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Olga K. Afanasiev, M.D., Ph.D.

Olga K. Afanasiev, M.D., Ph.D.

Dermatology

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4.9/5

(639 reviews)

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Palo Alto Foundation Medical Group

About me

Philosophy of care

I strive to provide you and your family with high quality, evidence-based, personalized and compassionate care. I believe in empowering each patient through collaboration and education. I am a general dermatologist, but I also have a strong focus on skin cancer prevention and early detection of skin cancer. We are in this together!

Personal interests

Outside of Medicine, personal interests include technology & innovation, hackathons, tennis, ballroom dancing, long hikes, backpacking, and kayaking.

At a glance

Languages: English

Gender: Female

Age group treated: Contact Office

Training & education

Medical school: University of Washington

Internship: Virginia Mason Medical Center, Washington

Residency: Stanford University

Special training: University of Washington,Immunotherapy & Merkel Cell Carcinoma

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Dermatology

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