Amber Porterfield, PA-C

Amber Porterfield, PA-C

General Orthopedics

Board Certified Physician Assistant

Triad Region

Greensboro Orthopedic Clinic Lendew Street

Amber Porterfield is a board certified Physician Assistant. She provides orthopedic care as part of the EmergeOrtho team in Greensboro at our Lendew Street Orthopedic Clinic location. Whether you think you may have rotator cuff concern that now wakes you up at night or shoulder “popping” that is beginning to hurt, Amber has the expertise to diagnose bone, muscle, and joint concerns and get you the care you need. She is thoughtful and thorough in her approach to patient care. Amber not only sees patients in the orthopedic clinic, but also assists Jesse Chandler, MD in the operating room. Together Amber and Dr. Chandler can offer you treatment options to reduce pain and recover stronger. 

Education

  • Master of Science in Medicine (MSM), Physician Assistant Studies, Trevecca Nazarene University
  • Bachelor of Science in Exercise and Sport Science, University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Board (Medical) Certifications

  • Board Certified Physician Assistant: National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)

Specialties & Services

Orthopedic News and Blog

EmergeOrtho Expands in Greensboro Through Strategic Merger

EmergeOrtho Expands in Greensboro Through Strategic Merger

Triad Region

PRESS RELEASE EmergeOrtho Expands in Greensboro Through Strategic Merger Greensboro, NC – October 24, 2025 EmergeOrtho is proud to announce the merger of three respected, physician-owned orthopedic practices in Greensboro. Effective October 4, 2025, Murphy Wainer Orthopedic Specialists and Guilford Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine Center, collectively known as Southeastern Orthopaedic Specialists (SOS) have joined EmergeOrtho....

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EMERGEORTHO PATIENT

EmergeOrtho is full of wonderful doctors! They make sure they go over every little thing and explain stuff so that you understand. I have 4 different doctors here and have been pleased with them all.

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