Biography
Anthony E. Oro, M.D., Ph.D., is the Eugene and Gloria Bauer Professor of Dermatology, Associate Director of the Center for Definitive and Curative Medicine, and the co-director of the Child Health Research Institute. He is co-founder of the Program in Epithelial Biology, and an active member of the Institute for Stem Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicine, Children’s Health Research Institute, Bio-X, and the Program in Cancer Biology. His research interests encompass cancer genomics and tumor evolution, stem cell biology and hair/skin development and regeneration, and definitive molecular and cellular therapeutics. His clinical interests include hair biology, non-melanoma skin cancer, and stem cell-based therapies for genetic skin diseases.
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Professional Summary
Education & Certifications
- Medical Education: University of California San Diego School of Medicine (1993) CA
- Residency: Stanford University Dermatology Residency (1997) CA
- Internship: Stanford University Internal Medicine Residency (1994) CA
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- Board Certification: American Board of Dermatology, Dermatology (1998)
Administrative Appointments
- Assoc Director, Center for Definitive and Curative Medicine (2016 - Present)
- Co-Director, Child Health Research Institute (2017 - Present)
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Publications
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Ultraviolet and ionizing radiation enhance the growth of BCCs and trichoblastomas in patched heterozygous knockout mice
Aszterbaum, M., Epstein, J., Oro, A., Douglas, V., LeBoit, P. E., Scott, M. P., & Epstein, E. H. (1999). Ultraviolet and ionizing radiation enhance the growth of BCCs and trichoblastomas in patched heterozygous knockout mice. NATURE MEDICINE, 5(11), 1285–1291. -
Hair cycle regulation of Hedgehog signal reception
Oro, A. E., & Higgins, K. (2003). Hair cycle regulation of Hedgehog signal reception. DEVELOPMENTAL BIOLOGY, 255(2), 238–48. -
Laminin-10 is crucial for hair morphogenesis
Li, J., Tzu, J., Chen, Y., Zhang, Y. P., Nguyen, N. T., Gao, J., … Marinkovich, M. P. (2003). Laminin-10 is crucial for hair morphogenesis. EMBO JOURNAL, 22(10), 2400–2410. -
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MIM/BEG4, a Sonic hedgehog-responsive gene that potentiates Gli-dependent transcription
Callahan, C. A., Ofstad, T., Horng, L., Wang, J. K., Zhen, H. H., Coulombe, P. A., & Oro, A. E. (2004). MIM/BEG4, a Sonic hedgehog-responsive gene that potentiates Gli-dependent transcription. GENES & DEVELOPMENT, 18(22), 2724–29. -
Receptor tyrosine phosphatase-dependent cytoskeletal remodeling by the hedgehog-responsive gene MIM/BEG4
Gonzalez-Quevedo, R., Shoffer, M., Horng, L., & Oro, A. E. (2005). Receptor tyrosine phosphatase-dependent cytoskeletal remodeling by the hedgehog-responsive gene MIM/BEG4. JOURNAL OF CELL BIOLOGY, 168(3), 453–63. -
Conditional telomerase induction causes proliferation of hair follicle stem cells
Sarin, K. Y., Cheung, P., Gilison, D., Lee, E., Tennen, R. I., Wang, E., … Artandi, S. E. (2005). Conditional telomerase induction causes proliferation of hair follicle stem cells. NATURE, 436(7053), 1048–52. -
Dual degradation signals control Gli protein stability and tumor formation
Huntzicker, E. G., Estay, I. S., Zhen, H., Lokteva, L. A., Jackson, P. K., & Oro, A. E. (2006). Dual degradation signals control Gli protein stability and tumor formation. GENES & DEVELOPMENT, 20(3), 276–81. -
Mammalian variations on a theme: a Smo and Sufu surprise
Oro, A. E. (2006). Mammalian variations on a theme: a Smo and Sufu surprise. DEVELOPMENTAL CELL, 10(2), 156–58. -
Bone morphogenetic protein antagonist gremlin 1 is widely expressed by cancer-associated stromal cells and can promote tumor cell proliferation
Sneddon, J. B., Zhen, H. H., Montgomery, K., van de Rijn, M., Tward, A. D., West, R., … Brown, P. O. (2006). Bone morphogenetic protein antagonist gremlin 1 is widely expressed by cancer-associated stromal cells and can promote tumor cell proliferation. PROCEEDINGS OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, 103(40), 14842–47. -
The primary cilia, a 'Rab-id' transit system for hedgehog signaling
Oro, A. E. (2007). The primary cilia, a 'Rab-id' transit system for hedgehog signaling. CURRENT OPINION IN CELL BIOLOGY, 19(6), 691–96. -
A new role for an old friend: NFAT and stem cell quiescence
Oro, A. E. (2008). A new role for an old friend: NFAT and stem cell quiescence. CELL STEM CELL, 2(2), 104–6. -
Controlling hair follicle signaling pathways through polyubiquitination
Huntzicker, E. G., & Oro, A. E. (2008). Controlling hair follicle signaling pathways through polyubiquitination. JOURNAL OF INVESTIGATIVE DERMATOLOGY, 128(5), 1081–87. -
Laminin-511 is an epithelial message promoting dermal papilla development and function during early hair morphogenesis
Gao, J., DeRouen, M. C., Chen, C.-H., Nguyen, M., Nguyen, N. T., Ido, H., … Marinkovich, M. P. (2008). Laminin-511 is an epithelial message promoting dermal papilla development and function during early hair morphogenesis. GENES & DEVELOPMENT, 22(15), 2111–24. -
The Primary Cilium: A Small Yet Mighty Organelle
DeRouen, M. C., & Oro, A. E. (2009). The Primary Cilium: A Small Yet Mighty Organelle. JOURNAL OF INVESTIGATIVE DERMATOLOGY, 129(2), 264–65. -
I-BAR protein antagonism of endocytosis mediates directional sensing during guided cell migration
Quinones, G. A., Jin, J., & Oro, A. E. (2010). I-BAR protein antagonism of endocytosis mediates directional sensing during guided cell migration. JOURNAL OF CELL BIOLOGY, 189(2), 353–67. -
BAR domain competition during directional cellular migration
Quinones, G. A., & Oro, A. E. (2010). BAR domain competition during directional cellular migration. CELL CYCLE, 9(13), 2522–28. -
MIM and Cortactin Antagonism Regulates Ciliogenesis and Hedgehog Signaling
Bershteyn, M., Atwood, S. X., Woo, W.-M., Li, M., & Oro, A. E. (2010). MIM and Cortactin Antagonism Regulates Ciliogenesis and Hedgehog Signaling. DEVELOPMENTAL CELL, 19(2), 270–83. -
Laminin-511 and integrin beta-1 in hair follicle development and basal cell carcinoma formation
DeRouen, M. C., Zhen, H., Tan, S. H., Williams, S., Marinkovich, M. P., & Oro, A. E. (2010). Laminin-511 and integrin beta-1 in hair follicle development and basal cell carcinoma formation. BMC DEVELOPMENTAL BIOLOGY, 10. -
In Vivo Imaging of Human and Mouse Skin with a Handheld Dual-Axis Confocal Fluorescence Microscope
Ra, H., Piyawattanametha, W., Gonzalez-Gonzalez, E., Mandella, M. J., Kino, G. S., Solgaard, O., … Contag, C. H. (2011). In Vivo Imaging of Human and Mouse Skin with a Handheld Dual-Axis Confocal Fluorescence Microscope. JOURNAL OF INVESTIGATIVE DERMATOLOGY, 131(5), 1061–66. -
Role of the basement membrane zone in skin development.
