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Dr. Sima Porten, MD

Urology* Age 44
Dr. Sima Porten, MD
4.8 (4 Ratings)

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Dr. Sima Porten, MD is an Urology Specialist in San Francisco, CA.
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Dr. Sima Porten, MD

Urology* Age 44
San Francisco, CA
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18 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Sima Porten, MD is an Urology Specialist in San Francisco, CA.

About

Dr. Sima Porten, MD is an Urology Specialist in San Francisco, CA and has 18 years experience. They graduated from Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. They currently practice at Practice. Dr. Porten has experience treating conditions like Urinary Tract Cancer and Bladder Cancer among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Porten received an average rating of 4.8/5 from patients and has been reviewed 4 times. Their office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Porten is board certified in Urology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Offers Telehealth

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Friendly Staff

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Urinary Tract Cancer
Bladder Cancer
Resection of Bladder Neck
Urinary Tract Cancer
Bladder Cancer
Resection of Bladder Neck
Urinary Tract Cancer
Bladder Cancer
Resection of Bladder Neck
Bladder Surgery
Salpingectomy with Robotic Assist
Salpingo Oopherectomy
Bladder Infection
Kidney Cancer
Augmentation Cystoplasty
Cystectomy
Cystectomy with Robotic Assist
Acute Cystitis
Blood in Urine (Hematuria)
Chronic Kidney Diseases
Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
Hydronephrosis
Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Irradiation Cystitis
Kidney Stones
Painful Urination (Dysuria)
Prostate Cancer
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
Ureteral Stricture or Kinking
Urinary Stones
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Yeast Infections
Kidney and Ureter Removal
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Nephrectomy
Nephrectomy with Robotic Assist
Prostate Cancer Screening Exam (DRE)
Prostate Removal
Prostatectomy with Robotic Assist
Total Salpingectomy With Robotic Assistance
Uroflowmetry
Balanoposthitis
Bedwetting
Bladder Carcinoma
Bladder Diverticulum
Bladder Stones
Chronic Cystitis
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage II
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage III
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage IV
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage V
Elevated PSA (Prostate Specific Antigen)
End-Stage Renal Disease
Erectile Dysfunction
Genital Herpes
Herpes Simplex Infection
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
Hydrocele
Male Sexual Arousal Disorders
Neurogenic Bladder
Nighttime Urination (Nocturia)
Overactive Bladder
Pelvic Abscess
Penile Cancer
Peyronie's Disease
Phimosis
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Polyuria
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Prostate Carcinoma
Prostate Cyst
Pyonephrosis
Sexual Arousal Disorder
Sexual Disorders
Testicular Cancer
Ureteral Stones
Urethra Cancer
Urethral Stricture
Urge Incontinence
Urinary Hesitancy
Urinary Incontinence
Urinary Retention
Urogenital Candidiasis
Vaginal and Pelvic Prolapse
Vaginitis or Vaginosis
Vesicoureteral Reflux
Bacteriuria Screening
Bladder Exstrophy Repair
Bladder Function Test
Bladder Scan
Chlamydia Infection Screening
Complete Nephrectomy With Robotic Assistance
Complex Penile Surgery
Cystotomy
Dipstick Urinalysis
Gonorrhea Screening
Herpes Simplex Screening
HIV Screening
Laparoscopic Destruction of Kidney Lesion
Percutaneous Destruction of Kidney Lesion
Prostate Biopsy
Prostate Cancer Screening
Renal Transplant
Sexually Transmitted Infections Screening
STD Screening
Syphilis Screening
Trichomoniasis Screening
TURP (Transurethral Resection of Prostate) or Laser Destruction of Prostate
Urethral Dilation
Urinary Stone Removal (Litholapaxy)
Urostomy
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Insurance Accepted

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  • AWH Northern CA HMO
    Basic HMO
    Choice Plus POS II
    Deductible Plan CA Members Only HMO
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Open Choice PPO
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
  • Pathway EPO
    Prudent Buyer Individual CA PPO
    Prudent Buyer Large Group CA PPO
    Prudent Buyer Small Group CA PPO
  • Blue Card PPO
  • Advantage Preferred DirectAccess Plus PPO
    Select PPO
  • Access Plus HMO
    Access Plus Savenet HMO
    Bronze 60 SHOP PPO
    Bronze Full 4500 PPO
    Local Access Plus HMO
    Platinum 90 PPO
    Platinum Access+ 25 HMO
    Platinum Local Access + HMO 25 HMO
    Silver 70 PPO
    Trio ACO HMO
  • Cigna PPO
    Open Access Plus
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • CA Employer Group Plans HMO
    CA Healthnet PPO
    ExcelCare Small / Large Group HMO
    SmartCare Network Large Group HMO
  • Choice Care PPO
    Choice POS
    National POS
  • Northern CA Cigna + Oscar LocalPlus EPO
    Northern CA Cigna + Oscar Open Access Plus EPO
  • Choice Plus POS
    Medica Choice
    Nexus Open Access
    Options PPO
    SignatureValue - CA HMO

Locations

  1. 1 University of California At San Francisco
    1825 4th St, San Francisco, CA 94143
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (415) 353-7171
  2. 2 University of California San Francisco
    505 Parnassus Ave, San Francisco, CA 94143
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (415) 353-7171
  3. 3 San Francisco Va Medical Center
    4150 Clement St, San Francisco, CA 94121
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (415) 221-4810

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Specialties*
Urology
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
    2006
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Urology
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Sima Porten, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Porten's profile.

Dr. Porten frequently treats the following conditions: Urinary Tract Cancer and Bladder Cancer. See more on Sharecare.

Yes, Dr. Sima Porten, MD holds board certification in Urology.