Maja Artandi, MD

Maja Artandi, MD

Internal medicine doctor


Clinical Professor, Medicine - Primary Care and Population Health

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Additional Languages Spoken:
German

Biography


Dr. Artandi is a Professor of Medicine in the Division of Primary Care and Population Health at Stanford. She is a leader in Primary Care, spearheading novel methods of health care delivery and education. She offers an impressive clinical background and has received several educational and leadership awards.
Her expertise lies in the development and implementation of a medical curriculum focused on the patient-physician interaction, emphasizing communication skills, physical examination skills and medical decision making to support best clinical practices.
Dr. Artandi is a dedicated Primary Care physician and educator and has served as a mentor for many students, residents and colleagues. She is currently the mentorship lead for the Division of Primary Care and Population Health.
She is in the process of getting an executive coaching certification and is faculty for the Advancing Communication Excellence at Stanford Program with the goal of helping her colleagues improve their communication skills.
From 2013-2021 she was the Co-Director of Primary Care education for the Stanford Internal Medicine residency program and co-founded and co-directed the Primary Care program (ACE) within the Stanford Internal Medicine Residency program.
Dr. Artandi is currently the Co-President of the Society of Bedside Medicine, an international society dedicated to studying and improving the patient/physician interaction.
She is a fellow of the Royal College of Physicians Edinburgh and of the American College of Physicians and currently serves as the Wellness chair for the Northern California ACP chapter.

Professional Summary


Education & Certifications
  • Residency: Stanford University Internal Medicine Residency (2004) CA
  • Internship: Stanford University Internal Medicine Residency (2002) CA
  • Board Certification, American Board of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine (2014)
  • Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine (2004)
  • Residency: Medizinische Hochschule Hannover (1999) Germany
  • Medical Education: Georg-August University Faculty Medicine (1997) Germany
  • Residency, Stanford Medical School, Internship and Residency (2004)
  • Fellow, Stanford University, Postdoctoral Fellow (2001)
  • Fellow, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Postdoctoral Fellow (2000)
  • Postgrad, Medical University of Hannover, Internal Medicine (1999)
  • M.D., Georg August University, Doctoral Thesis (1997)
  • M.D., Georg August University, Medical School (1997)

Honors & Awards
  • Appreciation Award for Outstanding Commitment and Leadership, Society of General Internal Medicine CA/HI (2017)
  • Appreciation Award for Outstanding Commitment and Leadership, Society of General Internal Medicine, CA/HI (2018)
  • Award for excellence in clinician education, Society of General Internal Medicine, California/Hawaii (2015)
  • Award for Excellence in Service, Stanford Hospital and Clinics (2019)
  • DGIM research award, Stanford Department of General Internal Medicine (2010)
  • Division of General Medicine Disciplines Teaching Awards, Stanford University (2015)
  • Division of Primary Care and Population Health Research Grant, Stanford University (2017)
  • Erasmus scholarship to study medicine in a foreign country, ERASMUS Programme (1997)
  • Exceptional Preceptor in the Ambulatory Medicine Clerkship, Stanford University (2006)
  • Honors Scholar in Medical Education, Stanford University (2017)
  • Innovation in Care Award, Stanford Hospital and Clinics (2021)
  • Internal Medicine Faculty of the year award, Stanford University, Division of Primary Care and Population Health (2020)
  • LEAHP (Leadership in Health Policy) scholar, Society of General Internal Medicine (2018-2019)
  • TEACH scholar, Society of General Internal Medicine (2017-2018)

Memberships
  • ACP Well-being Champion, American College of Physicians, Northern California (2023 - Present)
  • Fellow, Royal College of Physicians (Edingburgh) (2022 - Present)
  • Co-President, Society of Bedside Medicine (2021 - Present)
  • Membership chair, Society of General Internal Medicine, California/Hawaii (2021 - 2022)
  • President, Society of General Internal Medicine, California/Hawaii (2018 - 2019)
  • Board member, Society of Bedside Medicine (2017 - Present)
  • Fellow, American College of Physicians (2017 - Present)

