Biography


Dr. Dua is a Clinical Associate Professor of Surgery at Stanford. She received her undergraduate degree from the University of California, Los Angeles and her medical degree from Drexel University in Philadelphia. She completed her general surgery residency at Stanford University School of Medicine with a two year post-doctoral research fellowship in vascular biology. She then went on to do a one year fellowship in minimally invasive and robotic surgery at the Cleveland Clinic and a second two year fellowship in hepatobiliary and pancreatic surgery back at Stanford University prior to joining the division faculty. Her clinical specialty is in hepatobiliary and gastrointestinal oncology with a primary focus on benign and malignant disease of the liver, pancreas, and bile duct including disease processes of pancreatic cancer, pancreatitis, colorectal cancer liver metastases, bile duct cancer, bile duct injuries, choledochal cysts, and hepatocellular carcinoma of the liver. She also performs oncologic resections for sarcomas, tumors of the distal esophagus, stomach, and small intestine, and all neuroendocrine tumors. Dr. Dua is able to perform many of her operations in a minimally invasive manner including robotic pancreatic resections and laparoscopic operations of the liver.


Dr. Dua is an active instructor in the Stanford University surgical clerkship curriculum for medical students and also serves as the regional HPB Surgeon at the VA Palo Alto Health Care System. Dr. Dua is an active member of multiple surgical societies, she is on the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion cabinet at Stanford, the training and education committee of the Americas Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Association, and serves as the associate program director for the HPB fellowship, and the associate program director of the Stanford general surgery residency. She participates in the Benign Pancreas Program at Stanford and her research includes both benign and malignant aspects of GI/HPB surgery with a focus on the management of severe pancreatitis as well as surgical strategies for the treatment of necrotizing pancreatitis. Other research interests include the application of minimally invasive approaches to the surgical management of HPB diseases including laparoscopic techniques in liver surgery and the use of laparoscopic and robotic platforms in pancreatic surgery. She completed a clinical trial looking at the myoelectric activity of the stomach and intestine following pancreaticoduodenectomy as a function of predicting which patients are at higher risk of developing delayed gastric emptying or postoperative ileus. This study was performed concurrently with the introduction of the division’s enhanced recovery after surgery perioperative care pathways to facilitate improved patient outcomes in those undergoing pancreatic resections and she actively reviews and improves these ERAS pathways for both pancreas and liver operations at Stanford.

Professional Summary


Education & Certifications
  • Medical Education: Drexel University College of Medicine (2005) PA
  • Residency: Stanford University Dept of General Surgery (2012) CA
  • Fellowship: Cleveland Clinic Foundation Hospital (2013) OH
  • Fellowship: Stanford University Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery Fellowship (2015) CA
  • Residency: UCSF East Bay Surgery Residency (2010) CA
  • Internship: UCSF East Bay Surgery Residency (2006) CA
  • Board Certification, American Board of Surgery, General Surgery (2013)

Administrative Appointments
  • Associate Program Director, General Surgery Residency Program, Department of Surgery, Stanford Medicine (2018 - Present)
  • Associate Program Director, HPB Fellowship, Division of General Surgery, Stanford Medicine (2015 - Present)

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Practice Locations


Outpatient Surgery in San Jose San Jose, CA
San Jose, CA

2589 Samaritan Drive

San Jose , CA 95124

(408) 426-4900

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Liver (Hepatology) Clinic in Redwood City Redwood City, CA
Redwood City, CA

420 Broadway Street, Pavilion D, 2nd Floor

Redwood City , CA 94063

(650) 498-7999

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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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Sarcoma Program at Blake Wilbur Building Palo Alto, CA
Palo Alto, CA

875 Blake Wilbur Drive

Palo Alto , CA 94304

(650) 498-6000

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Benign Pancreas Program Redwood City, CA
Redwood City, CA

