Summary

Dr. Boris Heifets, MD, PhD, is a board certified anesthesiologist who specializes in providing anesthesia for neurological surgery. He has practiced at Stanford since 2010. After completing residency training at Stanford, Dr. Heifets completed fellowship training in neuroanesthesiology, also at Stanford. In addition to treating patients, Dr. Heifets also directs both clinical research and basic neuroscience. His research group studies how new rapid acting psychiatric therapies, like ketamine, MDMA and psilocybin, produce lasting changes in nervous system function, behavior, and therapeutic outcomes.

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4
  • 17 years of experience
  • 42 insurance plans accepted
  • Stanford University School Of Medicine
  • 1 written review
  • 2 specialties
  • 2 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location

Office Location

Boris D. Heifets

300 Pasteur DrPalo Alto, CA 94304

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17 Years of Experience 53 Years of Experience 24 Years of Experience 39 Years of Experience
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Speaks English Speaks English, Spanish Speaks Chinese, Spanish
Palo Alto , CAFresno , CASan Francisco , CAPalo Alto , CA
Med School: Albert Einstein College Of Medicine Of Yeshiva University Med School: Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College Med School: The University Of Texas School Of Medicine At San Antonio Med School: Albert Einstein College Of Medicine Of Yeshiva University
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Boris D. Heifets

  • Aetna
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • AllCare Health
  • AllCare Health - IPA
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Aspire Health Plan
  • Aspire Health Plan - Medicare
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - Medicaid (Managed)
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - Medicare
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Blue Shield of California - HMO
  • Central California Alliance for Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Cigna
  • GEMCare Health Plan
  • Health Net - HMO
  • Health Net - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Health Plan of San Joaquin - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Health Plan of San Mateo
  • Health Plan of San Mateo - Medicaid
  • Health Plan of San Mateo - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Health Plan of San Mateo - Medicare
  • Humana
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Santa Clara Family Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Tricare
  • Triwest Healthcare Alliance
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • Valley Health Plan
  • Valley Health Plan - HMO
  • Valley Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Boris D. Heifets has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Boris D. Heifets has the following 2 areas of expertise

  • Anesthesia
  • Anesthesiologist

Certifications, License, & Education

17 Years Experience

Boris D. Heifets holds an expired medical license in the state of California.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of California that expired in 2026.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Stanford University School Of Medicine.

Medical School

Graduated from Albert Einstein College Of Medicine Of Yeshiva University in 2009.

NPI Number

Boris D. Heifets' NPI number is 1669604260.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Does Boris Heifets accept my insurance?
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Where is Boris Heifets's office located?
Boris Heifets's office is located at 300 Pasteur Dr, Palo Alto, CA, 94304.
Does Boris Heifets accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Boris Heifets has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
Which hospitals is Boris Heifets affiliated with?
Boris Heifets is affiliated with Stanford Hospital.

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