Brian Blackburn

Brian Blackburn

Infectious disease doctor, Tropical medicine doctor


Clinical Professor, Medicine - Infectious Diseases

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Additional Languages Spoken:
Italian , Spanish

Biography


Dr. Brian Blackburn specializes in the treatment of infectious diseases. He has practiced for over a decade and a half in this specialty, and has a special interest in travel and tropical medicine, and in infections in patients with compromised immune systems

Professional Summary


Education & Certifications
  • Fellowship: Stanford University Infectious Disease Fellowships (2002) CA
  • Residency: Stanford University Internal Medicine Residency (2000) CA
  • Internship: Stanford University Internal Medicine Residency (1998) CA
  • Medical Education: Rosalind Franklin University The Chicago Medical School (1997) IL
  • Certificate of Knowledge, American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene, Trop Medicine, Travelers Health (2010)
  • EIS, Centers for Disease Control, Epidemiology (2005)
  • Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine, Infectious Disease (2002)
  • Fellowship, Stanford University, Infectious Diseases (2002)
  • Internship, Residency, Chief Res, Stanford University, Internal Medicine (Chief Resident 2002-03) (2000)
  • Medical Education (MD), Chicago Medical School, Medicine (1997)
  • BS, UCLA, Biology (1992)

Honors & Awards
  • Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society, AOA chapter - Chicago Medical School (1995)
  • Alwin C. Rambar-James B.D. Mark Award for Excellence in Patient Care, Stanford University School of Medicine (2021)
  • American Society of Clinical Pathologist's Award, ASCP (1995)
  • Amstrong Award - Excellence in Patient Care, Stanford Dept of Medicine (2000)
  • Chicago Medical School Alumni Association Award, Chicago Medical School (1997)
  • Dean's Award for Excellence in Teaching, Stanford School of Medicine (2008)
  • Distinguished Service to Housestaff Education, Stanford Dept of Medicine, Chief Residents (2008)
  • Exceptional Preceptor Award, Ambulatory Medicine Clerkship, Stanford University Dept of Medicine (2007)
  • Fellow, Infectious Diseases Society of America (2018)
  • Graduation with Departmental Honors, UCLA Dept. of Biology (1992)
  • Infectious Diseases Division Teaching Award, Stanford University Department of Internal Medicine (2013, 2012, 2010, and 2007)
  • McGraw-Hill Academic Achievement Award, McGraw-Hill - Chicago Medical School (1994)
  • Vosti Award - Excellence in Teaching, Stanford Division of Infectious Diseases & Geographic Medicine (2013, 2012, 2010, and 2007)

Administrative Appointments
  • Affiliated Faculty Member, Stanford Center for African Studies (2006 - Present)
  • Affiliated Faculty Member, Stanford Univ. Woods Institute for the Environment (2009 - Present)
  • Associate Chief for Clinical Affairs, Stanford Univ Division of Infectious Diseases (2008 - 2011)
  • Committee member, Stanford Internal Medicine Intern Selection Committee (2005 - 2009)
  • Committee member, Stanford Internal Medicine Residency Review Commitee (2005 - 2010)
  • Committee member, Stanford Pharmacy and Therapeutics Antibiotic Subcommittee (2005 - Present)
  • Committee member, Stanford Surgical Care Improvement Project (2007 - 2007)
  • Committee member, Stanford Quality Initiative on Sepsis (2008 - 2009)
  • Committee member, Infectious Diseases Society of America Training Program Directors’ Committee (2017 - 2022)
  • Committee Member, ACGME Infectious Diseases Milestones Development National Committee (2018 - 2022)
  • Director, Scholarly Concentration in Global Health, Stanford University School of Medicine (2010 - Present)
  • Faculty Fellow, Stanford Center for Innovation in Global Health (2015 - Present)
  • Fellowship Program Director, Stanford University Division of Infectious Diseases & Geographic Medicine (2014 - Present)
  • Member, Infectious Diseases / EIS Joint Fellowship IDSA National Steering Committee (2021 - Present)
  • Member, Infectious Diseases Society of America Professional Development Committee (2023 - Present)

