James L. Zehnder, M.D.

James L. Zehnder, M.D.

Hematologist, Pathologist


Professor of Pathology (Research) and of Medicine (Hematology)

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Biography


Dr. Jim Zehnder is board-certified in Internal Medicine and Hematology. He completed Internal Medicine residency, was Chief Resident in Medicine, completed Hematology and Oncology fellowships and a K08 sponsored research postdoctoral fellowship - all at Stanford. He is the founding director of the Stanford Molecular Pathology Laboratory (in 1995). His current roles are Director of Clinical Pathology, Director of the Molecular Pathology Fellowship, Director of the Coagulation Laboratory, attending pathologist on the molecular pathology service and the attending physician on the clinical hematology service. His main research interests include molecular pathogenesis of acquired cytopenias, genetic testing for inherited non-malignant hematologic disorders, next-generation sequencing approaches to T and B cell clonality testing, somatic mutations in cancer and assessment of minimal residual disease in cancer patients. His clinical interests include diagnosis and treatment of disorders of thrombosis and hemostasis.

Professional Summary


Education & Certifications
  • Fellowship: Stanford University Hematology and Oncology Fellowship (1993) CA
  • Residency: Stanford University Internal Medicine Residency (1988) CA
  • Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine, Hematology (2016)
  • Board Certification, American Board of Internal Medicine, Hematology (2016)
  • Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine (1987)
  • Medical Education: Tufts University (1984) MA
  • MD, Tufts Univ. School of Medicine, Medicine (1984)
  • BA, UC Santa Cruz, Chemistry (1979)

Administrative Appointments
  • Attending Physician, Hematology Service, Stanford Hospital (1995 - Present)
  • Director, Clinical Pathology, Department of Pathology, Stanford University School of Medicine (2016 - Present)
  • Director, Coagulation and Molecular Pathology Laboratories, Stanford Hospital (1995 - Present)

Publications

Specializing In

  • Pathology

Practice Locations


Hematologic Cancer Program Palo Alto, CA
Palo Alto, CA

875 Blake Wilbur Drive

Palo Alto , CA 94304

(650) 498-6000

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