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Kavitha Ramchandran
Medical oncologist, Palliative medicine doctor, Thoracic specialist, Internal medicine doctor
Clinical Assistant Professor, Medicine - Oncology
Bio:
Kavitha Ramchandran MD, graduated with an undergraduate degree in Human Biology from Stanford University, did medical school and residency training in medicine at University of California, San Francisco and completed her fellowship in Medical Oncology and Palliative Medicine at Northwestern University, Chicago. She joined faculty at Stanford University in 2007. Currently she is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine in the Division of Oncology and Division of General Medical Disciplines.
Dr. Ramchandran is recognized for her contributions as a leader in the integration of palliative and oncology care. Dr. Ramchandran is one of a small number of dual trained faculty who are working to build synergies between the fields of oncology and palliative medicine in the areas of supportive care research, and novel models of care. She now serves as Stanford Cancer Institute’s Transformation Design lead for improving the palliative care experience for patients with a cancer diagnosis. She is also the Medical Director of Palliative Medicine at Stanford Cancer Institute.
In her care of patients Dr. Ramchandran values a deep relationship with the families she cares for. She provides care that is aligned with the patient and family's personal values with the goal of the best quality of life possible.
Dr. Ramchandran’s research focuses on developing care delivery models that incorporate values (patients, family members, and clinicians), as well as novel means of palliative care education. She also is part of an active thoracic oncology trials group recruiting patients for clinical trials using novel therapeutics.
Dr. Ramchandran currently serves on the Patient and Survivor Care Committee for the American Society of Clinical Oncology and the National Comprehensive Cancer Network Palliative Care task force. She serves as a clinician in thoracic oncology and in palliative medicine at Stanford Cancer Institute.
Dr. Ramchandran is recognized for her contributions as a leader in the integration of palliative and oncology care. Dr. Ramchandran is one of a small number of dual trained faculty who are working to build synergies between the fields of oncology and palliative medicine in the areas of supportive care research, and novel models of care. She now serves as Stanford Cancer Institute’s Transformation Design lead for improving the palliative care experience for patients with a cancer diagnosis. She is also the Medical Director of Palliative Medicine at Stanford Cancer Institute.
In her care of patients Dr. Ramchandran values a deep relationship with the families she cares for. She provides care that is aligned with the patient and family's personal values with the goal of the best quality of life possible.
Dr. Ramchandran’s research focuses on developing care delivery models that incorporate values (patients, family members, and clinicians), as well as novel means of palliative care education. She also is part of an active thoracic oncology trials group recruiting patients for clinical trials using novel therapeutics.
Dr. Ramchandran currently serves on the Patient and Survivor Care Committee for the American Society of Clinical Oncology and the National Comprehensive Cancer Network Palliative Care task force. She serves as a clinician in thoracic oncology and in palliative medicine at Stanford Cancer Institute.
- 875 Blake Wilbur Drive
- Palo Alto, CA 94304
- Phone: 650-498-6000
- 875 Blake Wilbur Drive
- Palo Alto, CA 94304
- Phone: 650-724-0385
- 300 Pasteur Drive
- Stanford, CA 94305
- Phone: 650-724-0385
Practice Areas
Professional Education
- Fellowship: Northwestern University - Department of Medicine Feinberg School of Medicine (2009) IL
- Residency: UCSF-Internal Medicine (2007) CA
- Medical Education: UCSF School of Medicine (2004) CA
- Board Certification: Hospice and Palliative Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine (2012)
- Board Certification: Medical Oncology, American Board of Internal Medicine (2010)
- Board Certification: Internal Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine (2007)
- Board Certification, Oncology, Oncology (2009)
Honors & Awards
- Honoree, Clinical Effectiveness Leadership Training- CELT (2014)
- Nominee, Medical Residency Teaching Award (2012)
- Honoree, AACR/ASCO: Methods in Clinical Cancer Research (2009)
Administrative Appointments
- Medical Director, Palliative Medicine, Stanford Cancer Institute (2012 - Present)
Publications
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A predictive model to identify hospitalized cancer patients at risk for 30-day mortality based on admission criteria via the electronic medical record
Ramchandran, K. J., Shega, J. W., von Roenn, J., Schumacher, M., Szmuilowicz, E., & Weitzman, S. (2013). A predictive model to identify hospitalized cancer patients at risk for 30-day mortality based on admission criteria via the electronic medical record. CANCER, 119(11), 2074-2080. -
Palliative Care Always
Ramchandran, K., & Von Roenn, J. H. (2013). Palliative Care Always. ONCOLOGY-NEW YORK, 27(1), 13-?. -
Emerging Concepts in the Pathology and Molecular Biology of Advanced Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
Kulesza, P., Ramchandran, K., & Patel, J. D. (2011). Emerging Concepts in the Pathology and Molecular Biology of Advanced Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer. AMERICAN JOURNAL OF CLINICAL PATHOLOGY, 136(2), 228-238. -
Phantom Limb Pain #212
Ramchandran, K., & Hauser, J. (2010). Phantom Limb Pain #212. JOURNAL OF PALLIATIVE MEDICINE, 13(10), 1285-1286.
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Sex Differences in Susceptibility to Carcinogens
Ramchandran, K., & Patel, J. D. (2009). Sex Differences in Susceptibility to Carcinogens. SEMINARS IN ONCOLOGY, 36(6), 516-523.
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My Friend, My Patient
Ramchandran, K. (2009). My Friend, My Patient. JOURNAL OF PALLIATIVE MEDICINE, 12(1), 95-96.
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Patient Comments
Patients comments are gathered from our Patient Satisfaction Survey and displayed in their entirety. Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.
SHC Patient, Jan 2015
Dr. & staff the best very happy to make our switch to Stanford.
SHC Patient, Dec 2014
Excellent experience.
SHC Patient, Nov 2014
It is good experience.
SHC Patient, Nov 2014
Last visit spent most time w/physicians asst. live in Santa Cruz and come to Stanford to see thoracic oncologist - would rather see her - PA very good but stage IV lung cancer - could use reg. oncologist totally - it's your reputation I come for.
SHC Patient, Jun 2014
Dr. Ramchandran is a dr. above all drs. She's knowledgeable, caring, and concerned genuinely for me. I'm not just a statistical number to her.
SHC Patient, May 2014
The best experience I have had with a doctor.
SHC Patient, Jan 2015
Dr. & staff the best very happy to make our switch to Stanford.
SHC Patient, Dec 2014
Excellent experience.
SHC Patient, Nov 2014
It is good experience.
SHC Patient, Nov 2014
Last visit spent most time w/physicians asst. live in Santa Cruz and come to Stanford to see thoracic oncologist - would rather see her - PA very good but stage IV lung cancer - could use reg. oncologist totally - it's your reputation I come for.
SHC Patient, Jun 2014
Dr. Ramchandran is a dr. above all drs. She's knowledgeable, caring, and concerned genuinely for me. I'm not just a statistical number to her.
SHC Patient, May 2014
The best experience I have had with a doctor.