Shawna Whitney Benard, MD

Epilepsy Neurology, Neurology

Locations

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1520 San Pablo St. HC2 - Suite 3800 Los Angeles, CA 90033
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1520 San Pablo St. HC2 - Suite 3000 Los Angeles, CA 90033
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Hospital Affiliations

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1500 San Pablo Street Los Angeles, CA 90033
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1441 Eastlake Ave Los Angeles, CA 90033
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300 W. Huntington Drive Arcadia, CA 91007
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Provider Details

Health System Provider
Keck Faculty Physician
Language Spoken
English
Gender
Female
About Shawna Whitney Benard, MD

Dr. Shawna Benard received her undergraduate degree from UCLA in Psychobiology and then received her graduate degree from Yale School of Public Health in Chronic Disease Epidemiology. She was an active participant in the Leadership in Medicine for the Underserved Program at Michigan State University College of Human Medicine. She completed an Internal Medicine Internship at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York and Neurology Residency at University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Hospital, where she served as a Chief Resident. She then completed a Neurophysiology and Epilepsy Fellowship at UCLA prior to joining USC as an Assistant Professor of Clinical Neurology. Her research interests are in disparities in epilepsy care and psychiatric comorbidities in epilepsy.

My goal is to help patients and their families have a better understanding of their seizure disorder and help them navigate through their options for treatment. Every patient is unique and will have a comprehensive evaluation to guide our management, which may involve medication, dietary therapy, surgical treatments, and/or psychological/psychiatric support. My ultimate goal is to work together with my patients to help improve their quality of life.

Experience

Specialties
  • Epilepsy Neurology
  • Neurology
Fellowship
2017 - 2018
Epilepsy
David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA
Fellowship
2016 - 2018
Clin Neurophysiology/Epilepsy
UCLA Department of Neurology
Residency
2016 - 2017
Clinical Neurophysiology
David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA
Residency
2013 - 2016
Neurology
University of Miami Hospitals & Clinics
Residency
2013 - 2016
Neurology
University of Miami School of Medicine (Florida)
Internship
2012 - 2013
Internal Medicine
Lenox Hill Hospital
Internship
2012 - 2013
Internal Medicine
Northwell Health/ Zucker School of Medicine
Medical School
2012
Doctor of Medicine
Michigan State Univ. College of Human Medicine
Medical School
2012
MD
Michigan State University, College of Human Medicine
6 Board Certifications
Board Certifications
2018
Epilepsy
American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology
Board Certifications
2017
Neurophysiology
American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology
Board Certifications
2016
American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology
Board Certifications
2016
Neurology
American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology
Board Certifications
2016
Neurology
American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, Inc
Board Certifications
2016
Neurology
American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology

Insurances Accepted

Note: Please contact the practice directly to confirm your health plan is accepted.

Benefits among health plans and employers vary. Please contact your health plan to verify benefits and network providers for specific products. It is important to note that not all of our providers participate in all of a health plan's products or networks.

  • Aetna
  • Anthem Blue Cross Covered California
  • Beech Street Corporation /WC
  • ChoiceCare Network
  • Health Plans of Nevada
  • Medicare
  • Interplan
  • CIGNA
  • Kern Health Systems
  • Laundry and Dry Cleaning Workers Health & Welfare
  • Blue Shield Covered California
  • Coventry Health Care
  • Marian Health Services
  • MultiPlan
  • First Health
  • NEXT
  • Pacificare
  • Anthem Blue Cross Prudent Buyer
  • Blue Shield of California
  • GEHA
  • Presbyterian Intercommunity Hospital
  • Private Health Care Systems
  • Great-West Healthcare of California, Inc.
  • Take Care (GUAM)
  • TriWest Healthcare Alliance (UHC)
  • Brand New Day
  • Health Net
  • Union Roofers Health & Welfare Fund
  • United Healthcare
  • Health Net Covered California
  • USC Network
  • Watchtower

Ratings and Reviews

  • Provider Explanations Easy to Understand
  • Provider Gave Easy to Understand Instructions
  • Provider Showed Respect
  • Provider Listened Carefully
  • Provider Knew Medical History
  • Provider Spent Enough Time

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