Specializing In
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
- Pleural Diseases
Biography
Dr. Meghan Ramsey is a Clinical Associate Professor in the Division of Pulmonary, Allergy, and Critical Care Medicine. She received her undergraduate degree from Lafayette College in Pennsylvania with a major in Neuroscience. She then attended Stanford University for medical school where she stayed to complete her internal medicine residency, and pulmonary/critical care fellowship. Her clinical time is split between the inpatient setting in the medical ICU and the ambulatory setting in Interventional Pulmonology with a focus on thoracic malignancies. Outside of her clinical time she has a dedicated commitment to teaching, serving as a mentor for residents and fellows, as well as leading as a co-director the pulmonary physiology course for medical students.
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Professional Summary
Education & Certifications
- Residency: Stanford University Internal Medicine Residency (2012) CA
- Fellowship: Stanford University Pulmonary and Critical Care Fellowship (2015) CA
- Medical Education: Stanford University School of Medicine (2008) CA
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- Fellowship, Stanford University Medical Center, Pulmonary & Critical Care (2015)
- Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine, Critical Care Medicine (2015)
- Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine, Pulmonary Disease (2014)
- Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine (2011)
Administrative Appointments
- Critical Care Medicine Fellowship Program Director, Stanford Healthcare (2021 - Present)
- ICU Quality Director, ValleyCare, Stanford Healthcare, ValleyCare (2018 - 2021)
- Interventional Pulmonology Program Director, Stanford Cancer Center South Bay, Stanford Healthcare (2015 - 2017)
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- M6 Unit Based Medical Director, Stanford Healthcare (2019 - Present)
- Pulmonary Division Quality Director, Stanford University (2018 - 2021)
- Stanford Healthcare ValleyCare Interim ICU Medical Director, Stanford Healthcare, ValleyCare (2021 - Present)
Publications
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Differential gene expression patterns and interaction networks in BCR-ABL-positive and -negative adult acute lymphoblastic leukemias
Juric, D., Lacayo, N. J., Ramsey, M. C., Racevskis, J., Wiernik, P. H., Rowe, J. M., … Sikic, B. I. (2007). Differential gene expression patterns and interaction networks in BCR-ABL-positive and -negative adult acute lymphoblastic leukemias. JOURNAL OF CLINICAL ONCOLOGY, 25(11), 1341–49. -
A Phase II Study of Gefitinib, 5-Fluorouracil, Leucovorin, and Oxaliplatin in Previously Untreated Patients with Metastatic Colorectal Cancer
Fischer, G. A., Kuo, T., Ramsey, M., Schwartz, E., Rouse, R. V., Cho, C. D., … Sikic, B. I. (2008). A Phase II Study of Gefitinib, 5-Fluorouracil, Leucovorin, and Oxaliplatin in Previously Untreated Patients with Metastatic Colorectal Cancer. CLINICAL CANCER RESEARCH, 14(21), 7074–79. -
Inadequacies of Physical Examination as a Cause of Medical Errors and Adverse Events: A Collection of Vignettes.
Verghese, A., Charlton, B., Kassirer, J. P., Ramsey, M., & Ioannidis, J. P. A. (2015). Inadequacies of Physical Examination as a Cause of Medical Errors and Adverse Events: A Collection of Vignettes. American Journal of Medicine, 128(12), 1322–24 e3. -
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The Association of ICU Acuity With Outcomes of Patients at Low Risk of Dying.
Vranas, K. C., Jopling, J. K., Scott, J. Y., Badawi, O., Harhay, M. O., Slatore, C. G., … Kerlin, M. P. (2018). The Association of ICU Acuity With Outcomes of Patients at Low Risk of Dying. Critical Care Medicine, 46(3), 347–53. -
Identifying Distinct Subgroups of ICU Patients: A Machine Learning Approach.
Vranas, K. C., Jopling, J. K., Sweeney, T. E., Ramsey, M. C., Milstein, A. S., Slatore, C. G., … Liu, V. X. (2017). Identifying Distinct Subgroups of ICU Patients: A Machine Learning Approach. Critical Care Medicine, 45(10), 1607–15. -
Detecting organisational innovations leading to improved ICU outcomes: a protocol for a double-blinded national positive deviance study of critical care delivery.
Chiou, H., Jopling, J. K., Scott, J. Y., Ramsey, M., Vranas, K., Wagner, T. H., & Milstein, A. (2017). Detecting organisational innovations leading to improved ICU outcomes: a protocol for a double-blinded national positive deviance study of critical care delivery. BMJ Open, 7(6), e015930. -
Inadequacies of 'Inadequacies of Physical Examination' Reply
Verghese, A., Charlton, B., Kassirer, J. P., Ramsey, M., & Ioannidis, J. P. A. (2016). Inadequacies of 'Inadequacies of Physical Examination' Reply. AMERICAN JOURNAL OF MEDICINE, 129(7), E85. -
A Multicenter Randomized Controlled Trial of Zephyr Endobronchial Valve Treatment in Heterogeneous Emphysema (LIBERATE)
Criner, G. J., Sue, R., Wright, S., Dransfield, M., Rivas-Perez, H., Wiese, T., … Slebos, D.-J. (2018). A Multicenter Randomized Controlled Trial of Zephyr Endobronchial Valve Treatment in Heterogeneous Emphysema (LIBERATE). AMERICAN JOURNAL OF RESPIRATORY AND CRITICAL CARE MEDICINE, 198(9), 1151–64. -
IMPLEMENTATION OF AN ELECTRONIC AUTO-REFERRAL PROGRAM TO IMPROVE LUNG CANCER SCREENING
Patel, D., Levchuk, A., Dang, J., Ramsey, M., Lui, N., & Phadke, A. (2020). IMPLEMENTATION OF AN ELECTRONIC AUTO-REFERRAL PROGRAM TO IMPROVE LUNG CANCER SCREENING. JOURNAL OF GENERAL INTERNAL MEDICINE, 35(SUPPL 1), S658.
