

Neurology
John De Groot, M.D.
Burlingame, CA
Dr. John de Groot is a neuro-oncologist who specializes in diagnosing and managing the care of patients with primary brain and spine tumors (those at the site where disease began, as compared with tumors that result from the disease spreading).De Groot has brought new therapies from the laboratory into the clinic to treat patients with brain cancer. In particular, he has contributed to the development of glioblastoma treatments. He has a special interest in using blood analyses, imaging studies
25+
Years in Practice
Credentials
Education & Training
- MD: University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston
- Residency: Johns Hopkins University, Neurology
- Fellowship: University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Neuro-Oncology
Peer Recognition
- Castle Connolly — Top Doctor
2012-2026 (15 years)
- Healthgrades — Healthgrades Choice
- Healthgrades — Healthgrades Honor Roll
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Neuro-Oncology
Conditions & Treatments
Brain TumorsNeuro-Oncology Complications
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- UCSF Medical Center
- Mills-Peninsula Medical Center
- Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento
Experience
25+ years in practice