Dr. Mardi R. Karin M.D., Doctor
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Dr. Mardi R. Karin M.D.

Surgeon

5/5(15)
900 Blake Wilbur Dr Palo Alto California, 94304
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5/5

About

 

Dr. Mardi R. Karin is a board certified surgeon with over 20 years of experience, specializing in breast surgery and is Clinical Associate Professor of Surgery in Stanford University Department of Surgery, Section of Surgical Oncology. She was appointed the first Clinical Director of Breast Cancer Care at Stanford Cancer Center South Bay after the new cancer center opened and served in this role from 2016-2019. Dr. Karin specializes in the surgical treatment of breast diseases and cancer. In addition to providing outstanding care, her focus and leadership in breast cancer care includes improving coordinated care for breast cancer treatment both within the Cancer Center and the community.

Dr. Karin has extensive experience in breast surgery, including complex breast cancer skin and nipple sparing procedures in coordination with the plastic surgeon for immediate breast reconstruction and optimal appearance with excellent outcomes. She collaborates closely with Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery to provide the best options to patients, including Oncoplastics for optimal aesthetic appearance with breast conservation treatment, and also Lympha for lymphedema prevention, in addition to mastectomy with nipple sparing and immediate breast reconstruction. Her clinical research is focused on improving patient outcomes in different aspects of breast surgery, including nipple sparing mastectomy by utilizing MRI blood flow information to preserve important blood flow to reduce complications. She also is involved with advancing surgical techniques to decrease lymphedema rates after axillary lymph node dissection, with lymphatic preservation and patients are offered the LYMPHA procedure by the Plastic Reconstructive Microsurgeons. In addition, she works in close collaboration with Medical Oncology to offer the latest most advanced treatments for breast cancer.

Education and Training

University of California at Los Angeles

Univ of Ca, Los Angeles, Ucla Sch of Med, Los Angeles Ca 1985

Board Certification

American Board of Surgery- General Surgery

SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS

Provider Details

FemaleEnglish 39 years of experience

Areas of expertise and specialization

Breast CancerDiseaseGeneral Surgery

Faculty Titles & Positions

  • Clinical Associate Professor Stanford University School of Medicine 2010 - Present
  • Clinical Director of Breast Cancer Care Stanford Cancer Center Southbay 2016 - 2019

Awards

  • Patient's Choice Awards, 2012, 2013   
  • America's Top Surgeons, 2010   
  • Compassionate Doctor Recognition, 2012, 2013   
  • Alpha Omega Alpha Award   
  • American Women's Medical Association Scholarship Achievement   

Internships

  • University of Iowa

Professional Society Memberships

  • San Jose Surgical Society, American Society of Breast Surgeons, Phi Beta Kappa Society

What do you attribute your success to?

  • Dedication to providing the best care possible to her patients.

Favorite professional publications

  • Anals of Surgical Oncology

Dr. Mardi R. Karin M.D.'s Practice location

Stanford Women's Cancer Center

900 Blake Wilbur Dr -
Palo Alto, California 94304
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New patients: 650-498-6000

Stanford Cancer Center South Bay

2589 Samaritan Dr. -
San Jose, California 95124
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New patients: 408-560-3910
Fax: 408-972-6049
https://profiles.stanford.edu/mardi-karin

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