20 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Horst, Radiation Oncologist in Stanford, CA?
Dr. Kathleen Horst, MD is a Radiation Oncologist, who primarily practices in Stanford, CA with 1 additional practice location. She has been practicing for over 20 years and is board certified by the American Board of Radiology. Dr. Horst completed her residency at Santa Clara Valley Med Center. Dr. Horst is fluent in English and Russian, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Horst’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Horst’s office.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Horst?
Dr. Kathleen Horst, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Radiation 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. Horst empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Breast Cancer, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Stanford/CA community, Dr. Horst is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Horst go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Santa Clara Valley Med Center | Stanford University - Radiation Oncology
Is Dr. Horst board certified in Radiation Oncologist?
Yes, Dr. Kathleen Horst, MD is board certified by the American Board of Radiology since 2005
What languages does Dr. Horst speak?
Dr. Horst and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Russian
What conditions does Dr. Horst treat?
As a Radiation Oncologist, Dr. Horst 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. Horst. 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:
- Breast Cancer
- Early Breast Cancer of the Right Breast
- Early Breast Cancer of the Left Breast
- Upper-Outer Quadrant Right Female Breast Cancer
- Widespread Left Female Breast Cancer
- Upper-Inner Quadrant Right Female Breast Cancer
- Upper-Inner Quadrant Left Female Breast Cancer
- Lower-Outer Quadrant Right Female Breast Cancer
- Lower-Inner Quadrant Right Female Breast Cancer
- Mammary cancer
- Breast carcinoma
- Breast tumor
- Female Breast Cancer
- Malignant Breast Tumor
- Breast Carcinoma
- Intraductal carcinoma in situ right breast
- Precancerous cells right breast
- Non-invasive breast cancer right breast
- DCIS right breast
- Intraductal carcinoma in situ left breast
- Precancerous cells left breast
- Non-invasive breast cancer left breast
- DCIS left breast
- Right female breast cancer upper-outer
- Upper-outer right female breast tumor
- Malignant growth in upper-outer right female breast
- Left female breast cancer in multiple areas
- Diffuse left female breast cancer
- Malignant growth in overlapping sites of left female breast
- Right female breast cancer upper-inner
- Upper-inner right female breast tumor
- Malignant growth in upper-inner right female breast
- Left female breast cancer upper-inner
- Upper-inner left female breast tumor
- Malignant growth in upper-inner left female breast
- Right female breast cancer lower-outer
- Lower-outer right female breast tumor
- Malignant growth in lower-outer right female breast
- Right female breast cancer lower-inner
- Lower-inner right female breast tumor
- Malignant growth in lower-inner right female breast
ICD-10 Codes:
- C50911: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of right female breast
- C50912: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of left female breast
- C50412: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of left female breast
- C50919: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of unspecified female breast
- D0511: Intraductal carcinoma in situ of right breast
- D0512: Intraductal carcinoma in situ of left breast
- C50811: Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of right female breast
- C50411: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of right female breast
- C50812: Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of left female breast
- C50211: Malignant neoplasm of upper-inner quadrant of right female breast
- C50212: Malignant neoplasm of upper-inner quadrant of left female breast
- C50511: Malignant neoplasm of lower-outer quadrant of right female breast
- C50311: Malignant neoplasm of lower-inner quadrant of right female breast
Also known as:
- Personal History of Breast Cancer
- Breast Cancer
- Past breast cancer
- Previous mammary malignancy
- History of breast tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z853: Personal history of malignant neoplasm of breast
Also known as:
- Secondary Cancer in Armpit Lymph Nodes
- Cancer
- Metastatic Cancer to Armpit Lymph Nodes
- Axillary Lymph Node Cancer Spread
- Lymph Node Metastasis in Armpit
ICD-10 Codes:
- C773: Secondary and unspecified malignant neoplasm of axilla and upper limb lymph nodes
Also known as:
- Secondary Bone Cancer
- Secondary Brain Cancer
- Bone Cancer
- Brain Tumor
- Metastatic bone cancer
- Cancer spread to bone
- Bone metastases
- Metastatic brain cancer
- Brain metastases
- Cancer spread to brain
ICD-10 Codes:
- C7951: Secondary malignant neoplasm of bone
- C7931: Secondary malignant neoplasm of brain
Also known as:
- Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Mammography
- Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Mammograms
- Breast X-ray
- Breast Cancer Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast
Also known as:
- Prostate Cancer
- Prostate Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
- Prostatic Carcinoma
- Prostate Gland Cancer
- Malignant Prostate Tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- C61: Malignant neoplasm of prostate
Also known as:
- Cancer Radiation Therapy
- Radiation Therapy
- Radiation Therapy to Treat Cancer
- Radiation treatment for cancer
- Oncology radiation
- Radiotherapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z510: Encounter for antineoplastic radiation therapy
Which procedures does Dr. Horst perform as a Radiation Oncologist?
