Bio
My research and clinical work focuses on medical and surgical innovation, including the development and testing of novel surgical and clinical devices and methods. I am a Faculty Fellow in the Stanford Biodesign Innovation Program, and I work with and advise early stage startups in the medical and mobile health spaces.
Clinical Focus
- Urogynecology & Pelvic Reconstructive Surgery
- Surgical Procedures, Minimally Invasive
- Robotics
- Uterine Prolapse
- Urinary Incontinence
- Urinary Incontinence, Stress
- Urinary Bladder Prolapse
- Cystocele
- Rectocele
- Enterocele
- Suburethral Slings
- Tension-Free Vaginal Tape
- Transobturator Tape
- Transobturator Suburethral Tape
- Urodynamics
- Gynecology
- Mesh, Surgical
- Cystoscopy
- Hysterectomy, Vaginal
- Rectovaginal Fistula
- Ambulatory Surgery
- Perineum
- Postoperative Complications
- Diagnostic Techniques, Urological
- Urologic Surgical Procedures
- Female Urogenital Diseases
- