Professional Summary


Education & Certifications
  • Fellowship: University of Texas at San Antonio (1983) TX
  • Medical Education: Tulane University School of Medicine Registrar (1977) LA
  • Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine, Medical Oncology (1983)
  • Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine (1980)
  • Residency: St Louis University Hospital (1980) MO

Honors & Awards
  • APEX Award for Publication Excellence in the category of "Regular Departments & Columns", Oncology Times (2012)
  • Ballve-Lantero Chair (Endowed Chair), Ballve-Lantero (1996)
  • Chair, Breast Committee, Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) (2002-2010)
  • Editor-In-Chief, Clinical Breast Cancer (1999-present)
  • Gianni Bonnadona Award for Breast Cancer Research, American Society of Clinical Oncology (2020)
  • Health Care Hero award, Indianapolis Business Journal (2011)
  • HOPE Funds for Cancer Research 2013 Award of Excellence for Medicine, HOPE Funds, Cancer Research (April 28, 2013)
  • Jill Rose Award, Breast Cancer Foundation (2007)
  • Komen Brinker Award for Scientific Distinction, Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation (2006)
  • Listed in "America's Top Doctors", Castle Connolly (2001-2012)
  • President, American Society of Clinical Oncology, American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) (2010-2011)
  • William L. McGuire Award, San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium (2010)

Administrative Appointments
  • Chief, Division of Oncology, Department of Medicine (2013 - 2020)
  • Professor, Medicine (2013 - Present)

Publications

Specializing In

Practice Locations


Stanford Women's Cancer Center Palo Alto, CA
Palo Alto, CA

900 Blake Wilbur Drive, 1st Floor

Palo Alto , CA 94304

(650) 498-6000

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Patient Ratings

(38 Ratings)

Overall Rating
4.9/5

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4.9/5
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4.9/5
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4.8/5
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Patient Reviews

(128 reviews)

