Dr. Nicholas Trakul

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Dr. Nicholas Trakul is a Clinical Associate Professor at Stanford Medicine, specializing in Radiation Oncology. He completed his residency training at Stanford in 2013 and joined the faculty at the University of Southern California, focusing on head and neck and central nervous system malignancies with an emphasis on stereotactic radiosurgery and stereotactic ablative radiotherapy. Dr. Trakul has been widely published in peer-reviewed journals, with research centered on creating novel clinical databases and treatment outcomes for head and neck, gastrointestinal, and thoracic malignancies. Since returning to Stanford Medicine in 2017 as the Medical Director of Radiation Oncology in Pleasanton, he has taken on additional roles including Vice Chair and Director of the Radiation Oncology Network as well as Medical Director at various centers. Dr. Trakul emphasizes the importance of providing personalized, high-quality care and integrating new technology to improve cancer treatment access in the East Bay. He is committed to fostering a productive and engaging workplace culture while supporting community health care systems.

Research Interests

Experience

Clinical Associate Professor

2017-06-01 — Present

Stanford Medicine • Pleasanton, CA

Specializes in Radiation Oncology and leads clinical operations.

Medical Director

2017-06-01 — Present

Stanford Medicine Radiation Oncology Pleasanton • Pleasanton, CA

Oversees all aspects of the radiation oncology department in Pleasanton.

Vice Chair

2024-11-01 — Present

Stanford Radiation Oncology Network • Pleasanton, CA

Responsible for directing network operations in radiation oncology.

Awards

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Academic Achievement Award

2008-05-01
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Gordon B. Myers Award

2013-05-01

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.