Susan M. Swetter MD

Dr. Natkunam is an expert in the diagnosis of hematopoietic tumors including lymphoma and leukemia and has 20-years of experience in the hematopathology diagnostic services of Stanford Health and Stanford Children’s Health. Her research focuses on refining the diagnosis and prognosis of patients with hematopoietic tumors and has furnished novel reagents, diagnostic criteria and guidelines for clinical practice. She currently serves on a number of editorial boards, expert panels and professional societies in her field.

Dr. Jay Shah, MD currently serves as Chief of the Medical Staff for Stanford Health Care. He is a cancer surgeon and associate professor of Urology at the Stanford University School of Medicine. His clinical focus is on bladder cancer, and he is well known for his expertise in robotic surgery. His academic interests center on optimizing outcomes after bladder removal surgery. He is very active in leadership development, team building, and quality improvement work and he lectures nationally and internationally on these topics. He is also certified by the International Coaching Federation as an executive coach.Dr. Shah graduated from Harvard College, and he completed medical school and urology residency training at Columbia University.

The Stanford Pigmented Lesion and Melanoma Program, part of the Stanford Cancer Center, specializes in providing precision care for individuals diagnosed with cutaneous and metastatic melanoma, as well as those at increased risk based on mole patterns and family history. Their multidisciplinary team offers comprehensive evaluations, coordinated treatment, and ongoing surveillance, ensuring individualized care plans tailored to meet each patient's needs and goals. With locations in Palo Alto and San Jose, the program is recognized for its advanced treatment options, including access to the latest breakthroughs in melanoma therapy and genetic assessment. The Stanford Comprehensive Cancer Network, an NCI-designated comprehensive cancer center, underscores their commitment to excellence in patient care and support services. Generated from the website