Dr. Gregory Heestand

Associate Professor

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Biography

Gregory M. Heestand is a board-certified medical oncologist specializing in gastrointestinal cancers, with a primary focus on hepatocellular carcinoma, cholangiocarcinoma, and gallbladder cancer. He serves as medical oncology champion for the Stanford Hepatobiliary Tumor Board and is the principal investigator for multiple clinical trials. Dr. Heestand collaborates with campus laboratories to help develop new biomarker treatment technologies and is the director of the Stanford Oncology Fellowship Program. He is dedicated to helping patients and their families as they face gastrointestinal cancer. Outside of his clinical duties, Dr. Heestand enjoys playing piano, teaching music to his children, cooking for friends and family, and exploring interesting topics on the internet.

Research Interests

Experience

Clinical Associate Professor

— Present

Stanford University • Stanford, CA

Associate Director of the Hematology Oncology Fellowship.

Oncology Fellowship Director

— Present

Stanford University • Stanford, CA

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.