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Dr. Alexander Colevas, MD

Dr. Alexander Colevas, MD

Stanford, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Colevas, Medical Oncologist in Stanford, CA?

    Dr. Alexander Colevas, MD is a Medical Oncologist, who primarily practices in Stanford, CA with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Colevas completed his residency at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. Dr. Colevas is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Colevas’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Colevas’s office at (650) 498-6000.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Colevas?

    Dr. Alexander Colevas, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Medical Oncologist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Colevas empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Head & Neck Cancer, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Stanford/CA community, Dr. Colevas is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

    Where did Dr. Colevas go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Fellowship: Dana Farber Cancer Institute

    • Residency: Johns Hopkins School of Medicine

    Is Dr. Colevas board certified in Medical Oncologist?

    Yes, Dr. Alexander Colevas, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine since 1995

    What languages does Dr. Colevas speak?

    Dr. Colevas and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Colevas treat?

    As a Medical Oncologist, Dr. Colevas diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Colevas. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly.

    Also known as:

    • Throat Cancer
    • Oral Cancer
    • Nasopharyngeal Cancer
    • Malignant Neoplasm of Nasopharynx
    • Pharyngeal Cancer
    • Oropharyngeal Cancer
    • Malignant Neoplasm of Oropharynx
    • Tonsil Cancer
    • Malignant Neoplasm of Tonsil
    • Laryngeal Cancer
    • Voice Box Cancer
    • Malignant Laryngeal Tumor

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C119: Malignant neoplasm of nasopharynx, unspecified
    • C109: Malignant neoplasm of oropharynx, unspecified
    • C099: Malignant neoplasm of tonsil, unspecified
    • C329: Malignant neoplasm of larynx, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Thyroid Cancer
    • Thyroid Carcinoma
    • Malignant Thyroid Nodule
    • Thyroid Gland Cancer

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C73: Malignant neoplasm of thyroid gland

    Also known as:

    • Oral Cancer
    • Mouth Cancer
    • Tongue Cancer
    • Oral Cavity Cancer
    • Tongue Carcinoma
    • Malignant Neoplasm of Tongue
    • Mouth Malignancy
    • Oral Carcinoma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C01: Malignant neoplasm of base of tongue
    • C029: Malignant neoplasm of tongue, unspecified
    • C069: Malignant neoplasm of mouth, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Salivary Gland Cancer
    • Parotid Gland Cancer
    • Salivary Gland Tumor
    • Salivary Gland Carcinoma
    • Major Salivary Gland Cancer

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C07: Malignant neoplasm of parotid gland
    • C089: Malignant neoplasm of major salivary gland, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Squamous Cell Skin Cancer of the Scalp or Neck
    • Skin Cancer
    • Squamous Cell Skin Cancer of the Face
    • Skin Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
    • Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Scalp
    • Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Neck
    • Scalp SCC
    • Neck SCC
    • Squamous Cell Carcinoma
    • SCC
    • Malignant Skin Tumor
    • Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Face
    • Facial SCC
    • Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Face
    • Face Skin Malignancy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C4442: Squamous cell carcinoma of skin of scalp and neck
    • C4492: Squamous cell carcinoma of skin, unspecified
    • C44329: Squamous cell carcinoma of skin of other parts of face

    Also known as:

    • Head and Neck Cancer
    • Nasal Cancer
    • Head Cancer
    • Neck Cancer
    • Facial Cancer
    • Malignant Head and Neck Tumor
    • Nasal Cavity Cancer
    • Nose Cancer
    • Malignant Nasal Tumor

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C760: Malignant neoplasm of head, face and neck
    • C300: Malignant neoplasm of nasal cavity

    Also known as:

    • Cancer Chemotherapy
    • Cancer Immunotherapy
    • Chemo treatment
    • Oncology chemotherapy
    • Cancer drug therapy
    • Oncology immunotherapy
    • Immune therapy for cancer

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z5111: Encounter for antineoplastic chemotherapy
    • Z5112: Encounter for antineoplastic immunotherapy

    Also known as:

    • Primary Cancer (Unspecified Site)
    • Secondary Cancer (Other Specified Sites)
    • Cancer
    • Malignant tumor
    • Neoplasm
    • Cancer of unknown primary
    • Metastatic cancer
    • Cancer spread to other organs
    • Cancer metastases

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C801: Malignant (primary) neoplasm, unspecified
    • C7989: Secondary malignant neoplasm of other specified sites

    Also known as:

    • Oropharyngeal Dysphagia
    • Swallowing Disorder
    • Difficulty Swallowing in Throat
    • Trouble Starting to Swallow
    • Throat Swallowing Problems

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R1312: Dysphagia, oropharyngeal phase

    Which procedures does Dr. Colevas perform as a Medical Oncologist?

