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Dr. Verna Porter, MD

Neurology*
2.6 (19)
Map Pin Small Santa Monica, CA
Accepting new patients
30 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Verna Porter, MD

Dr. Verna Porter, MD is a Neurology Specialist in Santa Monica, CA. They specialize in Neurology, has 30 years of experience, and is board certified in Neurology. They graduated from University of California, Los Angeles David Geffen School of Medicine and is affiliated with Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center. Dr. Porter, completed a residency at Ucla Med Ctr/ucla D Geffen School. Patients rated Dr. Porter an average 2.6 star rating.

Dr. Porter works at Pacific Neuroscience Institute in Santa Monica, CA. They frequently treat conditions like Dementia, Difficulty With Walking and Alzheimer's Disease along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Porter's Office Locations

  1. 1
    PNI-Santa Monica
    1301 20th St Ste 150STE 150, Santa Monica, CA 90404 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (310) 582-7641

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  • Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center

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Dementia
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Difficulty With Walking
Alzheimer's Disease
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Cancer of Cerebral Meninges
Myelitis
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Parkinson's Disease
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Dysphagia
Encephalomyelopathy
Essential Tremor
Familial Forms of Alzheimer's Disease
Frontotemporal Dementia
Hydrocephalus
Idiopathic Parkinson's Disease
Insomnia
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Lewy Body Dementia
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Medulloblastoma
Meningitis
Myopathic Gait
Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
Nystagmus
Obstructive Hydrocephalus
Optic Neuritis
Parkinsonism
Parosmia
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Peripheral Autonomic Neuropathy
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Polyneuropathy
Presenile Dementia, Kraepelin Type
Primary Central Sleep Apnea
Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP)
Schwannoma
Scissoring Gait
Spastic Gait
Steppage Gait
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Tremor
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Vascular Dementia
Vasculitis
Vitamin B12 Deficiency
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ImPACT Testing
Memory Evaluation
Peripheral NeuropathyTesting
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    About Dr. Verna Porter, MD

    Specialties*
    • Neurology

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    Years of Experience
    • 30 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1730107012
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    Education & Certifications

    Residency
    • Ucla Med Ctr/ucla D Geffen School
    Residency
    Medical Education
    • University of California, Los Angeles David Geffen School of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Neurology
    Board Certifications
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    Dr. Verna Porter, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Porter is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Porter has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Porter works at Pacific Neuroscience Institute in Santa Monica, CA. View the full address on Dr. Porter’s profile.

    Dr. Porter has seen patients for Dementia, Difficulty With Walking and Alzheimer's Disease, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Porter on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    19 patients have reviewed Dr. Porter. The overall rating for this provider is 2.6. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Porter.

    Whether a person prefers to schedule an appointment online or over the phone with Dr. Porter, there are benefits to both methods. A person calling to schedule an with Dr. Porter appointment can ask questions about the practice, provider availability, conditions treated, procedures performed, and if their insurance carrier is accepted. While online scheduling is quicker, easier, allows one to view a wide range of appointment times, and may provide the ability to sync with a personal calendar.

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