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Dr. Sima Porten, MD

Urology* Age 44
Dr. Sima Porten, MD
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Dr. Sima Porten, MD is an Urologist 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 Urologist in San Francisco, CA.

About

Dr. Porten graduated from Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. Dr. Sima Porten, MD is an Urologist in San Francisco, CA and has 18 years experience. Dr. Porten currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with UCSF Helen Diller Medical Center at Parnassus Heights, Adventist Health Mendocino Coast and Holy Cross Hospital. 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 4.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 5 times. Dr. Porten's office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Porten is board certified in Urology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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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 Infection
Augmentation Cystoplasty
Bladder Surgery
Salpingectomy with Robotic Assist
Salpingo Oopherectomy
Kidney Cancer
Cystectomy
Cystectomy with Robotic Assist
Acute Cystitis
Bladder Diverticulum
Blood in Urine (Hematuria)
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage III
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
Urethral Stricture
Urinary Incontinence
Urinary Stones
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Vesicoureteral Reflux
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
Uroflowmetry
Balanoposthitis
Bedwetting
Bladder Carcinoma
Bladder Stones
Chronic Bacterial Prostatitis
Chronic Cystitis
Chronic Interstitial Cystitis
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage II
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage IV
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage V
Chronic Prostatitis
Congenital Renal Agenesis and Dysgenesis
Elevated PSA (Prostate Specific Antigen)
End-Stage Renal Disease
Erectile Dysfunction
Genital Herpes
Herpes Simplex Infection
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
Hydrocele
Hypogonadism
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
Prostate Stones
Prostatitis
Pyonephrosis
Sexual Arousal Disorder
Sexual Disorders
Testicular Cancer
Testicular Dysfunction
Testicular Hypofunction
Ureteral Stones
Urethra Cancer
Urethral Stones
Urge Incontinence
Urinary Hesitancy
Urinary Retention
Urogenital Candidiasis
Vaginal and Pelvic Prolapse
Vaginitis or Vaginosis
Varicose Veins Genital
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
Ureteroneocystostomy
Urethral Dilation
Urinary Bladder Reconstruction
Urinary Stone Removal (Litholapaxy)
Urostomy
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Insurance Accepted

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

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 Berkeley Outpatient Center-Urgent Care
    3100 San Pablo Ave, Berkeley, CA 94702
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (510) 420-8000
  3. 3 University of California San Francisco
    505 Parnassus Ave, San Francisco, CA 94143
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (415) 353-7171
  4. 4 Univ of California Home Care Serv
    400 Parnassus Ave, San Francisco, CA 94143
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (415) 476-1000
  5. 5 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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4.0
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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
Board Certifications
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Frequently Asked Questions

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A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

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.

Dr. Sima Porten, MD is affiliated with UCSF Helen Diller Medical Center at Parnassus Heights, Adventist Health Mendocino Coast and Holy Cross Hospital.

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

Hospital Affiliations

  • UCSF Helen Diller Medical Center at Parnassus Heights

    400 Parnassus Ave, San Francisco, CA

  • Adventist Health Mendocino Coast

    700 River Dr, Fort Bragg, CA

  • Holy Cross Hospital

    1397 Weimer Rd, Taos, NM