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Stanford Medicine Cancer Center

Kidney Cancer Program

Address

900 Blake Wilbur Dr
Palo Alto, CA, 94304

Key Contacts

Medical Oncology:
Dr. Sandy Srinivas – Professor
Medical Oncology:
Dr. Alice Fan – Associate Professor
Urologic Surgery:
Dr. Benjamin Chung – Professor
Medical Oncology:
Dr. Ali Raza Khaki – Clinical Assistant Professor
Urologic Surgery:
Dr. Eila Skinner – Professor
Urologic Surgery:
Dr. John Leppert – Professor
Patient Navigator & Appointments:
Call (650) 498-6000
Clinical Trials Contact:
[email protected]
(650) 498-7061

Volume

Metrics reflect this center’s demonstrated experience across key areas of kidney cancer care.

Kidney Cancer Surgery Volume

High

Clear Cell Kidney Cancer Diagnosis Volume

Very High

Radiation & Ablation Procedure Volume

Very High

About these ratings

Volume and expertise levels are determined using standardized thresholds established by the Kidney Cancer Association and updated annually. Metrics are based on available data and may not reflect the full scope of a center’s capabilities or activity. These metrics are intended to help patients identify centers with demonstrated experience in kidney cancer care.

Types of Services Offered

Clinical Trials End of Life Services Genetic Counseling Infusion Center Integrative Oncology Molecular Testing Patient Case Discussions / Tumor Boards Precision Medicine Supportive Care / Pain Clinics Interventional Radiology Medical Oncology Pain Management Palliative Care Pathology Radiation Oncology Radiology Urologic Surgery

Kidney Cancer Types & Expertise

Chromophobe RCC Clear Cell RCC Collecting Duct RCC FH-deficient RCC Papillary RCC Renal Medullary Carcinoma Sarcomatoid Translocation RCC Tuberous Sclerosis–associated RCC Unclassified RCC VHL-associated RCC Bilateral Kidney Tumors Complex Recurrent Cases Cystic Renal Tumors Hereditary Syndromes Kidney Transplant Recipients Pediatric (diagnosed under age 18) Pregnancy Solitary Kidney Young Adult (age 18-50)

Special Programs, Recognitions & Outcomes

American College of Surgeons Accredited Cancer Program NCI Designated Cancer Center

Research Programs

Clinical Multi-Institutional Collaboration Population-Based Research Lab Translational

Multi-Institutional Collaborations

NCI National Clinical Trials Network (NCTN)
Experimental Therapeutics Clinical Trials Network (ETCTN)
NCI Comprehensive Cancer Center Network
Stand Up To Cancer (SU2C) Dream Teams
Industry-Sponsored Multicenter Trials
Translational Research Collaborations (Genomics / Precision Medicine)
Bay Area Academic Collaborations
Cooperative Group Trials (ECOG-ACRIN, Alliance, etc.)

Patient Resources & Support Services

Art Therapy Fertility Preservation Counseling Financial Navigators Interpreter Services Lodging / Long-Term Housing Lymphedema Therapy Music Therapy Nurse Navigators Nutrition Services / Dietician Occupational Therapy On-site Dispensing / Pharmacy Parking Assistance (valet or concierge) Pastoral / Spiritual Care Patient Navigators Peer Support Options Physical Therapy Psychiatrists / Psychologists Social Workers / Counselors Transportation Service Wellness Center

Insurance Carriers

Accepted

  • Aetna
  • Anthem Blue Cross/ Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Cigna
  • UnitedHealthcare/ Oxford
  • Health Net
  • First Health
  • MultiPlan/ PHCS
  • Beech Street
  • HealthSmart/ Costal Healthcare Administrators
  • Medicare
  • Medi-Cal
  • TRICARE
  • CalPERS
  • Santa Clara Family Health Plan
  • Health Plan of San Mateo
  • Contra Costa Health Plan
  • Central California Alliance for Health
  • Partnership Health Plan
  • Stanford Health Care Alliance Plans
  • Cardinal Care
  • Sutter Health Plan
  • Valley Health Plan

Open Clinical Trials