Dr. Brendan Visser

Professor

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Biography

Brendan Visser is a Professor in the Department of Surgery at Stanford University specializing in general surgery. He completed his Bachelor of Science at Cornell University and earned his MD from the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), where he also completed his residency in general surgery. He further specialized in hepatobiliary pancreatic surgery during his fellowship at the University of Edinburgh. Currently, Dr. Visser is the section chief for the Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary division and serves as the program director for the Stanford Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery fellowship program. His clinical focus includes gastrointestinal oncology and hepatobiliary surgery. He has received several accolades for his teaching and contributions to surgical education, including the John Collins Memorial Teaching Award and the AHPBA Gazi Zibari Global Outreach Humanitarian Award. Dr. Visser is actively involved in research and clinical trials aimed at improving outcomes for patients with pancreatic and hepatobiliary cancers and participates in multidisciplinary collaborations aimed at advancing surgical techniques and patient care.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2023-01-01 — Present

Stanford Medicine • Stanford, CA

Section Chief, Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery, Division General Surgery

Medical Director

2015-01-01 — Present

Stanford Cancer Center • Stanford, CA

Oversees the GI Cancer Care Program at Stanford Cancer Center

Program Director

2013-01-01 — Present

HPB Surgery Fellowship • Stanford, CA

Leads the fellowship program in Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery

Awards

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John Collins Memorial Teaching Award

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AHPBA Gazi Zibari Global Outreach Humanitarian Award

Courses

SURG 199 SURG 299 SURG 370 SURG 399

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.