4.9/5
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Haluk Tezcan, MD

Adjunct Clinical Associate Professor, Medicine - Oncology

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German , Turkish
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Biography

Clinical focus:
Breast Oncology
Molecular Diagnostics

Dr. Tezcan is a medical oncologist and hematologist with over three decades of diverse experience in cancer management and research.

He is leading the development of Lexent Bio's liquid biopsy technology, first in response monitoring, overseeing scientific and clinical development of the technology. With over three decades of direct patient care and clinical trial experience as a principal investigator and director both in academia and private practice, he has firsthand understanding of unmet clinical needs of physicians and patients, and broad experience in clinical trial design and implementation.
He established the CA.RE.foundation, a cancer research foundation dedicated to enabling clinical trial execution across community oncology sites throughout the Northwest US. He’s independently built multiple software tools to help oncologists in the practical realities of their daily work.

Before Lexent Bio, he has served as Director of Translational Medicine at Genomic Health and as Vice President leading oncology development at Counsyl, integrating science with clinical product development. He is a steering committee member of the ASCO QOPI, a quality care initiative.

Professional Summary

Education & Certifications
  • Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine, Medical Oncology (2023)
  • Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine, Hematology (2016)
  • Residency: University of British Columbia (1994) BC Canada
  • Residency: University of Nebraska Medical Center Internal Medicine Residency (1992) NE
  • Fellowship: SUNY Buffalo Roswell Park Cancer Institute (1995) NY
  • Medical Education: Istanbul University, Istanbul Medical Faculty (1986) Turkey
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Practice Locations

SHC- Oncology Palo Alto, CA
Palo Alto, CA

875 Blake Wilbur Dr

Palo Alto , CA 94304

(650) 498-6000

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Patient Ratings

(10 Ratings)

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4.9/5

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Patient Reviews

(45 reviews)

