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Dr. Susan M. Swetter, MD

Dermatologist (Skin Specialist) - Dermatopathology

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Dr. Susan M. Swetter, MD is a Dermatologist (Skin Specialist) - Dermatopathology practicing in Palo Alto, CA

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Provider Training

UniversityDegreeFocusGraduated
University of Pa School of Medicine, Philadelphia PaOther Degree1990

InstitutionFocusYear
Internship - University. of California, San Francisco Internal Medicine INTERNAL MEDICINE1991
Internship - UCSF Medical Center CA 1991
Internship - Ucsf Medical Center1991
Residency - Stanford University Hospital, Dermatology; Moffitt Hospital University Of Ca, Internal MedicineNot Specified
Residency - Stanford University School of Medicine1994
Residency - Stanford University Medical Center1994

CertificationCert. BodyYear
DermatologyDermatologyNot Specified
DermatologyDermatology1994
DermatologyDermatology1994

Experience & Accolades

PositionOrganizationTime
Professor of DermatologyPalo Alto Veterans Affairs Health Care System and the Stanford University Medical Center
Present
MemberPresident, Board of Directors, American Cancer Society, Santa Clara County Unit
2009 - 2011
Member Melanoma Clinical Guidelines Task Force, American Academy of Dermatology
2006 - 2012
Member Scientific
Present
Member Programs Committee, Melanoma Section
Present
Member American Society of Clinical Oncology
2006 - 2008
Member Melanoma/Skin Cancer Committee
Present
Member American Academy of Dermatology
1999 - 2009
Member Medical Advisory Panel, Melanoma Research Alliance
2013 - 2014
Member Physician Leader, Stanford Cancer Care Program in Cutaneous Oncology
2012 - 2014
Member Melanoma Panel, National Comprehensive Cancer Network
2007 - 2014
Member Board of Directors, American Cancer Society, Santa Clara County Unit
2007 - 2014

DistinctionInstitutionYear
Franklin G. Ebaugh, Jr. Award (outstanding dedication to advising medNominated 1999, 1999, 1999
Kaiser Award for Clinical Teaching, Stanford University School of Med Nominated 2003-2005
Stanford University School of Medicine Recognition for Excellence in Teaching 2004
Melanoma Care Coalition Leadership Award 2007
Humanitarian Award Recipient, Melanoma Research Foundation 2012
Member, American Dermatological Association 2011
President s Council on Service & Civic Participation, Corporation for President s Volunteer Service Award 2007