    As a Medical Oncologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Alexander Colevas may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Colevas' office.

    Does Dr. Colevas accept my insurance?

    Dr. Colevas accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (650) 498-6000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Colevas accept in Stanford, CA?

    Dr. Colevas in Stanford, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Alignment Health Plan

    • All Other Third Party

    • Blue Shield of California

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Express Scripts

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • OptumRx

    • Santa Clara Family Health Plan

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Colevas' office located?

    Dr. Alexander Colevas' Primary Practice

    300 Pasteur Dr

    Stanford, CA 94305

    (650) 498-6000

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    Dr. Alexander Colevas' Practice 2

    875 Blake Wilbur Dr

    Palo Alto, CA 94304

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    Recognitions

    Publications

    Head and Neck Cancers, Version 2.2013 Featured Updates to the NCCN Guidelines

    JOURL OF THE TIOL COMPREHENSIVE CANCER NETWORK, 2013

    Stereotactic radiosurgery for retreatment of gross perineural invasion

    American jourl of clinical oncology, 2013

    Biased View of the Role of Site-Specific Therapy in Carcinoma of Unknown Primary.

    Jourl of clinical oncology : official jourl of the American Society of

    Phase I trial of ixabepilone administered as three oral doses each separated by 6 hours every 3

    INVESTIGATIOL NEW DRUGS, 2012

    Tumor Volume-Adapted Dosing in Stereotactic Ablative Radiotherapy of Lung Tumors

    INTERTIOL JOURL OF RADIATION ONCOLOGY BIOLOGY PHYSICS, 2012

    A phase I dose-escalation study of aflibercept administered in combition with pemetrexed

    BRITISH JOURL OF CANCER, 2012

    Validation that Metabolic Tumor Volume Predicts Outcome in Head-and-Neck Cancer

    INTERTIOL JOURL OF RADIATION ONCOLOGY BIOLOGY PHYSICS, 2012

    Phase I trial of the combition of flavopiridol and imatinib mesylate in patients with Bcr-Abl

    CANCER CHEMOTHERAPY AND PHARMACOLOGY, 2012

    Effect of stimulation of tural killer cells with an anti-CD137 mAb on the efficacy of trastuzumab

    Kohrt, H. E., Houot, R., Weiskopf, K., Goldstein, M., Lund, P., Scheer

    Intensity-Modulated Radiotherapy for Tumors of the sal Cavity and Parasal Sinuses

    Wiegner, E. A., Daly, M. E., Murphy, J. D., Abelson, J., Chapman, C. H, 2012

    Maintence Bevacizumab is Associated With Increased Hemoglobin in Patients With Advanced

