Dr. Kristen Steenerson

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Kristen K. Steenerson is a board-certified neurologist with fellowship training in vestibular neurology. She graduated cum laude from Claremont McKenna College and earned her MD from the University of Utah. Dr. Steenerson completed her neurology residency at the Mayo Clinic in Arizona and a fellowship at the Barrow Neurological Institute. She directs the Vestibular Balance Disorders Program at the Stanford Balance Center and holds joint appointments in the departments of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery and Neurology & Neurological Sciences at Stanford. Her clinical interests encompass vestibular migraine, benign paroxysmal positional vertigo, Ménière's disease, and international neurology. Dr. Steenerson's clinical focus includes vertigo, vestibular migraine, benign paroxysmal positional vertigo, persistent postural-perceptual dizziness, Ménière's disease, otoneurology, and vestibular disorders.

Research Interests

Experience

Clinical Associate Professor

— Present

Stanford University • Palo Alto, CA

Teaches and supervises residents in clinical settings, focusing on vestibular disorders.

Director

— Present

Vestibular Balance Disorders Program, Stanford Balance Center • Palo Alto, CA

Leads the program aimed at assessing and treating vestibular disorders.

Awards

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Board Certification

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.