Brenda Porter, MD, PhD

Professor

Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology

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Mary L. Johnson Specialty Services
Pediatric Neurology
730 Welch Road, Ste 206
Palo Alto, CA 94304

“I never give up.”

My Approach

Accepting telehealth appointments for Nevada patients.


I got into neurology because I was fascinated by how complicated and elegant the nervous system is. After my first pediatric rotation, I knew I wanted to take care of children; they are straightforward and fun to work with.

When seizures are under control, children do better at school and their quality of life is improved. In caring for my patients, I aim for no seizures and no side effects. When a child is seizure-free after having seizures every day for years it is really touching. Teenagers will often bring me their drivers' licenses; one even sent me a picture of him graduating from the police academy. This would not be possible without absolute seizure control.

I think of epilepsy care as a long-term relationship where patient, parents, schools and the medical community all work together. There are no shortcuts for this. A good working relationship is key to having the best outcome possible.

Locations

Mary L. Johnson Specialty Services
Pediatric Neurology

730 Welch Road, Ste 206

Palo Alto, CA 94304

Maps, Directions & Parking

Phone : (650) 723-0993

Conditions

Epilepsy

Epilepsy Surgery

Seizures

Work and Education

Professional Education

Washington University School Of Medicine, St Louis, MO, 05/31/1995

Residency

Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, 06/30/2000

St Louis Childrens Hospital, St. Louis, MO, 06/30/1997

Fellowship

Childrens Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA, 06/30/2003

Internship

St Louis Childrens Hospital, St. Louis, MO, 06/30/1996

Board Certifications

Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology, American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, 2002

Clinical Neurophysiology, American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, 2003

Epilepsy, American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, 2016

Languages

English