Stanley Glenn Rockson M.D.
Cardiologist | Cardiovascular Disease
300 Pasteur Dr Stanford CA, 94305About
Dr. Stanley Rockson is a cardiologist practicing in Stanford, CA. Dr. Rockson specializes in diagnosing, monitoring, and treating diseases or conditions of the heart and blood vessels and the cardiovascular system. These conditions include heart attacks, heart murmurs, coronary heart disease, and hypertension. Dr. Rockson also practices preventative medicine, helping patients maintain a heart-healthy life.
Education and Training
Duke University School of Medicine 1975
School of Medicine 1981
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Cardiovascular Disease
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- 1978
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Images in vascular medicine. Lymphoscintigraphy in congenital lymphedema.
- Fibroblast growth factor as therapy for critical limb ischemia: a case report.
- Images in vascular medicine. Complex lower extremity edema in a young woman.
- Decongestive lymphatic therapy for patients with cancer-related or primary lymphedema.
- Benefits of lipid-lowering agents in stroke and coronary heart disease: pharmacoeconomics.
- Plasma dopamine-beta-hydroxylase activity in oral contraceptive hypertension.
- Lymphedema.
- Formulating clinical strategies for angiotensin antagonism: a review of
- Angiogenesis and the ischaemic heart.
- The role of chemokines in human cardiovascular pathology: enhanced biological insights.
- Feasibility and reliability of rapid diagnosis of myocardial infarction.
- Diagnosis and treatment of concomitant venous obstruction in patients with secondary lymphedema.
- Therapeutic lymphangiogenesis with human recombinant VEGF-C.
- Decongestive lymphatic therapy for patients with breast carcinoma-associated lymphedema. A randomized, prospective study of a role for adjunctive intermittent pneumatic compression.
- Quantitative radionuclide lymphoscintigraphy predicts outcome of manual lymphatic therapy in breast cancer-related lymphedema of the upper extremity.
Clinical Trials
Awards
- David W. Rytand Award for Excellence in Clinical Teaching, Department 1999
- Chief Resident s Teaching Award, Stanford University 2003
- Dean s Award for Excellence in Teaching, Stanford University 2004
- Pioneer Award, Lymphatic Research Foundation 2009
- E. William Hancock Cardiovascular Medicine Teaching Award, Stanford U 2008
- Franklin G. Ebaugh Jr. Award for Mentoring Medical Students, Stanford 2008
- Chief Residents' Teaching Award, Department of Medicine, Stanford Uni 2003
- Teaching Award in Cardiology, Department of Medicine, Stanford Univer 2000
- Phi Beta Kappa, Duke University 1971
- Alpha Omega Alpha, Duke University 1973
- John A. White Fellow, North Carolina Arthritis Foundation 1974
- Roche Award for Clinical Excellence, Duke University 1975
- Samuel Levine Fellow, American Heart Association 1977
- David W. Rytand Award for Excellence in Clinical Teaching, Stanford U 1999
- Teaching Award in Cardiology, Stanford University 2000
- Lymphatic Research Leadership Award, Lymphatic Research Foundation 2004
Treatments
- Heart Disease
- Breast Cancer
- Coronary Artery Disease (cad)
- Pain
- Swelling
- Vascular Disease
- Lymphedema
Fellowships
- Massachusetts General Hospital MA 1981
Publications
- LYMPHATIC RESEARCH AND BIOLOGYThe Lymphatics and the Inflammatory Response: Lessons Learned from Human Lymphedema2013
- LYMPHATIC RESEARCH AND BIOLOGYLymphatics: Where the Circulation Meets the Immune System2013
- Lymphatic research and biologyAssessing extracellular fluid volume in breast cancer lymphedema.2013
- FASEB JOURLTh2 differentiation is necessary for soft tissue fibrosis2013
