Professional Summary


Education & Certifications
  • Medical Education: Vanderbilt University School of Medicine (2010) TN
  • Residency: University of Washington Dept of Radiation Oncology (2015) WA
  • Board Certification: American Board of Radiology, Radiation Oncology (2016)
  • Internship: Johns Hopkins Hospital Internal Medicine Residency (2011) MD
  • AB with honors, Harvard College, Physics (2005)

Honors & Awards
  • ESMO Congress Merit Award, European Society for Medical Oncology (2018)
  • Henry S. Kaplan Memorial Prize for Teaching, Stanford Radiation Oncology Residency Program (2022)
  • HIMSS Davies Award of Excellence (project lead), Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (2023)

Memberships
  • Member, Annual Meeting Education Committee, American Society for Radiation Oncology (2019 - 2023)
  • Member, Head and Neck Cancer General Committee, NRG Oncology (2022 - Present)

Administrative Appointments
  • Chair, Data and Safety Monitoring Committee, Stanford Cancer Institute (2020 - Present)
  • Member, Data and Safety Monitoring Committee, Stanford Cancer Institute (2018 - Present)

Publications

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Practice Locations


CyberKnife Stereotactic Radiosurgery Program at 875 Blake Wilbur Palo Alto, CA
Palo Alto, CA

875 Blake Wilbur Drive

Palo Alto , CA 94304

(650) 498-6000

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Radiation Oncology 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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Head and Neck Cancer Program at 875 Blake Wilbur Palo Alto, CA
Palo Alto, CA

875 Blake Wilbur Drive

Palo Alto , CA 94304

(650) 498-6000

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Patient Ratings

(77 Ratings)

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4.9/5

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4.9/5
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5.0/5
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4.9/5
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Patient Reviews

(95 reviews)

