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 board certification
  • 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 51 Years of Experience 46 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English
Palo Alto , CAFresno , CACastro Valley , CASan Jose , CA
Med School: Albert Einstein College Of Medicine Of Yeshiva University Med School: Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College Med School: Vinnitsa National Pirogov Memorial Medical University Med School: Columbia University College Of Physicians & Surgeons
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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

Where is Boris Heifets's office located?
Boris Heifets's office is located at 300 Pasteur Dr, Palo Alto, CA, 94304.
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