Who We Are

A leader in the biomedical revolution, Stanford Medicine has a long tradition of leadership in pioneering research, creative teaching protocols and effective clinical therapies.

Our close proximity to the resources of the university — including the Schools of Business, Law, Humanities and Sciences, and Engineering, our seamless relationship with our affiliated adult and children’s hospitals, and our ongoing associations with the entrepreneurial endeavors of Silicon Valley, make us uniquely positioned to accelerate the pace at which new knowledge is translated into tangible health benefits.


Racism and discrimination are direct affronts to Stanford Medicine’s values. Read our leaders’ pledge on racial equity.

Our Organization

While relatively small in physical scale, our impact on human health is immense.  Stanford Medicine comprises three organizations:

Stanford School of Medicine

A research-intensive medical school that promotes diversity and empowers future leaders with the skills they need to be adaptable and resourceful

Stanford Health Care

Consistently ranked among the top hospitals in the nation for innovative programs in cancer treatment, cardiac care, neurology, orthopedic surgery and organ transplantation

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Stanford Children's Health

Internationally recognized for advancing family-centered care of children, adolescents and expectant mothers

Our Leadership

Lloyd Minor, MD

CARL AND ELIZABETH NAUMANN DEAN OF THE SCHOOL OF MEDICINE

VICE PRESIDENT FOR MEDICAL AFFAIRS, STANFORD UNIVERSITY

David Entwistle

PRESIDENT & CEO
STANFORD HEALTH CARE

Paul A. King

PRESIDENT & CEO
STANFORD CHILDREN'S HEALTH