Oro, A. E. (2008). Role of the basement membrane zone in skin development. Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 128(E2), E11–2. -
Cell Migration: GSK3 beta Steers the Cytoskeleton's Tip
Yucel, G., & Oro, A. E. (2011). Cell Migration: GSK3 beta Steers the Cytoskeleton's Tip. CELL, 144(3), 319–21. -
SnapShot: Hair Follicle Stem Cells
Woo, W.-M., & Oro, A. E. (2011). SnapShot: Hair Follicle Stem Cells. CELL, 146(2), 334–U159. -
Neuropilins are positive regulators of Hedgehog signal transduction
Hillman, R. T., Feng, B. Y., Ni, J., Woo, W.-M., Milenkovic, L., Gephart, M. G. H., … Scott, M. P. (2011). Neuropilins are positive regulators of Hedgehog signal transduction. GENES & DEVELOPMENT, 25(22), 2333–46. -
Shh maintains dermal papilla identity and hair morphogenesis via a Noggin-Shh regulatory loop
Woo, W.-M., Zhen, H. H., & Oro, A. E. (2012). Shh maintains dermal papilla identity and hair morphogenesis via a Noggin-Shh regulatory loop. GENES & DEVELOPMENT, 26(11), 1235–46. -
Efficacy and Safety of Vismodegib in Advanced Basal-Cell Carcinoma
Sekulic, A., Migden, M. R., Oro, A. E., Dirix, L., Lewis, K. D., Hainsworth, J. D., … Hauschild, A. (2012). Efficacy and Safety of Vismodegib in Advanced Basal-Cell Carcinoma. NEW ENGLAND JOURNAL OF MEDICINE, 366(23), 2171–79. -
Translocation Affecting Sonic Hedgehog Genes in Basal-Cell Carcinoma
Gomez-Ospina, N., Chang, A. L. S., Qu, K., & Oro, A. E. (2012). Translocation Affecting Sonic Hedgehog Genes in Basal-Cell Carcinoma. NEW ENGLAND JOURNAL OF MEDICINE, 366(23), 2233–2234. -
Hedgehog pathway inhibition and the race against tumor evolution
Atwood, S. X., Chang, A. L. S., & Oro, A. E. (2012). Hedgehog pathway inhibition and the race against tumor evolution. JOURNAL OF CELL BIOLOGY, 199(2), 193–97. -
GLI activation by atypical protein kinase C ?/? regulates the growth of basal cell carcinomas.
Atwood, S. X., Li, M., Lee, A., Tang, J. Y., & Oro, A. E. (2013). GLI activation by atypical protein kinase C ?/? regulates the growth of basal cell carcinomas. Nature, 494(7438), 484–88. -
Rapid genetic analysis of epithelial-mesenchymal signaling during hair regeneration.
Woo, W.-M., Atwood, S. X., Zhen, H. H., & Oro, A. E. (2013). Rapid genetic analysis of epithelial-mesenchymal signaling during hair regeneration. Journal of Visualized Experiments : JoVE, (72). -
State-dependent signaling by Cav1.2 regulates hair follicle stem cell function.
Yucel, G., Altindag, B., Gomez-Ospina, N., Rana, A., Panagiotakos, G., Lara, M. F., … Oro, A. E. (2013). State-dependent signaling by Cav1.2 regulates hair follicle stem cell function. Genes & Development, 27(11), 1217–22. -
Hedgehog/patched signaling in animal development and disease
Scott, M. P., Goodrich, L. V., Higgins, K. M., Johnson, R. L., Milenkovic, L., & Oro, A. E. (1997). Hedgehog/patched signaling in animal development and disease. FASEB JOURNAL, 11(9), A1302–A1302. -
Induction of features of basal cell epithelioma in transgenic human skin expressing sonic Hedgehog in vivo.
Fan, H., Oro, A. E., Scott, M. P., & Khavari, P. A. (1997). Induction of features of basal cell epithelioma in transgenic human skin expressing sonic Hedgehog in vivo. JOURNAL OF INVESTIGATIVE DERMATOLOGY, 108(4), 38–38. -
Hedgehog pathway inhibition and the race against tumor evolution
Atwood, S. X., Chang, A. L. S., & Oro, A. E. (2013). Hedgehog pathway inhibition and the race against tumor evolution. JOURNAL OF CELL BIOLOGY, 45–49. -
A perivascular stem cell niche in the hair follicle
Xiao, Y., Woo, W., Terunuma, A., Oro, A. E., Vogel, J. C., & Brownell, I. (2012). A perivascular stem cell niche in the hair follicle. Presented at the 75th Annual Meeting of the Society-for-Investigative-Dermatology, RALEIGH,NC: NATURE PUBLISHING GROUP. -
Receptor tyrosine phosphatase-dependent cytoskeletal remodeling by the hedgehog-responsive gene MIM/BEG4
Gonzalez-Quevedo, R., Shoffer, M., Horng, L., & Oro, A. E. (2005). Receptor tyrosine phosphatase-dependent cytoskeletal remodeling by the hedgehog-responsive gene MIM/BEG4. JOURNAL OF INVESTIGATIVE DERMATOLOGY, 124(4), A103–A103. -
MOLECULAR ANALYSIS OF THE INHERITANCE AND STABILITY OF THE MITOCHONDRIAL GENOME OF AN INBRED LINE OF MAIZE
Oro, A. E., Newton, K. J., & Walbot, V. (1985). MOLECULAR ANALYSIS OF THE INHERITANCE AND STABILITY OF THE MITOCHONDRIAL GENOME OF AN INBRED LINE OF MAIZE. THEORETICAL AND APPLIED GENETICS, 70(3), 287–293. -
Augmenting Endogenous Wnt Signaling Improves Skin Wound Healing
Whyte, J. L., Smith, A. A., Liu, B., Manzano, W. R., Evans, N. D., Dhamdhere, G. R., … Helms, J. A. (2013). Augmenting Endogenous Wnt Signaling Improves Skin Wound Healing. PLOS ONE, 8(10). -
Partial Proteasome Inhibitors Induce Hair Follicle Growth by Stabilizing ß-Catenin.
Yucel, G., Van Arnam, J., Means, P. C., Huntzicker, E., Altindag, B., Lara, M. F., … Oro, A. E. (2014). Partial Proteasome Inhibitors Induce Hair Follicle Growth by Stabilizing ß-Catenin. Stem Cells , 32(1), 85–92. -
"Atypical" regulation of Hedgehog-dependent cancers.
Atwood, S. X., & Oro, A. E. (2014). "Atypical" regulation of Hedgehog-dependent cancers. Cancer Cell, 25(2), 133–34. -
Somatic Correction of Junctional Epidermolysis Bullosa by a Highly Recombinogenic AAV Variant.
Melo, S. P., Lisowski, L., Bashkirova, E., Zhen, H. H., Chu, K., Keene, D. R., … Oro, A. E. (2014). Somatic Correction of Junctional Epidermolysis Bullosa by a Highly Recombinogenic AAV Variant. Molecular Therapy : the Journal of the American Society of Gene Therapy, 22(4), 725–33. -
Epigenetic targeting of Hedgehog pathway transcriptional output through BET bromodomain inhibition.
