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Biography
Dr. Valerie Sugiyama is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Obstetrics & Gynecology - Gynecologic Oncology and a double-boarded specialist in obstetrics and gynecology and gynecology oncology.
Dr. Sugiyama has multiple peer-reviewed journal publications in high impact journals such as the Journal of Clinical Oncology and Obstetrics and Gynecology. She has also given presentations on the effect of socioeconomic status on the survival of ovarian cancer patients.
Dr. Sugiyama is passionate about treating patients who have gynecological malignancies or who have surgical specialty needs. She has worked both in the academic and community hospital settings since 2009.
Dr. Sugiyama has multiple peer-reviewed journal publications in high impact journals such as the Journal of Clinical Oncology and Obstetrics and Gynecology. She has also given presentations on the effect of socioeconomic status on the survival of ovarian cancer patients.
Dr. Sugiyama is passionate about treating patients who have gynecological malignancies or who have surgical specialty needs. She has worked both in the academic and community hospital settings since 2009.
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Education & Certifications
- Fellowship: Stanford University Gynecologic Oncology Fellowship (2009) CA
- Residency: Beth Israel Deaconess Obstetrics and Gynecology Residency (2006) MA
- Board Certification: American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Obstetrics and Gynecology (2010)
- Board Certification: American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Gynecologic Oncology (2012)
- Medical Education: University of California Irvine (2002) CA
Publications
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Conservative clitoral preservation surgery in the treatment of vulvar squamous cell carcinoma
Chan, J. K., Sugiyama, V., Tajalli, T. R., Pham, H., Gu, M., Rutgers, J., & Monk, B. J. (2004). Conservative clitoral preservation surgery in the treatment of vulvar squamous cell carcinoma. GYNECOLOGIC ONCOLOGY. NEWPORT BEACH,CA,CA,CA,CA,CA,CA,CA,CA,CA,CA,CA,CA,CA,CA,CA: ACADEMIC PRESS INC ELSEVIER SCIENCE. -
Margin distance and other clinico-pathologic prognostic factors in vulvar carcinoma: A multivariate analysis
Chan, J. K., Sugiyama, V., Pham, H., Gu, M., Rutgers, J., Osann, K., … DiSaia, P. J. (2007). Margin distance and other clinico-pathologic prognostic factors in vulvar carcinoma: A multivariate analysis. GYNECOLOGIC ONCOLOGY, 104(3), 636–41. -
Vulvar melanoma - A multivariable analysis of 644 patients
Sugiyama, V. E., Chan, J. K., Shin, J. Y., Berek, J. S., Osann, K., & Kapp, D. S. (2007). Vulvar melanoma - A multivariable analysis of 644 patients. OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY, 110(2), 296–301. -
Analysis of phase II studies on targeted agents and subsequent phase III trials: What are the predictors for success?
Chan, J. K., Ueda, S. M., Sugiyama, V. E., Stave, C. D., Shin, J. Y., Monk, B. J., … Kapp, D. S. (2008). Analysis of phase II studies on targeted agents and subsequent phase III trials: What are the predictors for success? JOURNAL OF CLINICAL ONCOLOGY, 26(9), 1511–18. -
Management of melanomas of the female genital tract
Sugiyama, V. E., Chan, J. K., & Kapp, D. S. (2008). Management of melanomas of the female genital tract. CURRENT OPINION IN ONCOLOGY, 20(5), 565–69.
Practice Locations
Gynecologic Cancer Program in Pleasanton Pleasanton, CA
Pleasanton, CA
Gynecologic Cancer Program in Pleasanton
5725 W. Las Positas Blvd., Suite 100
Pleasanton , CA 94588
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Patient Reviews
(64 reviews)
Dr Sugiyama is amazing !
Dr.Valerie Sugiyama is a great asset to Stanford, especially for us cancer patients. She talks to you, explains everything and answers questions without having reservations. She a blessing!
I have the upmost respect for Dr Sugiyama and her team at Stanford.
Simply the best!
Great Doctor
Dr. Sugiyama is an amazing doctor, she really cares for her patients and is always brings so much comfort in an area which is so difficult to navigate through.
She is always wonderful
Dr. Sugiyama is an amazing physician who really cares about her patients
Dr Sugiyama is FANTASTIC! I highly recommend her.
Dr Sugiyama is patient, kind, and always has time for my questions and concerns. Always feel better after talking to her.
excellent doctor
Love Dr Sugiyama her bedside manner is impeccable and always explains everything and listens to every and any questions I have
Dr. is excellent, as well as her Team and staff. She is caring, informative, and has a great bed side manner.
