Dr. Tim

Dr. Tim Porter is a board-certified pediatrician and the Co-Founder & Chief Medical Officer of Modern Pediatrics.

He received his B.S. from the University of Iowa and his M.D. from the University of Rochester in New York before completing his residency training at Northwestern University in Chicago. He worked in private practice in Chicago for five years before pursuing his dream of co-founding Modern Pediatrics and moving to Austin in early 2020.

Having devoted his career to family advocacy, Dr. Tim’s mission is to deliver compassionate care and unparalleled service to children and the people who love them.

Dr. Tim also teaches a free newborn prep curriculum for new parents, designed to ease their minds and help them feel more prepared throughout their parenting journey.

Dr. Tim lives in South Austin with his wife, Mary, and their children, Grace and JP. They love exploring this amazing city with their black lab, Ruth, and searching for Austin’s best fried chicken sandwich. If you have any suggestions, don’t be shy!