Stanford Genetic Counseling

Lisa Zaba M.D. Ph.D., is an Associate Professor of Dermatology, and Director of the Merkel cell carcinoma (MCC) multi-disciplinary clinic and member of the supportive oncodermatology group at the Stanford Cancer Center. She runs a lab focusing on the immunology of MCC and the treatment and prognostic implications of immune checkpoint inhibitor and targeted therapy rashes. Dr. Zaba completed medical school at Cornell University, PhD in immunology at Rockefeller University, Residency and Post-Doc at Stanford University in 2013.

The Skin Cancer Program in San Jose is dedicated to addressing the dermatologic needs of cancer patients, operating within the Cancer Center South Bay. This clinic is designed to provide timely and efficient access for patients experiencing skin conditions related to cancer treatment, ensuring prompt recognition and management of these complications to enhance quality of life. As part of the nationally recognized Stanford Comprehensive Cancer Network, the Skin Cancer Program emphasizes urgent and same-day visits to accommodate patients' needs. The clinic collaborates closely with various oncology specialty clinics, reinforcing its commitment to comprehensive care for those undergoing cancer diagnosis and treatment. Generated from the website

Leah Backhus trained in general surgery at the University of Southern California and cardiothoracic surgery at the University of California Los Angeles. She practices at Stanford Hospital and is Chief of Thoracic Surgery at the VA Palo Alto. Her surgical practice consists of general thoracic surgery with special emphasis on thoracic oncology and minimally invasive surgical techniques. She also has special clinical expertise in adult chest wall surgery (including pectus excavated) and hyperthermic intrathoracic chemotherapy or HITHOC (used to treat mesothelioma and other pleural tumors). She is Co-Director of the Thoracic Surgery Clinical Research Program, and has grant funding through the Veterans Affairs Administration and NIH.