Dr. Lisa Orloff

Professor

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Biography

Lisa Orloff is the Director of the Endocrine Head & Neck Surgery Program and a Professor in the Department of Otolaryngology — Head & Neck Surgery at Stanford University School of Medicine. She focuses on the surgical management of thyroid and parathyroid tumors and disorders, and is recognized as a leader in the field of endocrine head and neck surgery. Dr. Orloff is an expert in the application of ultrasonography for diagnosis and management of head and neck diseases, with an emphasis on thyroid cancer. She performs minimally invasive ultrasound-guided procedures and is involved in the management of persistent recurrent thyroid cancer. Dr. Orloff’s multidisciplinary approach includes collaboration with specialists from various fields at Stanford and beyond. Her research interests include the regeneration of tissue lost to cancer therapies.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2015-01-01 — Present

Stanford University • Stanford, CA

Member of the Administrative Appointments and Executive Board for the National Ultrasound Faculty, among other roles.

Awards

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Woman of the Year

2023-01-01
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Outstanding Mentor Award

2021-01-01
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Excellence in Clinical Teaching Award

2018-01-01

Courses

OTOHNS 299 OTOHNS 399 OTOHNS 370 OTOHNS 199

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.