    CANCER INVESTIGATION, 2012

    Mucosal Melanoma of the Head and Neck

    JOURL OF THE TIOL COMPREHENSIVE CANCER NETWORK, 2012

    Stimulation of tural killer cells with a CD137

    JOURL OF CLINICAL INVESTIGATION, 2012

    Addition of bevacizumab to st

    LANCET ONCOLOGY, 2012

    The use of epidermal growth factor receptor monoclol antibodies

    Chemotherapy research and practice, 2012

    Head and Neck Cancers

    JOURL OF THE TIOL COMPREHENSIVE CANCER NETWORK, 2011

    Controversies in the Locoregiol Magement of Head and Neck Cancer

    JOURL OF THE TIOL COMPREHENSIVE CANCER NETWORK, 2011

    INTENSITY-MODULATED RADIOTHERAPY FOR LOCALLY ADVANCED CANCERS OF THE LARYNX AND HYPOPHARYNX

    HEAD AND NECK-JOURL FOR THE SCIENCES AND SPECIALTIES OF THE HEAD AND N, 2011

    A Phase II First-Line Study of Gemcitabine, Carboplatin

    JOURL OF THORACIC ONCOLOGY, 2010

    HIGHER INCIDENCE OF HEAD AND NECK CANCERS AMONG VIETMESE AMERICAN MEN IN CALIFORNIA

    HEAD AND NECK-JOURL FOR THE SCIENCES AND SPECIALTIES OF THE HEAD AND N, 2010

    MOLECULAR AND CLINICAL RESPONSES IN A PILOT STUDY OF GEFITINIB WITH PACLITAXEL AND RADIATION IN

    INTERTIOL JOURL OF RADIATION ONCOLOGY BIOLOGY PHYSICS, 2010

    LONG-TERM OUTCOMES AND TOXICITY OF CONCURRENT PACLITAXEL AND RADIOTHERAPY FOR LOCALLY ADVANCED HEAD

    INTERTIOL JOURL OF RADIATION ONCOLOGY BIOLOGY PHYSICS, 2009

    Does Pre-treatment Metabolic Tumor Growth Rate (MTGR) Predict Progression in Lung Cancer?

    Eastham, D. V., Chapman, C. H., Rao, A. K., rasimhan, B., Quon, A., Va, 2009

    A multicentre phase II clinical experience with the novel aza-epothilone Ixabepilone

    BRITISH JOURL OF HAEMATOLOGY, 2008

    Head and neck cancers.

    Jourl of the tiol Comprehensive Cancer Network, 2008

    Phase II study of ispinesib in recurrent or metastatic squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck

    INVESTIGATIOL NEW DRUGS, 2008

    Patient-reported outcomes and the evolution of adverse event reporting in oncology

    JOURL OF CLINICAL ONCOLOGY, 2007

    Cisplatin and fluorouracil alone or with docetaxel in head and neck cancer

    NEW ENGLAND JOURL OF MEDICINE, 2007

    A phase I trial of BMS-247550 (NSC# 710428) and gemcitabine in patients with advanced solid tumors

    INVESTIGATIOL NEW DRUGS, 2007

    Phase I and correlative biology study of cilengitide in patients with recurrent malignt glioma

    JOURL OF CLINICAL ONCOLOGY, 2007

    A phase II study of ixabepilone (BMS-247550) in metastatic rel-cell carcinoma

    CANCER BIOLOGY & THERAPY, 2007

    Phase I study of continuous weekly dosing of dimethylamino benzoylphenylurea

    EUROPEAN JOURL OF CANCER, 2007

    Adverse event reporting in publications compared with sponsor database for cancer clinical trials

    JOURL OF CLINICAL ONCOLOGY, 2006

    Chemotherapy options for patients with met

    JOURL OF CLINICAL ONCOLOGY, 2006

    Phase II evaluations of cilengitide in asymptomatic patients with

    CLINICAL GENITOURIRY CANCER, 2006

    Ixabepilone (epothilone B alogue BMS

    JOURL OF CLINICAL ONCOLOGY, 2005

    Phase I trial and pharmacokinetics of escalating doses of paclitaxel

    CANCER, 2005

    Multi-institutiol randomized phase II trial of the epothilone B alog ixabepilone

    JOURL OF CLINICAL ONCOLOGY, 2005

    Phase II trial of flavopiridol, a cyclin dependent kise inhibitor

    INVESTIGATIOL NEW DRUGS, 2004

    CTCAE v3.0: Development of a comprehensive grading system for the adverse effects of cancer

    SEMIRS IN RADIATION ONCOLOGY, 2003

    Development of investigatiol radiation modifiers

    JOURL OF THE TIOL CANCER INSTITUTE, 2003

    Phase I/II trial of outpatient docetaxel

    AMERICAN JOURL OF CLINICAL ONCOLOGY-CANCER CLINICAL TRIALS, 2002

    Hypothyroidism incidence after multimodality treatment for stage III

    INTERTIOL JOURL OF RADIATION ONCOLOGY BIOLOGY PHYSICS, 2001

    Clinical trials referral resource: Current clinical trials of epothilone B alog (BMS-247550)

    ONCOLOGY-NEW YORK, 2001

    Multicenter phase I-II trial of docetaxel, cisplatin

    JOURL OF CLINICAL ONCOLOGY, 2001

    The role of induction chemotherapy in the curative treatment of squamous cell cancer of the head

