Cindy Kin, MD, MS, FACS, FASCRS

Colorectal surgeon, Colon and rectal surgeon


Associate Professor of Surgery (General Surgery)

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Additional Languages Spoken:
Mandarin , Spanish

Professional Summary


Education & Certifications
  • Residency: Stanford University Dept of General Surgery (2011) CA
  • Board Certification: American Board of Lifestyle Medicine, Lifestyle Medicine
  • Fellowship: Cleveland Clinic Colon and Rectal Surgery Fellowship (2012) OH
  • Board Certification, American Board of Lifestyle Medicine, Lifestyle Medicine (2020)
  • Board Certification: American Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Colon and Rectal Surgery (2013)
  • Board Certification: American Board of Surgery, General Surgery (2011)
  • Fellowship, Cleveland Clinic, OH, Colon and Rectal Surgery (2012)
  • MS, Stanford University, Health Services Research (2015)
  • MD, Columbia University, Medicine (2006)
  • BA, Harvard University, Government (2000)

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Practice Locations


Gastrointestinal (GI) 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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Digestive Health Surgery at 875 Blake Wilbur Drive Palo Alto, CA
Palo Alto, CA

875 Blake Wilbur Drive

Palo Alto , CA 94304

(650) 498-6000

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Patient Ratings

(93 Ratings)

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4.7/5

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4.8/5
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4.7/5
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4.8/5
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(145 reviews)

