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Dr. Sima Porten, MD
Urology* Age 46
Dr. Sima Porten, MD
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Dr. Sima Porten, MD is a Urologist in San Francisco, CA.
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Dr. Sima Porten, MD

Urology* Age 46
San Francisco, CA
Accepting new patients
20 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Sima Porten, MD is a Urologist in San Francisco, CA.

About

Dr. Porten graduated from Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine in 2006 and completed a residency at UCSF. Dr. Sima Porten, MD is a Urologist in San Francisco, CA and has 20 years experience. Dr. Porten currently practices at Urologic Surgical Oncology Clinic and is affiliated with UCSF Helen Diller Medical Center at Parnassus Heights and Marinhealth Medical Center. Dr. Porten has experience treating conditions like Urinary Tract Cancer, Bladder Cancer, Bladder Infection, Urethra Cancer, Bladder Diverticulum and Irradiation Cystitis among other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. Porten's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. 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
Cystectomy
Bladder Infection
Urethra Cancer
Bladder Diverticulum
Irradiation Cystitis
Salpingo Oopherectomy
Augmentation Cystoplasty
Bladder Surgery
Kidney Cancer
Prostate Removal
Prostate Cancer Screening Exam (DRE)
Uroflowmetry
Painful Urination (Dysuria)
Bladder Carcinoma
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Acute Cystitis
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Hydronephrosis
Ureteral Stricture or Kinking
Blood in Urine (Hematuria)
Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Urethral Stricture
Chronic Kidney Diseases
Nephrectomy
Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
Prostate Cancer
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage III
Urinary Stones
Kidney and Ureter Removal
Pelvic Abscess
Polyuria
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Kidney Stones
Chronic Cystitis
Urinary Incontinence
Acute Kidney Infection
Balanoposthitis
Bedwetting
Bladder Atony
Bladder Stones
Chronic Bacterial Prostatitis
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
Epididymitis
Epididymo - Orchitis
Erectile Dysfunction
Genitourinary Tract Hemorrhage
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
Hydrocele
Hypogonadism
Hypospadias
Interstitial Cystitis
Kidney Infection
Male Sexual Arousal Disorders
Neurogenic Bladder
Nighttime Urination (Nocturia)
Orchitis
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Overactive Bladder
Penile Cancer
Peyronie's Disease
Phimosis
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Prostate Cyst
Prostate Stones
Prostatitis
Pyonephrosis
Sexual Arousal Disorder
Sexual Disorders
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
Testicular Cancer
Testicular Dysfunction
Testicular Hypofunction
Tubulointerstitial Nephritis
Ureteral Stones
Urethral Stones
Urethrovaginal Fistula
Urge Incontinence
Urinary Hesitancy
Urinary Retention
Urinary-Genital Tract Fistula, Female
Urogenital Candidiasis
Vaginal and Pelvic Prolapse
Vaginitis or Vaginosis
Varicose Veins Genital
Vesicoureteral Reflux
Yeast Infections
Bacteriuria Screening
Bladder Exstrophy Repair
Bladder Function Test
Bladder Scan
Chlamydia Infection Screening
Complete Nephrectomy With Robotic Assistance
Cystectomy with Robotic Assist
Cystotomy
Dipstick Urinalysis
Gonorrhea Screening
Herpes Simplex Screening
HIV Screening
Laparoscopic Destruction of Kidney Lesion
Pelvic Exenteration (For: Gynecologic, Urinary, or Colorectal Malignancy)
Percutaneous Destruction of Kidney Lesion
Prostate Biopsy
Prostate Cancer Screening
Prostatectomy with Robotic Assist
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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Vasectomy

Insurance Accepted

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

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Urology
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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, Bladder Cancer, Bladder Infection, Urethra Cancer, Bladder Diverticulum and Irradiation Cystitis. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Sima Porten, MD is affiliated with UCSF Helen Diller Medical Center at Parnassus Heights and Marinhealth Medical Center.

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

Education
Medical Education
  • Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
    2006
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • Urology
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.
Internship
  • UCSF
    2007
Internship
Residency Hospital
  • UCSF
    2008
Residency Hospital
Fellowship Hospital
  • University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
    2014
Fellowship Hospital

Hospital Affiliations

  • UCSF Helen Diller Medical Center at Parnassus Heights

    400 Parnassus Ave, San Francisco, CA

  • Marinhealth Medical Center

    250 Bon Air Rd, Greenbrae, CA

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