Hematology
Pauline Funchain, M.D.
Associate Professor of Medicine (Oncology); Associate Director, Cancer Research Training and Education, Stanford Cancer Institute
Pauline Funchain, MD, is an Associate Professor of Medicine (Oncology) at Stanford University, specializing in medical oncology with a focus on cutaneous cancers, particularly melanoma, and cancer genetics. She manages patients with advanced melanoma, treating conditions such as metastatic melanoma, renal neoplasms, biliary tract cancer, and liver cancer more frequently than peers. Her expertise includes cancer genetics and risk assessment, incorporating circulating tumor DNA testing for rapid t
20+
Years in Practice
Credentials
Board Certifications
- Medical Oncology (American Board of Internal Medicine)
- American Board of Internal Medicine, Medical Oncology (2023)
Education & Training
- The Ohio State University Registrar — M.D. (2006)
- Harbor UCLA Internal Medicine Residency (2009)
- Cleveland Clinic Foundation — Fellowship (2012)
- Cleveland Clinic Foundation — Fellowship (2015)
Peer Recognition
- Healthgrades — Outstanding Patient Experience Award
2023-2025 (3 years)
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Conditions & Treatments
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- Stanford Health Care
- Pelvic Health Center, Stanford University School of Medicine
Languages
English
Experience
20+ years in practice