Bertha Chen
Academic Appointments
- Professor - Med Center Line, Obstetrics & Gynecology
- Member, Bio-X
- Professor - Med Center Line (By courtesy), Urology
Key Documents
Contact Information
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Clinical Offices
Gynecology Clinic 300 Pasteur Dr MC 5317 A370 MC Stanford, CA 94305 Tel Work (650) 725-6079 Fax (650) 723-6046Practices at Stanford Hospital and Clinics and Lucile Packard Children's Hospital
- Academic Offices
Alternate Contact Kathryn Batham Program Assistant Email Tel Work 650-725-5986Not for medical emergencies or patient use
Professional Overview
Clinical Focus
- Gynecology
- Urogynecology & Pelvic Reconstructive Surgery
- Obstetrics and Gynecology
Administrative Appointments
- Co-Chief, Division of Urogynecology and Pelvic Reconstructive Surgery, Stanford University (2011 - present)
Honors and Awards
- Faculty member, Educators-for-Care Program, Stanford University (2008)
- Excellence in Teaching Award, Association of Professors of Gynecology and Obstetrics and Gynecology (2006)
- One of America's Top Obstetricians and Gynecologists, Consumers' Research Council of America (2006-2007)
- Outstanding Faculty Professor of Gynecology, Resident Staff of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Stanford University (2004-2005)
- Top Doctor in Silicon Valley, San Jose Magazine (2000-2002)
Professional Education
| Board Certification: | Obstetrics and Gynecology, American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology (1997) |
| Medical Education: | Stanford University School of Medicine CA (1991) |
Community and International Work
- Stanford Eritrean Women's Health Project, Eritrea, Africa
- Consulting gynecologist for Koko, the gorilla, Woodside, California
- Medical mission, Neuvo Progreso, Guatemala
Scientific Focus
Current Research Interests
Dr. Chen’s research examines the molecular causes of urinary incontinence and pelvic floor dysfunction. Recognizing that urinary incontinence linked to demise of smooth muscle sphincter function, she is investigating the potential use of stem cell regeneration to restore muscle capacity.
Publications
- Biomechanical properties and associated collagen composition in vaginal tissue of women with pelvic organ prolapse. J Urol. 2012; (3): 875-80
- Identification of protein marker in vaginal wall tissues of women with stress urinary incontinence by protein chip array. J Obstet Gynaecol Res. 2012; (1): 89-96
- Robot-assisted versus open sacrocolpopexy: a cost-minimization analysis. J Urol. 2012; (2): 638-43
- Alterations in connective tissue metabolism in stress incontinence and prolapse. J Urol. 2011; (5): 1768-72
- Expression of apoptotic factors in vaginal tissues from women with urogenital prolapse. Neurourol Urodyn. 2011; (8): 1627-32
- Visualization of pelvic floor reflex and voluntary contractions. Stud Health Technol Inform. 2011: 138-43
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