Overview
Carlos Portera is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California.
Dr. Portera is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Fragile X Syndrome, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Primary Lateral Sclerosis, and Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease).
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 44 peer reviewed articles.
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Locations
300 Medical Plz, Los Angeles, CA 90095
300 UCLA Medical Plz Ste B200, Los Angeles, CA 90095
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. Carlos Portera
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Carlos Portera?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Carlos Portera by calling their office at 310-794-1195. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Carlos Portera a top-rated expert for Fragile X Syndrome?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Carlos Portera is classified as an Elite expert for Fragile X Syndrome, 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. Carlos Portera specialize in?
While Dr. Carlos Portera is a Neurology, they have specific expertise in Fragile X Syndrome, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and Primary Lateral Sclerosis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurology.
Does Dr. Carlos Portera participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Carlos Portera has published 44 articles and abstracts on conditions like Fragile X Syndrome. You can view a list of Dr. Carlos Portera's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Carlos Portera accept my insurance?
Dr. Carlos Portera accepts most major insurance plans, including Anthem BCBS and Cigna. We recommend calling the office directly at 310-794-1195 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.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Elite
- Fragile X SyndromeDr. Portera isElite. Learn about Fragile X Syndrome.
- Advanced
- Autism Spectrum DisorderDr. Portera isAdvanced. Learn about Autism Spectrum Disorder.
- Experienced
- Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease)
- Movement DisordersDr. Portera isExperienced. Learn about Movement Disorders.
- Parkinson's DiseaseDr. Portera isExperienced. Learn about Parkinson's Disease.
- Primary Lateral SclerosisDr. Portera isExperienced. Learn about Primary Lateral Sclerosis.
- StrokeDr. Portera isExperienced. Learn about Stroke.