Biography


I am a family doctor and physician scientist interested in translational research to improve preventive health and public health strategies to improve population health. My research focuses on the integration of clinical and translational research into nicotine dependence using genomic and neuromaging investigations to identify and validate biomarkers for smoking cessation, to reduce health disparities in cardiovascular disease and cancer, and to employ community engagement and clinical implementation science approaches to fill critical gaps in preventive medicine. Recent work includes the identification of a genome-wide significant genetic marker for smoking intensity in African Americans that is associated with pharmacogenetic treatment response for smoking cessation and risk of lung cancer in African Americans. I am also an investigator in the GWAS and Sequencing Consortium of Alcohol and Nicotine Use (GSCAN) and the NHLBI Trans-Omics for Precision Medicine (TOPMed) Consortium and the Stanford Precision Health for Ethnic and Racial Equity (SPHERE) Transdisciplinary Collaborative Center. Current and future research is translating evidence in systematic reviews and meta-analyses to evidence-based guidelines, investigations of publication bias and proposed reforms to improve the fidelity of research through open science, clinical implementation sciences for precision health, and training the primary care workforce in core competencies of genetic medicine to enable precision health for all. Born and raised in Seattle, I love the west and Pac-12 football, fishing, sailing, marathon running and rowing.

Professional Summary


Education & Certifications
  • BS, University of Washington, Zoology (1990)
  • Medical Education: University of Washington School of Medicine (1995) WA
  • Internship: NH Dartmouth Family Practice Residency (1996) NH
  • Residency: NH Dartmouth Family Practice Residency (1998) NH
  • Board Certification: Family Medicine, American Board of Family Medicine (1998)
  • SM, Harvard School of Public Health, Health & Social Behavior (1999)
  • Fellowship, Cancer Research UK GPRG, University of Oxford, Pharmacogenetics (2002)
  • Fellowship, C. Everett Koop Institute at Dartmouth, Tobacco Control (2002)
  • Fellowship, American Academy of Family Physicians, Advanced Research Training (2003)
  • Board Recertification, Family Medicine, American Board of Family Medicine (2005)
  • Fellowship, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Generalist Physician Faculty Scholar, Pharmacogenetics of Smoking Cessation in Primary Care (2006)
  • Professional Education: University of Oxford (2006) UK
  • Fellowship, NIDA K08 Mentored Clinical Scientist, Nicotine Dependence (2007)
  • Fellowship, National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, Health Policy (James C. Puffer, M.D./American Board of Family Medicine/National Academy of Medicine Anniversary Fellow) (2013)
  • Board Recertification, Family Medicine, American Board of Family Medicine (2015)

Honors & Awards
  • Advanced Research Training Award, American Academy of Family Physicians (2001-2003)
  • Benjamin Meaker Visiting Professorship, University of Bristol (2010)
  • Board of US BMJ Fellows, BMJ Group (2013)
  • Dean's Teaching Excellence Award, Brown Alpert Medical School (2001)
  • Family Practice Scholar Award, Glaxo-Wellcome (1997)
  • Fellow, American Academy of Family Physicians, American Academy of Family Physicians (2017)
  • Generalist Physician Faculty Scholars Award, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (2002-2006)
  • James C. Puffer, M.D./ABFM/National Academy of Medicine Anniversary Fellow, National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine (2011-2013)
  • K08 Mentored Clinical Scientist Development Award, National Institute on Drug Abuse/National Institutes of Health (2002-2008)
  • MCR President, Green College, University of Oxford (2004-2005)
  • Profiles in Competence Teaching Award, Brown Alpert Medical School (2002)

Administrative Appointments
  • Adjunct Associate Professor of Family Medicine, Brown Alpert Medical School (2009 - 2014)
  • Assistant Professor of Family Medicine, Brown Alpert Medical School (2001 - 2009)
  • Associate Professor of Medicine, Stanford University School of Medicine (2014 - Present)
  • Clinical Associate Professor (secondary appointment), Stanford Prevention Research Center (2011 - Present)
  • Clinical Associate Professor of Family & Community Medicine, Stanford University School of Medicine (2009 - 2014)
  • Director of C. Everett Koop Health Policy Fellowship, Brown Alpert Medical School (2003 - 2009)
  • Director of Primary Care Genetics Laboratory & Translational Research Center, Memorial Hospital of Rhode Island/Brown Alpert Medical School (2002 - 2009)
  • Instructor of Family Medicine, Brown Alpert Medical School (1999 - 2001)
  • Member, Stanford Cancer Institute (2016 - Present)
  • Member Affiliate, Meta-Research Innovation Center at Stanford (METRICS) (2014 - Present)
  • Physician curator, PharmGKB (2010 - 2011)

Publications

Specializing In

  • Addiction Medicine
  • Sports Medicine
  • Stress Management and Anxiety

Practice Locations


211 Quarry Rd Ste 102 Palo Alto, CA
Palo Alto, CA

211 Quarry Rd Ste 102

MC 5989

Palo Alto CA 94304

(650) 736-5211


Patient Ratings

(160 Ratings)

Overall Rating
4.7/5

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4.8/5
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4.6/5
Recommended to others
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4.7/5
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4.7/5
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4.7/5
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4.6/5
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Patient Reviews

(23 reviews)

Dr. David was amazing. He was so helpful and had a wonderful bedside manner. I feel so fortunate to have been able to see him, especially on such short notice!
Dr. took time to read chart before coming in. Explained his thoughts and suggested follow up. Perfect doctor
I was very impressed with Dr. David.
good
Dr. David was outstanding! I told many of my family and friends about how grateful I am for him. I had previously met with another doctor (not associated with Stanford) for the same condition, and that doctor seemed to have almost no knowledge about the condition and therefore dismissed it as not having could have happened and would not help me at all. Dr. David was very knowledgeable and said that my symptoms are exactly the body's response to the event that occurred and make complete sense. He was very helpful in explaining the condition and referring me to a specialist. He was also very kind and compassionate and explained the pros and cons of various options, letting me know what he thought would be best for my health, but ultimately letting me make the decision. Many thanks to Dr. David!
Dr. Shaun David was outstanding. I wish he could be my family physician.
Strong empathetic respectful intelligence.
After we had completed our discussion regarding the immediate medical concern, Dr. David took the time to ask me how I was holding up under the stress of metastatic colon cancer. His genuine concern was much appreciated!
The physician was really wonderful! He took the time to try and figure out what was wrong.
One of the best - never forget this event - So much CARE.
Good experience.
The visit was perfect! I was using wrong OTC meds in the wrong order. He shaped it for me.
The Dr. was very kind and professional. He answered all my questions.
Outstanding physician. Actually called me the next morning to check up on me and explain my lab tests. I was very impressed with his care.
Dr was friendly, but didn't ask many questions, with the result that I wasn't even sure if he knew I'd been in a very bad car accident as opposed to a fender bender. I was surprised he didn't ask more questions to try to assess what was going on.
Excellent! FAR above my expectations!! But do the same doctors always work at the express facility, or are the doctors maybe on some kind of revolving schedule with other doctors from various other areas?
Dr. David was outstanding.
I really appreciated that Dr. David ordered the tests I needed. It made me feel a lot better. He listened well and took my post medical conditions into account and followed up weeks later.
very professional
The doctor was friendly, comforting and all around excellent!
Extremely courteous, thoughtful.
Fantastic care!
Every one is so great. They care totally.

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