Dr. Robin Cisco

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Robin Cisco is a board-certified general surgeon with fellowship training in endocrine surgery, specializing in surgeries related to the thyroid, parathyroid, and adrenal glands, with expertise in lymph node dissection for thyroid cancer. She received her medical degree from Duke University and completed her general surgery residency at Stanford, followed by a two-year research fellowship in surgical oncology focusing on cancer immunology. Additionally, she completed an endocrine surgery fellowship at the internationally recognized UCSF Division of Endocrine Surgery. Dr. Cisco has authored multiple publications on endocrine surgery and surgical oncology, with a keen interest in minimally invasive approaches to thyroid, parathyroid, and adrenal surgeries. Currently, she serves as the Physician Leader of Stanford's Endocrine Oncology Cancer Care Program and is dedicated to providing outstanding surgical care in a supportive environment for patients and their families. Her clinical focus encompasses general surgery and endocrine surgery, and she prioritizes patient education and counseling to alleviate anxiety surrounding surgical procedures.

Research Interests

Experience

Clinical Associate Professor

2021-01-01 — Present

Stanford University • Palo Alto, CA

Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Surgery with a focus in Endocrine Surgery.

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.