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Allison Betof, MD, Oncology, Palo Alto, CA

AllisonBetofMDPhD

Oncology Palo Alto, CA

Assistant Professor in the Department of Medicine, Division of Medical Oncology, Director of Melanoma Medical Oncology, Director of Solid Tumor Cellular Therapy, and co-Director of the Pigmented Lesion and Melanoma Program

Overview of Dr. Betof

Dr. Betof Warner is a board-certified, fellowship-trained medical oncologist with the Cutaneous Oncology Program and an Assistant Professor in the Department of Medicine, Division of Medical Oncology. She also serves as Director of Melanoma Medical Oncology, Director of Solid Tumor Cellular Therapy, and co-Director of the Pigmented Lesion and Melanoma Program.

Clinical interests of Dr. Betof Warner include treatment of advanced melanoma, immunotherapy, and cellular therapies for solid tumors. She has been a pioneer in the use of commercial tumor infiltrating lymphocyte (TIL) therapy, which is expected to become standard of care for immunotherapy-refractory melanoma.

Dr. Betof Warner serves as the leader of the Melanoma & Cutaneous Oncology Clinical Research Group, with research interests focused on tumor response to immunotherapy. She has been the principal investigator of multiple clinical trials focusing on immunotherapy-refractory melanoma and is internationally recognized for her expertise in central nervous system metastases and the use of novel cellular therapies. Dr. Betof Warner collaborates with investigators around the world in surgery, neuro-oncology, neurosurgery, radiation oncology, and pathology. She has received funding and awards for her clinical and translational investigative work from multiple high-profile organizations, including the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO), National Institutes of Health (NIH), and Melanoma Research Foundation.

In addition to publishing her research in peer-reviewed journals, Dr. Betof Warner has served as an editorial and grant reviewer for multiple organizations, including the Melanoma Research Foundation. She has authored book chapters and case reports, contributed to national guidelines, and presented her findings at regional, national, and international meetings.

Education & Training

  • Massachusetts General Hospital
    Massachusetts General HospitalResidency, Internal Medicine, 2013 - 2016
  • Duke University School of Medicine
    Duke University School of MedicineClass of 2013

Certifications & Licensure

  • FL State Medical License
    FL State Medical License 2021 - Present
  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 2023 - 2025
  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 2016 - 2023
  • NJ State Medical License
    NJ State Medical License 2021 - 2023
  • OR State Medical License
    OR State Medical License 2021 - 2022
  • MA State Medical License
    MA State Medical License 2015 - 2016
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Medical Oncology

Publications & Presentations

PubMed