Bio


Clair Kuriakose is a Physician Assistant with a clinical background in Pediatric Surgery. She joined Stanford September 2014 as the first Manager of Advanced Practice with the Center for Advanced Practice and officially transitioned to the Executive Director of Advanced Practice on August 2017. Clair is passionate about the value advanced practice providers bring to the complex and ever-changing healthcare industry and truly enjoys collaborating with the various Advanced Practice Providers in the organization to ensure the best care for our patients.

Clinical Focus


  • Physician Assistant
  • Executive Director of Advanced Practice Providers

Academic Appointments


Professional Education


  • Board Certification: National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants, Physician Assistant (2017)
  • Professional Education: St. John's University (2008) NY