As a Radiation Oncologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Kathleen Horst may include:
- Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) Screening
- Abdominal Imaging
- Abdominal Radiology Consultation
- Angiography
- Arthrography
- Barium Swallow
- Bone Biopsy
- Bone Density Measurement / DXA Scan
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Horst's office.
Does Dr. Horst accept my insurance?
Dr. Horst accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Horst accept in Stanford, CA?
Dr. Horst in Stanford, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Advantage
Alameda Alliance
All Other Third Party
Blue Shield of California
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Medicaid
Medicare
Santa Clara Family Health Plan
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Horst's office located?
Recognitions
Publications
Evolving trends in the initial locoregiol magement of male breast cancer
BREAST, 2012
ACR Appropriateness Criterias (R) Local-regiol Recurrence (LR) and Salvage Surgery Breast Cancer
AMERICAN JOURL OF CLINICAL ONCOLOGY-CANCER CLINICAL TRIALS, 2012
ACR Appropriateness Criteria (R) Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
BREAST JOURL, 2012
ACR Appropriateness Criteria (R) Locally Advanced Breast Cancer
BREAST JOURL, 2011
ACR Appropriateness Criteria
BREAST JOURL, 2011
MRI GUIDANCE FOR ACCELERATED PARTIAL BREAST IRRADIATION IN PRONE POSITION
INTERTIOL JOURL OF RADIATION ONCOLOGY BIOLOGY PHYSICS, 2009
Phyllodes tumors of the breast: tural history, diagnosis, and treatment.
Jourl of the tiol Comprehensive Cancer Network, 2007
Pathologic correlates of false positive breast magnetic resonce imaging findings
AMERICAN JOURL OF SURGERY, 2005
Evolving trends in the initial locoregional management of male breast cancer
BREAST, 2012
ACR Appropriateness Criterias (R) Local-regional Recurrence (LR) and Salvage Surgery Breast Cancer
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF CLINICAL ONCOLOGY-CANCER CLINICAL TRIALS, 2012
ACR Appropriateness Criteria (R) Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
BREAST JOURNAL, 2012
ACR Appropriateness Criteria (R) Locally Advanced Breast Cancer
BREAST JOURNAL, 2011
ACR Appropriateness Criteria
BREAST JOURNAL, 2011
MRI GUIDANCE FOR ACCELERATED PARTIAL BREAST IRRADIATION IN PRONE POSITION
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF RADIATION ONCOLOGY BIOLOGY PHYSICS, 2009
Phyllodes tumors of the breast: natural history, diagnosis, and treatment.
Journal of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network, 2007
Impact of increasing margin around the lumpectomy cavity to define the planning target volume
MEDICAL DOSIMETRY, 2007
Intraoperative Radiotherapy following Lumpectomy for Breast Cancer
Semin Breast Dis, 2007
Association of Clinical
Ann Surg Oncol, 2007
Pathologic correlates of false positive breast magnetic resonance imaging findings
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF SURGERY, 2005
Predictors of local recurrence after breast-conservation therapy.
Clinical breast cancer, 2005
Predictors of Re-excision Findings
Current Medical Literature, 2004
What is Dr. Horst's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Horst's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1144385386.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Horst?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Horst
What is Dr. Kathleen Horst's specialty?
Dr. Horst is a Radiation Oncologist near Stanford, CA. A radiological oncologist specializes in the therapeutic applications of radiant energy and its modifiers. They focus on the study and management of diseases, particularly malignant tumors. Contact Dr. Horst to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Kathleen Horst affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Horst 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 Kathleen Horst accepting new patients in Stanford, CA?
Yes, Dr. Kathleen Horst is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Kathleen Horst offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Horst's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Kathleen Horst?
Please contact Dr. Horst's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Kathleen Horst have?
Dr. Kathleen Horst is certified by the American Board of Radiology.
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