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Dr. Sima Porten, MD

Dr. Sima Porten, MD

Urology*
15+ years of experience

Dr. Sima Porten, MD is a urologist in San Francisco, CA and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine in 2006. She is affiliated with medical facilities UCSF Helen Diller Medical Center at Parnassus Heights and Holy Cross Hospital. She is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.4 Star Rating
Based on 9 reviews 4.4 Star Rating (9 reviews)

Urologic Surgical Oncology Clinic

1825 4th St # 6 San Francisco, CA 94143
Telehealth available

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(415) 353-9600

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Porten specializes in the area of Urology. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ • See hospitals
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Dr. Porten's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Porten

4.4
9 ratings, 5 with a written review
5 star
78%
78%
4 star
11%
11%
3 star
0%
0%
2 star
0%
0%
1 star
11%
11%

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Explained to us all the procedures that will be happening and gave us closer
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
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Feb 19, 2025
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Extremely professional and polite staff and Dr is great. Dr Porten represents what a true Dr is supposed to be. She is professional and very trusting.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
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Feb 12, 2025
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Dr Porten is extremely professional.Staff is attentive and friendly
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Feb 01, 2025
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Dr. Portent is excellent in communicating things as the are now. Then as to how the process moves forward and how we move forward to a cure for my particular problem
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
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Jan 17, 2025
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Would Not Recommend
Began treatment with BCG in 2019. Bladder removal in 2021. Her NP session post surgery to “teach” about urostomy changes and products might as well have been in a foreign language. We went again. We figured it out ourselves.2024 left ureter is scarred or damaged leading to four severe kidney infections, all requiring hospitalization, one of which was in sepsis when arrived at hospital. Oncologist asked Dr Porten if she wanted to look at the urethra. She said NO. She should have looked at that damaged ureter. She was the one who touched it last. Stay away from her and her practice. She’s always upbeat but when you have cancer you want to know the truth. And you’d like it if your surgeon would look at the damage she most likely caused.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
1 other person found this helpful
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Robert Castle – Oct 22, 2024
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About Me

care philosophy

Dr Sima Porten is a specialist in cancers of the genital and urinary organs. She is a member of the urologic oncology team at the UCSF Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center. Her clinical interests include the diagnosis and treatment of...read more

biography

Dr. Sima Porten is a specialist in cancers of the genital and urinary organs. She is a member of the urologic oncology team at the UCSF Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center. Her clinical interests include the diagnosis and treatment...read more

  • Urology

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  • Northwestern University Feinberg School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 2006
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Urology®
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Urology
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Locations

Urologic Surgical Oncology Clinic

Urologic Surgical Oncology Clinic1825 4th St # 6 San Francisco, CA 94143
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • UCSF Helen Diller Medical Center at Parnassus Heights

    400 Parnassus Ave
    San Francisco, CA 94143
    Recipient of 33
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    88%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% higher than the national average

    81%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    5% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Holy Cross Hospital

    1397 Weimer Rd
    Taos, NM 87571

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    82%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
    81%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    7% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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