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The Association of ICU Acuity With Outcomes of Patients at Low Risk of Dying.
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Practice Locations
Lung Nodule Surveillance and Cancer Detection Program Palo Alto, CA
Palo Alto, CA
Lung Nodule Surveillance and Cancer Detection Program
300 Pasteur Dr, Fl 1 Rm A175
Palo Alto , CA 94305
Make An Appointment More Clinic Information Getting HereStanford Cancer Center South Bay Lung Cancer Screening San Jose, CA
San Jose, CA
Stanford Cancer Center South Bay Lung Cancer Screening
2589 Samaritan Dr
San Jose , CA 95124
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Palo Alto, CA
Interventional Pulmonology Program in Palo Alto
300 Pasteur Dr, Fl 1 Rm A175
Palo Alto , CA 94305
Make An Appointment More Clinic Information Getting HereInterventional Pulmonology Program in San Jose San Jose, CA
San Jose, CA
Interventional Pulmonology Program in San Jose
2589 Samaritan Dr
San Jose , CA 95124
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San Jose, CA
Chest Clinic in San Jose
2589 Samaritan Dr
San Jose , CA 95124
Make An Appointment More Clinic Information Getting HereChest Clinic in Palo Alto Palo Alto, CA
Palo Alto, CA
Chest Clinic in Palo Alto
300 Pasteur Dr, Fl 1 Rm A175
Palo Alto , CA 94305
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Patient Reviews
(44 reviews)
Dr Ramsey is very thorough and restated the plan for next visits and tests to be done. She answered all of my questions. She cares about her patients,
Excellent doctor
She's a fabulous doctor. Asks relevant lifestyle and quality of life questions, as well as providing pragmatic options for treatment and followup.
Expert and excellent
Dr. Ramsey takes her time explaining my issues, showing details on x-rays. She makes me feel very relaxed and is very compassionate and knowledgeable.
Very personable, knowledgeable. Dr Ramsey spent time explaining my results.She listened to all my concerns and recommended a test to eliminate concerns.
Dr Ramsey is excellent
Always a pleasant experience.
DR Ramsey is an excellent clinician.
Dr. Ramsey is great!
Just EXCELLENT...
Awesome Doctor!!!
Dr. Ramsey is always thorough and personable and helpful. I would recommend her services to anyone I know who needs this type of care
Excellent clinician and compassionate. Listens well
She's very knowledgeable, accommodating, direct, and that's all you can ask for.
Very thorough and thoughtful and patient to be sure that i understood everything. Stanford should consider that she is a "keeper".
very clear in explaining - easy to talk to
She was very understandable, very nice, listened when I spoke and helpful
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Discussion easy. Efficient. To the point with information.
Very clear, directive and kind.
She was concern about my health. Like her very much.
Good experience.
Dr. Ramsey is very caring provider, very friendly and experienced.
We don't have a way to pay. Up to now all the doctors & assistants treat us with love. May God bless everyone.
Lovely doctor.
Dr. Ramsey is excellent. Gave me options. Clearly explained and carefully advised so Icould choose next step. I'm good so no need to come back!
Dr. Ramsey is AMAZING - thoughtful, attentive, had clearly looked at my chart before entering the room. She is much better than the surgeon I was initially seeing at Stanford Hospital.
Very concerned in my health, they had made the effort and they have me well informed, regarding my treatment, with very clear words in a manner for me to understand all the situations, thanks for everything -
Dr. Ramsey is a kind and very caring doctor.
Very direct & business-like. Can prepared w/next steps but did not review all tests done, results and how she got to conclusion.
good.
Dr. Megan is smart, ethical & compassionate. She goes the extra mile to inform me early on test results since I am such a worry wort.
Dr. Ramsey was excellent.
yes definitely this business will alway get my good recommendation for my friends and families to get any kind of medical need
Everyone that I was around, was the kindest and very friendly and I felt very comfortable.
This team was so calm that it made me feel very confident that I was in good hands.
A good first appointment but I can't asses care yet.
Dr. Ramsey is a great doctor, she is knowledgeable, caring, a great human, and professional.
I have total faith in this provider and appreciate her listening skills and ability to explain things in terms that I understand.
Dr. Ramsey was open & helpful. She was attentive & kind, & went beyond what I expected.
All very good & instilled confidence.
Dr. Ramsey is the "best" professional I have ever been associated with. Thank you.
Wish she was here in Fresno!!
Doctor is fantastic in all facets. Her explanations, theories, and directives are super confident and make me feel confident and relaxed.
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