Sarah S. Donaldson, MD

Radiation oncologist

4.9 out of 5
67 Patient Ratings
11 Patient Comments

Radiation Oncology

Hematology Program

  • 875 Blake Wilbur Drive
  • Clinic C
  • Palo Alto, CA 94304
  • Phone: 650-498-6000
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Lymphoma Program

Sarcoma Program

Skin Cancer Program

  • 900 Blake Wilbur Drive
  • 3rd Floor
  • Palo Alto, CA 94304
  • Phone: 650-498-6000
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Professional Education

  • Fellowship: MD Anderson Cancer Center (1971) TX
  • Internship: University of Washington School of Medicine (1969) WA
  • Board Certification: Therapeutic Radiology, American Board of Radiology (1974)
  • Fellowship: Institut Gustave-Roussy (1973) France
  • Residency: Stanford University Medical Center (1972) CA
  • Medical Education: Harvard Medical School (1968) MA
  • M.D., Harvard Medical School (1968)

Honors & Awards

  • Radiation Oncology Orator, Radiological Society of North America (1995)
  • Marie Curie Award, American Association for Women Radiologists (1998)
  • Member, Institute of Medicine (1999)
  • Janeway lecturer and Gold medal recipient, American Radium Society (1999)
  • Gold medal, American Society of Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology (2000)
  • Elizabeth Blackwell Award, American Medical Women's Association (2005)
  • Gold Medal, American College of Radiology (2007)
  • Pediatric Oncology Award, American Society of Clinical Oncology (2007)
  • Inaugural Lecture, Pediatric Radiation Oncology Society (2009)

Administrative Appointments

  • Associate Chair, Stanford University School of Medicine - Radiation Oncology (1997 - 2011)
  • Chief, Radiation Oncology Service, Lucile Packard Children's Hospital, Stanford Hospital and Clinics (1991 - Present)
  • Associate Residency Program Director, Department of Radiation Oncology (2009 - Present)
4.9

Friendliness

4.9

Recommended to others

4.8

Explanations

4.8

Listens

4.8

Includes you in decisions

4.9

Clear Communication

4.9

Confidence in your doctor

4.5

Wait times

SHC Patient, Sep 2015

Excellent.

SHC Patient, Aug 2015

Things were very good. I understood language used.

SHC Patient, Jul 2015

I was not given certain information that would have made my treatment more comfortable.

SHC Patient, Jun 2015

With all my medical problems, Dr. Donaldson is one of the BEST to take concern about my entire health & explain things clearly. She is always very caring & upbeat.

SHC Patient, May 2015

I believe I am healthy again, because of Dr Donaldson. Dr Donaldson continues to be one of my favorite doctors! She is very caring, listens, provides excellent care and I trust her!

SHC Patient, May 2015

Very good.

SHC Patient, Apr 2015

Dr. Donaldson is a caring & personable doctor. She is very thorough in her exams.

SHC Patient, Nov 2014

Dr. Donaldson spent a lot of time with me. She was concerned, caring & thorough.

SHC Patient, Aug 2014

I'm so grateful for Dr. Horst's referral to Dr. Donaldson. Dr. Donaldson is clearly the expert in the field and exactly whom I trust for my care.

SHC Patient, Jul 2014

I received the BEST care!

SHC Patient, Apr 2014

Dr. Donaldson always makes me feel that I have been heard and that she cares about me and my health. I trust her which gives me confidence in my ability in recovering from cancer.

4.9 out of 5
67 Patient Ratings
11 Patient Comments

SHC Patient, Sep 2015

Excellent.

SHC Patient, Aug 2015

Things were very good. I understood language used.

SHC Patient, Jul 2015

I was not given certain information that would have made my treatment more comfortable.

SHC Patient, Jun 2015

With all my medical problems, Dr. Donaldson is one of the BEST to take concern about my entire health & explain things clearly. She is always very caring & upbeat.

SHC Patient, May 2015

I believe I am healthy again, because of Dr Donaldson. Dr Donaldson continues to be one of my favorite doctors! She is very caring, listens, provides excellent care and I trust her!

SHC Patient, May 2015

Very good.

SHC Patient, Apr 2015

Dr. Donaldson is a caring & personable doctor. She is very thorough in her exams.

SHC Patient, Nov 2014

Dr. Donaldson spent a lot of time with me. She was concerned, caring & thorough.

SHC Patient, Aug 2014

I'm so grateful for Dr. Horst's referral to Dr. Donaldson. Dr. Donaldson is clearly the expert in the field and exactly whom I trust for my care.

SHC Patient, Jul 2014

I received the BEST care!

SHC Patient, Apr 2014

Dr. Donaldson always makes me feel that I have been heard and that she cares about me and my health. I trust her which gives me confidence in my ability in recovering from cancer.