Biography


Dr. Das specializes in the treatment of thoracic malignancies. She sees and treats patients both at the Stanford Cancer Center and at the Palo Alto VA Hospital. She is Chief of Oncology at the Palo Alto VA and is an active member of the VA national Lung Cancer Working Group and Lung Cancer Precision Oncology Program. In 2023, she was elected President the Association of Northern California Oncologists (ANCO), where she displays her passion for patient advocacy and also for clinician education by helping to organize Bay Area focused continuing medical education programs. She is the VA site director for the Stanford fellowship program and leads the VA thoracic tumor board on a biweekly basis. She has a strong interest in clinical research, serving as a principal investigator for multiple clinical and translational studies at the Palo Alto VA, and also as a co-investigator on all of the lung cancer trials at Stanford. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, and running.

Professional Summary


Education & Certifications
  • Fellowship, Stanford University Hematology and Oncology Fellowship, CA (2011)
  • Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine, Medical Oncology (2011)
  • Residency: Stanford University Hospital -Clinical Excellence Research Center (2007) CA
  • Internship: Stanford University Hospital -Clinical Excellence Research Center (2005) CA
  • Medical Education: University of Massachusetts Medical Center (2004) MA

Memberships
  • Member, International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer (IASLC) (2009 - Present)
  • Member, American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) (2008 - Present)

Administrative Appointments
  • Associate Program Director, Oncology Fellowship, Stanford University (2015 - Present)
  • Chief, Oncology, VA Palo Alto Health Care System (2015 - Present)

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Practice Locations


Thoracic Cancer Program in Palo Alto Palo Alto, CA
Palo Alto, CA

875 Blake Wilbur Drive

Palo Alto , CA 94304

(650) 498-6000

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Excellet, caring, comprehensive.
Dr Das is a very caring professional doctor
Seen previous comment. I'm grateful.
Millie Das had reviewed my information, responded to all my questions, informed me of a treatment plan. I am very appreciative of having a choice for being seen by an oncologist and their team for the rest of my life as well as being able to self refer and have an appointment so quickly. Millie Das is also an excellent communicator. I have confidence entrusting my ongoing care to her.
Dr. Das is the best
helpful and caring provider.
She was nice.
Absolutely one of the best doctors I've ever had. Dr. Das is kind, friendly, compassionate, knowledgeable, and takes the time to answer all of my questions without making me feel rushed. I really wish she were my General Practitioner, but I suppose I'll have to settle for having the World's Greatest Oncologist instead!
Millie is a great doctor. She never rushes and knows every detail about my treatment, current condition... I can't say enough good about Dr Das,
Very friendly and helpful.
thanks for being so awesome
My doctor is the best
I adore Dr Das she is like my family and she has been an amazing doctor.
We felt that Dr. Das was very clear and forthcoming with all the information. The PA Jay was, as well. Very helpful.
Dr Das is a very empathetic and understanding person.
Very vare and helpful doctor. Listen to my questions and answered.
Dr Das took the time to explain the process to me
Great doctors. Fell very comfortable
Very excellent service
Always treats me very well, and provides great advice. Feel better just having a doctor as skilled and knowledgable as she is. Moves you through the process without delay. Very impressed with the swiftness in which i was treated with great success.
I think doctor is wonderful she is thorough and she explains things so I can understand
Dr Das is brilliant, empathic and thorough. She works hard for her patients.
Very patient and care to patients. and Answered all questions.
Very professional
Very interested in what I had to say
She is the best,
I feel very lucky to have such a caring and knowledgeable provider. I have the utmost confidence in her decisions and recommendations.
Dr Das was very kind and caring. We had alot of questions and she answered them with confidence and patience. I found that she explained things very well. We have alot of trust in her. She took my case to tumor board that day and called back with the results at the time she said she would. I am very greatful she is my oncologist.
At this point in my cancer care Dr. Das is doing what she needs to do. I am satisfied.
This team was awesome! Dr.Das kept me very informed and still is on top of it to ensure I receive the best treatment for my case.
very patient and help to my questions.
Everything went smoothly and my doctor was very good. She told me Everything i need to do.. She was very professional.
Very professional
,, , Dr. Das is a excellent doctor. She works well with team.
Excelkent b.
I am very pleased to have Dr Das as my oncologist. I feel like I am finally going in the right direction for my disease.
Dr. Das is the greatest doctor I have ever t met. I completely trust her and believe she is giving me the best treatment for me.
Dr. Das' empathy & warmth exceeds my expectations.
Dr. Das is awesome.
It's a very good experience for me.
Dr. Das is exceptional. If my blood work has not come in she calls me later in the day she makes me feel special.
This was second opinion dr. follow up was excellent, appointment was informative.
Dr. Das is the best! I'm so thankful she's part of my life!
Our family are always appreciated the high devotion to duty of Doctor Das, Millie Snigdha.
So kind, smart and caring.
Excellent! Thanks Dr. Das and all the medical teams!
Dr. Das was the best.
The staff showed me respect. Efforts AND whatever I had concern about my health.
My doctor was treated as a member in a family.
Very satisfied about the direction to duty of the provider.

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