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  • Cynthia DeTata MD, MACM, FACOG

    Cynthia DeTata MD, MACM, FACOG

    Clinical Associate Professor, Obstetrics & Gynecology - Maternal Fetal Medicine

    Current Research and Scholarly InterestsMedical Education
    Health Disparities
    Curriculum Design
    Learning environment
    Teamwork
    Simulation
    Postpartum care
    Flipped Classroom learning
    Game learning
    Postpartum care

  • Ben Deverett

    Ben Deverett

    Clinical Scholar, Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine
    Postdoctoral Scholar, Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine

    BioDr. Ben Deverett, MD, PhD, is an anesthesiologist and researcher with a focus in computational neuroscience, machine learning, consciousness science, and global health.

  • Renumathy Dhanasekaran

    Renumathy Dhanasekaran

    Assistant Professor of Medicine (Gastroenterology)

    Current Research and Scholarly InterestsThe overall goal of my research is to understand the molecular pathogenesis of liver cancer and identify biologically relevant prognostic biomarkers and molecular targets for therapy in patients with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). My long-term objective is to improve the clinical outcome of patients with liver cancer.

  • Shazia Dharssi, MD

    Shazia Dharssi, MD

    Clinical Assistant Professor, Ophthalmology

    BioDr. Shazia Dharssi is a board-certified ophthalmologist and fellowship-trained oculoplastic and reconstructive surgeon with Stanford Health Care. She is also a clinical assistant professor in the Department of Ophthalmology, Division of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at Stanford University School of Medicine.

    Dr. Dharssi specializes in diagnosing and treating conditions that affect the eyelid and surrounding structures of the orbit. She specializes in advanced oculoplastic and reconstructive surgery, including both functional and cosmetic eyelid surgery, tear duct surgery, and orbital surgeries. Her expertise also includes diagnosing and treating facial nerve palsy, ptosis, thyroid eye disease, ocular cancers, and skin cancer that affects the eyes. Dr. Dharssi is dedicated to providing personalized, high-quality care to achieve the best possible outcomes for her patients.

    Dr. Dharssi’s research focuses on applying deep learning and related computational tools to improve the diagnosis and treatment of ocular diseases, including age-related macular degeneration. She is particularly interested in developing technologies that enhance precision, efficiency, and patient outcomes in ophthalmic care. Her long-term goal is to integrate these innovations into the field of oculoplastic surgery to advance both functional and reconstructive outcomes.

    Dr. Dharssi has published her research in peer-reviewed journals, such as Ophthalmic Epidemiology, Ophthalmic Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, Journal of Academic Ophthalmology, and Ophthalmology. She has presented to her peers at international and national meetings, including the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO), the American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (ASOPRS), the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO), and Women in Ophthalmology (WIO).

    Dr. Dharssi is a candidate member of ASOPRS and a member of AAO, ARVO, and WIO.

  • Gundeep Dhillon, MD, MPH

    Gundeep Dhillon, MD, MPH

    Associate Professor of Medicine (Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine)

    Current Research and Scholarly Interests1. Use of an administrative database (UNOS) to study lung transplant outcomes.
    2. Expression of the plasminogen activator inhibitor (PAI) 1 antibody in peripheral blood after lung transplantation and its association with bronchiolitis obliterans syndrome (chronic rejection).
    3. Impact of airway hypoxia, due to lack of bronchial circulation, on long-term lung transplant outcomes.
    4. CMV specific T-cell immunity in lung transplant recipients and its impact on acute rejection.

  • Gurpreet Singh Dhillon

    Gurpreet Singh Dhillon

    Clinical Associate Professor, Pediatrics - Cardiology

    BioResearch interest in pediatric resuscitation science, with the goal of improving outcomes for children with heart disease experiencing cardiac arrest.

  • Florence DiBiase, MD

    Florence DiBiase, MD

    Clinical Assistant Professor, Obstetrics & Gynecology - Maternal Fetal Medicine

    BioDr. DiBiase is an obstetrician and gynecologist with the Stanford Health Care Gynecology Clinic in Palo Alto. She is also a clinical assistant professor in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology.

    Dr. DiBiase specializes in providing comprehensive, holistic obstetric and gynecologic care for patients from adolescence through menopause. She aims to provide patient-centric, equitable, and excellent care. Her area of clinical interests includes minimally invasive gynecologic surgery, family planning care, and patient advocacy. Dr. Dibiase also brings a global perspective to her medical practice. Her training and experience include delivering a broad range of medical care to diverse populations in Vietnam, as well as providing OB-GYN services to women in Uganda.

    Dr. DiBiase’s clinical research interests include improving care of patients with substance use disorders in pregnancy and while breastfeeding. She is also currently engaged in developing training curricula for medical students, providers, and hospital staff to increase awareness of and combat racism in reproductive health care settings. Her aim is to help clinicians foster inclusive care environments that provide antiracist, equitable care to all patient demographics.

    Dr. DiBiase has published her work in peer-reviewed journals and presented at multiple national meetings. She also recently coauthored a chapter in the third edition of Pocket Obstetrics and Gynecology, a widely used reference for OB-GYN trainees and practitioners.

  • James C. Dickerson, MD MS

    James C. Dickerson, MD MS

    Clinical Assistant Professor, Medicine - Oncology

    BioDr. Dickerson is a medical oncologist in the Division of Medical Oncology at Stanford University School of Medicine, specializing in the care of patients with breast cancer. In addition to seeing patients in the clinic, he researches how health policy, data science, and emerging technologies can improve cancer care delivery. His research group focuses on three core objectives: (1) developing financially sustainable cancer care programs, (2) analyzing large clinical and administrative datasets to identify gaps where policy can improve equity and outcomes, and (3) conducting clinical and implementation research to determine the most effective ways to deliver high-quality, evidence-based oncology care.

    Across these objectives, Dr. Dickerson integrates traditional real-world data analytics with modern natural language processing approaches, including large language models, to study cancer care delivery. His group develops and applies LLM-based tools to improve the extraction, structuring, and interpretation of complex clinical information from electronic health records, to enhance clinical decision-making, care coordination, and health policy evaluation.

    Dr. Dickerson received his undergraduate degree from Vanderbilt University and graduated magna cum laude from the University of Mississippi Medical Center. He completed his internship and residency in Internal Medicine at Stanford University, followed by fellowship training in Hematology and Oncology. During his fellowship, Dr. Dickerson earned a Master’s degree in Health Policy and completed post-doctoral research in the Department of Health Policy.

  • Meghan Dickman, MD

    Meghan Dickman, MD

    Clinical Associate Professor, Dermatology

    BioMeghan Dickman, M.D., is Clinical Associate Professor of Dermatology and Medical Director of Dermatology at Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley. Dr. Dickman earned her B.S., with distinction, from the University of Michigan in 2006. She received her medical degree from the University of California, San Francisco. During medical school, Dr. Dickman was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society. She completed her dermatology residency at Stanford University and served as Chief Resident in her final year. She is board certified in dermatology by the American Board of Dermatology. Her professional focus is general medical dermatology, including acne, psoriasis, skin cancer, and dermatologic surgery.

    Dr. Dickman also serves as the Medical Director of Dermatology for Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley and the Director of the East Bay Clinical Network for Stanford Dermatology, leading the department of dermatology's program building efforts and clinical operations in the East Bay region of the San Francisco Bay Area.

  • Swati DiDonato

    Swati DiDonato

    Clinical Assistant Professor, Medicine

    Current Research and Scholarly InterestsClinical Research Team Member, Stanford Partnership in AI-Assisted Care
    Co-Lead, Stanford Healthcare Value Based Care Academy