420 Broadway Street, Pavilion D, 2nd Floor

Redwood City , CA 94063

(650) 736-5555

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Always a pleasure
Very professional and thorough, as was her resident.
She is wonderful, very thorough
Dr. Dua, is genuinely caring and makes sure that all of my concerns are addressed.
My health will be in her hands and I have a very positive feeling that Dr Dua’s skills will Extend my time on this earth.
she was great. very explanatory.
Good, competent doctor who cares about her patients
Very professional, seems to care what I think and feel. Gave excellent understandable information, listened to my questions intently
Friendly and professional doctor
She is a wonderful doctor, explains everything very well, gives plenty of time--extremely pleased.
Explained very well the results of my biopsy, and what I need to do with my recovery!Thank you so much Dr Dua and the rest of the medical team for taking care of me!ðŸ™
great doctor
She was professional and explained things clearly. She gave me hope for resolving my issues. I feel very confident that Dr. Dua will take good care of me.
Extremely bright, pleasant, accessible, open to all questions, and exuding knowledge about the procedure.
She’s very good and explained clearly what I need to know about my concerns
She was very articulate and explained things in a manner that was easily understood. She was professional and easy to talk to, answered my questions very well and was extremely knowledgeable and experienced. You are luck to have her!
Very helpful in answering all of my questions/concerns about upcoming surgery. Inspired confidence in her capability. A joy to speak with and get to know.
She is amazing!!
Dr. Dua is very professional and I’m grateful to be under her care.
Dr Dua was great!! Very informative and explained everything perfectly. Answered all my questions
Our association was short, as we concluded what was needed resulting from my original referral to her. She was very informative and helpful. I am glad to have worked with her, and would definitely recommend her to someone else.
I liked her conservative approach to surgery.
Dr Dua was personable and knowledgeable -- I appreciated her expertise in explaining the results of my CT scan and recommendations for next steps.
Very personable doctor who communicates excellently. Pleasure to talk to.
Monica Dua is a very pleasant physician who demonstrates here understanding of my medical situation through simple examples. She responded to all of our questions in an unhurried fashion. We felt heartened by her explanation of the treatment plan.
She was very helpful and her positive attitude put me at ease about my condition. She also started my antibiotics immediately and addressed my fears.
Dr. Dua in my opinion, is an amazing surgeon and has a passion for her work; not only to cure disease , but to be confident in what she’s doing to the point where the patient feels hope and the human desire to overcome. She inspires and is not afraid to act when others may justify their indecision by hesitation. I appreciate her straightforwardness and follow-thru, and will recommend her to others with similar needs of care.
I would certainly recommend this care provider to others
Dr. Dua is the finest doctor my family has ever encountered. She is a brilliant surgeon, but what truly sets her apart is her phenomenal bedside manner and empathy for her patients. Dr. Dua instills confidence and understanding that gives her patience hope. This sounds like a small thing, but when patience are battling to live it is everything to them. We cannot say enough good things about Dr. Dua.
My first visit with her was positive.
Outstanding session
dr dua did an excellent job explaining my medical condition, going over the ct photos, calming my fears, and detailing what she is going to be doing to remove my troublesome spleen i am so thankful she is taking such good care of me! the follow up visit with the nurse paige was friendly & informative, and it felt great to know i could contact her in the future with questions or concerns. i left the meeting feeling like i am in good hands! thank you all do much!!!
Phenomenal surgeon and human being
Very professional and understanding.
I liked her very much. She’s very caring and friendly. I feel I’ll be in good hands with her.
Thanks Dr. Dua!
Dr. Duais an excellent surgeon. She answered clearly my questions about my second surgery, removal of my ileum ( what caused ileum to become infkammed and life threatening.
Very kind an seems knowledgeable of organs.
Dr Dua i believe is very good doctor, she dis my surgery a year ago i m fine and also following up with all my health issues and encourages me a lot advises me if any health probles how to solve them better way.
Dr. Dua was very warm and friendly and thorough in her explanation of my upcoming surgery.
I was treated well
She is wonderful. She took the time to explain things and even pulled up illustrations to help me understand
Dr. Dua is fabulous and very informative
Very nice,
I feel very lucky to have her as my doctor. I would highly recommend her!
Me esplico muy bien y detallada mente las cosas
She is likable.
Dr Dua is the best surgeon that I have met. She takes her time to explain all my questions, doubts, and concerns. She cares for her patients and gives me the confidence that she will do her very best on all my visits or surgeries.
I appreciate the service Dr. Dua has provided.
I have the highest regard for her. She is an excellent doctor and is very caring! She is truly an asset to her profession!
Highly Skilled, very articulate. Dr Monica Dua made the consultation easily understandable, and her Bio is impeccable. I was very pleased with our video visit.
She is an excellent communicator. My wife and I feel we both understand my situation and are relieved that it is more likely that my prognosis is not serious. Dr. Dua. researched my records from 10 years ago and was able to show us that the cyst I currently have was there then and considers it to not be a problem.
Dr. Dua was clear about my health needs and was very through.
Very easy to understand and was able to share her screen for CT scan results and PET scans
Outstanding professional.
She did an excellent job. I’m very happy with her
Very thorough and helpful.
Dr. Dua is a fantastic surgeon!!
Very informative
She’s wonderful!
I feel absolutely blessed to have been referred to Stanford Medical Center and Dr Dua. I look forward to meeting her in person.
She explained everything in understandable detail about my condition. Very nice doctor.
Good.
I would recommend to my friends and family.
Top notch.
Highly recommend! Everyone was wonderful.
Dr. Dua is outstanding. She is the best! Love her!
Outstanding in all these categories.
Everything was perfect! Nice and professional. Takes time to explain everything I need to know. Couldn't be happier!
Dr. Monica Dua, was very kind and took the time to explain all my questions.
Dr. Dua is an excellent doctor and I would recommend anyone to her. I had 100% confidence in her the second I met her. I would give hr 10 out of 5. She is beyond amazing!
EXCELLENT!
I was highly anxious coming in & became overwhelmed. Dr. Dua helped me work through the anxiety, got me water & juice boxes & walked me through the procedure calmly & friendly without judgment.
Dr. Thomas Chen has helped me so much with words to clarify what I am feeling to better help him help me.
I have over 50 yrs orthopedic practice & Dr. Dua was one of the best I have ever seen.
All excellent.
Their personal touch and caring far exceeds my expectations. Great people that have helped me recover and thrive.
Great care!
She is great!
Best.
Dr. Dua reviewed all test - Explained clearly. The results & the procedure.
Drs. are always the best.

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