Administrative Appointments
  • Associate Coach, Stanford University School of Medicine (2023 - Present)
  • Co-Director of Primary Care Teaching, Stanford University Medical School (2013 - 2021)
  • Co-Director Stanford Ambulatory Care Excellence (ACE) Program, Stanford University School of Medicine (2018 - 2021)
  • Co-director, Primary Care Pathway of Distinction, Stanford University School of Medicine (2014 - 2018)
  • Medical Co-Director of Stanford Internal East clinic, Stanford University Medical School (2013 - 2021)
  • Medical Director Express Care Clinics, Stanford University School of Medicine (2018 - 2023)
  • Medical Director Stanford CROWN Clinic, Stanford University School of Medicine (2020 - 2021)
  • PCPH Associate Vice Chief of Academic Affairs, Stanford University School of Medicine (2023 - Present)
  • PCPH MODEL representative, Stanford University School of Medicine (2023 - Present)

Publications

Practice Locations


Stanford Primary Care in Palo Alto Palo Alto, CA
Palo Alto, CA

211 Quarry Road

Palo Alto , CA 94304

(650) 498-9000

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Stanford Express Care Clinic - San Jose San Jose, CA
San Jose, CA

52 Skytop Street, Suite 10

San Jose , CA 95134

(669) 294-8888

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Stanford Express Care Clinic – Palo Alto Palo Alto, CA
Palo Alto, CA

211 Quarry Road, Suite 102, Suite 102

Palo Alto , CA 94304

(650) 736-5211

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Patient Reviews

(171 reviews)

