channa Porter, BSN, RN, Kimberly Richardson, MSN, APRN, FNP-C, Andrea Stress, BSN, RN1 Jenna L. Tobin, MSN, RN, FNP-C
    • Publisher: COPD Foundation