    SEMIRS IN ONCOLOGY, 2000

    A phase II trial of palliative docetaxel plus 5-fluorouracil for squamous

    ANLS OF ONCOLOGY, 2000

    Phase II trial of docetaxel, cisplatin

    JOURL OF CLINICAL ONCOLOGY, 1999

    Intramucosal spread of malignt melanoma of the oral cavity

    OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY, 1998

    Docetaxel in head and neck cancer - A review

    AMERICAN JOURL OF CLINICAL ONCOLOGY-CANCER CLINICAL TRIALS, 1998

    Induction chemotherapy with docetaxel, cisplatin

    JOURL OF CLINICAL ONCOLOGY, 1998

    Long-Term Outcomes of Surgery Followed by Radiation Therapy for Minor Salivary Gland Carcinomas

    LARYNGOSCOPE, 2013

    Head and Neck Cancers, Version 2.2013 Featured Updates to the NCCN Guidelines

    JOURNAL OF THE NATIONAL COMPREHENSIVE CANCER NETWORK, 2013

    Stereotactic radiosurgery for retreatment of gross perineural invasion

    American journal of clinical oncology, 2013

    Impact of positron emission tomography

    CANCER, 2013

    Biased View of the Role of Site-Specific Therapy in Carcinoma of Unknown Primary.

    Journal of clinical oncology : official journal of the American Societ

    Population-based evaluation of incidence trends in oropharyngeal cancer focusing on socioeconomic

    Head & neck

    Co-administration of vismodegib with rosiglitazone or combined oral contraceptive in patients with

    CANCER CHEMOTHERAPY AND PHARMACOLOGY, 2013

    Phase I trial of ixabepilone administered as three oral doses each separated by 6 hours every 3

    INVESTIGATIONAL NEW DRUGS, 2012

    A Phase 2 Trial of Flavopiridol

    GYNECOLOGIC ONCOLOGY, 2012

    Tumor Volume-Adapted Dosing in Stereotactic Ablative Radiotherapy of Lung Tumors

    INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF RADIATION ONCOLOGY BIOLOGY PHYSICS, 2012

    A phase I dose-escalation study of aflibercept administered in combination with pemetrexed

    BRITISH JOURNAL OF CANCER, 2012

    Validation that Metabolic Tumor Volume Predicts Outcome in Head-and-Neck Cancer

    INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF RADIATION ONCOLOGY BIOLOGY PHYSICS, 2012

    A randomized phase II study of cilengitide (EMD 121974) in patients with metastatic melanoma

    MELANOMA RESEARCH, 2012

    Phase I trial of the combination of flavopiridol and imatinib mesylate in patients with Bcr-Abl

    CANCER CHEMOTHERAPY AND PHARMACOLOGY, 2012

    Effect of stimulation of natural killer cells with an anti-CD137 mAb on the efficacy of trastuzumab

    Kohrt, H. E., Houot, R., Weiskopf, K., Goldstein, M., Lund, P., Scheer

    Intensity-Modulated Radiotherapy for Tumors of the Nasal Cavity and Paranasal Sinuses

    Wiegner, E. A., Daly, M. E., Murphy, J. D., Abelson, J., Chapman, C. H, 2012

    A phase I dose-escalation and pharmacokinetic study of enzastaurin and erlotinib in patients with

    CANCER CHEMOTHERAPY AND PHARMACOLOGY, 2012

    Maintenance Bevacizumab is Associated With Increased Hemoglobin in Patients With Advanced