Publication Publisher Title Published
Other PublicationJOURNAL OF THE NATIONAL COMPREHENSIVE CANCER NETWORKMelanoma, Version 4.2014 Featured Updates to the NCCN Guidelines2014
Other PublicationCANCERPediatric Melanoma: Analysis of an International Registry2013
Other PublicationFuture oncologyRole of aspirin and non-aspirin NSAIDs in preventing melanoma.2013
Other PublicationJAMA dermatologyActivating HRAS Mutation in Agminated Spitz Nevi Arising in a Nevus Spilus.2013
Other PublicationJAMA DERMATOLOGYMelanoma Survival Disadvantage in Young, Non-Hispanic White Males Compared With Females2013
Other PublicationCANCERAspirin is associated with lower melanoma risk among postmenopausal Caucasian women The Women's2013
Other PublicationJOURNAL OF THE NATIONAL COMPREHENSIVE CANCER NETWORKMelanoma, Version 2.2013 Featured Updates to the NCCN Guidelines2013
Other PublicationCANCERRandomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial of sulindac in individuals at risk for melanoma2012
Other PublicationTRANSLATIONAL ONCOLOGYA Systemic Complete Response of Metastatic Melanoma to Local Radiation and Immunotherapy2012
Other PublicationCURRENT ONCOLOGY REPORTSScreening and Prevention Measures for Melanoma: Is There a Survival Advantage?2012
Other PublicationCANCERExamining the pathways linking lower socioeconomic status and advanced melanoma2012
Other PublicationCANCERBehavioral determinants of successful early melanoma detection2012
Other PublicationJOURNAL OF CLINICAL ONCOLOGYGender Disparities in Patients With Melanoma: Breaking the Glass Ceiling2012
Other PublicationJOURNAL OF INVESTIGATIVE DERMATOLOGYSurvival Is Not the Only Valuable End Point in Melanoma Screening2012
Other PublicationBRITISH JOURNAL OF DERMATOLOGYReporting and registering nonmelanoma skin cancers: a compelling public health need2012
Other PublicationJOURNAL OF THE NATIONAL COMPREHENSIVE CANCER NETWORKMelanoma2012
Other PublicationARCHIVES OF DERMATOLOGYAttitudes Toward Indoor Tanning Among Users of Sunless Tanning Products2012
Other PublicationJOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF DERMATOLOGYGuidelines of care for the management of primary cutaneous melanoma2011
Other PublicationJOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF DERMATOLOGYReducing mortality in individuals at high risk for advanced melanoma through education2011
Other PublicationARCHIVES OF DERMATOLOGYIncreases in Melanoma Among Adolescent Girls2011
Other PublicationCuriel-Lewandrowski, C., Swetter, S., Einspahr, J., Hsu, C., Saboda, KEffect of oral sulindac on biomarkers of drug bioavailability2011
Other PublicationCANCERThe Expanding Melanoma Burden in California Hispanics Importance of Socioeconomic Distribution2011
Other PublicationCANCER EPIDEMIOLOGY BIOMARKERS & PREVENTIONInteraction of Area-Level Socioeconomic Status2010
Other PublicationPEDIATRIC DERMATOLOGYMelanoma and Melanocytic Tumors of Uncertain Malignant Potential in Children2010
Other PublicationJOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF DERMATOLOGYRisk of second primary malignancies following cutaneous melanoma diagnosis2010
Other PublicationJOURNAL OF CUTANEOUS PATHOLOGYRecurrence rates associated with incompletely excised low-risk nonmelanoma skin cancer2010
Other PublicationCANCER EPIDEMIOLOGY BIOMARKERS & PREVENTIONEfficacy of Skin Self-Examination Practices for Early Melanoma Detection2009
Other PublicationJOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF DERMATOLOGYSelection criteria for genetic assessment of patients with familial melanoma2009
Other PublicationJOURNAL OF INVESTIGATIVE DERMATOLOGYIncreasing Burden of Melanoma in the United States2009
Other PublicationJOURNAL OF CUTANEOUS PATHOLOGYLymphatic invasion in cutaneous melanoma is associated with sentinel lymph node metastasis2009
Other PublicationPROCEEDINGS OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES OF THE UNITED STATES OImpaired interferon signaling is a common immune defect in human cancer2009
Other PublicationARCHIVES OF DERMATOLOGYFactors Associated With Physician Discovery of Early Melanoma in Middle-aged and Older Men2009
Other PublicationARCHIVES OF DERMATOLOGYGender Differences in Melanoma Awareness and Detection Practices Between Middle2009
Other PublicationARCHIVES OF DERMATOLOGYMelanoma in Middle-aged2009