He was thorough and gave me all of the information that I was hoping to receive!
Feb 2024
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Verified SHC Patient
Explaining everything and very patient. Clear , and gave me my time to talk about my concerns .
Jan 2024
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Verified SHC Patient
Approachable, efficient and professional
Nov 2023
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Verified SHC Patient
He was very polite, informative and helpful
Nov 2023
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Verified SHC Patient
Very helpful, explained this using easy to understand terms and was very friendly.
Nov 2023
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Verified SHC Patient
Very informative and knowledgeable. Answered all my questions and concerns. Took his time to explain
Oct 2023
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Verified SHC Patient
Very informative and comforting to talk with Dr Tezcan about recommended treatment. I felt at ease after the visit.
Oct 2023
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Verified SHC Patient
He was very clear, well prepared and very reassuring. Hopefull.
Oct 2023
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Verified SHC Patient
He is caring, professional, wonderful, skilled, extremely aware of our problems and treats us as though we have his full attention and answers all our questions. We think he is wonderful and value his opinion.
Sep 2023
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Verified SHC Patient
Explained everthing thoroughly and very understandable. I didn’t feel rushed. He answered all my questions and I felt his sincerity.
May 2023
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Verified SHC Patient
Dr Tezcan is very knowledgeable with his expertise.
May 2023
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Verified SHC Patient
Extremely thorough and clear.
May 2023
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Verified SHC Patient
Dr. Tezcan has a very professional, friendly manner and is concise, very knowledgeable, and conveys exactly what the patient is trying to understand. He does an excellent job of communicating with the patient. He listens to all questions and concerns and then addresses them. He comes across as caring, interested and kind. He is very good at summarizing while hitting al the salient points.
Apr 2023
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Verified SHC Patient
He is kind. He is well educated and we feel listened to and important to him. One time he told me when he read my numbers went down that he didn't know me well, but he was very happy for me! That really resonated with me.
Apr 2023
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Verified SHC Patient
Excellent Dr, with great patience and thorough
Mar 2023
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Verified SHC Patient
Very kind and knowledgeable. I appreciated his input and he did explain things so that I could understand them, which I appreciated.
Mar 2023
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Verified SHC Patient
Great doctor. Explains everything and makes things clear . Very patient and answering all questions.
Feb 2023
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Verified SHC Patient
I was very impressed with Dr. Tezcan. His credentials and knowledge was very important to me.
Feb 2023
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Verified SHC Patient
He is extremely kind and knowledgeable and spent time with us as if he was our dear friend and knew we were very interested in his ideas and treatment suggestions and options.
Jan 2023
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Verified SHC Patient
Stanford staff is extremely respectable and knowledgeable from the front desk personnel to Dr. Tezcan.
Dec 2022
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Verified SHC Patient
Very clear and explains everything answering all questions in details making sure I understand everything he said .
Nov 2022
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Verified SHC Patient
Intelligent, knowledgeable, caring, responsive and listens to his patients.
Nov 2022
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Verified SHC Patient
He’s very thorough
Nov 2022
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Verified SHC Patient
He is very professional and answer all my questions thoroughly. I’m very impress with with knowledge and education. I have some knowledge in oncology, but as a patient is nice that he opens a conversation to provide me more guidance and education.
Oct 2022
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Verified SHC Patient
Dr. Tezcan was so well prepared when he met with me, my partner and my sister. He explained everything in layman's terms and allowed all the time we needed for questions. He is very personable and approachable. I have all the confidence that he is truly concerned about me. We are so glad I listened to my friend and met with him for a second opinion.
Oct 2022
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Verified SHC Patient
Thank you for taking your time and hearing me out. Thank you for explaining everything in detail.
Jul 2022
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Verified SHC Patient
Dr. Tezcan was kind, patient and direct. He explained my case and offered his suggestions with clarity.
Jun 2022
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Verified SHC Patient
Thank you again!
May 2022
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Verified SHC Patient
Was very prepared for the discussion and provided valuable information on approach/treatment methodology as well as information on clinical trials and procedures underway at Stanford. Overall, very pleased with his support and recommendations.
May 2022
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Verified SHC Patient
He was great!
Apr 2022
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Verified SHC Patient
Dr.Tezcan was wonderful , warm and caring . He was clear and concise . He answered all the questions . He told us we could contact him with any future questions . Very satisfactory video visit . Thank you Dr. Tezcan .
Feb 2022
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Verified SHC Patient
Dr. Tezcan was very helpful to me. He explained some things I did not understand or was unaware of, such as how the breast cancer can spread, and the importance of hormone therapy. It seems like he was the first doctor to take seriously my concern about integrating breast cancer treatment with treatment for osteoporosis. He was patient with my questions and clarified his answers when I didn't understand them. He gave me an opinion about how my treatment might best proceed.
Jan 2022
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Verified SHC Patient
He is very helpfull, informative and kind
Jan 2022
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Verified SHC Patient
I really felt he was caring and attentive to my concerns
Nov 2021
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Verified SHC Patient
Everything was fine
Sep 2021
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Verified SHC Patient
Very nice person, professional, informed me of what his decision would be, asked me several times if I had any questions and informed of time period of his report and what the report would say.
Sep 2021
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Verified SHC Patient
Dr. Tezcan has a gentle, caring presence that put me immediately at ease. He thoroughly explained everything, spent adequate time with me. I have great confidence in him.
Nov 2019
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Verified SHC Patient
I got all of my questions answered. I didn't get the opinion I hoped for, but he was honest & thorough about why he wanted me to do radiation.
Jul 2018
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Verified SHC Patient
I was assigned Dr. Tezcan to get a 2nd opinion 2 1/2 yrs. ago. I come to see him about every 5 months. He is a very good doctor & tries to explain things completely.
Feb 2018
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Verified SHC Patient
Very informative & reassuring.
Feb 2018
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Verified SHC Patient
Very sweet doctor, excellent bedside manners.
Dec 2017
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Verified SHC Patient
Dr. Tezcan was simply outstanding in every way.
Aug 2017
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Verified SHC Patient
I loved the Dr! I wish he could be my primary care provider! 10+++.
Jun 2017
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Verified SHC Patient
Excellent experience - Dr. Tezcan is the best!
Mar 2017
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Verified SHC Patient
Dr. Tezcan was wonderful. I felt feeling uplifted and comfortable w/the treatment. I am receiving @ Sutter Health and is mainly why I wanted a second opinion.
Jan 2017
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Verified SHC Patient
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