Robert Dodd, MD, PhD

Cerebrovascular neurosurgeon, Interventional neuroradiologist, Pituitary tumors neurosurgeon

4.8 out of 5
159 Patient Ratings
20 Patient Comments

Brain Aneurysm Clinic

  • 300 Pasteur Drive
  • 3rd Floor, Room A301
  • Stanford, CA 94305
  • Phone: 650-723-6469
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Pituitary Center

  • 300 Pasteur Drive
  • 3rd Floor, Room A301
  • Stanford, CA 94305
  • Phone: 650-723-6469
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Stroke Center

Vascular Malformations Clinic

  • 300 Pasteur Drive
  • 3rd Floor, Room A301
  • Stanford, CA 94305
  • Phone: 650-723-6469
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Interventional Neuroradiology Program

  • 300 Pasteur Drive
  • 3rd Floor, Room A301
  • Stanford, CA 94305
  • Phone: 650-723-6469
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Moyamoya Center

  • 300 Pasteur Drive
  • 3rd Floor, Room A301
  • Stanford, CA 94305
  • Phone: 650-723-5575
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Neurocritical Care Program

Cyberknife Stereotactic Radiosurgery Program

Imaging Clinic (Radiology)

Cyberknife Stereotactic Radiosurgery Program at Advanced Medicine Center Building

  • 875 Blake Wilbur Drive
  • Clinic D
  • Palo Alto, CA 94304
  • Phone: 650-725-0084
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Cyberknife Stereotactic Radiosurgery Program at Boswell Building

  • 300 Pasteur Drive
  • 3rd Floor, Room A301
  • Stanford, CA 94305
  • Phone: 650-725-0084
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Professional Education

  • Fellowship: Prince of Wales Private Hospital (2007) Australia
  • Fellowship: Stanford University Medical Center (2007) CA
  • Residency: Stanford University Medical Center (2005) CA
  • Board Certification: Neurological Surgery, American Board of Neurological Surgery (2012)
  • Internship: Stanford University Medical Center (1999) CA
  • Medical Education: Stanford University School of Medicine (1998) CA
  • PhD, Stanford University, Neuroscience, Neurobiology (1998)
  • MD/PhD, Stanford University, M.D. (1998)
  • BS, Mass. Institute of Technology, Mechanical Engineering (1990)

Honors & Awards

  • Research Grant, AANS/NREF (2002)
  • Research Grant, Giannini Family Foundation (2002)
  • Travel Grant, 1998 Association for Academic Minority Physicians (1998)
  • Travel Fellowship Award, National Eye Institute (1995)
  • Dupont Academic Achievement Award, Duracell/National Urban League (1989)
  • Dupont Academic Achievement Award, Dupont (1988)
  • National Achievement Commended Scholar, National Merit Scholarship Corporation (1986)
  • Illinois State Scholar, Illinois State Scholar Program (1986)

Administrative Appointments

  • MIT Educational Council, Mass. Institute of Technology (2002 - Present)
4.8

Friendliness

4.8

Recommended to others

4.8

Explanations

4.8

Listens

4.8

Includes you in decisions

4.8

Clear Communication

4.8

Confidence in your doctor

3.9

Wait times

SHC Patient, Jul 2015

All good, I feel the doctor saved my life. He is an excellent doctor.

SHC Patient, Jul 2015

Would like get additional info. regarding my MRI brain and doc decision on second surgery. My follow up questions not answered.

SHC Patient, Jun 2015

We talked a lot about process but not much about after meds/care.

SHC Patient, Jun 2015

Dr. Dodd and his team are fabulous! I have great confidence in their care.

SHC Patient, Apr 2015

My family and I have great confidence in the care provided by Dr. Dodd and his team. They were a fantastic time - very professional and friendly. There was a long wait time from our appointment time, but when we finally saw Dr. Dodd he spent a long time with us and we did not feel rushed at all. He carefully explained everything and in terms we could understand. It was greatly appreciated.

SHC Patient, Apr 2015

So great! I get real answers and time spent. I feel SO much better just understanding.

SHC Patient, Mar 2015

While I did not understand all of the medical terminology, Dr. Dodd explained the diagnosis in a way that assured me that the original diagnosis is not of concern.

SHC Patient, Mar 2015

I feel Dr. Dodd is the best doctor in Stanford. I have 100% confidence in him. Great bedside manner.

SHC Patient, Feb 2015

He was in & out quickly.

SHC Patient, Jan 2015

My only concern or reservation was that this was a repeat surgery w/in 4 mos.

SHC Patient, Dec 2014

Dr. Dodd and his NP were great!

SHC Patient, Oct 2014

Dr. Dodd has great patient-doctor rapport; very observant, calm & personable.

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4.8 out of 5
159 Patient Ratings
20 Patient Comments

SHC Patient, Jul 2015

All good, I feel the doctor saved my life. He is an excellent doctor.

SHC Patient, Jul 2015

Would like get additional info. regarding my MRI brain and doc decision on second surgery. My follow up questions not answered.

SHC Patient, Jun 2015

We talked a lot about process but not much about after meds/care.

SHC Patient, Jun 2015

Dr. Dodd and his team are fabulous! I have great confidence in their care.

SHC Patient, Apr 2015

My family and I have great confidence in the care provided by Dr. Dodd and his team. They were a fantastic time - very professional and friendly. There was a long wait time from our appointment time, but when we finally saw Dr. Dodd he spent a long time with us and we did not feel rushed at all. He carefully explained everything and in terms we could understand. It was greatly appreciated.

SHC Patient, Apr 2015

So great! I get real answers and time spent. I feel SO much better just understanding.

SHC Patient, Mar 2015

While I did not understand all of the medical terminology, Dr. Dodd explained the diagnosis in a way that assured me that the original diagnosis is not of concern.

SHC Patient, Mar 2015

I feel Dr. Dodd is the best doctor in Stanford. I have 100% confidence in him. Great bedside manner.

SHC Patient, Feb 2015

He was in & out quickly.

SHC Patient, Jan 2015

My only concern or reservation was that this was a repeat surgery w/in 4 mos.

SHC Patient, Dec 2014

Dr. Dodd and his NP were great!

SHC Patient, Oct 2014

Dr. Dodd has great patient-doctor rapport; very observant, calm & personable.

SHC Patient, Aug 2014

Real good experience - all party's were or was sensitive for giving the good care answering our ? thoroughly.

SHC Patient, Jul 2014

Promptness, respect, efficiency, time, team, response to email & personal attention very much appreciated.

SHC Patient, Apr 2014

Wonderful.

SHC Patient, Apr 2014

Dr. Dodd is the best! Very, very thankful for his medical care.

SHC Patient, Apr 2014

Dr. Dodd was very helpful and explained the procedure well.

SHC Patient, Jan 2014

Doctor spent time on his personal cell phone during my visit.

SHC Patient, Jan 2014

Dr. Dodd is fabulous! He spent a great deal of quality time with me. Extremely caring.

SHC Patient, Jan 2014

Very good.