Susan Hiniker MD

Susan Hiniker, M.D., is a radiation oncology physician and Associate Professor of Radiation Oncology (Radiation Therapy) at Stanford University. She is board certified in Radiation Oncology by the American Board of Radiology and provides care through Stanford Health Care and Stanford Medicine Children’s Health. Dr. Hiniker specializes in pediatric radiation oncology, with a clinical focus on childhood cancers, including central nervous system (brain and spine) tumors, and Hodgkin’s disease. She is dedicated to delivering precise, individualized radiation therapy while prioritizing the long-term health and quality of life of children and adolescents. Dr. Hiniker earned her medical degree from the University of Michigan Medical School. She completed an internship in Internal Medicine at Santa Clara Valley Medical Center, followed by residency training in Radiation Oncology at Stanford University. Her research and clinical interests center on enhancing the effectiveness of radiation therapy for children while minimizing late effects and improving the treatment experience for patients and families. She has led multicenter efforts evaluating video-based distraction approaches during pediatric radiation therapy to reduce the need for anesthesia. Dr. Hiniker is also affiliated with Stanford Bio-X and the Stanford Cancer Institute and has served in leadership as Director of the Pediatric Radiation Oncology Program.