Dr. Paula V Barreras Cortes, MD

Dr. Paula Barreras Cortes is a neurologist who specializes in caring for patients with complex neurological conditions. She earned her medical degree from Universidad de Los Andes in Colombia and completed her residency training at both Johns Hopkins University and Medstar Union Memorial Hospital in Baltimore. Dr. Barreras Cortes further advanced her expertise through a fellowship at Johns Hopkins University. With 12 years of experience in neurology, she provides care in both English and Spanish.

Dr. Barreras Cortes practices at Cedars-Sinai Neurology in Los Angeles, California, and maintains her hospital affiliation with Medstar Union Memorial Hospital. She focuses on treating patients with multiple sclerosis, including both primary progressive and progressive relapsing forms of the disease. Her approach to care includes coordinating physical therapy and strength training programs for patients. She also provides specialized infusion treatments through dedicated clinic services. …Patients consistently rate Dr. Barreras Cortes highly, giving her an average rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.