Other PublicationCANCERFactors Related to the Presentation of Thin2009
Other PublicationJOURNAL OF THE NATIONAL COMPREHENSIVE CANCER NETWORKMelanoma2009
Other PublicationJOURNAL OF CUTANEOUS PATHOLOGYHigh-molecular-weight keratin stain as a complement to Melan A stain2008
Other PublicationJOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF DERMATOLOGYMelanoma underreporting: Why does it happen, how big is the problem, and how do we fix it?2008
Other PublicationAMERICAN JOURNAL OF PREVENTIVE MEDICINECalifornia medicaid Enrollment and melanoma stage at diagnosis - A population-based study2008
Other PublicationARCHIVES OF DERMATOLOGYPrimary dermal melanoma2008
Other PublicationJOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF DERMATOLOGYScreening, early detection2007
Other PublicationJOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF DERMATOLOGYEvaluation of digital dermoscopy in a pigmented lesion clinic2007
Other PublicationARCHIVES OF DERMATOLOGYEffect of health care delivery models on melanoma thickness2007
Other PublicationJOURNAL OF CUTANEOUS MEDICINE AND SURGERYCrafting a melanoma educational campaign to reach middle-aged and older men2006
Other PublicationARCHIVES OF DERMATOLOGYFacial resurfacing for nonmelanoma skin cancer prophylaxis2006
Other PublicationARCHIVES OF DERMATOLOGYSlow-growing nodule on the thigh - Solitary fibrous tumor (SFT)2006
Other PublicationJOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF DERMATOLOGYUse of artificial tanning products among young adults2006
Other PublicationAMERICAN JOURNAL OF HEALTH PROMOTIONSun care advertising in popular US magazines2006
Other PublicationARCHIVES OF DERMATOLOGYA call for the development and implementation of a targeted national melanoma screening program2006
Other PublicationJOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF DERMATOLOGYSun protection factor content and warning statements for sunless tanning products2005
Other PublicationJOURNAL OF INVESTIGATIVE DERMATOLOGYIncreasing incidence of lentigo maligna melanoma subtypes2005
Other PublicationARCHIVES OF DERMATOLOGYSentinel lymph node biopsy for cutaneous melanoma - The Stanford experience, 1997-20042005
Other PublicationJOURNAL OF CUTANEOUS PATHOLOGYHistologic similarities between lentigo maligna and dysplastic nevus2005
Other PublicationeMedicine Journal [serial online]. Available at: http://www.emedicine.Malignant Melanoma
Other PublicationCurrent Cancer Therapy ReviewsVaccine therapy of melanoma: an update.2005
Other PublicationJ Clin Outcomes ManagementPrevention and detection of melanoma in the primary care setting.2005
Other PublicationONCOLOGY-NEW YORKMelanoma in the older person2004
Other PublicationDERMATOLOGIC SURGERYExtraocular sebaceous carcinoma in a patient with Muir-Torre syndrome2004
Other PublicationARCHIVES OF DERMATOLOGYDiffuse verrucous, vascular nodules on the extremities and trunk2004
Other PublicationJOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF DERMATOLOGYMuir-Torre syndrome: Confirmation of diagnosis by immunohistochemical analysis of cutaneous lesions2004
Other PublicationARCHIVES OF DERMATOLOGYKinetics and specificity of Fas ligand induction in toxic epidermal necrolysis2004
Other PublicationARCHIVES OF DERMATOLOGYPrimary dermal melanoma - A distinct subtype of melanoma2004
Other PublicationAmerican Journal of dermatopathologyChallenge. Epithelioid cell histiocytoma.2003
Other PublicationJOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF DERMATOLOGYMalignant melanoma2003
Other PublicationJOURNAL OF SURGICAL ONCOLOGYCurrent management of melanoma: Benefits of surgical staging and adjuvant therapy2003
Other PublicationSURGICAL CLINICS OF NORTH AMERICADermatological perspectives of malignant melanoma2003
Other PublicationJOURNAL OF CUTANEOUS PATHOLOGYEffects of biopsy-induced wound healing on residual basal cell and squamous cell carcinomas2003
Other PublicationPREVENTIVE MEDICINEIncreased effectiveness of targeted skin cancer screening2003
Other PublicationANNALS OF SURGICAL ONCOLOGYPositron emission tomography is superior to computed tomography for metastatic detection2002
Other PublicationJOURNAL OF CUTANEOUS PATHOLOGYInterstitial mycosis fungoides2002
Other PublicationARCHIVES OF DERMATOLOGYDeveloping indications for the use of sentinel lymph node biopsy2001
