Jennifer M. Porta, DO

Medical Oncologist

Jennifer M Porta

Dr. Porta grew up in New Jersey, as 1 of 4 children. In 2012, she received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Cellular Biology and Neuroscience from Rutgers University. She went on to attend medical school in East Tennessee where she received her Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from the DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2017. Dr. Porta also earned a special recognition award from DeBusk in Internal Medicine in 2017.

Dr. Porta completed her residency in Internal Medicine, as well as her fellowship in Hematology / Oncology at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center in Memphis, Tennessee in 2023.

With both parents in the healthcare field, Dr. Porta had a natural interest in healthcare, herself. During Fellowship, she developed a strong interest in Breast Cancer, and a passion for women’s healthcare. Between studies, Dr. Porta enjoyed participating in philanthropic activities, including equine therapy for children with disabilities. Today, Jennifer and her husband Corey are excited to be raising their son here in Northwest Arkansas. In her free time, she enjoys time with her family and playing tennis.

Highlands

in the News

Our team is dedicated to staying at the forefront of oncology, and we are proud to share their latest advancements and recognition.

Surgeon highlights rising colorectal cancer cases among young adults

As March marks Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, one doctor says he has seen an increase in cases in young adults.

According to the World Health Organization, colorectal cancer is now ranked as the third most common cancer worldwide and the second leading cause of cancer-related fatalities.

Highlands Oncology receives innovator award

Springdale-based Highlands Oncology, the region’s largest cancer-care provider, recently received a 2025 Association of Cancer Care Centers (ACCC) Innovator Award.

New cancer vaccine trial underway at Highlands Oncology in NW Arkansas

Some are calling it the research of the future — an mRNA vaccine to aid in cancer research.

There's an experimental trial for the vaccine that's been going on for the past year at Highlands Oncology in Springdale.

Simple, free, life-saving; Screening detects lung cancer early

As Joanna Thompson thinks back to the many lung cancer screenings she’s done over the years at Highlands Oncology in Springdale, one patient always springs to mind — the very first one whose screening revealed cancer in its early stages.