Les Dorfman, MD

Les Dorfman, MD

Multiple sclerosis specialist, Neuromuscular neurologist, Neurophysiologist, General neurologist, Neurologist


Professor of Neurology and Neurological Sciences, Emeritus

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Biography


Dr. Dorfman is a board-certified neurologist and clinical neurophysiologist. He sees patients with all kinds of neurological issues, but specializes in neuro-immunology (especially multiple sclerosis) and in neuromuscular disorders. He also performs electromyography (EMG) and evoked potential (EP) testing.

Professional Summary


Education & Certifications
  • Medical Education: Albert Einstein College of Medicine (1968) NY
  • Fellowship: Mayo Clinic - Scottsdale (1973) AZ
  • Residency: Stanford University Neurology Residency (1973) CA
  • Residency: Greenwich Hospital Residency Programs (1970) CT
  • Internship: Greenwich Hospital Residency Programs (1969) CT
  • Board Certification: American Board of Electrodiagnostic Medicine, Electrodiagnostic Medicine (1989)
  • Board Certification: American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, Neurology (1975)
  • Fellowship: National Hospital (1974) UK England
  • BSc, McGill University, Physiological Psychology (1964)
  • MD, Albert Einstein, Medicine (1968)

Honors & Awards
  • Director, American Board of Electrodiagnostic Medicine (1999-2005)
  • President, AAEM Foundation for Research and Education (1997-98)
  • President, American Association for Electrodiagnostic Medicine (1997-98)
  • President, Association of California Neurologists (2002-04)

Administrative Appointments
  • Director, Stanford Multiple Sclerosis Clinic (1974 - 2014)
  • Director, SHC/LPCH Electromyography Laboratories (1991 - 2013)
  • Director, SHC/LPCH Evoked Potential Laboratories (1991 - 2013)
  • Director, Stanford Neurodiagnostic Laboratories (1994 - 2013)
  • Director, Residency Program in Clinical Neurophysiology (1995 - 2013)

Publications

Practice Locations


Multiple Sclerosis Center in Palo Alto Palo Alto, CA
Palo Alto, CA

213 Quarry Road

Palo Alto , CA 94304

(650) 723-6469

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Stanford Neuroscience Health Center Palo Alto, CA
Palo Alto, CA

213 Quarry Road

Palo Alto , CA 94304

(650) 723-6469

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Multiple Sclerosis Center Palo Alto, CA
Palo Alto, CA

213 Quarry Road

Palo Alto , CA 94304

(650) 723-6469

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Patient Reviews

(47 reviews)

Very complex problem. Dr. seems excellent. Though I've been disappointed before, I'm hopeful that we'll be successful.
Great doctor!
Dr. Dorfman is a knowledgeable & approachable doctor & feel fortunate to have him as part of my care team. I wish I lived closer so he could be my primary doctor!
Dr. Dorfman has been a godsend. He is informative, compassionate and keeps me hopeful.
Dr. Dorfman is the best!!
Dr. Dorfman is the best!!
Dr. Dorfman did an excellent and thorough evaluation and was very good at making the patient understand his exam results.
I am very happy and honored to have such a professional and my neurologist as Dr. Leslie Dorfman an example for noble profession - Doctor of medicine.
Dr. Dorfman was AMAZING. He really took his time was very personable & SO knowledgeable. Loved him.
We love Dr. Dorfman.
Dr. Dorfman is the BEST!
Dr. Dorfman is one of the best doctors I have ever seen! Thorough, kind, caring, professional, great listener who asked insightful questions, approachable, reassuring, impressive, factual. A pleasure to see.
Dr Dorfman was a Godsend. I am honored to be his patient!
Dr. Dorfman has a way of putting you at ease and is really there for you. He's great!!!
Dr. Dorfman is the best!
Dr. Dorfman is very good, and shows great interest in my well being. Even outside of my medical situation.
Dr. Dorfman is a terrific personal physician. I am grateful for his care.
Dr. Dorfman has been a fantastic doctor. I am grateful.
I wish there were doctors like Dr. Dorfman in LA. He is the best doctor & a human being I ever met. I wish I went to him sooner.
Dr. Dorfman is the best. Love the cowboy boots!
I wish we could have doctors like Dr. Dorfman here in LA. Wonderful, professional, caring doctor.
I chose Dr. Dorfman name myself among all specialists at MS Center to switch my care too and I'm glad, I did.
Dr. Dorfman is an amazing doctor and he is the best MS specialist that I have since I've got MS.
Dr. Dorfman made me feel cared for and calm. He took the time to answer all of my questions and clearly explained his recommendations. Exceptional.
Dr. Dorfman is awesoem! I hate road trips but seeing the doc makes it worth the annoyance of travel.
Dr. Dorfman spent more than an hour with us. He answered all of our questions & was very kind, thorough & knowledgeable.
It is always a pleasure to meet with Dr. Dorfman.
Dr. Dorfman is a wonderful doctor, and person! Have been his patient for 10 yrs; have always felt this way.
Good provider.
Good.
Dr. Dorfman went out of hi way to be, kind, thorough & helpful. Good communicator - Responsible.
Dr. Dorfman is very kind and caring he tells it like it is and I greatly appreciate that. He is always attentive.
Dr. Leslie Dorfman was terrific and spent quite a bit of time explaining the results of the MRI that I'd had of my brain.
Dr. Dorfman is the BEST!!!
Very personable & professional.
I finally feel my MS will be monitored & I have a real source for information. Was undiagnosed for 10+ years.
Excellent.
The doctor was very helpful, I asked to be his patient.
Excellent
Dr. Dorfman did an exceptional job moving my case along to surgery. Very much appreciated.
Dr. Dorfman answered my questions as well as my partner's & my sister's questions - inclusive & friendly.
Dr. Dorfman is one of the best neurologists Stanford has on staff.
Good.
Dr. Dorfman has monitored a cervical myelopathy condition for more than a dozen years. He takes an inordinate amount of time with me during these annual appointments to be sure the condition has stabilized.
Dr. Dorfman is awesome!
Very impressed with whole experience and demeanor of Dr. Dorfman.
Dr. Dorfman is great person.

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