She was very helpful and encouraging. I'm grateful that I was able to talk to someone on the holiday, as I needed guidance.
Very efficient thoughtful intelligent doctor, also kind
Dr Artandi is great.
Dr. Artanadi went above and beyond to meet my needs. It was SUCH a relief to have an appointment with a doctor that understands long covid and the risk of COVID to those of us with long covid. I'm feeling very grateful.
Thank you Dr , you were awesome , helpful and professional
Dr Artandi was great
Excellent demeanor, presentation and advice.
thank you for having these visits available during the weekend, for health issues do not stop for weekends!
Great visit! Wonderful doctor!
She was very genuine and knowledgeable.
She was very friendly and courteous. Without even seeing me she knew I was in pain and didn't question it.
Thank you very much for the very helpful session, I felt better right after the session already.
Dr. Artandi is the best - she is so attentive, provides incredible service and I wish I could see her for every appointment, including my primary care!
She appeared genuinely concerned about my concerns and did not appear to be rushed at all. I felt like all her attention was on our visit and felt calmed by her gentle and friendly demeanor. Excellent visit all around
Thank you. I appreciate the help.
confident, good listener, got to the point, ask good questions, good doctor
Very thorough with questions
She is nice and understanding and knowledgeable doctor
Dr Artandi is an excellent health care provider and I would highly recommend her.
Dr Artandi is courteous, thorough and a friendly doctor that listens to your concerns. I would definitely recommend her.
Phenomenal, confident, competent
Very responsive and thoughtful assessment. Conservative care.
Dr. Maja Artandi is caring, compassionate, professional, efficient, cheerful - an exceptional doctor. She stepped up & helped me & my family at an extremely stressful time. She knew what to do & did it in the best possible way. She is what Stanford care is all about. I am very grateful to her & cannot praise her enough.
Very pleasant and professional.
Maja is a wonderful doctor in every way!!!!!
Thank you
Thank you,
Dr Artandi was very helpful and provided good care
She is such a nice and kind professional.
Dr Maja was friendly & professional. She quickly but thoroughly ascertained my ailment & recommended treatment. I am very happy with the outcome.
Pleasant to talk to and explain the tests needed
Dr Artandi is an excellent doctor
Dr. Maja Artandi. was amazing. Smart, and personable. Thank you for your help today. You are an impressive doctor!
Excellent all around - clear, knowledgable, curious, and thorough!
If I need some more assistance in the future I will look for her.
Thank you, I felt very good about the care you provided me.
Dr Artandi is excellent.
Extremely helpful and competent.
Great doctor! Listened to what I had to say, personable, knowledgeable and caring. Definitely would recommend!
Dr. Artandi understood quickly about the negative side effects I experienced with Bactrim. Thankfully, we stopped the Rx immediately and the side effects symptoms gradually dissipated. I regained my appetite and gradually started eating again.
I appreciate that she listened to all my concerns and that she covered my questions well.
Dr. Artandi was amazing! I've seen several doctors at Stanford and she is one of the best I've encountered! She's super compassionate, listened to my problems patiently, and explained her diagnosis and outcome very clearly. I highly recommend her to anyone!
Amazing care! Such a great visit.
Dr. Artandi was very friendly and helpful in diagnosing the cause of symptoms and providing treatment.
The doctor was very knowledgeable, and happily answered all of my questions. Thanks so much!
The doctor misdiagnosed my problem. Today, two and a half months since the visit, I have still not fully recovered. When I mentioned that I have another issue, she said "this visit is for one issue only".
the doctor was excellent. listened to me carefully, did a thorough exam, was not distracted by the student who was with her, is an excellent communicator, suggested a smart. purse of action, made me feel involved in the decision making process/warned me of potential costs, called me the next day to follow up. I would love for her to be my regular PCP!
She was great friendly concerned read my background with asthma.
very professional and reliable doctor
nothing bad experience
Really liked this MD.
Dr. Artandi was attentive, responsive and I have already recommended her to my colleagues.
fantastic doctor. first time with her she was excellent. spoke a little Spanish
The Dr. was cheerful but professional, quick but thorough. Great experience!
wonderful
Most outstanding! Gave credit to me for knowing my body. Also recognized that previous military flying posed continual sinus problems.
Don't see how she could have been any better. Just the kind of doctor you would want.
Excellent care, I appreciate the doctor's sensitivity to my issue. I would love if she could be my GP!
Dr Artandi always makes sure that we understand treatment options and that we are involved in making decisions about our care.
Dr. Artandi is very professional and a very caring doctor. She always explains what the patient needs to be informed.
Dr. Artandi is the best! Very thorough and goes beyond.
Dr. Artandi exceeds all expectations she is an amazing care provider. Thank you!!!
attentive, good listener, compassionate, takes the time to explain things, provided clear instructions, explained the what and the why.
excellent doctor
Excellent service from care provider.
Given the simplicity of my reason for visiting the clinic, the assessment could have been done remotely.