There is nothing to be said except Thank You for the humor and kindness while explaining the surgery. I don't look forward to being a surgery patient, but Dr.Kin makes me confident of a good outcome.
Cindy is ausome, very professional
I want to distinguish between Dr. Kin (and her staff) and the overall process at Stanford. Dr. Kin and her staff were excellent. However the process at Stanford is broken
Dr Kin is fantastic. I can't recommend people go to Stanford Heath on the other hand too many problems
Dr. Kin is a treasure. I’m so glad she’s my doctor.
Best doctor!
She is a nice Doctor I feel like she cares about her patients.
Dr. Kin is wonderful! She’s so knowledgeable and kind. What more could I ask! Love her!
Dr. Kin is excellent.
Dr Kin is so very kind and compassionate. And no way do you feel rushed during the appointment she’s a great listener and cares about her patients.
Wonderful doctor
Great doctor inspires confidence
Dr Kin is the most amazing surgeon. I love how she listens and understands every patient is unique and not one way of treatment suits all. She is so skilled and a wonderful person and Surgeon/Clinician.
She is the best doctor surgeon in the world.. totally the truth..
Dr.Kin and her staff are great!
I really like her open, friendly and professional manner. She answered all of my questions and we had a very good discussion about an upcoming surgery. Following the meeting, I felt even more confident in her ability to take good care of me during and after the surgery.
Dr. Kin is very informative and I am grateful to be her patient.
She's an amazing human and doctor! Extremely honest, positive, and encouraging. She made me feel that I was in great hands!
She has been one of my favorite doctors. She not only performed my surgery without complications. During all my follow up care she has not only shown concern for my physical health but also has taken the time to cheerfully engage me in general conversation.
Dr. Kin has done an oustanding job from the very beginning of the process. I tried to get in touch with surgeons in Houston, Texas and at Cedars Sinai in Los Angeles to name a couple. Dr. Kin personally responded via telephone to my email. She was the only one who did. That in and of itself speaks volumes of her dedication to her profession, and that was just the beginning. Dr. Kin exceeded my expectations every step of the way. Any question and concern I had was addressed professionally and thoroughly alleviating the fear I had going in to surgery. Additionally, the Stanford staff that took care of me while I was at the hospital is unmatched. I can't imagine better quality people in that kind of setting. I shared an experience with Dr. Kin. On my way from Redding to the Bay Area I witnessed a house engulfed in flames along 505. I went in the house and found an elderly gentleman sleeping. I got him out safely. I never experienced that in 20+ years in law enforcement. I shared that not to brag but to make a point of how I view Dr. Kin and the whole team. True heroes to me. Thank you all with all my heart.
Outstanding Doctor
Dr. Cindy Kin is an excellent doctor and I would recommend to anyone.
Every person was kind and very professional
Dr.Kin was very easy to talk to, explained everything, and answered all my questions. She did not seem rushed. She is a very pleasant, confident surgeon. Well worth the 7 hour drive to have her do my procedure.
Amable personal
She was extremely pleasant and very informative. I felt she took the time to thoroughly answer my question and concerns. I feel very confident in her ability give me the best outcome possible from my surgery.
THE CARE PROVIDERS MADE ME FELL VERY COMFORTABLE. I LOVE WHAT THEY DID FOR ME.
Great customer service, positive attitude, friendly and helpful
Fabulous team
She is very nice
She spent time with me and was willing to help me find options.
Dr. kin is so kind and caring. Her bedside manner is just 10 stars! Thank you Dr. Kin
My experience was very satisfactory. Thanks to all the people who made it possible.
Dr. Cindy Kin is an amazing doctor, and an amazing person. Her skill level is top notch. Moreover, she stands far and above the crowd because she truly shows care and compassion. She listens to her patients and she values how they feel and what they need. She is the full package. I feel so blessed to be in her care. Thank you Dr. Kin for using your gifts to help others.
Dr. Kin is very caring and nice. Explains things easy and precise. I highly recommend her.
So helpful and patient. I really like her and trust her opinion.
Very kind, compassionate and interested in restoring my quality of life as best as possible-professional and asked helpful questions
Very positive meeting.
Dr. Kin and Allan are both wonderful. Hopefully my condition clears up.
It seems excellent now
Cindy Jayee Kin is an amazing doctor! Thank you for giving me my life back.
Dr. Kin seems like a thorough professional.
You can tell that she truly cares about her patients.
I feel that my quick and painless recovery is due to her highly competent surgical skills.
Dr Kin and the staff were very helpful, listened well and answered my questions
Cindy Kin, M.D. was very knowledgeable about the surgical options she presented to me. She also answered peripheral questions about the results of the MRI report very well. She is very likeable and friendly yet efficient with use of her time with me.
Thank you for a thorough explanation of the upcoming procedure. Your confidence in a good outcome helped put my mind at ease.
Very informative and friendly doctor
Cindy Kin, M.D. and Allan Kalaw, N.P. both provided friendly and excellent care.
Dr. Cindy Kin is a gem! 1,200 miles round trip to see her for 5+ years. That’s because she’s that intelligent and gifted.
Dr. Kin is amazing! I so appreciate her kind personality and approach so much.
Friendly and knowledgeable, love Stanford
Love the new centralized check in
She is clear, concise and quite personable. I would certainly reccomend her to others.
I thought she was very knowledgeable and friendly and answered all my questions
Dr. Kin is an amazing and gifted surgeon
Dr Kin is super awesome! She is very caring and professional. She listens to my concerns and took care of it right away. She even accommodate to come in on new year Eve to help me fix my issue. I am so lucky to find her as my doctor. Thank you so much Dr Kin!!.
Extremely knowledgeable of my condition and sutuation
She seems great and so does her team!
Doctor Kin answer all my concerns
Dr Kin is amazing
Overall an excellent doctor.
Thorough professional & very compassionate.
Over all great Dr, very happy with her.
Superior care.
She is a thoughtful, personable and knowledgeable physician. I found her answers to questions precise and thorough. She was amply prepared to see me and provide me with options. I am impressed with the quality of her caring, attentiveness and expertise. Thank you, Dr.Kin.
