Oncology
Heather Wakelee, MD
Winston Chen and Phyllis Huang Professor
Dr. Heather A. Wakelee is a medical oncologist specializing in thoracic malignancies, particularly lung cancer (including non-small cell lung cancer), thymoma, and mesothelioma. She treats patients with these conditions using targeted therapies for driver mutations such as EGFR and ALK, with a focus on resistance mechanisms, anti-angiogenesis agents, and immune checkpoint inhibitors like PD-(L)1 inhibitors, including in early-stage disease to improve cure rates. Dr. Wakelee leads clinical trials
30+
Years in Practice
Credentials
Board Certifications
- Medical Oncology (American Board of Internal Medicine, 2003)
Education & Training
- Stanford University Division of Oncology — Fellowship (2003)
- Stanford University — Internal Medicine Residency (1999)
- Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine — M.D. (1996)
- Princeton University — A.B., Molecular Biology (1992)
Peer Recognition
- Castle Connolly — Top Doctor
2017-2026 (10 years)
1996
2003
2007-2009, 2011 (4 years)
2015
Recognition & Leadership
Awards & Honors
- Merit Award, American Society of Clinical Oncology (05/2003)
- Alpha Omega Alpha, Johns Hopkins University (06/1996)
- Teaching Award, Stanford University Division of Oncology (2007, 2008, 2009, 2011)
- Young Investigator Award, ECOG-ACRIN (2015)
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Conditions & Treatments
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- Stanford Health Care
- Stanford Cancer Institute
- Pelvic Health Center, Stanford University School of Medicine
Languages
English
Experience
30+ years in practice