Dr. Artandi is a very knowledgable and caring doctor. She always gives me outstanding care and in a very caring way.
ALWAYS thorough & efficient, knowledgeable, & caring. I appreciate my care provider at all times.
Great - positive Excellent - doctor with smiling and inviting face and attitude... very knowledgeable and caring loving Doctor Artandi.
Dr. Artandi is an awesome physician. She always remembers me!
Dr. Artandi is an excellent doctor. I completely trust her medical assessments and opinion. There is never a doubt in my mind of her medical recommendations.
Utmost confidence in my care provider. Has recommended her to other patients.
I've been a patient of Dr. M. Artandi for eight years besides me, she understands my many health problems and deals with them all my drs. at Stanford are all in touch.
Dr. Artandi is an excellent doctor-no issues or concerns.
The doctor I saw was excellent, thorough and detailed in examining me and following up with the process
This provider went above and beyond the call of duty. I asked this doctor to be my new primary care physician based on her concern.
Excellent service & care.
Dr. Artandi exemplifies EXCELLENCE!I am so lucky to have her . She is amazing and she totally devoted every second of her time with me .
Dr. Artandi is great!
Dr. Artandi always takes the time to engage in not only the issue for which I am seeing her but to inquire into the whole body, taking everything into consideration. She is excellent at discussing options and recommendations.
Dr. Artandi is the most amazing doctor. She cares, smart wants her patients to have quality of life is always there when I need her.
Dr. Artandi has provided only the very best medical attention for me and my family.
Excellent job. very struck by how thoughtful she was
Informed, thorough, patient, clear, clean and professional
She was excellent, provided good recommendations and thoughtful responses to my questions
Would like her to be my primary
Dr. Maja Artandi is the BEST internist I've had. The BEST!
Dr. Artandi has been our primary physician for many years, and during that time we received great: companionate, friendly, very competent care, and overall always over the top treatment!! We cannot express in words how lucky and happy to have her as our medical provider!!!!
Exceptional. Thank you! Dr. Artandi.
outstanding physician
Dr. Artandi is fantastic - listens, warm and caring, speaks in laymen terms, very knowledgeable, excellent bedside manner, easy access via MyHealth messaging.
My doctor is always very thorough, and we spent very productive time together discussing all of my issues. Most importantly for me, my doctor underscored the accomplishments made and congratulated me on the focus and hard work extended. I felt as if we were, and are, a true team.
Dr. Artandi was awesome. She provided great insight and was very helpful.
Dr. Artandi is very very good doctor. Definitely I will recommend her to others. I really appreciate her support care & time.
Dr. Artandi Listens, explains and allows my input to care decisions. I have always found her to be very engaging.
My mother & I can't say enough good things about Dr. Artandi! She listens patiently, explains things thoroughly. We never feel rushed even thought I'm sure that sometimes she's squeezing us in or giving up some of her lunch time. She's an amazing doctor & person!
best doctor I've ever had Dr. Artandi
I really respect my care provider DR. Artandi and i am proud to recommend her to others
outstanding doctor!!
I have been a patient from Nov 2009 Dr. Artandi ALWAYS listens to me! No run around.
Asked her to be my primary care physician - Mine - Dr. Hafer - Is now concierge level.
I appreciate Dr. Artandi more than I can say. She always has my back, listens well and is an excellent care giver.
Dr. Artandi is extremely friendly, happy and optimistic. Her open demeanor makes it easy for me to ask questions and share concerns about my health. She is very thorough reviewing past medical history and following up on issues. Wonderful care provider!!
Dr.Artandi is concise, compassionate, and comprehensive in the diagnosis & communication of my health. She deals with everyone, including staff with respect.
Good dr. I wish she was my gen. practitioner. Very understanding & I felt comfortable.
The best doctor I have ever had.
Dr. Artandi is an excellent physician with a great bed side manner. Highly professional, friendly and carrying.
Dr. Artandi - excellent!
excellent & thorough! addressed all my concerns professionally & clearly!
Excellent, outstanding in every aspect.
outstanding doctor, the best
I have been a patient of Dr. Artandi for many years and trust her completely with my care. She takes the time to understand my health care needs and listening and tailors my care based on that to ensure I can keep being healthy & pursue my sport (if I choose to, it's been a few years since I've taken a break from completing).
Dr Artandi is a very wonderful Dr, her concern always makes me comfortable
Excellent physician. She is very caring. Highly commendable!
Dr. Artandi is an excellent dr. who treats me with the highest level of care, I feel as I talking to an experience friend. I am grateful she is my PCP. -
I have the most confidence with Dr Artandi as my Doc,She is always smiling cares about my well being
There are ONLY good things to say about Dr. Maja Artandi MD. She has been my doctor since 2009. Dr. Artandi has NEVER given up on me - never made me feel like I was crazy! She KNEW I was REALLY ILL!
dr artandi is great!
Dr. Artandi always very helpful and takes her time to understand my health issues.
Dr. Artani is always excellent and very kind.
