Dr. Ariel Knight

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Ariel Whitney Knight is a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Surgery at Stanford University, specializing in General Surgery. He completed his medical education at the University of Washington School of Medicine in 2015. Following this, he undertook a residency in General Surgery at the Mayo Clinic, concluding in 2020, and furthered his training through two fellowships in UCSF Surgery Fellowships completed in 2021 and 2022. His research interests focus on clinical innovations in real-time diagnosis of necrotizing soft-tissue infections (NSTIs) through advanced imaging techniques, including fluorescence-guided surgery using indocyanine green (ICG). This research aims to enhance the identification and treatment of aggressive infections, thereby improving patient outcomes and survival rates. Dr. Knight is involved in a multi-center clinical study intended to establish a decision-support tool based on dynamic contrast-enhanced fluorescence imaging to optimize the diagnostic process for NSTIs. His work seeks to bridge the gap between clinical practices and innovative technologies, enhancing diagnostic sensitivity and specificity for NSTIs.

Research Interests

Experience

Clinical Assistant Professor

2022-01-01 — Present

Stanford University • Stanford, CA

Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Surgery focusing on General Surgery.

Requirements for Stanford University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:26
Reading
Required:26
Writing
Required:26
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:100
GRE General
Verbal
Required:160
Quantitative
Required:165
Analytical Writing
Required:4.5
Overall
Required:4.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree from an accredited institution Strong background in mathematics and programming
Application Checklist
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Official transcripts
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

The Computer Science department emphasizes research potential. GRE General is currently optional but recommended for some tracks.