Other PublicationThe Melanoma LetterThe rationale behind the 2002 AJCC Melanoma Staging Committee recommendations2001
Other PublicationNATURE MEDICINECharacterization of circulating T cells specific for tumor-associated antigens in melanoma patients1999
Other PublicationCUTISHereditary ochronosis: Hyperpigmented skin overlying cartilaginous structures1999
Other PublicationJOURNAL OF CUTANEOUS PATHOLOGYInfiltrative basal cell carcinoma occurring in sites of biopsy-proven nodular basal cell carcinoma1998
Other PublicationJOURNAL OF INFECTIOUS DISEASESChronic vulvar ulceration in an immunocompetent woman due to acyclovir-resistant1998
Other PublicationARCHIVES OF DERMATOLOGYDopamine-associated symmetric peripheral gangrene1997
Other PublicationJOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF DERMATOLOGYIncreased proportion of aggressive1996
Other PublicationSURGICAL CLINICS OF NORTH AMERICAMalignant melanoma from the dermatologic perspective1996
Other PublicationJOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF DERMATOLOGYSurgical margins for malignant melanoma: Another point of view1996
Other PublicationINTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF DERMATOLOGYCutaneous myiasis following travel to Belize1996
Other PublicationCLINICAL PEDIATRICSSCLEREDEMA REVISITED - A POSTSTREPTOCOCCAL COMPLICATION1994
Other PublicationJOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF DERMATOLOGYCUTANEOUS NODULES OF MYCOBACTERIUM1993
Other PublicationJOURL OF THE TIOL COMPREHENSIVE CANCER NETWORKMelanoma, Version 4.2014 Featured Updates to the NCCN Guidelines2014
Other PublicationCANCERPediatric Melanoma: Alysis of an Intertiol Registry2013
Other PublicationJAMA dermatologyActivating HRAS Mutation in Agmited Spitz Nevi Arising in a Nevus Spilus.2013
Other PublicationJOURL OF THE TIOL COMPREHENSIVE CANCER NETWORKMelanoma, Version 2.2013 Featured Updates to the NCCN Guidelines2013
Other PublicationTRANSLATIOL ONCOLOGYA Systemic Complete Response of Metastatic Melanoma to Local Radiation and Immunotherapy2012
Other PublicationCANCERBehavioral determints of successful early melanoma detection2012
Other PublicationJOURL OF CLINICAL ONCOLOGYGender Disparities in Patients With Melanoma: Breaking the Glass Ceiling2012
Other PublicationJOURL OF INVESTIGATIVE DERMATOLOGYSurvival Is Not the Only Valuable End Point in Melanoma Screening2012
Other PublicationBRITISH JOURL OF DERMATOLOGYReporting and registering nonmelanoma skin cancers: a compelling public health need2012
Other PublicationJOURL OF THE TIOL COMPREHENSIVE CANCER NETWORKMelanoma2012
Other PublicationJOURL OF THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF DERMATOLOGYGuidelines of care for the magement of primary cutaneous melanoma2011
Other PublicationJOURL OF THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF DERMATOLOGYReducing mortality in individuals at high risk for advanced melanoma through education2011
Other PublicationPEDIATRIC DERMATOLOGYMelanoma and Melanocytic Tumors of Uncertain Malignt Potential in Children2010
Other PublicationJOURL OF THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF DERMATOLOGYRisk of second primary maligncies following cutaneous melanoma diagnosis: A population-based study2010
Other PublicationJOURL OF CUTANEOUS PATHOLOGYRecurrence rates associated with incompletely excised low-risk nonmelanoma skin cancer2010
Other PublicationCANCER EPIDEMIOLOGY BIOMARKERS & PREVENTIONEfficacy of Skin Self-Examition Practices for Early Melanoma Detection2009
Other PublicationJOURL OF THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF DERMATOLOGYSelection criteria for genetic assessment of patients with familial melanoma2009
Other PublicationJOURL OF INVESTIGATIVE DERMATOLOGYIncreasing Burden of Melanoma in the United States2009
Other PublicationJOURL OF CUTANEOUS PATHOLOGYLymphatic invasion in cutaneous melanoma is associated with sentinel lymph node metastasis2009
Other PublicationPROCEEDINGS OF THE TIOL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMImpaired interferon sigling is a common immune defect in human cancer2009
Other PublicationARCHIVES OF DERMATOLOGYMelanoma in Middle-aged2009
Other PublicationJOURL OF THE TIOL COMPREHENSIVE CANCER NETWORKMelanoma2009