He is an excellent doctor. I am grateful that he explains clearly, listens attentively and seems to be genuinely interested in the care of his patients.
I find it very easy to talk with him! I am very impressed with him and, for that matter, all the doctors, nurses and technicians that I have met during my treatments. Thanks, one and all!!!
Very polite and kind
Dr. Gensheimer is easy to understand and is very positive. He explained any future needs and what he will be watching for in new scans and tests. I like talking with him.
Dr. Gensheimer seems very competent and explains his work very well. I appreciate his concern and efficiency in dealing with my health issues. It was helpful that he told me I was doing well when going through the procedures for the SBRT. Because it seemed I had to lie a certain way, it was gratifying to have him mention that my efforts had been good. As part of the process, it was wonderful to be able to ring the bell afterwards with my husband and daughter in attendance. That gesture had such a powerful meaning for me that reading the poem and ringing the bell brought on tears. Thank you for that!
During my recent post lung surgery appointment followup another doctor and staff nurse participated. All knew my case well and had an earlier internal discussion discussion. Excellent teamwork to address my concerns.
This was a very productive consultation. All questions addressed and was very helpful in making decisions for future treatment.
no problems, visit well done
Enjoyed the visit.
Excellent doctor
You always go away with a feeling that people care about you.
Excellent doctor - as far as you can see that in the video. Helpful in making other doctors appointment.
I appreciate him
Warm, patient, kind, helpful staff at all levels - from gardeners to doctors.
Good Doctor,. More optimistic prognosis would be my only request. We should team up and make me better.
Thank you for the informative visit
Dr. Gensheimer is top notch in every way. He continues to exceed our expectations with every visit!
Dr. Gensheimer was very helpful in answering our questions as a family to process our decision in continuing treatment.
It is very good Doctor team
Excellent in knowledge and communication.
Dr. Gensheimer is an excellent doctor/radiologist. He explains medical terms so I can understand them. He is very caring and easy to talk to. I feel comfortable with him and I have a lot of confidence in him.
We thought he was very thorough and friendly.
Doctor Gensheimer is always optimistic and positive and informative. Great doctor.
Thorough information presented in professional manner!
Compassionate and caring Doctor. Covers medical data from tests taken and proposed treatment in understandable terms and explained risks involved. I appreciate his approach.
outstanding medical professional with a excellent interpersonal skills
He was very nice and answered all my questions and concerns, very through.
Dr. Gensheimer is always thoughtful about getting my questions answered as completely as possible.
He was excellent today.
I have never had such good service anywhere as I have had at Stanford hospital. Everyone who works here goes out of their way to help you.
The staff and doctors were very informative professional and kind
Good service as always
Was nice. & warm
Dr Genshiemer and staff are always kind, considerate and helpful. He is always thorough in his answers.
Always top notch care from every staff member!
Thank you Doc for all you have done for me
You people are great
I think he is the best! Couldn’t ask for a better Dr.
Both the cancer center and cardiac facilities are excellent. Both treat me with kindness and professionalism.
Explains things clearly
Care was good, getting around hospitals was confusing at beast
Dr. Gensheimer is very easy to talk to. He made me feel less anxious about the upcoming radiation treatment. He knows how to explain things so that I understand.
Seemed like a good and knowledgeable guy
Very patient and helpfully. I am pleased with how the visit went.
Very informative and thank you for the advice on my care
Comforting to talk to Dr. Gensheimer. Very good listener. Very professional.
Very positive and informational
He was clear, warm and informative.
He is very thorough and has explained my situation and options so I clearly understand them. He is genuine and very caring. I feel very fortunate to have him as one of my doctors.
Good visit. Thanks.
Dr. Genshimer and RN Wong are competent, listen well and customer focused!
had wonderful care
Dr was caring and reassured me that my care was on track. He also said he would follow up on me in the future. That means a lot.
Dr. Gensheimer is the most kindest, caring, compassionate doctor I know. He is the best!
Always
I couldn’t have a better MD I think the Gunslinger is GREAT!!!
I recommend Stanford often.
He's doing a great job.
Dr. Gensheimer is very knowledgeable, friendly and easy to talk with. Even though he will not be treating me he would like to stay in the loop of my care with the other Stanford doctors. He also said if I had any questions in the future or wanted another opinion on something he would welcome my message to him. This was very much appreciated.
Excellent communicator and answered all of my questions.
Dr. Gensheimer is very personable, professional, and thorough; he provided an excellent treatment overview!
Dr. Gensheimer is very professional and has a kind demeanor. He is patient and always takes the time to answer my questions and respond to my concerns. I am very impressed with his attention to details. He would frequently check on my radiation treatment set-up, and provide positive input and suggestions to the Radiation Therapists. It truly felt like a team effort.
Dr. Michael Gensheimer is a saint! He saved my life and cared for me like a family member. He is an excellent doctor and an amazing human being! He is kind, caring, efficient, detailed, polite, patient, precise, friendly and a true professional. Wish we could clone him! He is a great example to emulate!
Dr. Gensheimer always explains everything clearly and in a caring manner. He is surely a superb doctor and I feel blessed to be in his care.
The dr. really spent time answering questions & my concerns.
Dr. Gensheimer followed up with dad's CT scan results and immediately recommended an additional PEt scan to double check. He returned my call within a few hours - on a Friday!
Dr. Gensheimer is a super doctor with wonderful bedside manner & is always up beat, friendly & kind - He has such incredible knowledge but doesn't come off as condescending or cocky - A fabulous doctor! I'm grateful to be in his care.
Doctors & nurses were all friendly & providing us the highest level of medical care. Thanks a lot for that.
Dr. Gensheimer is great.
Always A+!
Good experience.
Always very friendly but to the point.
I appreciate that I have never felt rushed at any appt. I have had at Stanford. Doctors and staff give me all the time I need - Always. Thank you!
EXCELLENT experience.
Very patient centered & thorough!
Wanting to thank all the good treatment and excellent medical attention from all the doctors, surgeons, nurses etc.
1st visit with this doctor after Dr. Hara left, Dr. Gensheimer and his assistant Dr. Jacob Miller were excellent in providing lots of answers, showing concern and telling follow up care plans.
Dr. Gensheimer is absolutely the BEST MD I've ever worked with - off the chart. To whatever extent my cancer issues may continue in the future, I hope to rely on him absolutely and always.
Exceptional person and doctor.
Best post surgical visit yet! Awesome!
Great experience.
He was very professional and made sure that I had the good and bad about my up coming procedure.
I would like to extend my appreciation to Dr. Michale, it was my first visit to his clinic and I appreciate the time and information he gave me. not only that yesterday he called me and informed me about the result and told me that his team will contact me to schedule the treatment plan. I appreciate the courtesy from the doctor when he called to let me know about the result and the plan.
I was made at ease - explanations re: problem excellent.
Dr. Gensheimer and Gail O'Hanlon RN are superb.
Love Dr. Gensheimer!
Great experience as usual! We are glad Dr. Gensheimer is back.
Dr. Gensheimer to much time out of office and on vacation during my time of appointments; I understand now because he have moved from Stanford Health Care. Thanks Dr. G.
Dr. Gensheimer, though young, is an excellent radiation oncologist, in my opinion. I have 8 yrs. of dealing with drs., and he is one of the best. Also RN Gillian McFarlane is one of the best nurses I have dealt with. Stanford Medical has the best staff I have experienced.
Dr. Genshelmer & staff are awesome!!
Dr. Gensheimer told me about all my cancer very very in full.
Very professional care providers & staff.
Caring attitude by all.
The dr. has always been wonderful in that he never made me feel my appointment was rushed.
Exceptional in every regard - the optimal of professionalism.

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