Professional Summary


Education & Certifications
  • Residency: Stanford University Radiation Oncology Residency (2015) CA
  • Internship: Santa Clara Valley Medical Center Internal Medicine Residency (2011) CA
  • Board Certification: American Board of Radiology, Radiation Oncology (2016)
  • Medical Education: University of Michigan Medical School (2010) MI

Publications

Clinical Trials

Clinical trials are research studies that evaluate a new medical approach, device, drug, or other treatment. As a Stanford Health Care patient, you may have access to the latest, advanced clinical trials.

Open trials refer to studies currently accepting participants. Closed trials are not currently enrolling, but may open in the future.


Practice Locations


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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Lymphoma 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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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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Blood and Marrow Transplant Program (BMT) - 875 Blake Wilbur Drive Palo Alto, CA
Palo Alto, CA

875 Blake Wilbur Drive, Clinic E, 1st Floor

Palo Alto , CA 94304

(650) 498-6000

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Hematologic Cancer Program 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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Lymphoma Program Palo Alto, CA
Palo Alto, CA

875 Blake Wilbur Drive

Palo Alto , CA 94304

(650) 498-6000

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Patient Ratings

(5 Ratings)

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5.0/5

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5.0/5
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Patient Reviews

(60 reviews)

Dr. Hiniker is a very professional and knowledgeable doctor and she is very pleasant to speak with. When finished with video visit I feel so much better about my cancer and also about the cyberknife surgery I will be having.
Dr Hiniker is always very supportive and inquires not just about my health but also my work/home life. She is qenuinely interested and concerned.
Dr Hiniker was very professional and helpful in all issues.
Extremely knowledgeable and thorough. Answered all my questions and provided additional information. I have every confidence in her. Very pleasant person, too.
Much appreciation for the time!
Susan was wonderful. Very knowledgeable and great to talk with. I felt very comfortable with her.
My kind of care provider
Dr. Hiniker was very good and explained everything I needed to know about benefits and side effects.
She was very knowledgeable, was very pleased.
I appreciated the time with the Dr.
Dr Hiniker was professional, personally involved, and clear with future direction of my treatment.
She was very professional and knowledgeable and helped me better understand what to expect.
Very impressive! Excited to receive care from her
Dr Hiniker and staff were very helpful and professional. They gave me the info I needed.
I have a lot of confidence in Susan Hiniker as an M.D.
Thank you for being friendly.
Great doctor! Great person! Really cares about her patients! Her NP Michele is also outstanding!!
i like the way she explain the situation it made me feel better knowing that my daughter is in good hands
Dr Hiniker is very knowledgeable in her field. And she cares about the patient and provided help as much as she can.
It was a great appointment and we were really impressed with Dr. Hiniker's knowledge and bedside manner.
Dr Hiniker and her team is fabulous. I didn’t have a cancer but if I did I would totally use Dr Hiniker.
The visit was pleasant and informative
I am grateful to Dr Hinicker and her clear communication and her concern for my well being. Dr Hinicker is open and honest in discussing my treatment and path forward. I appreciate her approach and her staff.
She was great and I look forward to visiting with her again.
Best Dr. I’ve ever had
Friendly, competent, engaged. Good "bedside" manner.
She is a very good Doctor. Very kind and she always answer all my questions
Excellent doctor
Nice visit! Good clear explanation of the radiation procedure as well as options/recommendations. Thanks so much.
Great disposition!
Extremely professional, knowledgeable, helpful, friendly and offered great advice
My meetings with Dr. Hiniker have all gone very well. She takes the time to explain everything and I don't feel rushed. There is great communication by Dr. Hiniker and the staff. They are all Rock Stars!!
Good Doctor!
Dr Hiniker, was totally AWESOME, explained to me the plan they have for me...the process of the transfer, side effects and benefits and what to expect.
Always a good experience with my provider of 5 yrs.
I always enjoy the time I spend with Dr. Hiniker and her staff. They always conduct themselves in a professional manner.
Dr. Hiniker and her staff are the best! Can't recommend any more highly!
All good, very nice.
Very good.
Able to ask questions what to expect and able to call for help when needed.
I feel my team are all outstanding professionals! I couldn't be treated any better!!
OK.
GREAT! Experience.
Dr. Hiniker provided very good examination & assessment of my problem. She and her assistants made me feel welcome, the very first time I have experienced this at Stanford. I would recommend them.
My care provider, and her assisting drs. are always very professional but still down to earth.
Dr. Hiniker is very helpful, knowledgeable and courteous as well as empathetic.
Very good.
Dr. Hiniker & new intern/resident are great!
Excellent.
Total professionals.
I thankful all provider.
Great.
Staff & Dr. Hiniker great!!
Very good.
Very good!
Good.
Dr. Hiniker is awesome! Spent time explaining radiation plan & procedure!
Very good.
Excellent experience.
Very, very, good experience.

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