Overview
Stephen Simko is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Simko is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis, Reticulohistiocytoma, Histiocytosis, and Rosai-Dorfman Disease.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 15 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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725 Welch Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94304
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Simko 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.
Clinical Research
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Stephen Simko
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Stephen Simko?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Stephen Simko by calling their office at 650-497-8000. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Stephen Simko a top-rated expert for Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Stephen Simko is classified as an Distinguished expert for Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis, 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. Stephen Simko specialize in?
While Dr. Stephen Simko is a Hematology, they have specific expertise in Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis, Reticulohistiocytoma, and Histiocytosis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Hematology.
Does Dr. Stephen Simko participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Stephen Simko has published 15 articles and abstracts on conditions like Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis. You can view a list of Dr. Stephen Simko's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
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
- Langerhans Cell HistiocytosisDr. Simko isDistinguished. Learn about Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis.
- Advanced
- HistiocytosisDr. Simko isAdvanced. Learn about Histiocytosis.
- ReticulohistiocytomaDr. Simko isAdvanced. Learn about Reticulohistiocytoma.
- Experienced
- Non-Langerhans-Cell HistiocytosisDr. Simko isExperienced. Learn about Non-Langerhans-Cell Histiocytosis.
- Rosai-Dorfman DiseaseDr. Simko isExperienced. Learn about Rosai-Dorfman Disease.