    CANCER INVESTIGATION, 2012

    Mucosal Melanoma of the Head and Neck

    JOURNAL OF THE NATIONAL COMPREHENSIVE CANCER NETWORK, 2012

    Stimulation of natural killer cells with a CD137

    JOURNAL OF CLINICAL INVESTIGATION, 2012

    Addition of bevacizumab to st

    LANCET ONCOLOGY, 2012

    The use of epidermal growth factor receptor monoclonal antibodies

    Chemotherapy research and practice, 2012

    Head and Neck Cancers

    JOURNAL OF THE NATIONAL COMPREHENSIVE CANCER NETWORK, 2011

    Controversies in the Locoregional Management of Head and Neck Cancer

    JOURNAL OF THE NATIONAL COMPREHENSIVE CANCER NETWORK, 2011

    INTENSITY-MODULATED RADIOTHERAPY FOR LOCALLY ADVANCED CANCERS OF THE LARYNX AND HYPOPHARYNX

    HEAD AND NECK-JOURNAL FOR THE SCIENCES AND SPECIALTIES OF THE HEAD AND, 2011

    A Phase II First-Line Study of Gemcitabine, Carboplatin

    JOURNAL OF THORACIC ONCOLOGY, 2010

    HIGHER INCIDENCE OF HEAD AND NECK CANCERS AMONG VIETNAMESE AMERICAN MEN IN CALIFORNIA

    HEAD AND NECK-JOURNAL FOR THE SCIENCES AND SPECIALTIES OF THE HEAD AND, 2010

    MOLECULAR AND CLINICAL RESPONSES IN A PILOT STUDY OF GEFITINIB WITH PACLITAXEL AND RADIATION IN

    INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF RADIATION ONCOLOGY BIOLOGY PHYSICS, 2010

    Excellent early local control with tumor volume adapted dosing of stereotactic body radiation

    Chang, C. N., Zhou, L. Y., MacFarlane, G., Tran, P., Rao, A., Chapman,, 2009

    LONG-TERM OUTCOMES AND TOXICITY OF CONCURRENT PACLITAXEL AND RADIOTHERAPY FOR LOCALLY ADVANCED HEAD

    INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF RADIATION ONCOLOGY BIOLOGY PHYSICS, 2009

    Does Pre-treatment Metabolic Tumor Growth Rate (MTGR) Predict Progression in Lung Cancer?

    Eastham, D. V., Chapman, C. H., Rao, A. K., Narasimhan, B., Quon, A., , 2009

    A multicentre phase II clinical experience with the novel aza-epothilone Ixabepilone

    BRITISH JOURNAL OF HAEMATOLOGY, 2008

    Head and neck cancers.

    Journal of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network, 2008

    Phase II study of ispinesib in recurrent or metastatic squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck

    INVESTIGATIONAL NEW DRUGS, 2008

    Patient-reported outcomes and the evolution of adverse event reporting in oncology

    JOURNAL OF CLINICAL ONCOLOGY, 2007

    Cisplatin and fluorouracil alone or with docetaxel in head and neck cancer

    NEW ENGLAND JOURNAL OF MEDICINE, 2007

    A phase I trial of BMS-247550 (NSC# 710428) and gemcitabine in patients with advanced solid tumors

    INVESTIGATIONAL NEW DRUGS, 2007

    Sequential flavopiridol, cytosine arabinoside

    CLINICAL CANCER RESEARCH, 2007

    Inhibition of poly (ADP

    CLINICAL CANCER RESEARCH, 2007

    Phase I and correlative biology study of cilengitide in patients with recurrent malignant glioma

    JOURNAL OF CLINICAL ONCOLOGY, 2007

    A phase II study of ixabepilone (BMS-247550) in metastatic renal-cell carcinoma

    CANCER BIOLOGY & THERAPY, 2007

    Flavopiridol administered using a pharmacologically derived schedule is

    BLOOD, 2007

    Phase I study of continuous weekly dosing of dimethylamino benzoylphenylurea

    EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF CANCER, 2007

    Adverse event reporting in publications compared with sponsor database for cancer clinical trials

    JOURNAL OF CLINICAL ONCOLOGY, 2006

    Chemotherapy options for patients with met

    JOURNAL OF CLINICAL ONCOLOGY, 2006

    Phase II evaluations of cilengitide in asymptomatic patients with

    CLINICAL GENITOURINARY CANCER, 2006

    In vitro and in vivo clinical pharmacology of dimethyl benzoylphenylurea

    CLINICAL CANCER RESEARCH, 2005

    Phase I and pharmacokinetic study of flavopiridol followed by 1-beta

    CLINICAL CANCER RESEARCH, 2005

    Ixabepilone (epothilone B analogue BMS

    JOURNAL OF CLINICAL ONCOLOGY, 2005

    Phase I trial and pharmacokinetics of escalating doses of paclitaxel and concurrent