- LYMPHATIC RESEARCH AND BIOLOGYThe Aging Lymphatics Become More Mature2013
- PLOS ONEProspective Transcriptomic Pathway Alysis of Human Lymphatic Vascular Insufficiency2012
- Jourl of the American Heart AssociationExperimental lymphedema2012
- DIGESTIVE DISEASES AND SCIENCESLack of Significant Interactions Between Clopidogrel and Proton Pump Inhibitor Therapy2012
- Current treatment options in cardiovascular medicineUpdate on the biology and treatment of lymphedema.2012
- LYMPHATIC RESEARCH AND BIOLOGYCancer Is Part of the Lymphatic Continuum2012
- LYMPHATIC RESEARCH AND BIOLOGYThe Lymphatic Biology of Aging2012
- LYMPHATIC RESEARCH AND BIOLOGYReflections on a Decade of Lymphatic Research and Biology2012
- LYMPHATIC RESEARCH AND BIOLOGYAngiogenesis, Lymphangiogenesis, and Inflammation2012
- AMERICAN JOURL OF PHYSIOLOGY-CELL PHYSIOLOGYTemporal and spatial patterns of endogenous danger sigl expression after wound healing and2011
- LYMPHATIC RESEARCH AND BIOLOGYAnimal Models for the Mechanistic Study of Systemic Lymphangiomatosis2011
- AMERICAN JOURL OF PATHOLOGYBlockade of Transforming Growth Factor2010
- VASCULAR MEDICINECurrent concepts and future directions in the diagnosis and magement of lymphatic vascular disease2010
- Rockson, S. G.Causes and consequences of lymphatic disease2010
- PLOS ONEAnti-Inflammatory Pharmacotherapy with Ketoprofen Ameliorates Experimental Lymphatic Vascular2009
- Rockson, S. G.Lymphatic research: past, present, and future.0
- Lymphatic research and biologyTherapeutic responses to exogenous VEGF-C administration in experimental lymphedema2009
- Lymphatic research and biologyThe unique biology of lymphatic edema.2009
- POSTGRADUATE MEDICINEAppropriate Secondary Prevention of Acute Atherothrombotic Events2009
- INTERTIOL JOURL OF CARDIOLOGYThe role of the lymphatic circulation in the tural history and expression of cardiovascular disease2008
- JOURL OF THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF CARDIOLOGYDiagnosis and magement of lymphatic vascular disease2008
- LYMPHATIC CONTINUUM REVISITEDThe clinical spectrum of lymphatic disease2008
- LYMPHATIC CONTINUUM REVISITEDGorham's disease - An osseous disease of lymphangiogenesis?2008
- LYMPHATIC CONTINUUM REVISITEDEstimating the population burden of lymphedema2008
- Lymphatic research and biologyMolecular targets for therapeutic lymphangiogenesis in lymphatic dysfunction and disease.2008
- LYMPHATIC CONTINUUM REVISITEDAnimal models for the molecular and mechanistic study of lymphatic biology and disease2008
- LYMPHATIC CONTINUUM REVISITEDThe lymphatic continuum revisited - Preface2008
- CARDIOVASCULAR DRUGS AND THERAPYReinforcing a continuum of care2007
- MOLECULAR DIAGNOSIS & THERAPYRapid diagnosis of myocardial injury with troponin T and CK-MB relative index2007
- Molecular diagnosis & therapyBiomarkers of lymphatic function and disease: state of the art and future directions.2007
- PLOS MEDICINEInflammatory manifestations of experimental lymphatic insufficiency2006
- Current treatment options in cardiovascular medicineLymphedema.2006
- BMC CANCERA pilot, prospective evaluation of a novel altertive for maintence therapy of breast cancer2006
- Lymphatic research and biologyLiterature watch.2006
- Lymphatic research and biologyAddressing the unmet needs in lymphedema risk magement.2006
- Lymphatic research and biologyThe lymphatic continuum continues.2006
- Lymphatic research and biologyValidation of a new technique for the quantitation of edema in the experimental setting.2006
- BIODRUGSAn experimental model for the study of lymphedema and its response to therapeutic lymphangiogenesis2006
- Lymphatic research and biologyIndirect magnetic resonce lymphangiography to assess lymphatic function2006
