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New Technology Can Make Brain Surgery Safer
Stanford neurosurgeon Melanie Hayden, MD, discusses how genetic analysis and intraoperative MRI make brain tumor removal surgeries safer and more effective.
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Brain Tumor Center
With successful treatment, people with brain tumors can live longer
with a better quality of life. At the Stanford Brain Tumor Center, our
specialists offer the most advanced, effective options for diagnosis
and treatment, including clinical trials.
Brain Tumor Center at the Advanced Medicine Center, Clinic D
Additional Locations (3)
Our Doctors
- Griffith Harsh, MD , Neurosurgeon , Neurosurgeon
- Nancy Fischbein , Radiologist , Neuroradiologist
- Laurence Katznelson, MD , Endocrinologist , Neuroendocrinologist
- Lawrence Recht, MD , Neurologist , Neuro-oncologist
- Lawrence Shuer, MD , Neurosurgeon , Neurosurgeon
- Otto Vogel , Pathologist , Neuropathologist
- Iris C. Gibbs, MD, FACR , Radiation oncologist , Neuro-oncologist
- Scott G. Soltys, MD , Radiation oncologist , Radiation oncologist
- Reena Thomas , Neurologist , Neuro-oncologist
- Melanie Hayden, MD, MAS , Neurosurgeon , Neurosurgeon
- Gordon Li, MD , Neurosurgeon , Neurosurgeon
- Steven D. Chang, MD , Neurosurgeon , Neurosurgeon
- Seema Nagpal, MD , Neurologist , Neuro-oncologist
- Michelle Monje , Neurologist , Neuro-oncologist
Care and Treatment at the Brain Tumor Center
Receiving a diagnosis of a brain tumor is a life-changing event for you and your loved ones. At the Stanford Brain Tumor Center, we're here to help. Our specialists are at the forefront of the latest, most successful brain tumor diagnosis and treatment options. We combine our expertise with caring, compassionate support for you and your family throughout your journey.
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Our Patients
Delicate Brain Surgery Even More Difficult When a Tumor is Fist-sized
Mike Harris was so relieved to know that a brain tumor was behind his strange symptoms. Then came the hard part: Removing the fist-sized tumor.
Clinical Trials
Clinical trials are research studies that evaluate a new medical approach, device, drug, or other treatment. As a Stanford Health Care patient, you may have access to the latest, advanced clinical trials.
Open trials refer to studies currently accepting participants. Closed trials are not currently enrolling, but may open in the future.
For Patients
To schedule an appointment, new patients should call:
- The Cancer Center at 650-736-7440
- The Neuroscience Clinic at 650-723-6469
Confirm the location of your appointment because our doctors see patients in multiple locations.
International Patients
Phone: +1 1-650-723-8561
Email: IMS@stanfordhealthcare.org
Call us to make an appointment
650-498-6000
For Health Care Professionals
PHYSICIAN HELPLINE
Phone: 1-866-742-4811
Fax: 650-320-9443
Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
TRANSFER CENTER
Phone: 1-800-800-1551, 24 hours - 7 days a week
Stanford Health Care (formerly Stanford Hospital & Clinics) provides comprehensive services to refer and track patients, as well as provides the latest information and news for physicians and office staff. For help with all referral needs and questions visit Referring Physicians.
HOW TO REFER
To refer a patient and schedule an appointment, call either:
- The Cancer Center New Patient Coordinator at 650-736-7440
- The Neuroscience Clinic at 650-723-6469
Fax the patient referral form with any supporting documentation to 650-320-9443.
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