Tang, Y., Gholamin, S., Schubert, S., Willardson, M. I., Lee, A., Bandopadhayay, P., … Cho, Y.-J. (2014). Epigenetic targeting of Hedgehog pathway transcriptional output through BET bromodomain inhibition. Nature Medicine, 20(7), 732–40. -
Advanced treatment for basal cell carcinomas.
Atwood, S. X., Whitson, R. J., & Oro, A. E. (2014). Advanced treatment for basal cell carcinomas. Cold Spring Harbor Perspectives in Medicine, 4(7). -
Epigenetic targeting of Hedgehog pathway transcriptional output through BET bromodomain inhibition
Tang, Y., Gholamin, S., Schubert, S., Willardson, M. I., Lee, A., Bandopadhayay, P., … Cho, Y.-J. (2014). Epigenetic targeting of Hedgehog pathway transcriptional output through BET bromodomain inhibition. NATURE MEDICINE, 20(7), 732–40. -
Epigenetic targeting of hedgehog pathway transcriptional output.
Cho, Y.-J. J., Tang, Y., Schubert, S., Willardson, M., Bandopadhayay, P., Bergthold, G., … Cho, Y.-J. J. (2014). Epigenetic targeting of hedgehog pathway transcriptional output. Neuro-Oncology, 16 Suppl 3, iii25. -
Human COL7A1-corrected induced pluripotent stem cells for the treatment of recessive dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa
Sebastiano, V., Zhen, H. H., Derafshi, B. H., Bashkirova, E., Melo, S. P., Wang, P., … Oro, A. E. (2014). Human COL7A1-corrected induced pluripotent stem cells for the treatment of recessive dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa. SCIENCE TRANSLATIONAL MEDICINE, 6(264). -
Rapid Genetic Analysis of Epithelial-Mesenchymal Signaling During Hair Regeneration
Woo, W.-M., Atwood, S. X., Zhen, H. H., & Oro, A. E. (2013). Rapid Genetic Analysis of Epithelial-Mesenchymal Signaling During Hair Regeneration. JOVE-JOURNAL OF VISUALIZED EXPERIMENTS, (72). -
Smoothened variants explain the majority of drug resistance in Basal cell carcinoma.
Atwood, S. X., Sarin, K. Y., Whitson, R. J., Li, J. R., Kim, G., Rezaee, M., … Tang, J. Y. (2015). Smoothened variants explain the majority of drug resistance in Basal cell carcinoma. Cancer Cell, 27(3), 342–53. -
Rolling the Genetic Dice: Neutral and Deleterious Smoothened Mutations in Drug-Resistant Basal Cell Carcinoma.
Atwood, S. X., Sarin, K. Y., Li, J. R., Yao, C. Y., Urman, N. M., Chang, A. L. S., … Oro, A. E. (2015). Rolling the Genetic Dice: Neutral and Deleterious Smoothened Mutations in Drug-Resistant Basal Cell Carcinoma. Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 135(8), 2138–41. -
An investigator-initiated open-label clinical trial of vismodegib as a neoadjuvant to surgery for high-risk basal cell carcinoma.
Ally, M. S., Aasi, S., Wysong, A., Teng, C., Anderson, E., Bailey-Healy, I., … Tang, J. Y. (2014). An investigator-initiated open-label clinical trial of vismodegib as a neoadjuvant to surgery for high-risk basal cell carcinoma. Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, 71(5), 904–11 e1. -
Effects of Combined Treatment With Arsenic Trioxide and Itraconazole in Patients With Refractory Metastatic Basal Cell Carcinoma.
Ally, M. S., Ransohoff, K., Sarin, K., Atwood, S. X., Rezaee, M., Bailey-Healy, I., … Colevas, A. D. (2016). Effects of Combined Treatment With Arsenic Trioxide and Itraconazole in Patients With Refractory Metastatic Basal Cell Carcinoma. JAMA Dermatology, 152(4), 452–56. -
Effects of combined treatment with arsenic trioxide and itraconazole in patients with refractory metastatic basal cell carcinoma
Sarin, K. Y., Ally, M. S., Ransohoff, K. J., Atwood, S. X., & Rezaee, M. (2016). Effects of combined treatment with arsenic trioxide and itraconazole in patients with refractory metastatic basal cell carcinoma. JAMA Dermatology, 1–5. -
An Investigator-Initiated Open-Label Trial of Sonidegib in Advanced Basal Cell Carcinoma Patients Resistant to Vismodegib
Danial, C., Sarin, K. Y., Oro, A. E., & Chang, A. L. S. (2016). An Investigator-Initiated Open-Label Trial of Sonidegib in Advanced Basal Cell Carcinoma Patients Resistant to Vismodegib. CLINICAL CANCER RESEARCH, 22(6), 1325–29. -
Role of the Basement Membrane Zone in Skin Development.
Oro, A. E. (2008). Role of the Basement Membrane Zone in Skin Development. Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 128, E11–2. -
GLI activation by atypical protein kinase C iota/lambda regulates the growth of basal cell carcinomas
Atwood, S. X., Li, M., Lee, A., Tang, J. Y., & Oro, A. E. (2013). GLI activation by atypical protein kinase C iota/lambda regulates the growth of basal cell carcinomas. NATURE, 494(7438), 484–88. -
Safety and efficacy of the JAK inhibitor tofacitinib citrate in patients with alopecia areata.
Kennedy Crispin, M., Ko, J. M., Craiglow, B. G., Li, S., Shankar, G., Urban, J. R., … King, B. A. (2016). Safety and efficacy of the JAK inhibitor tofacitinib citrate in patients with alopecia areata. JCI Insight, 1(15). -
Soil Primes the Seed: Epigenetic Landscape Drives Tumor Behavior.
Whitson, R. J., & Oro, A. E. (2017). Soil Primes the Seed: Epigenetic Landscape Drives Tumor Behavior. Cell Stem Cell, 20(2), 149–50. -
Tumor-Derived Suppressor of Fused Mutations Reveal Hedgehog Pathway Interactions
Urman, N. M., Mirza, A., Atwood, S. X., Whitson, R. J., Sarin, K. Y., Tang, J. Y., & Oro, A. E. (2016). Tumor-Derived Suppressor of Fused Mutations Reveal Hedgehog Pathway Interactions. PLOS ONE, 11(12). -
Combined inhibition of atypical PKC and histone deacetylase 1 is cooperative in basal cell carcinoma treatment.
Mirza, A. N., Fry, M. A., Urman, N. M., Atwood, S. X., Roffey, J., Ott, G. R., … Oro, A. E. (2017). Combined inhibition of atypical PKC and histone deacetylase 1 is cooperative in basal cell carcinoma treatment. JCI Insight, 2(21). -
Noncanonical hedgehog pathway activation through SRF-MKL1 promotes drug resistance in basal cell carcinomas.
