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Shanthi Kappagoda
Infectious disease doctor
Clinical Associate Professor, Medicine - Infectious Diseases
Bio:
Dr Shanthi Kappagoda is a board certified infectious disease physician. She specializes in the care of patients in the ICU with infectious diseases and also has a clinic where she treats general infectious diseases including tuberculosis, urinary tract infections, endocarditis, MRSA infections, pneumonia, coccidioidomycosis and tropical diseases. She has a special interest in bone and joint infections and left ventricular assist device infections. She is involved in Stanford's COVID-19 response including developing treatment guidelines for the infectious disease division and the department of medicine. She was an investigator in a clinical trial of remdesivir in patients with COVID-19 and in an expanded access program for convalescent plasma for patients with severe disease.
- 211 Quarry Road
- 2nd Floor, Suite 202
- Palo Alto , CA 94304
- Phone: 650-736-5200
- 450 Broadway Street
- Pavilion A
- Redwood City , CA 94063
- Phone: 650-736-5200
- 211 Quarry Road
- 2nd Floor, Suite 202
- Palo Alto , CA 94304
- Phone: 650-736-5700
- 5800 Hollis Street
- Emeryville , CA 94608
- Phone: 510-806-2100
Practice Areas
- Intrathecal Amphotericin
- Septic Arthritis
- Valley Fever
Professional Education
- Board Certification: Infectious Disease, American Board of Internal Medicine (2011)
- Residency: Brigham and Women's Hospital Harvard Medical School (2007) MA
- Internship: Brigham and Women's Hospital Harvard Medical School (2005) MA
- Medical Education: University of California Davis School of Medicine (2004) CA
- Fellowship, Stanford University, Infectious Disease Fellowship (2013)
- MS, Stanford University, Health Services Research (2013)
- MS, Harvard School of Public Health, Tropical Public Health (1999)
Publications
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Antiparasitic Therapy
Kappagoda, S., Singh, U., & Blackburn, B. G. (2011). Antiparasitic Therapy. MAYO CLINIC PROCEEDINGS, 86(6), 561–83. -
Neglected tropical diseases: survey and geometry of randomised evidence
Kappagoda, S., & Ioannidis, J. P. A. (2012). Neglected tropical diseases: survey and geometry of randomised evidence. BRITISH MEDICAL JOURNAL, 345. -
Low uptake of antiretroviral therapy after admission with human immunodeficiency virus and tuberculosis in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Murphy, R. A., Sunpath, H., Taha, B., Kappagoda, S., Maphasa, K. T. M., Kuritzkes, D. R., & Smeaton, L. (2010). Low uptake of antiretroviral therapy after admission with human immunodeficiency virus and tuberculosis in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF TUBERCULOSIS AND LUNG DISEASE, 14(7), 903–908. -
Non-tuberculous mycobacterial infection among lung transplant recipients: a 15-year cohort study
Knoll, B. M., Kappagoda, S., Gill, R. R., Goldberg, H. J., Boyle, K., Baden, L. R., … Marty, F. M. (2012). Non-tuberculous mycobacterial infection among lung transplant recipients: a 15-year cohort study. TRANSPLANT INFECTIOUS DISEASE, 14(5), 452–460.
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Prevention and control of neglected tropical diseases: overview of randomized trials, systematic reviews and meta-analyses.
Kappagoda, S., & Ioannidis, J. P. A. (2014). Prevention and control of neglected tropical diseases: overview of randomized trials, systematic reviews and meta-analyses. Bulletin of the World Health Organization, 92(5), 356–366C.
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Fatal Emmonsia sp Infection and Fungemia after Orthotopic Liver Transplantation
Kappagoda, S., Adams, J. Y., Luo, R., Banaei, N., Concepcion, W., & Ho, D. Y. (2017). Fatal Emmonsia sp Infection and Fungemia after Orthotopic Liver Transplantation. EMERGING INFECTIOUS DISEASES, 23(2), 346–49.
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West Nile virus encephalitis in GATA2 deficiency.
Rosa, J. S., Kappagoda, S., Hsu, A. P., Davis, J., Holland, S. M., & Liu, A. Y. (2019). West Nile virus encephalitis in GATA2 deficiency. Allergy, Asthma, and Clinical Immunology : Official Journal of the Canadian Society of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, 15, 5.
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The routine use of synovial alpha-defensin is not necessary.
Amanatullah, D. F., Cheng, R. Z., Huddleston Iii, J. I., Maloney, W. J., Finlay, A. K., Kappagoda, S., … Goodman, S. B. (2020). The routine use of synovial alpha-defensin is not necessary. The Bone & Joint Journal, 102-B(5), 593–99.
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Characteristics and outcomes of coronavirus disease patients under nonsurge conditions, northern California, USA, March–April 2020
Ferguson, J., Rosser, J., Quintero, O., Scott, J., Subramanian, A., Gumma, M., … Kappagoda, S. (2020). Characteristics and outcomes of coronavirus disease patients under nonsurge conditions, northern California, USA, March–April 2020. Emerging Infectious Diseases.
Patient Comments
Patients comments are gathered from our Patient Satisfaction Survey and displayed in their entirety. Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.
SHC Patient, Jun 2020
I already know about my disease, nothing new she could tell me. Did not listen about the pain or past problem with pain. Left feeling this was a waste of my time.
SHC Patient, May 2020
Very helpful & willing to explain details.
SHC Patient, Apr 2020
All very good.
SHC Patient, Mar 2020
Stanford is the best.
SHC Patient, Dec 2019
I would like to recommend Dr. Kappagoda to other. She very kind and make me feel confident during my finger get infection. She listened and care for patient.