Other PublicationJOURL OF CUTANEOUS PATHOLOGYHigh-molecular-weight keratin stain as a complement to Melan A stain2008
Other PublicationJOURL OF THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF DERMATOLOGYMelanoma underreporting: Why does it happen, how big is the problem, and how do we fix it?2008
Other PublicationAMERICAN JOURL OF PREVENTIVE MEDICINECalifornia medicaid Enrollment and melanoma stage at diagnosis - A population-based study2008
Other PublicationJOURL OF THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF DERMATOLOGYScreening, early detection2007
Other PublicationJOURL OF THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF DERMATOLOGYEvaluation of digital dermoscopy in a pigmented lesion clinic2007
Other PublicationJOURL OF CUTANEOUS MEDICINE AND SURGERYCrafting a melanoma educatiol campaign to reach middle-aged and older men2006
Other PublicationJOURL OF THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF DERMATOLOGYUse of artificial tanning products among young adults2006
Other PublicationAMERICAN JOURL OF HEALTH PROMOTIONSun care advertising in popular US magazines2006
Other PublicationARCHIVES OF DERMATOLOGYA call for the development and implementation of a targeted tiol melanoma screening program2006
Other PublicationJOURL OF THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF DERMATOLOGYSun protection factor content and warning statements for sunless tanning products2005
Other PublicationJOURL OF INVESTIGATIVE DERMATOLOGYIncreasing incidence of lentigo malig melanoma subtypes2005
Other PublicationJOURL OF CUTANEOUS PATHOLOGYHistologic similarities between lentigo malig and dysplastic nevus2005
Other PublicationeMedicine Jourl [serial online]. Available at: http://www.emedicine.coMalignt Melanoma
Other PublicationJ Clin Outcomes MagementPrevention and detection of melanoma in the primary care setting.2005
Other PublicationJOURL OF THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF DERMATOLOGYMuir-Torre syndrome: Confirmation of diagnosis by immunohistochemical alysis of cutaneous lesions2004
Other PublicationAmerican Jourl of dermatopathologyChallenge. Epithelioid cell histiocytoma.2003
Other PublicationJOURL OF THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF DERMATOLOGYMalignt melanoma2003
Other PublicationJOURL OF SURGICAL ONCOLOGYCurrent magement of melanoma: Benefits of surgical staging and adjuvant therapy2003
Other PublicationSURGICAL CLINICS OF NORTH AMERICADermatological perspectives of malignt melanoma2003
Other PublicationJOURL OF CUTANEOUS PATHOLOGYEffects of biopsy-induced wound healing on residual basal cell and squamous cell carcinomas2003
Other PublicationANLS OF SURGICAL ONCOLOGYPositron emission tomography is superior to computed tomography for metastatic detection2002
Other PublicationJOURL OF CUTANEOUS PATHOLOGYInterstitial mycosis fungoides2002
Other PublicationThe Melanoma LetterThe ratiole behind the 2002 AJCC Melanoma Staging Committee recommendations2001
Other PublicationTURE MEDICINECharacterization of circulating T cells specific for tumor-associated antigens in melanoma patients1999
Other PublicationJOURL OF CUTANEOUS PATHOLOGYInfiltrative basal cell carcinoma occurring in sites of biopsy-proven nodular basal cell carcinoma1998
Other PublicationJOURL OF INFECTIOUS DISEASESChronic vulvar ulceration in an immunocompetent woman due to acyclovir-resistant1998
Other PublicationJOURL OF THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF DERMATOLOGYIncreased proportion of aggressive1996
Other PublicationSURGICAL CLINICS OF NORTH AMERICAMalignt melanoma from the dermatologic perspective1996
Other PublicationJOURL OF THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF DERMATOLOGYSurgical margins for malignt melanoma: Another point of view1996
Other PublicationINTERTIOL JOURL OF DERMATOLOGYCutaneous myiasis following travel to Belize1996
Other PublicationJOURL OF THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF DERMATOLOGYCUTANEOUS NODULES OF MYCOBACTERIUM1993

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  • Dermatologist (Skin Specialist) - Sub-Specialty: Dermatopathology

Dermatology

Years In Practice: 27 (started in 1997)

Accepts New Patients: Yes

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