Dr. Marvin M Portner M.D.
Allergist and Immunologist | Allergy
865 Napoli Dr Pacific Palisades CA, 90272About
Dr. Marvin Portner practices Allergy and Immunology care in Pacific Palisades, CA. Dr. Portner specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of asthma and other allergic diseases. Allergist-Immunologists are trained and certified to treat each patients sensitivity and response to allergens of varying severity. Dr. Portner provides several means of testing and treatment to increase immunity to potentially harmful substances.
Education and Training
Univ of Mi Med Sch, Ann Arbor Mi 1962
University of Michigan Medical School 1962
Board Certification
Allergy and ImmunologyAmerican Board of Allergy and ImmunologyABAI
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Allergy and Immunology
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Headaches
- Sinusitis
- Asthma
- Allergies
- Hay Fever (allergic Rhinitis)
- Rotator Cuff Syndrome
- Hives (urticaria)
- Food Allergies
- Golfer's Elbow
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