Whitson, R. J., Lee, A., Urman, N. M., Mirza, A., Yao, C. Y., Brown, A. S., … Oro, A. E. (2018). Noncanonical hedgehog pathway activation through SRF-MKL1 promotes drug resistance in basal cell carcinomas. Nature Medicine, 24(3), 271–81. -
Factors That May Promote an Effective Local Research Environment
Wang, K., Lee, C. S., Marinkovich, M. P., Chang, H. Y., Oro, A. E., & Khavari, P. A. (2016). Factors That May Promote an Effective Local Research Environment. JOURNAL OF INVESTIGATIVE DERMATOLOGY, 136(8), 1529–31. -
Safety and efficacy of the JAK inhibitor tofacitinib citrate in patients with alopecia areata
Crispin, M. K., Ko, J. M., Craiglow, B. G., Li, S., Shankar, G., Urban, J. R., … King, B. A. (2016). Safety and efficacy of the JAK inhibitor tofacitinib citrate in patients with alopecia areata. JCI INSIGHT, 1(15). -
OVERCOMING ACQUIRED AND A PRIORI RESISTANCE TO SMO ANTAGONISTS THROUGH EPIGENETIC REGULATION OF HEDGEHOG PATHWAY TRANSCRIPTIONAL OUTPUT
Tang, Y., Schubert, S., Brian Nguyen, Masoud, S., Gholamin, S., Lee, A., … Cho, Y.-J. (2014). OVERCOMING ACQUIRED AND A PRIORI RESISTANCE TO SMO ANTAGONISTS THROUGH EPIGENETIC REGULATION OF HEDGEHOG PATHWAY TRANSCRIPTIONAL OUTPUT. NEURO-ONCOLOGY. OXFORD UNIV PRESS INC. -
TGF-beta, Fibronectin and Integrin alpha5beta1 Promote Invasion in Basal Cell Carcinoma.
Kuonen, F., Surbeck, I., Sarin, K. Y., Dontenwill, M., Ruegg, C., Gilliet, M., … Gaide, O. (2018). TGF-beta, Fibronectin and Integrin alpha5beta1 Promote Invasion in Basal Cell Carcinoma. The Journal of Investigative Dermatology. -
Frequent basal cell cancer development is a clinical marker for inherited cancer susceptibility
Cho, H. G., Kuo, K. Y., Li, S., Bailey, I., Aasi, S., Chang, A. L. S., … Sarin, K. Y. (2018). Frequent basal cell cancer development is a clinical marker for inherited cancer susceptibility. JCI INSIGHT, 3(15). -
Actin polymerization controls cilia-mediated signaling
Drummond, M. L., Li, M., Tarapore, E., Nguyen, T. T. L., Barouni, B. J., Cruz, S., … Atwood, S. X. (2018). Actin polymerization controls cilia-mediated signaling. JOURNAL OF CELL BIOLOGY, 217(9), 3255–66. -
Retinoic acid and BMP4 cooperate with p63 to alter chromatin dynamics during surface epithelial commitment.
Pattison, J. M., Melo, S. P., Piekos, S. N., Torkelson, J. L., Bashkirova, E., Mumbach, M. R., … Oro, A. E. (2018). Retinoic acid and BMP4 cooperate with p63 to alter chromatin dynamics during surface epithelial commitment. Nature Genetics. -
LAP2 Proteins Chaperone GLI1 Movement between the Lamina and Chromatin to Regulate Transcription.
Mirza, A. N., McKellar, S. A., Urman, N. M., Brown, A. S., Hollmig, T., Aasi, S. Z., & Oro, A. E. (2018). LAP2 Proteins Chaperone GLI1 Movement between the Lamina and Chromatin to Regulate Transcription. Cell. -
MTSS1/Src family kinase dysregulation underlies multiple inherited ataxias.
Brown, A. S., Meera, P., Altindag, B., Chopra, R., Perkins, E. M., Paul, S., … Oro, A. E. (2018). MTSS1/Src family kinase dysregulation underlies multiple inherited ataxias. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America. -
TFAP2C- and p63-Dependent Networks Sequentially Rearrange Chromatin Landscapes to Drive Human Epidermal Lineage Commitment.
Li, L., Wang, Y., Torkelson, J. L., Shankar, G., Pattison, J. M., Zhen, H. H., … Oro, A. E. (2019). TFAP2C- and p63-Dependent Networks Sequentially Rearrange Chromatin Landscapes to Drive Human Epidermal Lineage Commitment. Cell Stem Cell. -
Loss of primary cilia drives switching from Hedgehog to Ras/MAPK pathway in resistant basal cell carcinoma.
Kuonen, F., Huskey, N. E., Shankar, G., Jaju, P., Whitson, R. J., Rieger, K. E., … Oro, A. E. (2019). Loss of primary cilia drives switching from Hedgehog to Ras/MAPK pathway in resistant basal cell carcinoma. The Journal of Investigative Dermatology. -
Vismodegib for advanced basal cell carcinoma: Duration of response after vismodegib discontinuation and response to vismodegib retreatment upon disease progression
Sekulic, A., Hainsworth, J. D., Lewis, K. D., Oro, A. E., Gesierich, A., Mortier, L., … Fisher, D. (2015). Vismodegib for advanced basal cell carcinoma: Duration of response after vismodegib discontinuation and response to vismodegib retreatment upon disease progression. JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF DERMATOLOGY. MOSBY-ELSEVIER. -
Vismodegib for advanced basal cell carcinoma: Duration of response after vismodegib discontinuation and response to vismodegib retreatment upon disease progression.
Sekulic, A., Hainsworth, J. D., Lewis, K. D., Oro, A. E., Gesierich, A., Mortier, L., … Hauschild, A. (2014). Vismodegib for advanced basal cell carcinoma: Duration of response after vismodegib discontinuation and response to vismodegib retreatment upon disease progression. JOURNAL OF CLINICAL ONCOLOGY. AMER SOC CLINICAL ONCOLOGY. -
Vismodegib in the treatment of patients with metastatic basal cell carcinoma (mBCC) and distant metastases: Survival in the pivotal phase II and phase I studies.
Lewis, K. D., Sekulic, A., Hauschild, A., Migden, M. R., Oro, A. E., LoRusso, P., … Von Hoff, D. D. (2014). Vismodegib in the treatment of patients with metastatic basal cell carcinoma (mBCC) and distant metastases: Survival in the pivotal phase II and phase I studies. JOURNAL OF CLINICAL ONCOLOGY. AMER SOC CLINICAL ONCOLOGY. -
Regulation of growth by the patched tumor suppressor gene.
