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Summary
Dr. Shawna Benard is a neurologist who specializes in treating disorders of the brain and nervous system. She earned her medical degree from Michigan State University College of Human Medicine and completed her residency at North Shore Medical Center. With 14 years of experience in neurology, Dr. Benard has developed expertise in caring for patients with complex neurological conditions. She is fluent in English.
Dr. Benard practices at multiple locations in Los Angeles, California, and maintains affiliations with several prestigious medical centers including Ronald Reagan University of California Los Angeles Medical Center, Keck Hospital of USC, USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center, and UCLA Mattel Children's Hospital. She has particular expertise in treating epilepsy and managing different types of seizures, including focal seizures and status epilepticus. Dr. Benard offers comprehensive neurological care through services such as electroencephalograms to monitor brain activity and …virtual care consultations for patient convenience.
Read More Read less Dr. Benard practices at multiple locations in Los Angeles, California, and maintains affiliations with several prestigious medical centers including Ronald Reagan University of California Los Angeles Medical Center, Keck Hospital of USC, USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center, and UCLA Mattel Children's Hospital. She has particular expertise in treating epilepsy and managing different types of seizures, including focal seizures and status epilepticus. Dr. Benard offers comprehensive neurological care through services such as electroencephalograms to monitor brain activity and …virtual care consultations for patient convenience.
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Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 14 years of experience
- speaks English
- North Shore Medical Center
- 1 specialty
- 2 areas of expertise
- 1 board certification
- 4 hospital affiliations
- 3 office locations
- Female
Office Locations
Dr. Shawna Whitney Benard has 3 locationsLeslie P Weiner Neurological Care And Research Center
1520 San Pablo St Ste 3000Los Angeles, CA 90033 Tel: (323) 442-5710
Mon8:00 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
Usc Neurosurgery Clinic
1520 San Pablo St Ste 3800Los Angeles, CA 90033 Tel: (323) 442-5720
Mon8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Tue8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Wed8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Thu8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Fri8:30 am - 4:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
Keck Medine Of Usc
1520 San Pablo St Ste 1000Los Angeles, CA 90033Mon8:00 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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| No Virtual Visit Option | Virtual Visit Available | Virtual Visit Available | Virtual Visit Available |
| Speaks English | Speaks English, Spanish, Farsi | Speaks English | Speaks English, German, Persian, Spanish |
| Los Angeles , CA | Orange , CA | Walnut Creek , CA | CORONA DEL MAR , CA |
| Med School: Michigan State University College Of Human Medicine | Med School: San Juan Bautista School Of Medicine | Med School: University Of California Davis School Of Medicine | Med School: University Of Pittsburgh School Of Medicine |
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Medical Specialties
Dr. Shawna Whitney Benard has the following specialty
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Shawna Whitney Benard has the following 2 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
14 Years Experience
Dr. Shawna Whitney Benard holds an expired medical license in the state of California.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of California that expired in 2026.
Education & Training
Residency
Completed their residency at North Shore Medical Center.
Medical School
Graduated from Michigan State University College Of Human Medicine in 2012.
NPI Number
Dr. Benard's NPI number is 1275890287.
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- Which hospitals is Dr. Shawna Benard affiliated with?
- Dr. Shawna Benard is affiliated with Ronald Reagan University Of California Los Angeles Medical Center, Keck Hospital Of Usc, Usc Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center, and UCLA MATTEL CHILDRENS HOSPITAL.
- What languages does Dr. Shawna Benard speak?
- Dr. Shawna Benard speaks English.
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