4.4
7 Ratings with 4 written Reviews
Summary
Dr. Brenda Porter is a neurologist who graduated from Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine and has been practicing for over three decades. She specializes in treating conditions affecting the brain and nervous system, with particular expertise in epilepsy and seizure disorders. Dr. Porter is fluent in Spanish and Vietnamese, allowing her to serve patients from diverse communities.
Dr. Porter practices at Lucile Salter Packard Children's Hospital at Stanford and sees patients in Palo Alto, Menlo Park, and Stanford, California. She focuses on treating epilepsy and different types of seizures, including focal seizures and status epilepticus. Her expertise includes performing electroencephalograms to monitor brain activity and comprehensive metabolic panels to evaluate overall health. Patients rate Dr. Porter 4.4 out of 5 stars on average.
Dr. Porter practices at Lucile Salter Packard Children's Hospital at Stanford and sees patients in Palo Alto, Menlo Park, and Stanford, California. She focuses on treating epilepsy and different types of seizures, including focal seizures and status epilepticus. Her expertise includes performing electroencephalograms to monitor brain activity and comprehensive metabolic panels to evaluate overall health. Patients rate Dr. Porter 4.4 out of 5 stars on average.
Overview based on verified provider data
Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 31 years of experience
- 41 insurance plans accepted
- speaks Spanish, Vietnamese
- Washington University In St Louis School Of Medicine
- 4 written reviews
- 1 specialty
- 7 areas of expertise
- 1 hospital affiliation
- 8 office locations
- Female
Patients’ Perspective
- Gave an accurate diagnosis
- Had a good bedside manner
- Spent time with me
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Office Locations
Dr. Brenda Elaine Porter has 8 locationsMary L Johnson Specialty Services
730 Welch RdPalo Alto, CA 94304Mon8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:30 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
Stanford Childrens Health Pediatric Neurology
321 Middlefield Rd Ste 225Menlo Park, CA 94025 Tel: (650) 723-0993
Mon9:00 am - 4:30 pm
Tue9:00 am - 4:30 pm
Wed9:00 am - 4:30 pm
Thu9:00 am - 4:30 pm
Fri9:00 am - 4:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
Stanford Childrens Health Division Of Child Neurology
750 Welch Rd Ste 317Palo Alto, CA 94304Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
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| Neurology | Neurology | Neurology | Neurology |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients |
| 31 Years of Experience | 21 Years of Experience | 37 Years of Experience | 10 Years of Experience |
| No Virtual Visit Option | Virtual Visit Available | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks Spanish, Vietnamese | Speaks English, Spanish | Speaks English | |
| Palo Alto , CA | San Antonio , TX | Palo Alto , CA | Palo Alto , CA |
| Med School: Washington University In St Louis School Of Medicine | Med School: University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio | Med School: Lewis Katz School Of Medicine At Temple University | Med School: University Of Illinois At Chicago College Of Medicine |
Current Profile | View Profile | View Profile | View Profile |
Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Brenda Elaine Porter
Medical Specialties
Dr. Brenda Elaine Porter has the following specialty
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Brenda Elaine Porter has the following 7 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
31 Years Experience
Dr. Brenda Elaine Porter holds an active medical license in the state of California.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of California that expires in 2026.
Education & Training
Medical School
Graduated from Washington University In St Louis School Of Medicine in 1995.
NPI Number
Dr. Porter's NPI number is 1346256583.
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- Dr. Brenda Porter is affiliated with Lucile Salter Packard Childrens Hospital At Stanford.
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