Wechsler-Reya, R., Milenkovic, L., Goodrich, L. V., Oro, A. E., Higgins, K. M., & Scott, M. P. (1998). Regulation of growth by the patched tumor suppressor gene. DEVELOPMENTAL BIOLOGY. ACADEMIC PRESS INC. -
AAV-Mediated Direct Somatic Genetic Correction of Epidermolysis Bullosa
Melo, S., Lisowski, L., Bashkirova, L., Kay, M. A., & Oro, A. E. (2013). AAV-Mediated Direct Somatic Genetic Correction of Epidermolysis Bullosa. MOLECULAR THERAPY. NATURE PUBLISHING GROUP. -
Update to an open-label clinical trial of vismodegib as neoadjuvant before surgery for high-risk basal cell carcinoma (BCC)
Kwon, G. P., Ally, M. S., Bailey-Healy, I., Oro, A. E., Kim, J., Chang, A. L., … Tang, J. Y. (2016). Update to an open-label clinical trial of vismodegib as neoadjuvant before surgery for high-risk basal cell carcinoma (BCC). JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF DERMATOLOGY, 75(1), 213–15. -
Initial Assessment of Tumor Regrowth After Vismodegib in Advanced Basal Cell Carcinoma
Chang, A. L. S., & Oro, A. E. (2012). Initial Assessment of Tumor Regrowth After Vismodegib in Advanced Basal Cell Carcinoma. ARCHIVES OF DERMATOLOGY, 148(11), 1324–25. -
TFAP2C-and p63-Dependent Networks Sequentially Rearrange Chromatin Landscapes to Drive Human Epidermal Lineage Commitment
Li, L., Wang, Y., Torkelson, J. L., Shankar, G., Pattison, J. M., Zhen, H. H., … Oro, A. E. (2019). TFAP2C-and p63-Dependent Networks Sequentially Rearrange Chromatin Landscapes to Drive Human Epidermal Lineage Commitment. CELL STEM CELL, 24(2), 271-+. -
Retinoic acid and BMP4 cooperate with p63 to alter chromatin dynamics during surface epithelial commitment
Pattison, J. M., Melo, S. P., Piekos, S. N., Torkelson, J. L., Bashkirova, E., Mumbach, M. R., … Oro, A. E. (2018). Retinoic acid and BMP4 cooperate with p63 to alter chromatin dynamics during surface epithelial commitment. NATURE GENETICS, 50(12), 1658-+. -
Genetic Mutations Underlying Phenotypic Plasticity in Basosquamous Carcinoma
Chiang, A., Tan, C. Z., Kuonen, F., Hodgkinson, L. M., Chiang, F., Cho, R. J., … Sarin, K. Y. (2019). Genetic Mutations Underlying Phenotypic Plasticity in Basosquamous Carcinoma. Journal of INVESTIGATIVE DERMATOLOGY | Original Article | Carcinogenesis/Tumorigenesis, 139(11). -
Loss of Primary Cilia Drives Switching from Hedgehog to Ras/MAPK Pathway in Resistant Basal Cell Carcinoma
Kuonen, F., Huskey, N. E., Shankar, G., Jaju, P., Whitson, R. J., Rieger, K. E., … Oro, A. E. (2019). Loss of Primary Cilia Drives Switching from Hedgehog to Ras/MAPK Pathway in Resistant Basal Cell Carcinoma. JOURNAL OF INVESTIGATIVE DERMATOLOGY, 139(7), 1439–48. -
LAP2 Proteins Chaperone GLI1 Movement between the Lamina and Chromatin to Regulate Transcription
Mirza, A. N., McKellar, S. A., Urman, N. M., Brown, A. S., Hollmig, T., Aasi, S. Z., & Oro, A. E. (2019). LAP2 Proteins Chaperone GLI1 Movement between the Lamina and Chromatin to Regulate Transcription. CELL, 176(1-2), 198-+. -
Receptor protein tyrosine phosphatases control Purkinje neuron firing.
Brown, A. S., Meera, P., Quinones, G., Magri, J., Otis, T. S., Pulst, S. M., & Oro, A. E. (2019). Receptor protein tyrosine phosphatases control Purkinje neuron firing. Cell Cycle (Georgetown, Tex.), 1–7. -
Starve a cold, and perhaps a cancer.
Haensel, D., & Oro, A. E. (2020). Starve a cold, and perhaps a cancer. Nature Cell Biology. -
AP-1 and TGFSS cooperativity drives non-canonical Hedgehog signaling in resistant basal cell carcinoma.
Yao, C. D., Haensel, D., Gaddam, S., Patel, T., Atwood, S. X., Sarin, K. Y., … Oro, A. E. (2020). AP-1 and TGFSS cooperativity drives non-canonical Hedgehog signaling in resistant basal cell carcinoma. Nature Communications, 11(1), 5079. -
The Sky's the LEMit: New insights into nuclear structure regulation of transcription factor activity.
Mirza, A. N., Gonzalez, F., Ha, S. K., & Oro, A. E. (2020). The Sky's the LEMit: New insights into nuclear structure regulation of transcription factor activity. Current Opinion in Cell Biology, 68, 173–80. -
Dermatology in the postgenomic era - Harnessing human variation for personalized medicine
Oro, A. E. (2008). Dermatology in the postgenomic era - Harnessing human variation for personalized medicine. ARCHIVES OF DERMATOLOGY, 144(3), 389–391. -
Modulation of the Hedgehog signaling pathway in models of basal cell carcinoma by ATP-competitive PKCi inhibitors
Roffey, J., Dillon, C., Oro, A. E., Mirza, A. N., Sarin, K. Y., Aasi, S. Z., … Ator, M. (2018). Modulation of the Hedgehog signaling pathway in models of basal cell carcinoma by ATP-competitive PKCi inhibitors. MOLECULAR CANCER THERAPEUTICS. AMER ASSOC CANCER RESEARCH. -
MTSS1/Src family kinase dysregulation underlies multiple inherited ataxias
Brown, A. S., Meera, P., Altindag, B., Chopra, R., Perkins, E. M., Paul, S., … Oro, A. E. (2018). MTSS1/Src family kinase dysregulation underlies multiple inherited ataxias. PROCEEDINGS OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, 115(52), E12407–E12416. -
TGF beta, Fibronectin and Integrin alpha 5 beta 1 Promote Invasion in Basal Cell Carcinoma
Kuonen, F., Surbeck, I., Sarin, K. Y., Dontenwill, M., Ruegg, C., Gilliet, M., … Gaide, O. (2018). TGF beta, Fibronectin and Integrin alpha 5 beta 1 Promote Invasion in Basal Cell Carcinoma. JOURNAL OF INVESTIGATIVE DERMATOLOGY, 138(11), 2432–2442. -
Efficacy and safety of the hedgehog pathway inhibitor vismodegib in patients with advanced basal cell carcinoma (BCC): ERIVANCE BCC study update
Sekulic, A., Migden, M. R., Oro, A. E., Lewis, K. D., Hainsworth, J. D., Yoo, S., … Hauschild, A. (2012). Efficacy and safety of the hedgehog pathway inhibitor vismodegib in patients with advanced basal cell carcinoma (BCC): ERIVANCE BCC study update. JOURNAL OF CLINICAL ONCOLOGY. AMER SOC CLINICAL ONCOLOGY. -
A pivotal multicenter trial evaluating efficacy and safety of the hedgehog pathway inhibitor vismodegib (GDC-0449) in patients with advanced basal cell carcinoma
Sekulic, A., Oro, A. E., Solomon, J. A., Hainsworth, J. D., Lewis, K., Dirix, L., & Migden, M. R. (2012). A pivotal multicenter trial evaluating efficacy and safety of the hedgehog pathway inhibitor vismodegib (GDC-0449) in patients with advanced basal cell carcinoma. JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF DERMATOLOGY. MOSBY-ELSEVIER. -
C-FOS drives reversible basal to squamous cell carcinoma transition
Kuonen, F., Li, N., Haensel, D., Patel, T., Gaddam, S., Yerly, L., … Oro, A. (2021). C-FOS drives reversible basal to squamous cell carcinoma transition. JOURNAL OF INVESTIGATIVE DERMATOLOGY. ELSEVIER SCIENCE INC. -
Phase II Open-Label, Single-Arm Trial to Investigate the Efficacy and Safety of Topical Remetinostat Gel in Patients with Basal Cell Carcinoma.
Kilgour, J. M., Shah, A., Urman, N. M., Eichstadt, S., Do, H. N., Bailey, I., … Sarin, K. Y. (2021). Phase II Open-Label, Single-Arm Trial to Investigate the Efficacy and Safety of Topical Remetinostat Gel in Patients with Basal Cell Carcinoma. Clinical Cancer Research : an Official Journal of the American Association for Cancer Research. -
Biomedical Data Commons (BMDC) prioritizes B-lymphocyte non-coding genetic variants in Type 1 Diabetes.
