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Julia Chandler, MD

She | Her | HersBreast Surgical Oncology
Cancer Center Burlingame
650-341-9131
Portrait of Julia Chandler
Portrait of Julia Chandler
ucsf logo

Julia Chandler, MD

She | Her | HersBreast Surgical Oncology
Cancer Center Burlingame
650-341-9131

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About me

Dr. Julia Chandler is a surgeon who cares for patients with breast cancer. She aims to provide the most up-to-date proven treatments for breast cancer and high-risk breast tissue changes. Her procedural expertise includes lumpectomy, nipple-sparing mastectomy and lymph node surgery. She works closely with plastic surgeons who specialize in breast reconstruction to make sure every patient has the best possible cosmetic outcome.

Chandler's research focuses on how to provide the highest quality breast cancer care to the greatest number of people. Also deeply committed to education, she enjoys teaching medical students and surgery residents. She has a master's degree in education, and before becoming a doctor, she was a high school teacher.

Chandler earned her medical degree at Stanford University School of Medicine. She then completed a residency in general surgery at Stanford, where she received the program's Samuel L. Kountz, MD Humanitarian Award for her exceptional patient care. She completed a fellowship in breast surgical oncology at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. She also has a master's degree in health policy from Stanford.

Chandler is a member of the American Society of Breast Surgeons and Society of Surgical Oncology. When not working, she enjoys being outdoors and spending time with her family.

Education & training

Board certification

  • Surgery, American Board of Surgery

Fellowship

  • Breast Surgical Oncology, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (GME)

Residency

  • General Surgery, Stanford University School of Medicine

Degree

  • MD, Stanford University School of Medicine

Academic title

  • Clinical Professor

My expertise

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    Average rating

    4.9
    4.9 out of 5 Stars
    65 ratings
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    • 4.7 out of 5 Stars
      May 21, 2026

      Dr. Chandler was always an efficient and caring physician. I am so glad I selected her for my care.

    • 4.8 out of 5 Stars
      April 24, 2026

      Dr. Chandler is very effective, she explained an option that I didn't know about and I may follow up with it, I'm not sure yet. However, she clearly was in a hurry to finish the meeting and I felt rushed.

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      March 31, 2026

      Dr. Chandler is an exceptional breast surgeon who successfully completed a very challenging surgery on me with a very positive outcome. She is very detail-oriented, has comprehensive medical knowledge of various multidisciplinary areas of my cancer treatment, not only surgical oncology, and is able to answer all my questions very thoroughly. She is very caring and compassionate and is an excellent communicator. I have full confidence in Dr. Chandler and recommend her highly.

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      February 2, 2026

      I feel very lucky Dr. Chandler is a part of my care team. She is very engaging, easy to talk with and she explains things so that I understand the big picture better. She is not only focused on her part, the surgical part, but looks at all pieces.

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      January 29, 2026

      Very good provider.

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