Dr. Mark Porter

TV Doctor, Medical Correspondent for ‘The Times’, Presenter of ‘Case Notes’ on Radio 4 & Recieved MBE for Services to Healthcare & Medical Communication

Dr. Mark Porter’s Biography:

Dr Mark Porter is one of the United Kingdom’s most respected medical broadcasters and health journalists, recognised for making complex health issues accessible, engaging and relevant to the public. Best known as the presenter of BBC Radio 4’s ‘Inside Health’, Mark has built a reputation for delivering trusted medical insight with warmth, clarity and authority. His career across television, radio and print has made him a familiar voice to audiences seeking reliable health advice, while his continued work as a practising NHS GP in Stroud ensures his commentary remains grounded in real-world experience. Combining medical expertise with polished broadcasting skills, Mark is hired as a keynote speaker for his ability to communicate important health and wellbeing topics with intelligence, credibility and humour.

Mark studied medicine before building a dual career in clinical practice and journalism. Early in his media career, he became Health Editor for the ‘Radio Times’, establishing himself as a respected voice in health reporting. He joined the BBC as the resident doctor on ‘Good Morning with Anne and Nick’, which introduced him to national television audiences and led to further high-profile broadcasting roles. Mark later became a presenter on BBC One’s ‘Watchdog Healthcheck’ and played a key role in the BBC’s popular ‘Fighting Fat, Fighting Fit’ campaign. His broadcasting portfolio expanded further through his work as a doctor on ‘The One Show’, presenter of ‘Case Notes’ on Radio 4 and host of Channel Five’s health phone-in programme ‘Doctor Doctor’. Alongside his broadcasting work, he became Medicine Correspondent for ‘The Times’ and also contributed as a columnist for the ‘London Evening Standard’.

Throughout his career, Mark has received widespread recognition for his contributions to medicine and broadcasting. In recognition of his services to healthcare and medical communication, he was awarded an MBE. His regular appearances across national radio and television have made him one of Britain’s most trusted health experts. In addition to presenting ‘Inside Health’, he has served as the resident doctor for Radio 2’s ‘Jeremy Vine Show’, where his approachable style and ability to explain topical health concerns have made him especially popular with audiences. Mark’s media experience allows him to engage confidently with both corporate and public audiences, bringing authority to discussions around wellbeing, resilience, healthcare and modern medicine.

Why Hire Dr. Mark Porter?

Mark is particularly sought after as a keynote speaker because he combines professional medical expertise with the communication skills of an experienced broadcaster. His presentations are informative, engaging and highly relatable, blending evidence-based insight with anecdotes from decades in clinical practice and live broadcasting. Whether discussing healthcare trends, workplace wellbeing or the future of medicine, Mark delivers thought-provoking and accessible talks that resonate with audiences across business, healthcare and public sector events.

Dr. Mark Porter’s Career Highlights:

Here are some of the key milestones that define Dr. Mark Porter’s remarkable career:

  • 2012 – Presenter of Inside Health
  • 2009 – Became a Medicine Correspondent for The Times 
  • 2005 – Awarded an MBE 
  • 1993 – Named Health editor for the Radio Times
  • 1992 – Joined the BBC as a doctor on Good Morning with Anne and Nick 
  • Presenter on BBC 1’s Watchdog Healthcheck
  • Doctor to the One Show
  • Presenter of Inside Health on BBC Radio 4