Dr. Daniel Schiffner, MD
Dr. Daniel Schiffner, MD is a radiation oncologist in Palo Alto, CA and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine in 2005. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Mills-Peninsula Medical Center and Tahoe Forest Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
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795 El Camino Real Palo Alto, CA 94301Make an Appointment
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Dr. Schiffner is affiliated with Tahoe Forest Hospital Truckee, a highly rated hospital.
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About Me
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As a radiation oncologist with Cancer Care Consultants, Dr. Schiffner is dedicated to delivering compassionate, personalized, evidence-based, and cutting-edge cancer care to the patients that he serves.Radiation Oncology
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University Of Pittsburgh Center For Image-guided Neurosurgery
2010University Of California Irvine
Residency Hospital, 2010Seattle Prostate Institute
Fellowship Hospital, 2009California Pacific Medical Center - Pacific Campus
Internship Hospital, 2006University Of California, San Francisco School Of Medicine
Medical School, 2005Duke University
Undergraduate School, 2000
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Learn more about medical license public record checkThe current debate about the origins of the Paleoindians of America, 2003
The use of RapidArc volumetric modulated arc therapy to deliver stereotactic radiosurgery and stereotactic body radiotherapy to intracranial and extracranial targets, 2011
Residual setup errors and dose variations with less-than-daily image guided patient setup in external beam radiotherapy for esophageal cancer., 2011
"Daily electronic portal imaging of implanted gold seed fiducials in patients undergoing radiotherapy after radical prostatectomy, 2007
Howard Hughes Medical Institute Biology Forum Fellowship, 1998-1999
Presidents Award for Educational Exhibit, Society of Thoracic Radiology, 2003
Deans List with Distinction, Duke University, 1997-2000
Golden Key National Honor Society, 1999
Graduation with Distinction in Biology, Duke University, 2000
RSNA Roentgen Resident Research Award for Radiation Oncology, 2010
Seattle Prostate Brachytherapy Fellowship, American Brachytherapy Society, 2009
Chief Resident, UC Irvine Integrated Residency Program, Radiation Oncology, 2008-2009
Shimadzu Medical Student Research Award, RSNA Annual Meeting, 2002
Graduation Summa Cum Laude, Bachelor of Science, Duke University, 2000
Roy W. Howard Family Fellowship, UCSF Department of Radiation Oncology, 2004
Certificate of Merit for Scientific Abstract Poster, Society of Thoracic Radiology, 2003
First Place Award, City of Hope Medical Center Annual Research Symposium, 2008
Student Research Training Fellowship, UCSF School of Medicine, 2002
Focus on Breast Cancer
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hospital awardView all awardsOutstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024)
Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions
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89%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home1% higher than the national average
89%Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family16% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 46
hospital awardsAmerica's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all awardsAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
87%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home3% higher than the national average
80%Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family15% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 16
hospital awardsView all awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2024)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
87%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home3% higher than the national average
78%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well2% higher than the national average
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