Verna Ruth Porter MD FANA, FAAN
Dementia & Geriatrics
Director, Programs for Alzheimer’s Disease, Dementia and Neurocognitive Disorders; Professor, Translational Neurosciences and Neurotherapeutics, Saint Johns Cancer Institute; Clinical Professor of Neurology (Emeritus), UCLA Dept. of Neurology
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1301 20th Street, Suite 150Pacific Brain Health Center, Pacific Neuroscience InstituteSanta Monica, CA 90404
Phone+1 310-582-7641
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Summary
- Dr. Verna Porter is a neurologist based in Santa Monica, CA, with subspecialties in dementia and geriatrics. She completed her medical education and training at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, including an internship in internal medicine, a residency in neurology, and fellowships in dementia/behavioral neurology/neuropsychiatry and geriatric medicine. She is currently the Director of Programs for Alzheimer's Disease, Dementia, and Neurocognitive Disorders at Providence Saint John's Health Center. Her experience spans general neurology, Alzheimer's disease, and behavioral neurology/neuropsychiatry. Dr. Porter has contributed to medical literature with publications in journals such as Alzheimer's & Dementia and the Journal of Alzheimer's Disease. She has received the CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 and 2 Certifications and has been recognized as a Super Doctor by SuperDoctors.com.
Education & Training
Duke UniversityGraduate Certificate, Theology and Healthcare , 2023 - 2024
University of California, Los AngelesFellowship, Dementia/Behavioral Neurology/Neuropsychiatry, 1998 - 2000- University of California, Los AngelesFellowship, Geriatric Medicine, 1998 - 1999
UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical CenterResidency, Neurology, 1995 - 1998- UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical CenterInternship, Internal Medicine, 1994 - 1995
Certifications & Licensure
CA State Medical License 1995 - 2027
American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Neurology
United Council of Neurologic Subspecialties Behavioral Neurology and Neuropsychiatry
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory 2014 Certified EHR Suite, Epic Systems Corporation, 2014, 2016-2017
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory 2014 Certified EHR Suite, Epic Systems Corporation, 2014, 2016-2017
- Super Doctor SuperDoctors.com
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding are associated with less later-life cognitive decline in a longitudinal, prospective cohort.Molly M Fox, Jennifer E Bramen, Dayoon Kwon, Mark A Espeland, Yijia Sun
Alzheimer's & Dementia. 2026-01-01 - A multi-modal medical management and lifestyle intervention increase cerebral blood flow and lowers diabetic risk in persons with early Alzheimer's disease: Mid-trial ...Jennifer E Bramen, Prabha Siddarth, Emily S Popa, Gavin T Kress, Molly K Rapozo
Journal of Alzheimer's Disease. 2025-12-01 - Public Health.Jennifer E Bramen, Prabha Siddarth, Emily S Popa, Gavin T Kress, Molly K Rapozo
Alzheimer's & Dementia. 2025-12-01
Press Mentions
Ozempic Users Had up to 70 Percent Lower Alzheimer’s Risk, Per Study. Doctors ExplainJuly 9th, 2025- Scientists Just Uncovered a Major Alzheimer's Finding—and It Involves OzempicApril 12th, 2025
- Taking This Weight-Loss Medication Could Slash Dementia Risk, New Research SuggestsJanuary 21st, 2025
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