Expertise in
2
conditions

Dr. Allison S. Betof

Oncology
Stanford Hospital And Clinics
965 High St, 
Palo Alto, CA 
Offers Telehealth
Expertise in
2
conditions
Stanford Hospital And Clinics
965 High St, 
Palo Alto, CA 

Overview

Allison Betof is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California.

Dr. Betof is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Melanoma, Melanoma of the Eye, Posterior Fossa Tumor, and Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET).

She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 40 peer reviewed articles.

Specialties

Oncology

Licenses

Internal Medicine in NY

Hospital Affiliations

Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley
Stanford Health Care

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Female

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Shield of California
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
HMSA
  • HMO
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Kaiser Permanente
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
PacificSource
  • PPO
Premera Blue Cross
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • PPO
Sutter Health
  • HMO
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Stanford Hospital and Clinics
965 High St, Palo Alto, CA 94301
Other Locations
Stanford University
875 Blake Wilbur Dr, Palo Alto, CA 94304

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Betof has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.

Metastatic Uveal Melanoma

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.

40 Total Publications

Proton Craniospinal Irradiation for Patients With Leptomeningeal Metastasis: A Randomized Clinical Trial.
Proton Craniospinal Irradiation for Patients With Leptomeningeal Metastasis: A Randomized Clinical Trial.
Journal: JAMA oncology
Published: September 04, 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Allison S. Betof

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Allison S. Betof?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Allison S. Betof by calling their office at 650-723-4000. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Allison S. Betof a top-rated expert for Melanoma?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Allison S. Betof is classified as an Distinguished expert for Melanoma, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. Allison S. Betof specialize in?

While Dr. Allison S. Betof is a Oncology, they have specific expertise in Melanoma, Melanoma of the Eye, and Posterior Fossa Tumor. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Oncology.

Does Dr. Allison S. Betof participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Allison S. Betof has published 40 articles and abstracts on conditions like Melanoma. You can view a list of Dr. Allison S. Betof's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Allison S. Betof accept my insurance?

Dr. Allison S. Betof accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 650-723-4000 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

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