SHC Patient, Oct 2019
My visit with Dr. Kappagoda, I was very pleased with. My experience at Dr. Case, I was treated with professionalism & care. Stanford Hosp. is very fortunate to have a doctor like Kappagoda.
SHC Patient, Sep 2019
My experience could not have been better--really.
SHC Patient, Sep 2019
The best in every way.
SHC Patient, Aug 2019
Very professional, personable and engaging.
SHC Patient, Jul 2019
She is very knowledgeable about her speciality.
SHC Patient, Apr 2019
Excellent.
SHC Patient, Apr 2019
Excellent.
SHC Patient, Apr 2019
I appreciate the post surgical follow up as to eliminator of infection.
SHC Patient, Apr 2019
Dr. Kappagoda was simply outstanding! She spent nearly an hour with my wife and me and answered our questions very clearly.
SHC Patient, Feb 2019
I have been Dr. Kappagoda's patient for a number of years, and I have always received the best possible care / treatment from her!!
SHC Patient, Dec 2018
Dr. Kappagoda always caring and kind with my mom and treats her as a member of her family. Also, she respond to any question when I send a message to her or asking to help my mom very quickly.
SHC Patient, May 2018
Dr. Kappagoda is very courteous, concerned about my problem, professional, thorough in explaining and talking about my medications and my health, - in a nutshell she is a great doctor and person!
SHC Patient, Mar 2018
This doctor was very professional and friendly to patient. I will recommend this doctor to others. I asked questions and she gave goo instructions for my concern. I am very thankful for this doctor to take care of me.
SHC Patient, Mar 2018
Very patient, listened to all my drs. provided good explanation.
SHC Patient, Mar 2018
Her manner of speaking was clear and understandable.
SHC Patient, Feb 2018
Very good experience.
SHC Patient, Jan 2018
The care provider was very good at attending my health need.
SHC Patient, Dec 2017
Dr. Kappagoda is a stellar doctor. She was very caring, gave me time and explained my treatment in detail.
SHC Patient, Sep 2017
Dr. Kappagoda was excellent on my treatment - thank you!
SHC Patient, Aug 2017
Dr. Kappagoda listens very intently she is clear and comprehensive in her explanations and is very caring of my overall condition.
SHC Patient, Feb 2017
Dr. K. is outstanding!
SHC Patient, Jan 2017
Dr. Kappagoda is exceptional doctor.
SHC Patient, Dec 2016
Doctor was new to me. She was up to speed on my history and with new procedures we could follow to help in the care of my condition.
SHC Patient, Sep 2016
Dr. Kappagoda was a wonderful physician and clearly worked hard to investigate my case which is not typical. I felt that she carefully considered confusing data and research all options, including a rare possibility. I felt that my situation was taken seriously and she exhausted all possibilities of treatment options to recommend. Her manner was both professional and caring, and as a patient I would give her the highest recommendation.
SHC Patient, Aug 2016
Kind, compassionate.
SHC Patient, Aug 2016
All good.
SHC Patient, Jul 2016
No bad all good.
SHC Patient, Jul 2016
superb provider in opinion of physician patient
SHC Patient, Jun 2016
Both Drs. were fantastic! I would like to have all my health care here!
SHC Patient, May 2016
Drs. are great Drs. Edwards & Kappagoda.
SHC Patient, May 2016
I have severe hearing problem and the doctor's voice was very soft. Sometimes that made it difficult for me to comprehend what she said.
SHC Patient, Mar 2016
The best. I feel at ease when I know I'm getting the best care here in Stanford. Dr. Kappagoda's care & direction gave me confidence in getting better.
SHC Patient, Mar 2016
Not much likelihood I'll ever be asked for a recommendation, but if so I'd give an enthusiastic, positive recommendation.
SHC Patient, Feb 2016
Good.
SHC Patient, Jan 2016
Dr. Kappagoda is a superb physician in every way.
SHC Patient, Nov 2015
Very good experience.
SHC Patient, Nov 2015
Provider is very nice, easy to understand to experience about every thing for one.
SHC Patient, Sep 2015
She very good, she talk slowly and gentle make me happy to easy understand.
SHC Patient, Apr 2015
Dr. Kappagoda is very competent & caring.
SHC Patient, Mar 2015
Dr Kappagoda is an exceptionally empathetic and caring physician.
SHC Patient, Dec 2014
All good!
SHC Patient, Oct 2014
All good kind and caring help from dr. and intern -
SHC Patient, Oct 2014
Very rewarding experience gathered.
SHC Patient, Jun 2020
I already know about my disease, nothing new she could tell me. Did not listen about the pain or past problem with pain. Left feeling this was a waste of my time.
SHC Patient, May 2020
Very helpful & willing to explain details.
SHC Patient, Apr 2020
All very good.
SHC Patient, Mar 2020
Stanford is the best.
SHC Patient, Dec 2019
I would like to recommend Dr. Kappagoda to other. She very kind and make me feel confident during my finger get infection. She listened and care for patient.
SHC Patient, Oct 2019
My visit with Dr. Kappagoda, I was very pleased with. My experience at Dr. Case, I was treated with professionalism & care. Stanford Hosp. is very fortunate to have a doctor like Kappagoda.
SHC Patient, Sep 2019
My experience could not have been better--really.
SHC Patient, Sep 2019
The best in every way.
SHC Patient, Aug 2019
Very professional, personable and engaging.
SHC Patient, Jul 2019
She is very knowledgeable about her speciality.
SHC Patient, Apr 2019
Excellent.
SHC Patient, Apr 2019
Excellent.
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