    CANCER, 2005

    Multi-institutional randomized phase II trial of the epothilone B analog ixabepilone

    JOURNAL OF CLINICAL ONCOLOGY, 2005

    Current clinical trials of cilengitide

    ONCOLOGY-NEW YORK, 2004

    Phase II trial of flavopiridol, a cyclin dependent kinase inhibitor

    INVESTIGATIONAL NEW DRUGS, 2004

    HER2 expression in salivary gland carcinomas: Dependence on histological subtype

    CLINICAL CANCER RESEARCH, 2004

    Herceptin in patients with advanced or metastatic salivary gland carcinomas. A phase II study

    ORAL ONCOLOGY, 2003

    CTCAE v3.0: Development of a comprehensive grading system for the adverse effects of cancer

    SEMINARS IN RADIATION ONCOLOGY, 2003

    Development of investigational radiation modifiers

    JOURNAL OF THE NATIONAL CANCER INSTITUTE, 2003

    Docetaxel, cisplatin

    CANCER, 2003

    Organ preservation-induction chemotherapy.

    Cancer treatment and research, 2003

    Timed sequential therapy of acute leukemia with flavopiridol

    CLINICAL CANCER RESEARCH, 2003

    A Phase I/II trial of concurrent docetaxel and radiation

    CANCER, 2002

    Phase I/II trial of outpatient docetaxel

    AMERICAN JOURNAL OF CLINICAL ONCOLOGY-CANCER CLINICAL TRIALS, 2002

    Hypothyroidism incidence after multimodality treatment for stage III

    INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF RADIATION ONCOLOGY BIOLOGY PHYSICS, 2001

    Clinical trials referral resource: Current clinical trials of epothilone B analog (BMS-247550)

    ONCOLOGY-NEW YORK, 2001

    A Phase II study of combined oral uracil

    Colevas, A. D., Amrein, P. C., Gomolin, H., Barton, J. J., Read, R. R., 2001

    Multicenter phase I-II trial of docetaxel, cisplatin

    JOURNAL OF CLINICAL ONCOLOGY, 2001

    NCCN Practice Guidelines for head and neck cancers

    ONCOLOGY-NEW YORK, 2000

    The role of induction chemotherapy in the curative treatment of squamous cell cancer of the head

    SEMINARS IN ONCOLOGY, 2000

    A phase II trial of palliative docetaxel plus 5-fluorouracil for squamous

    ANNALS OF ONCOLOGY, 2000

    Phase II trial of docetaxel, cisplatin

    JOURNAL OF CLINICAL ONCOLOGY, 1999

    Re: Sialadenosis: a presenting sign in Bulemia (Head and Neck 20: 758-762, 1998)

    Head & neck, 1999

    An initial experience using concurrent paclitaxel and radiation

    Tishler, R. B., Busse, P. M., Norris, C. M., Rossi, R., Poulin, M., Th, 1999

    Intramucosal spread of malignant melanoma of the oral cavity

    OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY, 1998

    Docetaxel in head and neck cancer - A review

    AMERICAN JOURNAL OF CLINICAL ONCOLOGY-CANCER CLINICAL TRIALS, 1998

    Induction chemotherapy with docetaxel, cisplatin

    JOURNAL OF CLINICAL ONCOLOGY, 1998

    The Prognostic Value of Thymidylate Synthase

    The oncologist, 1998

    Future directions in the treatment of squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck

    Oncology (Williston Park, N.Y.), 1997

    What is Dr. Colevas's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Colevas's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1588726558.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Colevas?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Colevas

    What is Dr. Alexander Colevas's specialty?

    Dr. Colevas is a Medical Oncologist near Stanford, CA. An internist specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of various cancers and both benign and malignant tumors. This specialist determines and administers therapy for malignancies and collaborates with surgeons and radiation oncologists on additional cancer treatment options. Contact Dr. Colevas to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Alexander Colevas affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Colevas is affiliated with Stanford Health Care - Stanford Hospital which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals

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    Is Alexander Colevas accepting new patients in Stanford, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Alexander Colevas is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Alexander Colevas offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Colevas's office at (650) 498-6000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Alexander Colevas?

    Please contact Dr. Colevas's office at (650) 498-6000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Alexander Colevas have?

    Dr. Alexander Colevas is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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