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Dr. Melinda Telli, MD

Dr. Melinda Telli, MD

Stanford, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

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

    Dr. Melinda Telli, MD is a Medical Oncologist, who primarily practices in Stanford, CA with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified. Dr. Telli completed her residency at Stanford University, Internal Medicine. Dr. Telli is fluent in English and Turkish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Telli’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Telli’s office.
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    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Telli?

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

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

    • Fellowship: Stanford University Medical Oncology | Stanford University School of Medicine CA | Stanford University School of Medicine,Stanford, Ca, United States

    • Residency: Stanford University, Internal Medicine | Stanford University Medical Center

    Is Dr. Telli board certified as a Medical Oncologist?

    Yes, Dr. Melinda Telli, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine , American Board of Internal Medicine since 2008, American Board of Internal Medicine since 2005

    What languages does Dr. Telli speak?

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

    • English
    • Turkish

    What conditions does a Medical Oncologist like Dr. Telli typically treat?

    As a Medical Oncologist, Dr. Telli 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. Telli. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    Also known as:

    • Breast Cancer
    • Female Breast Cancer
    • Malignant Breast Tumor
    • Breast Carcinoma
    • Mammary cancer
    • Breast carcinoma
    • Breast tumor

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C50919: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of unspecified female breast
    • C50912: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of left female breast
    • C50911: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site 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 Bone Cancer
    • Bone Cancer
    • Metastatic bone cancer
    • Cancer spread to bone
    • Bone metastases

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C7951: Secondary malignant neoplasm of bone

    What procedures does a Medical Oncologist like Dr. Telli typically perform?

    As a Medical Oncologist, Dr. Telli performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Telli. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    Also known as:

    • Blood Transfusion
    • Blood Transfusion and Donation
    • Blood product transfusion
    • Red blood cell transfusion
    • Plasma transfusion

    CPT Codes:

    • 36430: Transfusion, blood or blood components

    Does Dr. Telli accept my insurance?

    Dr. Telli accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please contact the office before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

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

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

    Top Insurances

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • Santa Cruz County

    • State of California

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Valley Health Plan

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    Where is Dr. Telli's office located?

    Dr. Melinda Telli's Primary Practice

    300 Pasteur Dr

    Stanford, CA 94305

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    Mc 5820

    900 Blake Wilbur Dr Fl 1

    Palo Alto, CA 94304

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    What hospitals are Dr. Telli affiliated with?

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    Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.

    Dr. Telli has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

    Stanford Medicine Children’s Health,Palo Alto, CA

    Recognitions

    Awards

    • Career Catalyst Research Award – Susan G. Komen for the Cure, 2012

    • Oncology Division Teaching Award – Stanford University School of Medicine

    • Young Investigator Award – American Society of Clinical Oncology, 2009

    • Fellowship Award – Susan G. Komen for the Cure, 2008

    • Merit Award – American Society of Clinical Oncology, 2008

    • New Investigator Award – Stanford Cancer Institute, 2011

    Publications

    • Insight or confusion: survival after response-guided neoadjuvant chemotherapy in breast cancer, 2013

    • Underestimating Cardiac Toxicity in Cancer Trials: Lessons Learned?, 2012

    • Left Ventricular Dysfunction in Patients Receiving Cardiotoxic Cancer Therapies Are Clinicians, 2010

    • Cardiotoxicity associated with the cancer therapeutic agent sunitinib malate, 2008

    • Trastuzumab-related cardiotoxicity: Calling into question the concept of reversibility, 2007

    • Dymic contrast-enhanced MRI, 2013

    • Chest Wall Leiomyosarcoma After Breast-Conservative Therapy for Early, 2012

    • Single Cell Profiling of Circulating Tumor Cells, 2012

    • Prevalence, putative mechanisms, 2012

    • Trastuzumab-Related Cardiac Dysfunction, 2011

    • Increasing Mastectomy Rates for Early-Stage Breast Cancer? Population-Based Trends From California, 2010

    • Phyllodes tumors of the breast: tural history, diagnosis, and treatment., 2007

    • Epidermal growth factor, 1999

    • Insight or confusion: survival after response-guided neoadjuvant chemotherapy in breast cancer, 2013

    • Underestimating Cardiac Toxicity in Cancer Trials: Lessons Learned?, 2012

    • PARP inhibitors in cancer: moving beyond BRCA, 2011

    • Asian ethnicity and breast cancer subtypes: a study from the California Cancer Registry, 2011

    • Left Ventricular Dysfunction in Patients Receiving Cardiotoxic Cancer Therapies Are Clinicians, 2010

    • Cardiotoxicity associated with the cancer therapeutic agent sunitinib malate, 2008

    • Trastuzumab-related cardiotoxicity: Calling into question the concept of reversibility, 2007

    • Patient-derived xenografts of triple, 2014

    • (18)F-FPPRGD2 PET/CT: Pilot Phase Evaluation of Breast Cancer Patients., 2014

    • Optimizing chemotherapy in triple-negative breast cancer: the role of platinum., 2014

    • Single cell mutational analysis of PIK3CA in circulating tumor cells, 2014

    • Dynamic contrast-enhanced MRI, 2013

    • A clinical trial of lovastatin for modification of biomarkers associated with breast cancer risk, 2013

    • Qualitative and quantitative image-based biomarkers of therapeutic response in triple, 2013

    • Chest Wall Leiomyosarcoma After Breast-Conservative Therapy for Early, 2012

    • Breast cancer phenotype in women with TP53 germline mutations, 2012

    • Single Cell Profiling of Circulating Tumor Cells, 2012

    • Prevalence, putative mechanisms, 2012

    • Chemotherapy-Associated Cardiotoxicity: How Often Does it Really Occur and How Can it Be Prevented?, 2011

    • Trastuzumab-Related Cardiac Dysfunction, 2011

    • PARP inhibitors in breast cancer., 2010

    • Novel Treatment Approaches for Triple-Negative Breast Cancer, 2010

    • Increasing Mastectomy Rates for Early-Stage Breast Cancer? Population-Based Trends From California, 2010

    • Longer Relative Telomere Length in Blood from Women with Sporadic, 2010

    • First-Line Chemotherapy for Metastatic Breast Cancer, 2009

    • Phyllodes tumors of the breast: natural history, diagnosis, and treatment., 2007

    • Epidermal growth factor, 1999

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

    Dr. Telli's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1932135290.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Telli?

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

    What is Dr. Melinda Telli's specialty?

    Dr. Telli is a Medical Oncologist near Stanford, CA.

    What does a Medical Oncologist do?

    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.

    Is Dr. Melinda Telli affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Telli 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 Dr. Melinda Telli accepting new patients in Stanford, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Melinda Telli is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Melinda Telli offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Telli's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Melinda Telli?

    Please contact Dr. Telli's office to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Telli's office located?

    Dr. Telli's offices are located in Stanford, CA and Palo Alto, CA.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Melinda Telli have?

    Dr. Melinda Telli is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.