Piekos, S. N., Gaddam, S., Bhardwaj, P., Radhakrishnan, P., Guha, R. V., & Oro, A. E. (2021). Biomedical Data Commons (BMDC) prioritizes B-lymphocyte non-coding genetic variants in Type 1 Diabetes. PLoS Computational Biology, 17(9), e1009382. -
c-FOS drives reversible basal to squamous cell carcinoma transition.
Kuonen, F., Li, N. Y., Haensel, D., Patel, T., Gaddam, S., Yerly, L., … Oro, A. E. (2021). c-FOS drives reversible basal to squamous cell carcinoma transition. Cell Reports, 37(1), 109774. -
Is hypoimmunogenic stem cell therapy safe in times of pandemics?
Matheus, F., Raveh, T., Oro, A. E., Wernig, M., & Drukker, M. (2022). Is hypoimmunogenic stem cell therapy safe in times of pandemics? Stem Cell Reports. -
Gibbin mesodermal regulation patterns epithelial development.
Collier, A., Liu, A., Torkelson, J., Pattison, J., Gaddam, S., Zhen, H., … Oro, A. E. (2022). Gibbin mesodermal regulation patterns epithelial development. Nature. -
A conserved YAP/Notch/REST network controls the neuroendocrine cell fate in the lungs.
Shue, Y. T., Drainas, A. P., Li, N. Y., Pearsall, S. M., Morgan, D., Sinnott-Armstrong, N., … Sage, J. (2022). A conserved YAP/Notch/REST network controls the neuroendocrine cell fate in the lungs. Nature Communications, 13(1), 2690. -
The HHIP-AS1 lncRNA promotes tumorigenicity through stabilization of dynein complex 1 in human SHH-driven tumors.
Bartl, J., Zanini, M., Bernardi, F., Forget, A., Blumel, L., Talbot, J., … Remke, M. (2022). The HHIP-AS1 lncRNA promotes tumorigenicity through stabilization of dynein complex 1 in human SHH-driven tumors. Nature Communications, 13(1), 4061. -
LY6D marks pre-existing resistant basosquamous tumor subpopulations.
Haensel, D., Gaddam, S., Li, N. Y., Gonzalez, F., Patel, T., Cloutier, J. M., … Oro, A. E. (2022). LY6D marks pre-existing resistant basosquamous tumor subpopulations. Nature Communications, 13(1), 7520. -
GRHL2 and AP2a coordinate early surface ectoderm lineage commitment during development.
Collier, A. E., Piekos, S. N., Liu, A., Pattison, J. M., Felix, F., Bailetti, A. A., … Oro, A. E. (2023). GRHL2 and AP2a coordinate early surface ectoderm lineage commitment during development. IScience, 26(3), 106125. -
Skin basal cell carcinomas assemble a pro-tumorigenic spatially organized and self-propagating Trem2+ myeloid niche.
Haensel, D., Daniel, B., Gaddam, S., Pan, C., Fabo, T., Bjelajac, J., … Oro, A. E. (2023). Skin basal cell carcinomas assemble a pro-tumorigenic spatially organized and self-propagating Trem2+ myeloid niche. Nature Communications, 14(1), 2685. -
Integrated single-cell chromatin and transcriptomic analyses of human scalp identify gene-regulatory programs and critical cell types for hair and skin diseases.
Ober-Reynolds, B., Wang, C., Ko, J. M., Rios, E. J., Aasi, S. Z., Davis, M. M., … Greenleaf, W. J. (2023). Integrated single-cell chromatin and transcriptomic analyses of human scalp identify gene-regulatory programs and critical cell types for hair and skin diseases. Nature Genetics. -
Acquisition of drug resistance in basal cell nevus syndrome tumors through basal to squamous cell carcinoma transition.
Jussila, A. R., Haensel, D., Gaddam, S., & Oro, A. E. (2023). Acquisition of drug resistance in basal cell nevus syndrome tumors through basal to squamous cell carcinoma transition. BioRxiv : the Preprint Server for Biology. -
The manatee variational autoencoder model for predicting gene expression alterations caused by transcription factor perturbations.
Yang, Y., Seninge, L., Wang, Z., Oro, A., Stuart, J. M., & Ding, H. (2024). The manatee variational autoencoder model for predicting gene expression alterations caused by transcription factor perturbations. Scientific Reports, 14(1), 11794. -
A scalable and cGMP-compatible autologous organotypic cell therapy for Dystrophic Epidermolysis Bullosa.
Neumayer, G., Torkelson, J. L., Li, S., McCarthy, K., Zhen, H. H., Vangipuram, M., … Oro, A. E. (2024). A scalable and cGMP-compatible autologous organotypic cell therapy for Dystrophic Epidermolysis Bullosa. Nature Communications, 15(1), 5834. -
Basal-to-inflammatory transition and tumor resistance via crosstalk with a pro-inflammatory stromal niche.
Li, N. Y., Zhang, W., Haensel, D., Jussila, A. R., Pan, C., Gaddam, S., … Oro, A. E. (2024). Basal-to-inflammatory transition and tumor resistance via crosstalk with a pro-inflammatory stromal niche. Nature Communications, 15(1), 8134. -
Basal-to-inflammatory transition and tumor resistance via crosstalk with a proinflammatory stromal niche
Li, N. Y., Zhang, W., Haensel, D., Jussila, A., Pan, C., Gaddam, S., … Oro, A. (2024). Basal-to-inflammatory transition and tumor resistance via crosstalk with a proinflammatory stromal niche. Nature Communications, 15. -
A spatiotemporal and machine-learning platform facilitates the manufacturing of hPSC-derived esophageal mucosa.
Yang, Y., McCullough, C. G., Seninge, L., Guo, L., Kwon, W.-J. J., Zhang, Y., … Oro, A. E. (2025). A spatiotemporal and machine-learning platform facilitates the manufacturing of hPSC-derived esophageal mucosa. Developmental Cell. -
Functional genotype classification groups distinguish disease severity in recessive dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa.
Pathmarajah, P., Eid, E., Nazaroff, J., So, J., Mittal, V., Harris, N., … Tang, J. Y. (2025). Functional genotype classification groups distinguish disease severity in recessive dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa. The British Journal of Dermatology.
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MIM/BEG4, a Sonic hedgehog-responsive gene that potentiates Gli-dependent transcription
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.
- Arsenic Trioxide in Treating Patients With Basal Cell Carcinoma
- Pilot LDE225 in Locally Advanced or Metastatic BCC + Previously Tx Non-LDE225 Smoothened Inhibitors
- Pilot Study of Sonidegib and Buparlisib in Treating Patients With Advanced or Metastatic Basal Cell Carcinoma
- A Study in Advanced Cancer
- A Study of Vismodegib (GDC-0449) in Patients Treated With Vismodegib in a Previous Genentech-sponsored Phase I or II Cancer Study
- A Study Evaluating the Efficacy and Safety of Vismodegib (GDC-0449, Hedgehog Pathway Inhibitor) in Patients With Advanced Basal Cell Carcinoma
- Tofacitinib for the Treatment of Alopecia Areata and Its Variants
- A Study of Vismodegib (GDC-0449) in Patients With Locally Advanced or Metastatic Basal Cell Carcinoma
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Patient Reviews
(155 reviews)
Dr. Oro is just great, and this is not an easy problem to solve. I appreciate working with him very much.
Quite personable and caring.
