Overview
Brenda Porter is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California.
Dr. Porter is highly rated in 44 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Tuberous Sclerosis Complex, Tuberous Sclerosis, Epilepsy, and Deep Brain Stimulation.
She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 74 peer reviewed articles and participating in 3 clinical trials.
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Locations
730 Welch Rd Ste 206, Palo Alto, CA 94304
725 Welch Rd, Palo Alto,, CA 94304
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Brenda Porter
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Brenda Porter?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Brenda Porter by calling their office at 650-723-0993. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Brenda Porter a top-rated expert for Seizures?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Brenda Porter is classified as an Elite expert for Seizures, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Brenda Porter specialize in?
While Dr. Brenda Porter is a Neurology, they have specific expertise in Seizures, Tuberous Sclerosis Complex, and Tuberous Sclerosis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurology.
Does Dr. Brenda Porter participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Brenda Porter has published 74 articles and abstracts on conditions like Seizures. You can view a list of Dr. Brenda Porter's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Brenda Porter accept my insurance?
Dr. Brenda Porter accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 650-723-0993 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
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- Elite
- EpilepsyDr. Porter isElite. Learn about Epilepsy.
- SeizuresDr. Porter isElite. Learn about Seizures.
- Tuberous SclerosisDr. Porter isElite. Learn about Tuberous Sclerosis.
- Tuberous Sclerosis ComplexDr. Porter isElite. Learn about Tuberous Sclerosis Complex.
- Distinguished
- Absence SeizureDr. Porter isDistinguished. Learn about Absence Seizure.
- Cortical DysplasiaDr. Porter isDistinguished. Learn about Cortical Dysplasia.
- Epilepsy in ChildrenDr. Porter isDistinguished. Learn about Epilepsy in Children.
- Generalized Tonic-Clonic SeizureDr. Porter isDistinguished. Learn about Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure.
- HemimegalencephalyDr. Porter isDistinguished. Learn about Hemimegalencephaly.
- Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome (LGS)Dr. Porter isDistinguished. Learn about Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome (LGS).
- Advanced
- Agyria Pachygyria PolymicrogyriaDr. Porter isAdvanced. Learn about Agyria Pachygyria Polymicrogyria.
- AphantasiaDr. Porter isAdvanced. Learn about Aphantasia.
- Autism Spectrum DisorderDr. Porter isAdvanced. Learn about Autism Spectrum Disorder.
- Autosomal Dominant Partial Epilepsy with Auditory Features
- Bilateral Perisylvian Polymicrogyria
- Cerebellar AgenesisDr. Porter isAdvanced. Learn about Cerebellar Agenesis.
- Experienced
- 2q37 Deletion SyndromeDr. Porter isExperienced. Learn about 2q37 Deletion Syndrome.
- 47 XYY SyndromeDr. Porter isExperienced. Learn about 47 XYY Syndrome.
- Aase SyndromeDr. Porter isExperienced. Learn about Aase Syndrome.
- Abruzzo-Erickson SyndromeDr. Porter isExperienced. Learn about Abruzzo-Erickson Syndrome.
- Acrocallosal SyndromeDr. Porter isExperienced. Learn about Acrocallosal Syndrome.
- Acrodermatitis EnteropathicaDr. Porter isExperienced. Learn about Acrodermatitis Enteropathica.