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Melinda Telli

Oncology

Melinda Telli, MD

Professor of Medicine (Oncology); Director, Breast Cancer Program; Associate Director of Clinical Research, Stanford Cancer Institute; Associate Director, Stanford Women's Cancer Center

Stanford, CA

Dr. Melinda L. Telli is a Professor of Medicine in the Division of Medical Oncology at Stanford University School of Medicine, where she serves as Director of the Breast Cancer Program, Associate Director of Clinical Research at the Stanford Cancer Institute, and Associate Director of the Stanford Women's Cancer Center. Her clinical practice focuses on breast cancer, particularly triple-negative breast cancer, BRCA1/2 mutation-associated breast cancer, hereditary breast cancer, metastatic breast

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24+

Years in Practice

Credentials

Board Certifications

  • American Board of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine (2024)
  • American Board of Internal Medicine, Medical Oncology (2024)

Education & Training

  • B.A., University of Pennsylvania, Biology, with Distinction (1996)
  • M.D., George Washington University, Medicine, with Distinction (2002)
  • Residency, Stanford University, Internal Medicine (2005)
  • Fellowship, Stanford University, Medical Oncology (2008)

Peer Recognition

  • Castle ConnollySan Francisco Bay Area Top Doctor, Medical Oncology

    2017-2023 (7 years)

  • Exceptional Women In MedicineTop Doctor

    2019-2025 (7 years)

  • Modern Luxury San Francisco MagazineTop Doctor

    2017-2022, 2024-2025 (8 years)

  • Modern Luxury Silicon Valley MagazineTop Doctor

    2023

Recognition & Leadership

Awards & Honors

  • Fellow of the American Society of Clinical Oncology, American Society of Clinical Oncology (2024)
  • Increasing Access to Cancer Clinical Trials Star Award, Stanford Medicine (2023)
  • Visionary Award, Susan G. Komen San Francisco Bay Area (2019)
  • Hero Award, Triple Negative Breast Cancer Foundation (2018)
  • Komen Leadership Award, Susan G. Komen for the Cure (2015-2024)

Clinical Focus

Subspecialties

Medical OncologyBreast Oncology

Conditions & Treatments

Breast CancerTriple-Negative Breast CancerClinical Trials & Drug Development

Practice Details

Hospital Affiliations

  • Stanford Cancer Institute
  • Stanford Health Care

Languages

English

Experience

24+ years in practice