Ann Folkins

Associate Professor of Pathology

Bio

Dr. Folkins specializes in the diagnosis and classification of gynecologic and obstetric disorders.

Clinical Focus

Anatomic and Clinical Pathology
Gynecologic and Obstetric Pathology

Academic Appointments

Associate Professor - University Medical Line, Pathology

Administrative Appointments

Director of Quality, Department of Pathology (2024 - Present)
Co-Director, Surgical pathology (2018 - Present)

Professional Education

Residency: Stanford University Pathology Residency (2010) CA
Medical Education: University of California San Diego School of Medicine (2005) CA
Board Certification: American Board of Pathology, Anatomic and Clinical Pathology (2011)
Fellowship: Brigham and Women's Hospital Harvard Medical School (2009) MA
Residency: Brigham and Women's Hospital Harvard Medical School (2008) MA

Contact

Academic Tel: (650) 723-5649

Alternate Contact Krista Tanquary ktanquary@stanfordmed.org Tel: 650-721-1618

Clinical (Primary)

This is the primary clinic for this clinical provider. For additional clinical locations and information, please visit the link(s) listed below in the 'Additional Clinical Info' section.

Surgical Pathology 300 Pasteur Dr Rm H2110 MC 5243 Palo Alto CA 94304 Tel: (650) 723-7211 Fax: (650) 725-7409

Additional Clinical Info

Current Research and Scholarly Interests

Dr. Folkins' interest is in gynecologic and obstetric pathology, specifically in ovarian and endometrial malignancies and placental clinical-pathologic disorders.

2024-25 Courses

Independent Studies
- Directed Reading in Pathology
  PATH 299 (Aut, Win, Spr, Sum)
- Early Clinical Experience in Pathology
  PATH 280 (Aut, Win, Spr, Sum)
- Graduate Research
  PATH 399 (Aut, Win, Spr, Sum)
- Medical Scholars Research
  PATH 370 (Aut, Win, Spr, Sum)
- Undergraduate Research
  PATH 199 (Aut, Win, Spr, Sum)

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