Dr. Sheila Lahijani

Biography

Dr. Lahijani is a Clinical Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Stanford University School of Medicine and a nationally recognized leader in psycho-oncology. She has extensive training and expertise in internal medicine and psychiatry, and has made significant contributions to the integration of psychiatric care in oncological settings. Appointed to Stanford in 2015, Dr. Lahijani served as the lead psychiatric oncologist at the Stanford Cancer Center, providing medical psychiatric consultation services and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes. Serving as the Medical Director of the Stanford Cancer Center Psychosocial Oncology Program since 2019, she is responsible for the strategic development and implementation of comprehensive psychiatric services tailored to the unique needs of cancer patients. Dr. Lahijani also leads training for fellows in psycho-oncology and supervises advanced practice providers. Her academic credentials include a graduation from Brown Medical School, completing a combined residency in Internal Medicine and Psychiatry at Rush University Medical Center, and further advanced training in Psychosomatic Medicine at Northwestern University. Her clinical expertise encompasses psychopharmacology and innovative therapeutic approaches such as Meaning Centered Psychotherapy. Dr. Lahijani is dedicated to education and mentorship, and has played a crucial role in preparing a new generation of healthcare providers.

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