Frank E. Stockdale

Medical oncologist, Breast specialist

5.0 out of 5
54 Patient Ratings
16 Patient Comments

Breast Cancer Program

  • 900 Blake Wilbur Drive
  • 1st Floor
  • Palo Alto, CA 94304
  • Phone: 650-498-6004
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Stanford Women's Cancer Center

  • 900 Blake Wilbur Drive
  • 1st Floor
  • Palo Alto, CA 94304
  • Phone: 650-498-6004
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Professional Education

  • Residency: Stanford University School of Medicine (1967) CA
  • Medical Education: University of Pennsylvania (1963) PA
  • Internship: University Hospitals of Cleveland (1964) OH
  • Fellowship, National Institutes of Health (1966)
  • A.B., Yale University, Zoology (1958)
  • Ph.D., University of Pennsylvania, Anatomy (1963)
  • M.D., University of Pennsylvania, Medicine (1963)

Honors & Awards

  • Elected, Best Doctors in America (2006-2015)
  • ASCI, American Society for Clinic Investigation (1974)
  • AAP, American Association of Physicians (1976)
  • Fellow, AAAS Fellow (1999)
  • Fellow, Guggenheim Foundation (1983)

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4.9

Friendliness

5.0

Recommended to others

5.0

Explanations

5.0

Listens

5.0

Includes you in decisions

4.9

Clear Communication

5.0

Confidence in your doctor

4.4

Wait times

SHC Patient, Sep 2015

I would be quick to recommend.

SHC Patient, Jun 2015

Dr. Stockdale is an incredible physician! He is the reason why I'm home. I really appreciate his direct respectful communication and "caring."

SHC Patient, Jun 2015

Experience and care very good.

SHC Patient, May 2015

Very professional & caring of patient.

SHC Patient, Mar 2015

I am very impressed with Dr. Frank Stockdale and so pleased to have him for my breast oncologist at Stanford. He is a gifted physician and teacher who is deeply respectful, compassionate, thorough and efficient. He has been instrumental in my healing, is a joy to interact with, and inspires me with his enthusiasm, dedication and commitment to both his research interests and patient care. In the last three years, Dr. Stockdale has helped bring me back to life. In fact, he is such a vital member of my overall health care team that I consider him to be the king in my health care hierarchy. Dr. Stockdale truly represents the very best of Stanford Health Care - always providing the highest level of expert care with compassion and caring. Thank you Dr. Stockdale for excellent care!

SHC Patient, Jan 2015

Dr. Stockdale is one of the main reasons I come to Stanford. His knowledge of my history, the care I get by all concerned is excellent.

SHC Patient, Dec 2014

Dr. Stockdale is never rushing, professional & personable. Always takes time to answer your questions. The NP Janis Petree is the same way too!

SHC Patient, Nov 2014

Only superlatives for Dr. Stockdale!

SHC Patient, Oct 2014

Provider made special effort to fit me in w/appt. ASAP & the amt. of time spent & detail given was exceptional - very grateful for this.

SHC Patient, Jul 2014

Dr. Stockdale was amazing. He was very personable, extremely knowledgeable and generous. I would like to thank him -

SHC Patient, Jul 2014

Dr. Stockdale is excellent, very knowledgeable, informative, attentive to detail.

SHC Patient, Apr 2014

Always caring, thorough, knowledgeable. Great doctor.

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5.0 out of 5
54 Patient Ratings
16 Patient Comments

SHC Patient, Sep 2015

I would be quick to recommend.

SHC Patient, Jun 2015

Dr. Stockdale is an incredible physician! He is the reason why I'm home. I really appreciate his direct respectful communication and "caring."

SHC Patient, Jun 2015

Experience and care very good.

SHC Patient, May 2015

Very professional & caring of patient.

SHC Patient, Mar 2015

I am very impressed with Dr. Frank Stockdale and so pleased to have him for my breast oncologist at Stanford. He is a gifted physician and teacher who is deeply respectful, compassionate, thorough and efficient. He has been instrumental in my healing, is a joy to interact with, and inspires me with his enthusiasm, dedication and commitment to both his research interests and patient care. In the last three years, Dr. Stockdale has helped bring me back to life. In fact, he is such a vital member of my overall health care team that I consider him to be the king in my health care hierarchy. Dr. Stockdale truly represents the very best of Stanford Health Care - always providing the highest level of expert care with compassion and caring. Thank you Dr. Stockdale for excellent care!

SHC Patient, Jan 2015

Dr. Stockdale is one of the main reasons I come to Stanford. His knowledge of my history, the care I get by all concerned is excellent.

SHC Patient, Dec 2014

Dr. Stockdale is never rushing, professional & personable. Always takes time to answer your questions. The NP Janis Petree is the same way too!

SHC Patient, Nov 2014

Only superlatives for Dr. Stockdale!

SHC Patient, Oct 2014

Provider made special effort to fit me in w/appt. ASAP & the amt. of time spent & detail given was exceptional - very grateful for this.

SHC Patient, Jul 2014

Dr. Stockdale was amazing. He was very personable, extremely knowledgeable and generous. I would like to thank him -

SHC Patient, Jul 2014

Dr. Stockdale is excellent, very knowledgeable, informative, attentive to detail.

SHC Patient, Apr 2014

Always caring, thorough, knowledgeable. Great doctor.

SHC Patient, Apr 2014

People would be more interested in doing your surveys if questions were only asked once.

SHC Patient, Mar 2014

Very good doctor & humble too.

SHC Patient, Feb 2014

When I count my blessings, I count Dr. Frank Stockdale, twice. He quickly has become one of the most important doctors on my medical care team. I appreciated his vast experience and knowledge value his insight, treasure his honesty, and find his caring presence deeply healing. He is not only a brilliant breast oncologist, his is my good luck charm. I am so grateful that Dr. Stockdale continues to practice medicine; he is an exceptional doctor, who truly makes Stanford, heaven on earth.

SHC Patient, Dec 2013

I really appreciate Dr. Stockdale's thoughtful explanations re: my concerns and clinical condition I always leave my visit feeling "cared for" and "cared about."