Dr. Bonita Krempel-Portier, D.O.
Dr. Bonita Krempel-Portier, D.O. is a board-certified Internal Medicine physician who has devoted her career to providing compassionate, patient-centered primary care to individuals and families throughout the Emmitsburg and Thurmont communities. With decades of experience in rural healthcare, Dr. Portier focuses on whole-person wellness through the principles of osteopathic medicine and long-term patient relationships.
Education & Medical Training
Dr. Portier graduated from the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine in 1991. She completed a rotating osteopathic internship at Clarion Hospital in Clarion, Pennsylvania in 1993 before completing her residency in Internal Medicine at Franklin Square Hospital Center in Baltimore, Maryland in 1995.
She is board certified in Internal Medicine and has practiced primary care medicine in the Emmitsburg and Thurmont areas for many years, serving generations of patients with a strong commitment to community-based healthcare.
Professional & Personal Background
Before pursuing a career in medicine, Dr. Portier was the mother of three children — Phil, Thea, and Laura — while also working as a high school teacher and in insurance claims. In addition to her medical training, she also has a background in social work, which contributes to her compassionate and practical approach to patient care.
Dr. Portier is married to William L. Portier, PhD, who holds the Mary Ann Spearin Chair of Theology at the University of Dayton in Dayton, Ohio.
Commitment to Community Healthcare
Since completing her residency training, Dr. Portier has remained dedicated to improving access to quality primary care in rural Maryland communities. Her philosophy of care emphasizes treating the whole person — mind, body, and overall wellness — while building trusted relationships with patients and families.
Her longstanding commitment to compassionate healthcare has helped shape the mission and vision of Emmitsburg Osteopathic Primary Care Center.
Awards & Recognition
Dr. Portier has received multiple awards and recognitions throughout her career for her leadership, compassionate care, and contributions to the medical community.
Honors & Awards
- 2006–2007 Maryland Osteopathic Physician of the Year
- Ivory Gift of a Gentle Touch Award
- Woman of Excellence Leadership Award
- Medical Practice of the Year Award
- Grant Recipient — Community Foundation of Frederick County
Dr. Portier was named the 2006–2007 Maryland Osteopathic Physician of the Year by the Maryland Association of Osteopathic Physicians and received the Grand Prize donation in the Ivory Gift of a Gentle Touch Contest in 2005.