Dr. Yelorda Joins Faculty

April 24, 2025

Dr. Kirbi Yelorda has been appointed a Clinical Assistant Professor effective September 1, 2025. Yelorda will join the Division of General Surgery’s Colorectal Section.

“We’re excited that Kirbi is joining our Stanford Department of Surgery faculty!” said Dr. Arden Morris, a fellow colorectal surgeon and Yelorda’s research mentor during residency. “She’ll bring new colorectal surgery robotics techniques, her amazing people skills, and a commitment to deepening the town-gown bond. Welcome back, Kirbi!””

Yelorda completed her Residency in General Surgery at Stanford before pursuing a Fellowship in Colon and Rectal Surgery at Mount Sinai Health System, New York, NY. During her time at Stanford, Yelorda also completed a Masters in Health Research and Policy.

As the Director of Communications for Stanford Surgery, Rachel Baker tells the stories of her department's faculty, staff, and trainees. With the help of an amazing team of content creators, she produces and curates original articles, photos, videos, graphics, and even podcasts.She works personally with each division, center, program, and lab within her purview to define their audience and reach their goals while maintaining a consistent brand voice. She hosts quarterly professional development workshops open to all AEM web authors--please email her if you'd like to join! She also offers both 1:1 and group education to faculty and residents on a variety of topics including media training, using social media to advantage, and presentation refinement. Rachel holds a Bachelor's degree in journalism with a focus on photography from Syracuse University's S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications. A transplant from the DC-area, she still misses foliage and argyle but has happily adopted the official NorCal hobbies of visiting wineries, hiking local trails, and eating avocado.

About Stanford Surgery

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• pioneering cutting-edge research,
• developing the next generation of leaders, and
• healing through incomparable surgical skills and compassion.

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