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31 Ratings with 17 written Reviews
Summary
Dr. Sima Porten is a urologist who brings two decades of experience to her practice in San Francisco, California. She earned her medical degree from Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine and completed her residency at UCSF. Dr. Porten further specialized her expertise through a fellowship at the University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center in 2014, focusing on urologic surgical oncology. She provides care in English.
Dr. Porten practices at the Urologic Surgical Oncology Clinic in San Francisco, where she focuses on treating bladder cancer and urinary retention conditions. Her expertise includes performing cystoscopy procedures to examine the bladder and urinary tract, as well as laparoscopic surgeries using minimally invasive techniques. She also conducts comprehensive urine testing to help diagnose various urological conditions. Patients consistently rate Dr. Porten highly for her care, giving her an average rating of 5.0.
Dr. Porten practices at the Urologic Surgical Oncology Clinic in San Francisco, where she focuses on treating bladder cancer and urinary retention conditions. Her expertise includes performing cystoscopy procedures to examine the bladder and urinary tract, as well as laparoscopic surgeries using minimally invasive techniques. She also conducts comprehensive urine testing to help diagnose various urological conditions. Patients consistently rate Dr. Porten highly for her care, giving her an average rating of 5.0.
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Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 20 years of experience
- 61 insurance plans accepted
- speaks English
- University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
- 17 written reviews
- 1 award
- 1 specialty
- 7 areas of expertise
- 2 board certifications
- 1 office location
- Female
Patients’ Perspective
- Gave an accurate diagnosis
- Had a good bedside manner
- Spent time with me
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| Sima Prabodh Porten, MD | Dr. Craig Comiter | Dr. Tope Rude, MD | Dr. Simon Conti |
| Urology | Urology | Urology | Urology |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients |
| 20 Years of Experience | 34 Years of Experience | 13 Years of Experience | 17 Years of Experience |
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English | Speaks English, Spanish | ||
| San Francisco , CA | Palo Alto , CA | Palo Alto , CA | Palo Alto , CA |
| Med School: Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine | Med School: Harvard Medical School | Med School: New York University School Of Medicine | Med School: University Of California San Francisco School Of Medicine |
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Sima Prabodh Porten
Medical Specialties
Sima Prabodh Porten has the following specialty
Specialty Expertise
Sima Prabodh Porten has the following 7 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
20 Years Experience
Sima Prabodh Porten 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 2027.
Education & Training
Fellowship
Completed their fellowship at University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center in 2014.
Residency
Completed their residency at UCSF in 2008 and UCSF in 2007.
Medical School
Graduated from Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine in 2006.
NPI Number
Sima Prabodh Porten's NPI number is 1124157474.
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- Sima Porten speaks English.
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