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Kent Adler, MD

Thoracic Medical Oncology • Breast Medical Oncology
Cancer Center Burlingame
650-341-9131
Portrait of Kent Adler
Portrait of Kent Adler
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Kent Adler, MD

Thoracic Medical Oncology • Breast Medical Oncology
Cancer Center Burlingame
650-341-9131

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About me

Dr. Kent Adler is an oncologist experienced in treating a variety of cancers, with particular expertise in lung and breast cancer. He believes three pillars form the strongest foundation to fight cancer: knowledge, communication and heart.

Adler's research focuses on developing new therapies for lung cancer.

Adler earned his medical degree from UCSF. He completed a residency in internal medicine at New York – Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center and a fellowship in medical oncology at Stanford University School of Medicine. A longtime advocate of multidisciplinary clinics for managing cancer, he co-founded one of the first multidisciplinary clinics for lung cancer on the West Coast while a faculty member at Stanford.

Throughout his career, Adler has served in leadership positions, including as a board member of the Mills Peninsula Medical Group and Association of Northern California Oncologists.

In his free time, Adler enjoys traveling, skiing and hiking with his wife, also a doctor, and their two adult children. A native of the Bay Area, he also loves the San Francisco Giants and almost anything related to baseball.

Education & training

Board certification

  • Medical Oncology, American Board of Internal Med/Medical Oncology
  • Internal Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine

Fellowship

  • Medical Oncology, Stanford University Oncology Fellowship Program

Residency

  • Internal Medicine, New York Presbyterian Hospital - Weill Cornell

Internship

  • Internal Medicine, New York Presbyterian Hospital - Weill Cornell

Degree

  • MD, UCSF School of Medicine

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    4.9
    4.9 out of 5 Stars
    428 ratings
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    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      December 17, 2025

      Very accommodating and professional. I felt included and well taken care of. Great response to questions and concerns. I left satisfied and hopeful.

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      December 10, 2025

      Dr. Adler has been great throughout my treatment.

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      November 26, 2025

      Good doctor

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      November 23, 2025

      Dr. Adler is an exceptional physian

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      November 21, 2025

      Dr Adler for 7 years has been treating me like he really cares about my health and concerns

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      November 21, 2025

      I am very pleased with the consult with Dr. Adler.

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