Dr. Sledge is exceptional. His deep knowledge and amazing bedside manner are one of a kind. I feel extremely comfortable him and know I am getting the best care. Thank you!
Excellent, knowledgeable doctor, obviously one of the top folk in his field -- but also approachable. As my oncologist, he is perfect.
Dr Sledge is a great doctor. Good communication.
EXCELLENT DOCTOR, I HAVE HIGH RESPECTS TO DR. SLEDGE AND HIS PASSION FOR HIS WORK.
Dr. Sledge is an extremely knowledgeable and caring physician. I very much appreciate him providing information to me about research that is being done for those with early and late stage breast cancer. I appreciate his concern about my health and his interest in my work.
Caring and compassionate.
I have high respects
Great, caring doctor
Dr. Sledge and Kuo were excellent! Knowledgeable for sure, and friendly.
I feel so fortunate to have Dr. Sledge as my oncologist. He has a warm engaging personality that makes you feel at ease while his expertise lets you know you are getting the best possible care.
Always enjoy my appointments with him.
Dr. Sledge is just perfect!
As ever excellent, superlative Oncologist..He is the best 👌
Thoroubh, thoughtful, engaging
I appreciate his help
Amazing compassionate doctor
Dr Sledge is delightful. He’s extremely knowledgeable so I feel confident in his recommendations for my care. He has a wonderful sense of humor and I always feel better after talking to him. He’s an excellent listener.
Dr. Sledge was very nice. He explained what he wanted to do to help me and answered any questions I had. He made the information easy to understand. I feel lucky to have him helping me.
Dr. Sledge is very knowledgeable, personable, and thoughtful. I always enjoy talking to him and I am confident that he will select the best medication and treatment for me.
I feel very fortunate to be a patient of Dr. Sledge. His expertise and compassion are beyond measure.
My husband and I are very thankful and appreciative of the compassionate care team we are blessed to be working with at Stanford. Thank you Dr. Sledge for your time today and the information.
He is exemplary
Dr Sledge is the best!
He is the kindest,caring, personable, doctor! He stays with me and answers all my questions! I love him dearly!
Dr. Sledge is very compassionate and observant. He covers all bases and shows interest in all aspects of your life
He is perfect!
George Sledge was wonderful--this was a second opinion for me. I am undergoing chemo at UCSF for a recurrence of breast cancer and was treated at UCSF previously. Honestly, I have been extremely frustrated in my efforts to get my questions answered from both my MO and SO at UC. I brought all my questions to Dr. Sledge and he answered them thoroughly and thoughtfully. I felt a huge weight lifted after my appointment. UCSF is more convenient to my home, otherwise, I would much prefer to receive care from Dr. Sledge.
Excellent physician. His assistant was also very kind and courteous and thorough.
Dr. Sledge is excellent.
I appreciated the time the doctors gave me for my questions and their clear explanations.
I will be brief but my appreciation of his excellence in care is not! He treated me very well. Explained things thoroughly and was personable. I was very grateful he understood my unique type of cancer and explained why extra images were needed etc. Absolute Excellence.
Thank you Dr, Sledge
Excellent
My wife and I very much enjoyed our video session with Dr Sledge. We appreciate his taking the time to explain in detail and answer all our questions
Dr. Sledge is an extremely knowledgeable, caring and thoughtful physician who gives excellent explanations to my questions. He is a model physician.
Wonderful and caring
He is very carrying, knowledgeable and he takes time to answer all my questions. He does not rush me at all.
He’s such a good doc....you need to clone him.
I feel very fortunate to have Dr. Sledge as my oncologist. What an honor it must be for Stanford to have him associated with the University. Thank you
Those of us who are patients of Dr. Sledge are extremely fortunate. In addition to his expertise, he is very caring, explains your diagnosis and treatment thoroughly, and listens carefully to your concerns.
An amazing doctor!!
Dr. Sledge is a very intelligent, experienced, warm, friendly, compassionate doctor who obviously cares about his patients. You can't ask for any more than that!
The Physician’s Assistant Lisa was extremely thorough and helpful in giving information and answering questions. She brought Dr. Sledge up to date on our conversation prior to his joining the call. He added more information to consider as I move forward with treatment and surgery. I am extremely pleased with the conversation and information I received. Thank you so much
Knowledgable, cares about his patients and sense of humor.
Dr. Sledge is a wonderful human and I am grateful to be in his care for my oncology needs.
The very best, perfect!
Dr. Sledge is a good doctor.
Dr. Sledge was very caring and very informative.
Dr. Sledge is an extremely compassionate and knowledgeable physician who truly listens to his patients. He creates a partnership with his patients, working on solutions to address issues. I would not want to see anyone else and am grateful that he is my oncologist.
I'm very pleased that Dr. George Sledge is my oncologist.
Very nice and informative. Pleasant manner.
An extremely knowledgeable professional with excellent manners. Made my mom very comfortable with clear and understandable answers.
Dr. Sledge is caring, knowledgeable and compassionate. He explained everything well and always encourages me.
Dr. Sledge's bedside manner was perfect - calm, reassuring, humorous, knowledgeable. I knew immediately that I was in the very best of medical/patient care.
Dr. Sledge is an outstanding dr.! I am so grateful to have him as my oncologist.
EXCELLENT CARE. Took time to explain and reassure me of my condition.
