Brenda Porter, MD, PhD

Professor of Neurology (Pediatric Neurology) and of Pediatrics

Clinical Focus

Tuberous Sclerosis Complex
Epilepsy
Epilepsy Surgery
Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology

Academic Appointments

Professor - University Medical Line, Neurology
Professor - University Medical Line, Pediatrics
Member, Bio-X
Member, Maternal & Child Health Research Institute (MCHRI)
Member, Wu Tsai Neurosciences Institute

Boards, Advisory Committees, Professional Organizations

Co-PI for the R-25 Stanford Neurology and Neurosurgery resident and fellowship training program, NINDS (2024 - Present)
Executive Committee, CNCDPK12 (2016 - Present)
Scientific Board, TESS Research Foundation (2015 - Present)

Professional Education

Board Certification: American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology (2002)
Fellowship: Childrens Hospital of Philadelphia (2002) PA
Medical Education: Washington Univ School Of Medicine (1995) MO
Board Certification: American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, Epilepsy (2016)
Residency: Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania (2000) PA
Residency: St Louis Childrens Hospital (1997) MO
Internship: St Louis Childrens Hospital (1996) MO
Board Certification: American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, Clinical Neurophysiology (2003)
MD,PhD, Washington University School of Medicine, Neurobiology and Medicine (1995)

Contact

Academic brenda2@stanford.edu Tel: (650) 724-4179Tel: (650) 721-5889 Fax: (650) 723-7299

Clinical (Primary)

This is the primary clinic for this clinical provider. For additional clinical locations and information, please visit the link(s) listed below in the 'Additional Clinical Info' section.

Child Neurology 730 Welch Rd Ste 206 Palo Alto CA 94304 Tel: (650) 723-0993 Fax: (650) 721-6350

Additional Clinical Info

Stanford Medicine Children's Health

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