Extremely professional. Knowledge base is unsurpassed. Addressed all of my concerns clearly and helped me to understand options should my treatments fail. He delineates treatment pathways moving forward for patients for stubborn chronic issues giving hope and making headway where others in the dermatology field have failed me before.
Dr. Oro is attentive and informative. I appreciate his ability and willingness to answer patient questions and concerns. He demonstrates his desire to work with the patient to find alternative solutions in terms of patient concerns about costs and secondary effects of medications.
Dr. Oro is an excellent, caring and very thorough physician.
Dr. Oro had a warm style, listens well and offers excellent advice & help in understanding meds being used. Helps to alleviate any concerns.
Dr Oro is a good listener and I really appreciate his demeanor and expertise.
He's very easy to talk to, and gives clear explanations. I think he's great.
Hi Dr. Oro, thank you for taking such good care of me. I really appreciate everything you’ve done for me.
Dr. Oro is an excellent clinician who always shares his knowledge of new treatments relevant to my medical condition. I appreciate his holistic approach and genuine concern for my overall well-being. I appreciate his open communication style which makes it very easy to discuss concerns and/or ask questions
He is the BEST EVER
Dr. Anthony Eugene Oro, is an excellent specialist and very patiently treat patient as me.
One of the best Dr and clinics I have visited. Professional and attention to the patient personal case and needs.
He's a wonderful doctor -- clear, concise, up to date on all interventions and he makes me laugh.
Personable, good question asking and helping me to better understand my situation
He listens and reviews my information before the video visit. He also explains what to expect with my treatment plan, and makes sure to answer any of my questions.
My recent visit to Dr. Anthony Oro marked yet another delightful experience in addressing my skin conditions. Accompanying him was Dr. Nicole Urman, the adept resident physician. With a list of concerns at hand, ranging from hair loss and nail fungus to body cysts, I was ready for a comprehensive discussion. Their examination was nothing short of meticulous as they patiently worked through my queries. The diagnosis was precise, and the subsequent treatments were thoughtfully executed. Medications were efficiently prescribed and dispatched to my mail-order pharmacy. Reflecting on the visit, I must commend Drs. Oro and Urman for their exceptional performance during far beyond a routine annual evaluation. Their efficiency and thoroughness truly set a high standard of care.
He is attentive to questions, explains well, appears to be interested in the patient’s well being, is knowledgeable about FFA, and appears to be up-to-date with research and treatment options.
Dr. Oro is extremely knowledgeable in reference to hair loss, breakage, what works and what doesn’t work to prevent future damage.
Dr. Oro listening to my concerns and identified potential solutions to address my issues. He is great!
Excellent care from Dr. Oro and his team!
As I mentioned on the earlier portion, I am very grateful to Dr. Oro and his staff. He is very personable and explains everything well. I have come a long way in the almost four years under his care. In a word, he's great!
Dr Oro is the best !
Would definitely refer Dr. Oro.
Dr. Oro show all of the qualities that a patient could want in a doctor: very knowledgeable, kind and sympathetic, asks good questions and listens to patient answers.
He is the BEST! Dr Oro is so empathetic and listens to what is going on. And he is solution oriented. ( I know all docs are supposed to be by definition.) He gives options and talks about them,, and is very inclusive of the patient.
He is a fabulous physician who really listens and cares.
Dr. Oro is wonderful. He listens, understands my circumstances, is empathetic, and realistic. I am very glad I am his patient.
I feel very lucky to have Dr. Oro as my physician. He is extremely knowledgeable, reviews my correspondence carefully, asks questions to assess my progress and offers excellent advice in a clear manner. Dr. Oro will listen to my concerns and answer my questions. I feel
I have a clear understanding of prescribed medication and can better manage treatment plan and expectations.
He always listens to what I have to say.
Dr Oro is the best! Excellent Dr
He’s excellent in every way. I am fortunate to be his patient.
My recent visit was very seamless the resident and dr were very pleasant. I really liked that they knew my case very well and were prepared with a game plan.
I feel very lucky to be under the care of Dr. Oro. Every single dermatologist I have seen, even outside of Stanford, has very high respect for him.
Dr. Oro listens carefully and always seems interested in any feedback regarding treatment plan. I noticed that Dr. Oro will always give his interns an opportunity to provide options regarding my diagnosis and care.
Certainly, I have made good progress in recovery due to his knowledge of his field, and his attention to detail in my case.
Dr. Anthony Oro is very knowledgeable and professional .. it's always a pleasure speaking with him and I'm very Grateful to have Dr. Anthony Oro as my doctor
Dr. Pro was extremely kind and professional, and allayed my fears without making me feel ridiculous
Dr. Oro has been fantastic!
I felt very well taken care of.
Loved my two doctors
Would recommend Dr Oro to anyone who has problems with hair loss.
Dr. Oro is a professional in every regard. He welcomes questions and concerns with a sincere and kind approach and delivers medical information in simple and understandable terms.
I felt Dr. Oro was my personal advocate in making sure all the steps to achieve the desired result were addressed. Each step of the process was monitored and followed up with knowledgeable responses for keeping the goal in target.
What I had thought was a futile step, became an encouraging possibility for a fuller life for me.
I appreciate the attention to my specific case that Dr. Oro and his residents provide. They review and discuss best treatment options. Dr. Oro follows up quickly and his team provides detailed updates.
gets results, kind, listens to the patient
He is very helpful and friendly.
I am thankful for this fine doctor.
Great Doctors, patient and caring
Adore Dr Oro
He’s very caring ant takes quality time with you! He never rushes during any of my appts. He’s helped me so much!
Dr Oro shows concern for my health and treatment. He is very aware of treatment options. He shows compassion for his patients.
I am very happy that Dr. Oro is following up on a treatment plan for my condition. I feel he is very interested in providing alternative solutions that best address my concerns. All the Doctors I have consulted with are familiar with Dr. Oro’s expertise and continue to highly recommend him.
Very patient and empathetic
Dr. Oro gives you all of his attention. He was prepared for the appointment. He is kind and very helpful. Wonderful experiences with him.
Dr. Oro is about the nicest doctor I’ve met! He takes time to explain, asks for questions, looks me in the eyes when he talks - he’s great. And, most importantly, he’s really helped me with hair loss issues. He’s very empathetic about the topic. If you need a great Derm, I’d recommend him!
Duplicate him!
He explains everything and always makes sure you understand what he is doing or prescribing and why.
Great visit to see dr Oro for follow up
Dr Oro is very clear with what and why we are following a specific plan. He shows concern for my Alopecia diagnosis and listens to my concerns. He takes the necessary time and never rushes through the appointment.
Love Dr. Oro! He is patient and thorough in explaining my condition. My visits have been productive. In line with the good nature of professionalism in his conduct, I also appreciate the level of care that was rendered to me.
He's a great doctor. He can quickly respond to all my questions and does so in a way that I fully understand. He has been of great help to me since I began seeing him and appreciate having him on my medical team.
He's most knowledgeable! And I enjoy the humor he sometimes injects into the conversation. It helps!
Felt heard and understood today
Felt my health issues taken care of
I am glad to that Stanford is within an hour drive (depending on traffic) - it is wonderful to receive worldclass healthcare. Thank you, Dr. Oro!
Dr. Oro is very knowledgeable and caring. He also listens to what his patients have to say, and lets them be a part of deciding what is best for them in deciding what a treatment plan should be.
Effiicient, friendly and took the time to make sure I knew what was going on.
Happy
I arrived early and my appointment was completed prior to my scheduled appointment.