Dr. Artandi is definitely the reason I continue to come to this clinic.
Love Dr. Artandi.
awesome care and Dr Artandi walks on water!
Dr. Artandi is a very compassionate and an excellent listener. She is very patience and takes the time to explain about the problem and conditions. Most importantly, she discussed about preventive care and things that I can do to improve my health.
MD was super empathetic
Dr. Artandi is very care about my problems/condition. She explains in details for any of my questions.
its always good experience for me. iMy sister in law is now under the care of Dr. Artandi.
Dr. Artandi is an excellent physician - very professional, but caring.
Dr Artandi is the best!
best care provider
I was originally scheduled to another doctor because I was told Dr Artandi wasn't seeing patients that day. However, I was really impressed and touched when she appeared and said she had moved things to see me. Dr Artandi is always friendly, listens, and is extremely thorough in explaining things. This is a level of service and professionalism I can't fault. Thanks!
My doctor is excelent! she is concern about everything about my health.... I'm very happy with Stanford Clinic and the care providers.
great job
Dr. Artandi is an excellent doctor. She is compassionate, caring, and a great listener. She is patient and takes the time to explain the medical issues. I am very fortunate to have her as my primary physician!
Dr. Artandi is in my opinion the gold standard example for a primary care provider. She is understanding, calm, empathetic and does not give up in trying to help figure out my leg problem. When she doesn't know something she is not afraid to say so and continue trying to figure it out. She genuinely cares about people and it shows. Her wonderful care is also consistent.
Very thorough, listened to concerns.
Dr. Artandi is a great doctor.
Dr. Artandi is an outstanding physician--competent and caring.
In my opinion and my entire family, Dr.Artandi is the best doctor that we feel confident and comfortable trusting our health for over 10 ( ten ) years!! In my last visit, after taking as much time possible to explain, examine and going over my problem, she notice that I complained about a different pain; she took more time to examine and explain how I should take care with the same medication! She's simply the best doctor!!!
Every time I have attended Stanford Health Care they have given me very good care all the staff!
Dr. Artandi always listens and investigate all issues that concern me. I am so blessed to her.
Dr. Antandi is one of the best doctors at Stanford!
Dr. Artani is exceptional!
Dr. Artandi is a great doc in every way. She truly cares about her patients.
Dr. Artandi is wonderful. I think very highly of her as a doctor.
Dr. Artandi has always been professional, understanding, kind and does not have an ego. To me, this speak volumes to her commitment to her patients to consider treatment as well as considering how they feel. I've felt this way since I first saw her in 2010. She should receive a much-deserved raise!
Great doctor!!
Artandi is the best doctor.
Dr. Artandi always explains clearly and to my brothers satisfication.
I have been seeing Dr. Artandi for years and feel she really listens to all my concerns and addresses each one!
Great primary care physician
I've had the privilege of having Dr.Artandi as my primary physician for many years. In all that time, she has always treated me with the outmost courtesy, paciense in explaining health issues clearly, the way I could understand, and always making time to discuss my concerns! I think she is kind, polite and always very professional. In simple words, I think she is great!!! She is a great physician!!!!
Dr. Artandi is an excellent & caring doctor and I love being her patient since she is gentle & effective.
Extremely happy with my visit to Dr. Artandi. She was careful, attentive and very knowledgeable and easy to feel comfortable with. Looking forward to my next visit!
I'm extremely grateful to Dr. Artandi for her care in general and during this visit in particular. I'm currently pregnant, and she addressed and alleviated my pregnancy-related health concerns in a way that is incomparably better than of my current OB's (not from Stanford). What I liked the most is that she treated me like an equal, appreciated my views and opinions and explained things using scientifically-based approach (and not just "I'm the doctor, you are the patient, so listen to me and do what I say"). Thank you Dr. Artandi, I just wish every doctor would be like you!
excellent.
she is the Best Doctor
The thoroughness of Dr. Artandi is impeccable.
Dr Artandi show great interest and appopriate concern for patient's conditions and worries. Clear explanations, respectful, very pleasant and was generous with her time. She is among the best Stanford physicians.
Excellent treatment.
I am extremely happy with Dr. Artandi, my primary care doctor.
There truly is NOTHING bad about Dr. Maja Artandi, MD. She LISTENS! She is the best PCP I have ever had. Dr. Maja Artandi.
Dr. Artandi gives me the best care I hope to receive, "always."
Dr. Artandi is my new PCP. I had an excellent first visit with her.
I have a lot of respect for Dr. Maja Artandi - she listens, is professional, treats you like a person - Excellent!
Excellent provider overall.
My experience is only good.
Dr. Artandi always has time for me.
Dr. Artandi is one of the very best doctor I have ever seen one is caring, professional, understanding. She is the very best of the best.
Excellent doctor!
Dr. Artandi is not my regular doc but I thought she was great. I would ask for her if my reg. doc not available.

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