Dr. Mehrdad Ayati

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Dr. Mehrdad Ayati is an Adjunct Clinical Associate Professor of Medicine specializing in primary care and population health. He completed his residency at UC Davis and a fellowship at Stanford University. Dr. Ayati has received the Award of Excellence in Clinical Teaching and has extensive experience in emergency medicine at various hospitals, including Lodi Memorial Hospital and the Veterans Affairs Palo Alto Health Care System. He serves as Medical Director at multiple rehabilitation centers in Northern California and is a medical advisor for skilled nursing facilities. His research focuses on healthy aging and finding innovative approaches to address the wellbeing of the aging population. He is actively involved as a community health advisor for the Alzheimer’s Association and is a member of the Ethnogeriatric Quality Policy Performance Committees for the American Geriatric Society. Dr. Ayati has also authored educational materials and is a sought-after speaker at national conferences. His clinical interests include the management of chronic diseases, prevention strategies, and advocating for the elderly in society's health challenges.

Research Interests

Experience

Adjunct Clinical Associate Professor

— Present

Stanford University • Menlo Park, California

Teaching and overseeing protocols in geriatric medicine.

Medical Director

— Present

Palo Alto Subacute Care • Palo Alto, California

Managing clinical practices and patient care.

Medical Director

— Present

Los Altos Subacute Care • Los Altos, California

Overseeing operations at the rehabilitation center.

Medical Director

— Present

Grant Cuesta Subacute Care •

Leadership in geriatric care and management.

Awards

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Award of Excellence in Clinical Teaching

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.