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Haruka Itakura, MD, PhD
4.6/5
22 Patient Ratings
32 Patient Reviews

Haruka Itakura, MD, PhD

Medical oncologist

Assistant Professor of Medicine (Oncology)

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Biography

Dr. Haruka Itakura is an Assistant Professor of Medicine (Oncology) in the Stanford University School of Medicine, a data scientist, and a practicing breast medical oncologist at the Stanford Women’s Cancer Center. She is board-certified in Oncology, Clinical Informatics, Hematology, and Internal Medicine. Her research mission is to drive medical advances at the intersection of cancer and data science, applying state-of-the-art machine learning/artificial intelligence (AI) techniques to extract clinically actionable knowledge from heterogeneous multi-scale cancer data to improve patient outcomes. Her ongoing research to develop robust methodologies and apply cutting-edge techniques to analyze complex cancer big data was catapulted by an NIH K01 Career Development Award in Biomedical Big Data Science after obtaining a PhD in Biomedical Informatics at Stanford University. Her cancer research focuses on extracting radiomic (pixel-level quantitative imaging) features of tumors from medical imaging studies and applying machine learning frameworks, including radiogenomic approaches, for the integrative analysis of heterogeneous, multiomic (e.g., radiomic, genomic, transcriptomic) data to accelerate discoveries in cancer diagnostics and therapeutics. Her current projects include data science/AI-powered prediction modeling of survival, treatment response, cancer recurrence, and metastasis in different cancer subtypes; detection of occult invasive breast cancer; and identification of novel therapeutic targets. Her goal is to translate her research findings back to the clinical setting for the benefit of patients with difficult-to-treat cancers.

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Education & Certifications
  • Internship: Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, 2000
  • Residency: Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, 2002
  • Medical Education: SUNY Medical School - Buffalo, 1999
    • Fellowship: Stanford University Hematology and Oncology Fellowship, 2003
    • Fellowship: Stanford University Hematology and Oncology Fellowship, 2006
    • Fellowship: Stanford University Hematology and Oncology Fellowship, 2005
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Breast Cancer Program in Palo Alto Palo Alto, CA
Palo Alto, CA
Breast Cancer Program in Palo Alto

900 Blake Wilbur Dr, Fl 1

Palo Alto , CA 94304

(650) 498-6000

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Patient Ratings

(22 Ratings)

Overall Rating
4.6/5
4.3/5
Friendliness
4.0/5
Explanations
4.0/5
Listens
4.5/5
Care provider's efforts to include you in decisions about your care
4.4/5
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Patient Reviews

(32 reviews)

As my oncology for all these years, I am grateful to have her as my doctor. She is thorough on giving result on test that was done to check with my internal doctor.
Jun 2026
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Verified SHC Patient
Estoy muy satisfecha por toda la atención y respuestas que la Doctora Itakura me responde . Es muy amable y se toma su tiempo para checar cómo está funcionando m tratamiento. Felicidades.
Mar 2026
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Verified SHC Patient
I can't say enough good things about Dr. Itakura. She has taken the time to find out about me and who I am and what kinds of things I like to do. I feel that she cares about me and wants to make sure that I am being taken care of by my friends and son when I need them. I feel very fortunate that Dr. Itakura is a very strong part of my care team.
Mar 2026
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Verified SHC Patient
Dr. Itakura was extremely thorough and efficient. She has a wonderful bedside manner and I felt very comfortable with her. She explained things very well to me. I wish that you had a Women's Cancer Center in San Jose.
Nov 2025
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Verified SHC Patient
Amazing doctor! Excellent care. Answers all questions thoroughly. Detailed exam. Very knowledgeable on all aspects of breast cancer. The best !
Nov 2025
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Verified SHC Patient
She was very nice & toughtfull
Oct 2025
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Verified SHC Patient
She was professional and very thorough.
Jul 2025
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Verified SHC Patient
She is a great and dedicated doctor.
Feb 2025
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Verified SHC Patient
Dr. Haruka Itakura is excellent! She did talk to surgeon and radiologist to make sure if MRI guided biopsy for the right breast is needed or not. She has explained two treatment plans and asked for my opinion. She is very detail oriented, serious and answered all questions I had.
Jan 2025
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Verified SHC Patient
Exceptional
Mar 2024
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Verified SHC Patient
Dr Itakura has been outstanding and caring Dr with my cancer treatment.
Mar 2023
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Verified SHC Patient
Dr Itakura is outstanding, and an asset to Stanford’s Cancer Center. She is very knowledgeable, explains the condition and treatment plan thoroughly. In addition I feel she truly cares about me as a patient. She listens and addresses my concerns, difficulties and feelings regarding care. I am fortunate and thankful to have her as my Oncologist.
Jan 2023
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Verified SHC Patient
I was very happy with the visit. She explained things very well and presented my choices. I feel that she gave me enough information to make the choice I feel is best for me
Aug 2022
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Verified SHC Patient
Very patient and detailed oriented
Jul 2022
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Verified SHC Patient
Receptionist very nice. The nurse very helpful, and the doctor so professional.
Jun 2022
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Verified SHC Patient
She is the most caring Dr I have ever come across in my whole life.
Jun 2022
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Verified SHC Patient
She was a listener and very polite.
Jun 2022
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Verified SHC Patient
Very thorough knowledgeable and friendly
Apr 2022
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Verified SHC Patient
Very thorough and knowledgeable
Mar 2022
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Verified SHC Patient
Through examination, listened and answer my questions
Mar 2022
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Verified SHC Patient
She is very concise and explains information clearly and thoroughly.
Feb 2022
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Verified SHC Patient
Excellent explanation about possible next steps and what info she was looking for to make those decisions
Feb 2022
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Verified SHC Patient
Dr. Itakura was very professional, informative , clear explanations and gave me plenty of time. She explained everything throughly and recommended what actions she thought were best especially in regards to where to have tests done as I am from out of town.
Jan 2022
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Verified SHC Patient
Dr Itakura listens to my concerns and answered all my questions
Dec 2021
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Verified SHC Patient
thank you for the support!
Dec 2021
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Verified SHC Patient
I am Dr.Pegram's patient, but since he left for medical leave, I was assigned to Dr. Itakura. I have seen Dr. Itakura twice and am very satisfied. She is thorough and answers all my questions.
Sep 2021
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Verified SHC Patient
Recommend all the time
Sep 2021
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Verified SHC Patient
Nurse Terry is awesome. This is first appt with Dr. Itakura and it went very well.
Sep 2021
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Verified SHC Patient
Loved her! She is very thorough, thoughtful, and professional.
Aug 2021
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Verified SHC Patient
Dr. Itakura provides me with helpful information about my health, she is easy to understand, offers alternative treatment options and appears concerned about my health.
Jun 2021
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Verified SHC Patient
Dr. Haruka was very patient and listened to all my concerns. She answered all my questions.
May 2021
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Verified SHC Patient
Dr. Itakura is a compassionate medical profession. She asked questions and allowed time for me to ask questions. Video visit was a great option for this follow up appointment.
Apr 2021
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Verified SHC Patient
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