Publications

Specializing In

  • Arboviruses
  • Bacterial - Cholera, Escherichia Coli, TB, Hansen's Disease
  • Dengue Fever
  • Infectious Diseases

Practice Locations


Infectious Disease Clinic in Palo Alto Palo Alto, CA
Palo Alto, CA

211 Quarry Road, 2nd Floor, Suite 202

Palo Alto , CA 94304

(650) 736-5200

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Travel Medicine Clinic Palo Alto, CA
Palo Alto, CA

211 Quarry Road, 2nd Floor, Suite 202

Palo Alto , CA 94304

(650) 736-5700

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Patient Reviews

(45 reviews)

Good.
Excellent always the best I am thankful to have the best DOCTORS.
Dr. Blackburn was so amazing. He was so prepared. His knowledge and ability to communicate information was exceptional. We went for travel vaccines and we will always return to him for needed help in her future.
Excellent attention in general.
Good.
Excellent thank you!
Dr. Blackburn is an exceptional doctor! Thorough, professional, knowledgeable about int'l travel vaccines!
Professional and good.
The kindness & confidence that they give their patients on attending them.
He was warm, caring, and thorough, as are all Stanford doctors. I'm so impressed with your staff at Stanford.
Dr. Blackburn quite informative.
Care providers were so professional and helpful & courteous.
Dr. Blackburn was extremely thorough! He gave me a considerable amount of time to answer my questions & explain everything. A+!
I am very satisfied with the care provider as well as the whole team.
Dr. Blackburn is very friendly and very professional. He took time to answer all my questions, he explained my problem, using words I could understand. He ordered blood test for me, he followed up the result and called me right the way and instructed what I had to do.
Good attention to everyone thank you very much.
Excellent doctor. Thorough explanation of treatment options. Friendly manners. Attentive to patient concerns.
Dr. Blackburn is excellent!
Doctor Blackburn is great.
Dr. Blackburn has been taking care of my health since last year. He is always ready to listen and takes time. He goes above and beyond.
Dr. Blackburn provided excellent care. Deep knowledge of antibiotics and attention to patient's needs.
Dr. Blackburn goes above and beyond when it comes to my care. I am very fortunate to have him or my doctor.
My case is rather complicated. Having this lung infection and cancer all at the same time - Dr. Blackburn sure is cut out for his job - but he showed compassion and patience making me feel comfortable and going above and beyond. Great doctor!
Most helpful.
Very good to excellent. Time well spent. Did think I needed to follow up however.
Dr. Blackburn is wonderful, friendly, patient, clear, smart, consults, makes decisions when I want him to. He's everything I'd want in a doctor.
Love the CARE!
Dr. Blackburn took time to explain my problems & concerns and answered my questions thoroughly. He is personable and caring!
Wonderfully.
Dr. Blackburn is an excellent professional and excellent human being.
Dr. Blackburn took the time to discuss all possible options so I would feel informed. He was great!
An excellent doctor & human being -
Dr. Blackburn is wonderful!
Outstanding physician. Took time to explain all procedures & plan. Discussed at level of patient understanding.
Most excellent...
I was surprised at the high level of attention & care & willingness to explain answers thoroughly. A superb doctor!
Could not have been treated better!
Dr. Blackburn, Brian Guy was very good doctor.
The doctor was very kind and explained options and really was excellent and listened to me.
I liked the doctor very much.
I am very fortunate to have Dr. Blackburn as my doctor.
Best in-the west.
Dr. Blackburn always takes time, always friendly always knowledgeable & when he doesn't know something he calls a colleague or looks it up.
Never got resolution to the problem I waited a month to see him about. I have to see him again.
Not the most friendly.

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