Overview
Amanda Kirane is a Surgical Oncologist practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California.
Dr. Kirane is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Melanoma, Merkel Cell Carcinoma, Stomach Cancer, Gastrectomy, and Lymphadenectomy.
She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 41 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial.
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Insurance
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Accepted insurance plans:
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE SNP
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
- OTHER MEDICAID
- STATE MEDICAID
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
965 High St, Palo Alto, CA 94301
4501 X St Ste 3010, Sacramento, CA 95817
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.
1 Clinical Trials
Gastrointestinal Surgical Oncology Clinic
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Office
Jeffrey Norton is a Surgical Oncologist practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Norton is highly rated in 36 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pancreatic Cancer, Neuroendocrine Tumor, Stomach Cancer, Pancreatectomy, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy.
Gastrointestinal Surgical Oncology Clinic
Dr. Eric Nakakura is a cancer surgeon who specializes in tumors of the liver, pancreas, bile ducts and gastrointestinal tract. He also treats soft tissue sarcomas, including tumors of the retroperitoneum (a space in the abdominal cavity), trunk and extremities. At the UCSF Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center, he helps manage complex gastrointestinal tract cancers, soft tissue sarcomas and gastrointestinal neuroendocrine tumors, including carcinoid and islet cell tumors. In his research, Nakakura studies endocrine differentiation in gastrointestinal tumors. Nakakura earned his medical degree at Stanford University School of Medicine. He earned a doctorate in cellular and molecular medicine at Johns Hopkins University. He completed a residency in general surgery at Johns Hopkins Medicine and received advanced training in surgery at the John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford, England. At Johns Hopkins, he completed a fellowship in surgical oncology with an emphasis on pancreatic, biliary and gastrointestinal surgery. Dr. Nakakura is highly rated in 36 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Neuroendocrine Tumor, Pancreatic Cancer, Retroperitoneal Liposarcoma, Pancreatectomy, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy. Dr. Nakakura is board certified in American Board Of Surgery, General Surgery. Dr. Nakakura is currently accepting new patients.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Amanda Kirane
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Amanda Kirane?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Amanda Kirane 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. Amanda Kirane a top-rated expert for Melanoma?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Amanda Kirane 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. Amanda Kirane specialize in?
While Dr. Amanda Kirane is a Surgical Oncology, they have specific expertise in Melanoma, Merkel Cell Carcinoma, and Stomach Cancer. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Surgical Oncology.
Does Dr. Amanda Kirane participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Amanda Kirane has published 41 articles and abstracts on conditions like Melanoma. You can view a list of Dr. Amanda Kirane's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Amanda Kirane accept my insurance?
Dr. Amanda Kirane accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Alignment Health Plan. 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
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- MelanomaDr. Kirane isDistinguished. Learn about Melanoma.
- Advanced
- Merkel Cell CarcinomaDr. Kirane isAdvanced. Learn about Merkel Cell Carcinoma.
- Stomach CancerDr. Kirane isAdvanced. Learn about Stomach Cancer.
- Undifferentiated Pleomorphic Sarcoma
- Experienced
- Adult Soft Tissue SarcomaDr. Kirane isExperienced. Learn about Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma.
- Alveolar Soft Part SarcomaDr. Kirane isExperienced. Learn about Alveolar Soft Part Sarcoma.
- Bone TumorDr. Kirane isExperienced. Learn about Bone Tumor.
- Desmoid TumorDr. Kirane isExperienced. Learn about Desmoid Tumor.
- Eccrine PorocarcinomaDr. Kirane isExperienced. Learn about Eccrine Porocarcinoma.
- Epithelioid SarcomaDr. Kirane isExperienced. Learn about Epithelioid Sarcoma.