He communicated very well and engenders confidence in his patient. He is very easy to talk with
Dr. Oro was very knowledgeable and able to pinpoint some of the possible causes of the condition was were seeking help. We were please with the care and information received.
Excellent experience!
Detailed exsms
Dr. Oro is very personable and easy to talk with. He listens carefully and asks questions. He explains his diagnosis and treatment plan in a clear way. I have great confidence in his ability to address my concerns. I have recommended him to several friends.
EXCELLENT, CARING CARE
Great drs, and very good checkin and checkout experience
Always on-time and explains everything
Dr Oro is so sweet and caring. He’s helped me so much. I’m grateful to him!
Dr. Oro is kind, patient and very helpful.
Dr. Oro is a superb physician. As an MD I am well qualified to judge this.
As I said before, both doctors were wonderful.
I was given a prescription that have a bold warning on it that says it is not to be given to women.!
Knowledgeable, caring, friendly, confident.
Excellent experience.
Dr. Oro is excellent! I really appreciate the time he takes to address my concerns and questions along with the information he provides.
Excellent experience - "listening" doctors. Explained things in an understandable way.
I received excellent attention and care form Drs. A Chiang & Dr. A Oro.
I want to recognize the excellent and caring treatment provided by the resident during the biopsy procedure. Her technique and finesse during the procedure was the best I've ever received, and I've had this procedure too many times. Bravo!
Dr. Tu and Dr. Oro were very pleasant, caring and knowledgeable. It was a great experience meeting and understanding my health concern from both doctors.
Really felt support by provider as well as the wonderful residence provider.
Very friendly, could explain most of my problems & provided a potential solution to my problems.
Dr. Oro is a kind, compassionate, extremely knowledgeable and smart doctor. I consider myself very lucky to be under his care.
I was very happy to have finally seen Dr. Oro and got good advice and care -
Would recommend except for difficulty of getting an appt.
I felt that I learned a lot about my condition and was given some good advice.
Dr ORO is excellent, on time and very patient
Dr. Oro is the best doctor I have ever been to.
Dr Oro is friendly, engaging and knowledgeable.
I give Dr. Oro himself high marks. He's very personable and I didn't realize how scalp dermatology works. Systems of the body don't all work in the same way. I especially liked that he prescribed several things this second appointment including an antibiotic for the scalp to be sure no "bad germs" (my words) aren't addressed. So now I have the full arsenal! I'm still slightly skeptical of a full "cure" but time will tell.
very friendly and open. able to ask all questions. skin check too quick but resident was thorough
Exceptionally clear explanations.
Impersonal, few questions asked about history of problem discussion regarding care or treatment was non existent, seemed hurried and not involved or caring, at all.
I was seen by two doctors, and they were both excellent!
Dr. Oro is wonderful.
Doctor and resident doctor seemed very good. I am hard of hearing, however, and while resident adjusted her speaking so I could understand her well, doctor had a hard time doing that, speaking exceedingly fast at times.
excellent explanations, recommendations and speaking to me as medically informed consumer (physician)--appropriate level of discussion/recommendations (not too basic or too advanced).
Dr. Oro is the most fun doctor!!
I would have liked Dr. Oro to sit across from me instead of by my side. It's easier for conversation & I would have remembered questions I forgot.
Dr. Oro was great! I appreciated his calming demeanor, and his patience with my chief complaint, very friendly & immediately gained my trust.
I waited 5 months to see Dr. Oro! He was horrible, didn't talk to me, check my labs, or examine me. Had his 2nd year resident do everything including the biopsy. Didn't answer any questions. Didn't answer my phone calls or emails. Never follow up with me post biopsy. He is an awful doctor!
Thanks for answering my questions on the app! I sent photos and you confirmed which products were good and bad.
Dr. Oro has been my family care provider for many years. He is very competent and attentive to our needs. We have a very high regard for him!
Great doctor.
dr Anthony Oro is one of the best doctors I have seen. highly recommend him. he was extremely nice , knowledgeable and took his time explaining things to me. very caring and empathetic. A PLUS!
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Very nice and considerate to patients.
dr oro is great!
Dr. Oro is an outstanding. I am very fortunate to be under his care. My condition has improved dramatically with his expert care.
Dr Oro is a splendid doctor and has great people skills as part of his practice.
Dr. Oro showed extreme concern for my situation an was very clear on how I was to proceed.
good
Care provider not only best in terms if medical care but listens, cares. Remembers past care history. reassuring.
Dr. Oro is amazing. He has the best bed side manner and seems knowledgeable. I feel comfortable with him.
So kind & attentive.
Love Dr. Ko & Dr. Oro - great care!
Dr. was excellent she was very attentive in my case and she helped me a lot professional and patient excellent.
I recommend Dr Oro and his residents all the time. I'm not even sure if he accepts new patients but I still recommend him. One of the best M.D.'s I ever encountered. One of my favorite people on the planet. :)
I really like my visit with doctor Oro. he is a great asset to your organization.
Have had nothing but positive interactions with doctor as well as the residents.
Dr. Oro cares about his patients and responds extremely well to their needs. He is outstanding!!! He is kind!
The best of any other.
Dr. Oro is amazing thank you. Will recommend to friends or family.
Dr. Oro is THE BEST!
Doctor very busy, did not have time for long term prognosis or current research question. I felt 'dismissed', not taken seriously.
Was in a hurry!
Dr. Oro is an excellent MD.
Typically, very happy with Dr. Oro. on this particular day, he was rushing very behind (no problem) but it was the end of the day and I wasn't given a full, thorough skin check like in the past - concerning.
Dr. Oro also answered an email question I sent via my health. Very helpful in managing my medications.
Thoughtful, concerned, and caring.
Both primary & resident were outstanding in all areas.
Dr. Oro is excellent.
The appointment felt VERY rushed, as did the visual body exam.
Dr. Oro is one of the best doctors I have ever seen. He is always caring and makes me eel I am important.
Dr. Oro is an outstanding physician. I have complete confidence in his expertise. I consider myself very fortunate to be able to see such a highly qualified physician. He is the model of what a physician should be.
Very happy with Dr. Oro.
Wonderful physician too harried, rushed.
Experience with this dr. and his staff was very good.
Dr. Oro always is excellent, answers all questions.
Excellent doctor, compassionate, good communication skills, state of the art knowledge.
Dr. Oro is a wonderfully caring physician. Although my derm. issue isn't serious Dr. Oro (& the residents) treat my concerns seriously & are supportive in trying to treat my chronic problem. Love Dr. Oro!
Very good.
Doctor and PA very kind and helpful. Excellent experience!
Dr. Oro is an outstanding physician. It is a privilege to be his patient.
Dr. Oro is wonderful - Excellent bedside manner and treated me with respect and compassion.
Dr. Oro was very directive and understanding. I would recommend him to others.
Like I said before Dr. Oro is the best!
Dr. Oro was great - took time to listen and really cared about my problem and spent QUALITY time with me!
Doctor and assistant very professional and caring.
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Fax: 650-320-9443
Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
Stanford Health Care provides comprehensive services to refer and track patients, as well as the latest information and news for physicians and office staff. For help with all referral needs and questions, visit Referral Information.
You may also submit a web referral or complete a referral form and fax it to 650-320-9443 or email the Referral Center at ReferralCenter@stanfordhealthcare.org.
- Send referrals online
- Place radiology and lab orders
- View referral status
- Access medical records