- VASCULAR MEDICINETreprostinil for the treatment of severe digital necrosis in systemic sclerosis2005
- Lymphatic research and biologyTherapeutics for lymphatic disease: the role of the pharmaceutical and biotechnology sector.2005
- Lymphatic research and biologyThe lymphatic biology of Kaposi's sarcoma.2005
- Lymphatic research and biologyLymphedema therapy in the vascular anomaly patient: therapeutics for the forgotten circulation.2005
- Lymphatic research and biologyLiterature watch. A genetic Xenopus laevis tadpole model to study lymphangiogenesis.2005
- ANLS OF INTERL MEDICINEBenefits of resident work hours regulation2004
- JOURL OF THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF CARDIOLOGYComparing the guidelines2004
- Lymphatic research and biologyLymphatic biology and disease: is it being taught? Who is listening?2004
- Lymphatic research and biologyThe elusive adipose connection.2004
- Lymphatic research and biologyTumors, wounds, and lymph.2004
- Lymphatic research and biologyHow can lymphatic research influence lymphatic education?2004
- Lymphatic research and biologyThe potential for molecular treatment strategies in lymphatic disease.2004
- AMERICAN JOURL OF MEDICINECorory restenosis: A review of mechanisms and magement2003
- PROCEEDINGS OF THE TIOL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMEndothelial cell diversity revealed by global expression profiling2003
- AMERICAN HEART JOURLEndothelial dysfunction: Clinical strategies for treating oxidant stress2003
- JOURL OF NUCLEAR MEDICINEThe third circulation: Radionuclide lymphoscintigraphy in the evaluation of lymphedema2003
- Lymphatic research and biologyImmune traffic: a functiol overview.2003
- Lymphatic research and biologyAnimal models for the study of lymphatic insufficiency.2003
- NUCLEAR MEDICINE COMMUNICATIONSQuantitative radionuclide lymphoscintigraphy predicts outcome of manual lymphatic therapy2002
- CANCERDecongestive lymphatic therapy for patients with breast carcinoma-associated lymphedema - A r2002
- FASEB jourlTherapeutic lymphangiogenesis with human recombint VEGF-C.2002
- AMERICAN JOURL OF MEDICAL GENETICSLymphedema-lymphangiectasia-mental retardation (Hennekam) syndrome: A review2002
- AMERICAN JOURL OF MEDICINEMyocarditis in systemic lupus erythematosus2002
- FASEB JOURLTherapeutic lymphangiogenesis with human recombint VEGF-C2002
- JOURL OF VASCULAR AND INTERVENTIOL RADIOLOGYDiagnosis and treatment of concomitant venous obstruction in patients with secondary lymphedema2002
- Szuba, A., Skobe, M., Shin, W., Beynet, D. P., Rockson, N. B., Dakhil,Therapeutic lymphangiogenesis in a rabbit ear model of chronic post2002
- Shin, W., Szuba, A., Skobe, M., Beynet, D. P., Rockson, N. B., Dakhil,A model for chronic, post-surgical lymphatic insufficiency2002
- Beynet, D. P., Szuba, A., Skobe, M., Rockson, N. B., Dakhil, N., Shin,A model of acute, post-surgical lymphedema2002
- LYMPHATIC CONTINUUM: LYMPHATIC BIOLOGY AND DISEASEPreclinical models of lymphatic disease - The potential for growth factor and gene therapy2002
- LYMPHATIC CONTINUUM: LYMPHATIC BIOLOGY AND DISEASEThe lymphatic continuum - The past, present, and exciting future of lymphatic research2002
- ATHEROSCLEROSISThe role of chemokines in human cardiovascular pathology: enhanced biological insights2002
- AMERICAN JOURL OF THE MEDICAL SCIENCESFeasibility and reliability of rapid diagnosis of myocardial infarction2001
- CIRCULATIONPhotoangioplasty recount: Clear punch or dimpled chad? Response2001
- EUROPEAN HEART JOURLAngiogenesis and the ischaemic heart2001
- AMERICAN JOURL OF MEDICINEFormulating clinical strategies for angiotensin antagonism2001
- AMERICAN JOURL OF MEDICINELymphedema2001