Dr. Sledge has always been kind, supportive & understanding. And has always recommended the best possible treatments for me.
Dr. Sledge is outstanding. He is the reason I come for an appointment. He is knowledgeable, caring and thorough.
I have already given Dr. Sledge's name to a friend in California with breast cancer.
All good!
Incredible experience utmost confident in Dr. Sledge, his experience, his knowledge, his intelligence & his compassion. Could not have been better. Grateful.
Dr. George Sledge - I feel he really cares, he never rushes, speaks to ME, he keeps me from ever giving up - He fights for me!!
Dr. Sledge has always made me feel really well taken care of. I could not be more satisfied with the care provided by Dr.Sledge and his team.
Sledge is a compassionate & caring man - get sense of humor.
Dr. Sledge has an incredible bedside manner. He always answers all my husband & my questions. I never feel rushed.
Dr. Sledge always excellent.
Dr. Sledge was very thorough - answered my big list of questions. Exceeded my expectations.
Good!
Dr. George Sledge is amazing he is king in the breast cancer community. He is brilliant yet so down to earth.
Dr. Sledge - excellent care - great doctor!
The doctor always tries to speak slower to make it easier for me to understand him, as English is not my native. Thanks to him for that.
Dr. Sledge is a fantastic doctor, communicator & human being. He is at the top of his field & I was honored & blessed to have him as my doctor.
Dr. Sledge's depth of knowledge about my condition coupled with his genuine concern for me as a person made our meeting very productive and reassuring. I am grateful to have had his wise counsel.
MD George Willard Sledge Jr., most kind, knowledgeable, patient, intelligent wonderful human being, cares for his patients.
Excellent. Very kind, caring, knowledgeable.
Dr. George Sledge was the best possible physician I could have asked for.
Dr. Sledge is a true professional!
Dr. Sledge is a wonderful dr. & a wonderful human being. Talking with him is very comforting & reassuring.
Dr. Sledge is an outstanding doctor. I really appreciate the excellent care he gives me! I would refer all of my friends and family to him.
Caring, I was happy and safe that the team MD Sledge will care for me. Very kind, honest, I felt a lot of love from them.
Very professional, concerning, nice. Provided good information & what to expect.
Dr. Sledge is kind empathetic, amazing. I trust him 100%.
First time meeting here, not sure if was an RN, NP, or PA. Do not like not understanding these new staff categories.
Dr. Sledge was amazingly kind, empathetic and informative. He had a wonderful bedside manner and was able to affirm all of my concerns without making me feel like I shouldn't feel that way. (His empathy brought tears to my eyes. Thank you, Dr. Sledge! You are not, as you said, "just a teacher".
Dr. Sledge & Kathy Daugherty-Smith go beyond to explain & care for me. I have called, by mistake, Dr. Sledge and he is always there to help & calm me down. What an asset they are to Stanford. Thank you!
Dr. Sledge is great!
Excellent!
Dr. Sledge is amazing!
I love my Dr. Sledge.
Dr.Sledge was very knowledgeable and took his time explaining my options. I trust his judgement explicitly.
Very good.
Dr. Sledge is the best!
Amazing doctor!
Good experience!
Dr. Sledge is one of the best doctors on the planet & I feel blessed to be his patient. His NP was also A+.
Dr. George Sledge is really GREAT!
A very humble, down to earth doctor who makes the patient feel cared and comfortable through empathetic conversation.
I love the way they care to help me understand about my condition & meds. The time and care they made for me meant everything.
Kathy Doherty Smith NP, MS - EXCELLENT!! Don't lose her - give her a BIG raise!
I have full confidence in my care provider and they were very friendly.
Amazing physician.
Dr. George Sledge and Dr. Joshua Gruber are 2 of the best physicians ever - knowledgeable, thorough, kind.
Dr. Sledge is an excellent physician.
Dr. Sledge is my favorite doctor. He is so smart, competent & knowledgeable. He has the best bedside manner of any doctors I've had. He is warm, funny, caring & compassionate. I needed reassurance about continuing to take ________. He did a perfect job of explaining the medication & comforting me. He gets an A++++.
I feel safe & confident about myself & my condition. Everyone is wonderful & very caring.
We saw the doctor and nurse practitioner and both took the time to explain everything.
Love Dr. Sledge!
Dr. Sledge is great!!
I would give higher marks if available. Dr. Sledge and his team are wonderful.
Have already recommended Dr. Sledge to others.
Dr. SLedge was very kind and professional. He gave me a lot of good information.
Thank you for being so attentive.
Again, everything was just "routine" to them.
Dr. Sledge is an outstanding physician. Kind, caring, & thorough.
Excellent in all areas.
Dr. Sledge is extremely knowledgeable, kind, sensitive & overall AMAZING.
One of the most knowledgeable doctors I have ever seen.
I'm an alumni of Stanford and a professor for 37 years. I retired only because I had to heal. Dr. Sledge had provided me with a series of medications that has allowed me with a high quality of daily life while receiving health care that is outstanding, this has contributed to my continuous wellness and I'm grateful to him for continuing this excellent care.
Dr. Sledge is a very caring and wonderful doctor. I came to Stanford for a 2nd opinion.
Dr. Sledge and Kathy work very hard to make me feel at ease.
He was excellent!
Always perfect.
Dr. George Sledge is the best! He is a very compassionate & caring doctor - -- He has a BIG heart & cares for his patient - - -
Excellent.
Professional, not aloof, personable.
Alternatives to "standard of care" were not allowed discussion.
Great.
Dr. Sledge is the best oncologist on the planet; he is so smart, explains things so articulately I feel blessed to have him as my doctor.

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