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Dr. Verna Porter, MD

Dr. Verna Porter, MD

Neurology*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Verna Porter, MD is a neurologist in Santa Monica, CA and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from University of California, Los Angeles David Geffen School of Medicine in 1994. She is affiliated with Providence Saint John's Health Center. She is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

2.6 Star Rating
Based on 19 reviews 2.6 Star Rating (19 reviews)

Practice

1301 20th St Ste 150 Santa Monica, CA 90404
Telehealth available
(310) 582-7641

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Porter is affiliated with Providence Saint John's Health Center Santa Monica, a highly rated and top awarded hospital for neurology.

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Porter specializes in the area of Neurology. • See board certifications
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Stroke Care Excellence Award™ • See hospitals
  • Practices at Highly Recommended Hospital
    Patients recommend this hospital to family and friends. • See hospitals
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Dr. Porter's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Porter

2.6

19 ratings, 6 with a written review
5 Star
37%
37%
4 Star
0%
0%
3 Star
0%
0%
2 Star
16%
16%
1 Star
47%
47%

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RecentHighestLowestMost Helpful
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Dr. Porter – Aug 30, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Kathy F – Oct 21, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Mar 20, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Mina Khazani in Santa Monica, CA – Oct 29, 2018
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
7 people found this helpful
Helpful
Margreth in Los Angeles – Jul 03, 2018
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
20 people found this helpful
Helpful
John C. in Hawthorne, CA – May 13, 2016
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About Me

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care philosophy

Dr. Porter's clinical and research interests focus on the intersection between immunological, genetic, and biomarker characteristics of neurodegenerative diseases and the impact of health lifestyle and dietary practices on optimizing brain health and c

biography

Verna R. Porter, MD FANA is an adult and geriatric neurologist with board certification by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and subspecialty certification from the United Council for Neurological Subspecialties in Behavioral Neurology...read more

  • Neurology

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  • Ucla Med Ctr/ucla D Geffen School

    Residency Hospital

  • University Of California, Los Angeles David Geffen School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1994
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology®
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Neurology
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Locations

Practice

Kao Plastic Surgery Medical Corporation1301 20th St Ste 150 Santa Monica, CA 90404
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Providence Saint John's Health Center

    2121 Santa Monica Blvd
    Santa Monica, CA 90404
    Recipient of 16
    hospital awards

    America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ (2025, 2023)

    Superior clinical outcomes in the care and treatment of stroke

    Stroke Care Excellence Award™ (2025)

    Superior clinical outcomes in the care and treatment of stroke

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    83%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% lower than the national average

    78%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    2% higher than the national average

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