Palo Alto, CA Oncologists | Sutter Health Doctors
Oncology • Palo Alto, CA • Since 1930
About
Summary: The Palo Alto Medical Foundation (PAMF), part of Sutter Health, is a nonprofit, multi-specialty health system serving Northern California with 7 offices including Palo Alto (795 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA 94301) and Mountain View HQ. PAMF offers a wide range of specialties relevant to oncology care within the Sutter Health network, employing about 2,428 people and generating roughly $1.9B in annual revenue. For physician careers in the Bay Area, PAMF/Sutter Health invites qualified oncologists and other physicians to apply via their MD jobs portal or HR contacts. Key context for "Oncologists" in Palo Alto, CA: - PAMF is a major affiliate within Sutter Health’s Bay Area network, with extensive multi-specialty services that include oncology through the broader Sutter Health system. - Primary contact for physician opportunities: suttermdjobs@sutterhealth.org; PAMF MD job listings at pamf.org/mdjobs or pamf.org/jobs. - Main Palo Alto location: 795 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA 94301. If you need, I can filter for Palo Alto-area oncology-specific providers within PAMF/Sutter Health and provide current doctor names, specialties (e.g., medical oncology, radiation oncology, hematology), and contact details.
Clinic Type
Oncology
Address
Palo Alto, CA
Phone
855-398-1633
S3ContactCenterCBO@sutterhealth.org
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Services Offered
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Sutter Health Official Site (Dr. Natalia Colocci): 4.9/5 (604 reviews)
- Sutter Health Official Site (Dr. Alison G Chang): 5/5 (632 reviews)
- Sutter Health Official Site (Dr. Robert E. Lundahl): 5/5 (164 reviews)
- Sutter Health Official Site (Dr. Eric K Lau): 4.9/5 (341 reviews)
- WebMD Care (Dr. Paula Kushlan): 4/5 (13 ratings)
Patients praise
- Many individual oncologists receive high star ratings from patients
- Patients report professional, knowledgeable, and caring interactions with specific doctors
- Comprehensive cancer care services available at the Palo Alto Center
Common complaints
- Administrative issues including difficulties with referrals and appointment scheduling
- Billing and insurance communication complaints
- Some reports of poor customer service and communication lapses
"My husband and I have the highest regards for Dr. Colocci. She and her team respond to every detail of his treatment, answer promptly our questions and concerns."
— Healthgrades (Dr. Natalia Colocci review)"Taking her bad advice jeopardized my life and led to a leg amputation by delaying cancer treatment for an entire year."
— WebMD Care (Dr. Paula Kushlan review)"Misdiagnosis, not treating the symptoms presented, followed by an exorbitant bill!"
— PissedConsumer (Palo Alto Medical Foundation review)Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 10, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Dr. Eric K Lau | Hematologist in Palo Alto, CA | Sutter Health — Jun 12, 2026
- Dr. Judy M. Cheng | Hematologist in San Mateo, CA | Sutter Health — May 4, 2026
- Dr. Louise C. Lo, MD - Hematologist-Oncologist in Palo Alto, CA — May 14, 2026
- Dr. Janet Wang | Hematologist in Santa Cruz, CA | Sutter Health — Jun 30, 2026
- Dr. Bao D. Dao | Oncologist in Dublin, CA | Sutter Health — Jun 15, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 10, 2026.
More oncology clinics in Palo Alto
Summary: - Stanford Health Care (SHC), a nonprofit health system within Stanford Medicine, operates multiple facilities in the Bay Area, including Palo Alto and Stanford (HQ at 500 Pasteur Dr, Palo Alto). - SHC offers comprehensive cancer care with a focus on hematologic (blood) cancers as part of its cancer program, alongside specialties in neuroscience, cardiovascular medicine, organ transplant, surgery, and primary care. - The organization emphasizes cutting-edge, coordinated care and research translation to patient care, aligning with its mission to heal humanity through science and compassion. - Key contact/locations for Palo Alto area: 500 Pasteur Dr, Palo Alto, CA 94304 (HQ); other nearby SHC sites include 300 Pasteur Dr, Stanford, CA 94305 and 450 Broadway St, Redwood City, CA. - If you’re seeking hematologic oncology services in Palo Alto, SHC is the main campus network within Stanford Medicine that houses cancer care programs and clinical trials. Notes: - SHC is part of Stanford Medicine and operates as a nonprofit with a large regional footprint in Northern California. - For exact hematologic cancer program details (specific hematology-oncology services, treatment options, and clinical trials) and an appointment, contact SHC guest services or the hematology/oncology department via the Stanford Health Care website or main phone numbers.
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