- Rockson, S. G., Kramer, P., Razavi, M., Szuba, A., Filardo, S., FitzgePhotoangioplasty for human peripheral atherosclerosis2000
- AMERICAN JOURL OF MEDICINEDecongestive lymphatic therapy for patients with cancer-related or primary lymphedema2000
- CIRCULATIONPhotoangioplasty - An emerging clinical cardiovascular role for photodymic therapy2000
- Current atherosclerosis reportsBenefits of lipid-lowering agents in stroke and corory heart disease: pharmacoeconomics.2000
- Current treatment options in cardiovascular medicineLymphedema.2000
- ANGIOLOGYLymphoscintigraphic manifestations of Hennekam syndrome - A case report1999
- VASCULAR MEDICINEFibroblast growth factor as therapy for critical limb ischemia: a case report1999
- Vascular medicineImages in vascular medicine. Complex lower extremity edema in a young woman.1999
- Current treatment options in cardiovascular medicineLutetium Texaphyrin: A New Therapeutic Tool for Human Atherosclerosis.1999
- CANCERPrecipitating factors in lymphedema: Myths and realities1998
- Rockson, S. G., Miller, L. T., Senie, R., Brenn, M. J., Casley-Smith, American Cancer Society Lymphedema Workshop. Workgroup III: Diagnosis and magement of lymphedema.0
- CANCERWorkgroup III - Diagnosis and magement of lymphedema1998
- CATHETERIZATION AND CARDIOVASCULAR DIAGNOSISMyocardial ischemia and infarction due to multiple corory-cameral fistulae1998
- Vascular medicineImages in vascular medicine. Phlegmasia coerulea dolens--venous gangrene.1998
- Vascular medicineImages in vascular medicine. Lymphoscintigraphy in congenital lymphedema.1998
- Vascular medicineLymphedema: classification, diagnosis and therapy.1998
- Advances in interl medicinePeripheral arterial insufficiency: mechanisms, tural history, and therapeutic options.1998
- Vascular medicineLymphedema: atomy, physiology and pathogenesis.1997
- Guidebook to Corory Endovascular Diagnostic Techniques. Geschwind HJ, Limitations of Quantitative Corory Angiography0
- Vascular MedicineLymphedema: A review of the relevant atomy and physiology of the lymphatics.1997
- Vascular medicineA novel therapy for lymphedema complicated by lymphorrhea.1996
- Obstetrics and gynecologyPregncy-associated group B streptococcal endocarditis: a report of two fatal cases.1985
- OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGYPREGNCY-ASSOCIATED GROUP-B STREPTOCOCCAL ENDOCARDITIS - A REPORT OF 2 FATAL CASES1985
- BIOCHEMISTRYPURIFICATION AND CHARACTERIZATION OF THE MAMMALIAN BETA-2-ADRENERGIC RECEPTOR1983
- JOURL OF CLINICAL INVESTIGATIONAN ANTIIDIOTYPIC ANTIBODY THAT RECOGNIZES THE BETA-ADRENERGIC-RECEPTOR1982
- JOURL OF CLINICAL INVESTIGATIONCELLULAR MECHANISMS OF IMPAIRED ADRENERGIC RESPONSIVENESS IN NEOTAL DOGS1981
- CIRCULATION RESEARCHANTI-ALPRENOLOL ANTIBODIES IN THE RABBIT1980
- CANCERPLASMA DOPAMINE-BETA-HYDROXYLASE IN DIAGNOSIS OF NEUROBLASTOMA1976
- CIRCULATIONPLASMA DOPAMINE-BETA-HYDROXYLASE ACTIVITY IN ORAL-CONTRACEPTIVE HYPERTENSION1975
- SCIENCELESCH-NYHAN SYNDROME - EVIDENCE FOR ABNORMAL ADRENERGIC FUNCTION1974
- JOURL OF UROLOGYSOLITARY REL CYST WITH SEGMENTAL ISCHEMIA AND HYPERTENSION1974
Experience & Accolades
- Associate Program Director 1999 - 2008Internal Medicine Residency Program, Stanford University
- Chair 2002 - 2004 Gordon Research Conference: Molecular Mechanisms of Lymphatic Function and Disease
- Allan and Tina Neill Professor 2008 - 2014 Lymphatic Research and Medicine, Stanford University
- Director 2000 - 2014 Stanford Center for Lymphatic and Venous Disorders, Stanford University
- Chair 1999 - 2014 Scientific Advisory Committee, Lymphatic Research Foundation
- Member 2002 - 2014 Trans-NIH Coordinating Committee for Lymphatic Research
- Member2004 - 2014 Trans-NIH Angiogenesis Research Program
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