Dr. Sugiyama is very attentive. She spends quality time listening to me, asks questions, is very kind. I absolutely would recommend Dr. Sugiyama!
Gret Doctor. Very professional. Listens to, and answers your questions and concerns.
Dr Sugiyama is very caring, thorough and explained everything in detail to put me totally at ease. I would highly recommend her.
Dr Sugiyama is warm and caring.
Dr Sugiyama is an extraordinary oncologist
Efficient, caring, informative from all employees I met at my appointment
Dr Sugiyama is an excellent caring doctor.
Wonderful attention to both my husband and myself, my fears vanished as I felt her competence and concern.
Dr. Sugiyama is a delightful person. She is very knowledgeable and GREAT at providing thorough and informative explanations. She is a superior doctor on every level!!
Dr. Suglyama is taking excellent care of me and she is a caring doctor and person.
I can't say enough good things about Dr. Sugiyama. From day 1 she has shown a great amount of concern for my well being.
Dr. Suglyama and all the staff are exceptional.
Everyone was kind. I'd give them excellent from the front reception until we left.
Dr S. is the best. She is so knowledgable, compassionate, cummunicative that you feel very comfortable putting your life in her hands. Standford and I are very fortunate to be associated with her.
sugiyama is intelligent, accomplished, empathetic, compassionate, patient and excellent. I brought my mom here for second opinion after working with her Kaiser doctors for years and I found the entire experience at Stanford from making the appointment to checking in to the nurse to the doctor to be excellent and far superior. I will move my own healthcare here.
Followed this Dr. when she moved from prior facility due to her excellent care and understanding
Dr. Sugiyama is an excellent doctor. She explains everything in language I can understand. she is a very caring doctor. She saved my life.
I would recommend her in a heart beat.
I felt like everyone really cared about me as a patient.
Dr. Sugiyama is always the perfect blend of professionalism and compassion. I am confident that she is offerring the best possible care for my situation.
Dr Sugiyama is a wonderful doctor. She is caringand inspires confidence in the level of care you will receive. Does an outstanding abs detailed job of explaining complex issues. She sees you as a fellow human being.
When I expressed concern about seeing a physician regarding an orthopedic concern, Dr. Sugyiama provided a referral and I was contacted by the referred physician's office that very day.
As I said is the last survey Dr. Sugiyama saved my life and she is easy to talk to when I last saw her she is the best.
Dr. Sugiyama - put me at ease and made me feel that she really cared.
Dr. Sugiyama is an outstanding doctor. She is very empathetic and carefully explaining procedure. Valley Care is very lucky to have at the hospital.
she talks to me very nicely what I can understand what she's doing she takes time with me
Dr. Sugiyama is a caring, knowledgeable doctor and person.
Very caring. Spends time & makes you feel unhurried.
Very good when I finally got to see her.
Spends as much time as needed.
excellent service
Dr. Suglyama is an OUTSTANDING medical professional.
Dr. Sugiyama shows concern of my health issues. She is kind, helpful.
Great!
Dr. Sugiyama is excellent and explained everything in detail!
Dr. Suglyama & nurse Tiffany were and have still been fantastic!!
Dr. Sugiyama demonstrated the importance of monitoring the cancer by arranging a complete CT scan very quickly. She appears very knowledgeable of stage IV cancer and monitoring.
Dr. Sugiyama is an excellent and caring doctor. In all instances she has gone beyond what most doctors would take the time for. Her follow up has been excellent on my health issues.
Very satisfactory.
Dr. V. Suglyama is a very professional, informative, and knowledgeable in her practice and dealing with patients. We like her so much.
Dr. Suglyama allows enough time for each patient so I do not feel rushed & am able to discuss any concerns I may have. She is very honest and yet encouraging. She saved my life!!!
This provider is excellent & went above & beyond to answer all of my questions.
Excellent doctor. One of the few top doctors I have dealt with. Wish all were like her.
Everyone in the office has been the best. I could not ask for any more nicer. I feel blessed to have found Dr. S. and her staff.
Care provider spent lots of time with me, walked me through decisions on plan of care and explanation of care.
Dr. Sugiyama is a very good and nice doctor, she is the best.
Dr. Sugilyama was very friendly and was very attentive to my needs. She took the time to talk to me and I did not feel rushed. She was very courteous and professional.
Dr. Sugiyama took the time to help me understand step by step what the next steps would be in my treatment. Also Dr. Sugiyama was patient in answering all my questions and concerns. Best doctor I've ever had.
Dr. Sugiyama has offered alternatives and helped me pick the best for me!! She listens to my concerns!
Dr. Sugiyama - She is the most caring dr. I've ever had.
I would recommending this care to my friends or others. Thank you! To doctor and staff.
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