Clinical Focus
- Gynecology
- Urogynecology & Pelvic Reconstructive Surgery
- Obstetrics and Gynecology
Academic Appointments
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Professor - Med Center Line, Obstetrics & Gynecology
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Professor - Med Center Line (By courtesy), Urology
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Member, Bio-X
Administrative Appointments
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Co-Chief, Division of Urogynecology and Pelvic Reconstructive Surgery, Stanford University (2011 - Present)
Honors & Awards
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Top Doctor in Silicon Valley, San Jose Magazine (2000-2002)
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Outstanding Faculty Professor of Gynecology, Resident Staff of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Stanford University (2004-2005)
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One of America's Top Obstetricians and Gynecologists, Consumers' Research Council of America (2006-2007)
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Excellence in Teaching Award, Association of Professors of Gynecology and Obstetrics and Gynecology (2006)
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Faculty member, Educators-for-Care Program, Stanford University (2008)
Professional Education
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Residency:Stanford University School of Medicine Registrar (1995) CA
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Internship:Stanford University School of Medicine Registrar (1992) CA
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Board Certification: Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery, American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology (2013)
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Board Certification: Obstetrics and Gynecology, American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology (1997)
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Medical Education:Stanford University School of Medicine (1991) CA
Community and International Work
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Stanford Eritrean Women's Health Project, Eritrea, Africa
Topic
Long-term outcomes of surgical treatment of vesicovaginal fistulas.
Partnering Organization(s)
Stanford University and the Eritrean Ministry of Health, Eritrea, Africa
Populations Served
Women and girls of rural Eritrea, Africa
Ongoing Project
Yes
Opportunities for Student Involvement
No
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Consulting gynecologist for Koko, the gorilla, Woodside, California
Topic
Performed first-ever complete gynecologic examination on Koko, the gorilla
Partnering Organization(s)
The Gorilla Foundation of Woodside, California
Populations Served
Koko, the gorilla
Location
Bay Area
Ongoing Project
Yes
Opportunities for Student Involvement
No
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Medical mission, Neuvo Progreso, Guatemala
Topic
Urogynecologic and pelvic reconstructive surgery
Partnering Organization(s)
Hospital de la Familia
Populations Served
Women and girls in an under-served area of Central America
Location
International
Ongoing Project
No
Opportunities for Student Involvement
No