Dr. Kin was fantastic. Very honest and friendly. Wonderful communication.
She very personable and reassuring of my condition.
Dr. Kin explained options in case I needed surgery.
Dr. Kin was troubled by the left colorectal sugar in the U.S. she is by far the best colorectal surgeon at Stanford and I highly recommend her.
Dr. Kin and her assistant spent extra time helping me sort out my complicated update, while I was in pain and emotional. They were extremely knowledgeable and genuinely kind. I left with a detailed plan in place and my mood was a lot better.
Dr. Kin is an amazing doctor! I did not have to sacrifice any element. She was everything I'd hoped...
During recovery I felt my concerns we not taken seriously. I am now facing a second surgery of the same. The surgery procedure was not explained to me prior as to what was going to be done.
Wonderful staff!
Cindy treated me very well despite the fact I was having bowel problems!
Dr. Kin is an incredible surgeon and should be lead of the colorectal department.
Dr. Cindy Kin is outstanding. She's very friendly and caring. She took time to listen and answered my concerns and questions. Thank you Dr. Kin!
Dr. Kin is an excellent physician. She is knowledgeable, thorough, and caring. She is an asset to Stanford.
I feel satisfied.
Dr. Kim was amazing!
Dr. Cindy Kin and her team are just super!
I was greeted in a friendly manner and treated with care and concern for my problem.
An excellent doctor. Very smart and to the point.
Dr. Lin listened attentively to my issues & concerns & addressed them all. She was very patient & I didn't feel rushed. She is an amazing dr.
Dr. Kin is an excellent communicator.
Outstanding physician in every sense of the word.
Dr.Kin and assistant were wonderful.
Dr. Kin was fantastic. She explained the procedure, answered all questions and set my mind at ease re: the surgery. She allowed me time to contemplate the quickness of the surgery.
My doctor I had a very good appointment with she made me feel like family even though I only meant her once.
Dr. Kin is very personable, courteous, and compassionate. She provided thorough examinations of my situation and offered a clear explanation of the treatment suggested.
Explained everything very well. Treated me like a human being and not a number. Can't wait for her to do my surgery.
I am so pleased to have Dr. Kin as my surgeon. She is brilliant and talent but beyond that she is kind positive and attentive. Great bedside manner and the ability to make you feel at ease in this difficult situation. I would highly recommend her to anyone. Lucky to work with her.
Dr. Kin is great, easy to talk to about my health issue.
good
Dr. Kin was very attentive to my issue and clear in communicating next steps to understand more.
I'm confident in Dr Kin.
Dr. Kin and all of her assistant were wonderful!
Dr. Kin is excellent.
Dr. Kin is the key to my journey to full recovery. She is very knowledgeable in her area of expertise. I am very proud and lucky to be cared under her team. I feel comfortable in asking any questions. She's the best.
I will be so glad to recommend my care giver to anyone.
Dr. Kin is an excellent doctor I drive almost 3 hrs. to see her.
Dr. Kiri is amazing. Made me feel that I could get this. AND I DID.
Dr. Kim was one at the most competent, kind, thorough, sweet, funny & professional professionals I have ever met. Both appts. left me feeling as though she was a friend.
When you enter the people are very good.
Dr. Kin, her PA and even the nurse/assistant who took my vitals, were ALL very nice and professional... as well as personable.
Again GREAT staff!
Dr. Kin is amazing. She truly cares about her patients and does a fantastic job all around.
Excellent care.
Dr. Kin is the best! Competent, kind, caring - the best there could be.
Great answered question.
Dr. Cindy Kin is an excellent example of high quality care!
Very friendly and easy to talk to and discuss issues w/. You can tell that she cares and wants to help. Out of 3 Stanford colorectal surgeries I have seen she is the best.
Very good service.
She's thorough and kind.
Dr. Kin is the best! Caring, knowledgeable, wonderful, compassionate. I am so grateful to her -
Very pleased to have Dr. Kin and her PA on my medical team. They were both wonderful. Very approachable, kind, well-informed and thoughtful. Truly, the best you can ask for in a medical professional. I am very happy with their care of and attention to my needs.
Dr. Kin is one of the best doctors I have ever encountered. No one has ever so clearly explained what the treatment options are. I felt her genuine concern for the medical nightmare I have been experiencing and I have the upmost confidence in her.
Spent extra time explaining/teaching very much appreciated.
I was very pleased with Dr. Kin & the assistant MD. The care & service I received was excellent!
Lovely bedside manner. Upbeat. Takes her time.
Dr. Kin is the best! Excellence, kindness, compassion, caring - THE BEST EVER dr. - she is wonderful!
Dr. kin is the most amazing, compassionate, kind, knowledgeable , .caring and best Dr I have had. She is the best. I recommend her very highly
Both Dr Kin and the NP Elizabeth were entirely respectful and kind, and gave me a high degee of confidence in their knowledge. I feel I am in great hands with both of them.
She's brilliant, caring, confident and made me feel completely at ease with her suggestions regarding my condition -- I'm so lucky to have her as my surgeon!!!
Dr. Kin has been excellent thru this fairly stressful experience. Very knowledgeable but also kind and approachable.
Dr. Kin is truly OUTSTANDING - an excellent surgeon who takes the time to listen, responds quickly to email - she's one in a million!
Dr. Kin is the best and most personable doctor I've ever had.
All good.
Dr. Kin is the best. She is most knowledgable, compassionate, kind and caring.
Excellent provider.
Dr. Kin is the BEST knowledgeable & compassionate, GREAT.
Dr. Kin was great!
Good. Very caring attentive - Pleasant.
A very positive experience.
Dr. Cindy Kin is a wonderful, highly knowledgeable and very caring and compassionate dr.
Dr. Kin is top notch!
My experience was by far the best hospital I have ever used. Thank dr.'s and nurse's for my surgery.
Excellent communication skills of provider - very comforting!
Dr. Kin was above and beyond what I expected and I am extremely grateful for her both professional and thoughtful demeanor.
Impressed with Dr. Kin's confidence.
Best dr./surgeon I've ever been with.
All good with all persons.
Dr. Cindy Kin is one of the best doctors I've seen. Made me feel comfortable, not embarrassed. Very nice, took her time w/me.
Cindy Kin was awesome in emergency.
Cindy Kin is my most excellent care giver!

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