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Susan M. Swetter, M.D., is a Professor of Dermatology and serves as the Assistant Chief of the Dermatology Service at VA Palo Alto, while also being the Co-Director of the Pigmented Lesion Melanoma Program. Her clinical expertise lies in cutaneous oncology, particularly focusing on pigmented lesions and melanoma. She has played a pivotal role in melanoma awareness programs and has extensive experience in primary and secondary melanoma prevention strategies, therapeutic prevention, and improving melanoma detection among high-risk populations. Dr. Swetter's academic training includes an MD from the University of Pennsylvania and a BA from the University of Virginia. Since joining the Stanford Dermatology faculty in 1994, she has been instrumental in various significant roles, including the Physician Leader for the Cancer Care Program at Stanford Medical Center. Her research interests encompass melanoma epidemiology, prognostic factors, and screening strategies, focusing on enhancing health equity outcomes in melanoma care. Dr. Swetter has published over 200 scholarly articles and has a robust involvement in nationwide initiatives aimed at melanoma prevention and clinical trials. She continues to lead efforts directed towards improving early detection and community engagement in skin cancer prevention and treatment.
VA Palo Alto • Palo Alto, California
Provides leadership and oversight of the dermatology service.
Stanford Cancer Institute • Palo Alto, California
Leads the program dedicated to melanoma and pigmented skin lesions.
Stanford University Medical Center • Palo Alto, California
Oversaw cancer care programs focusing on cutaneous oncology.
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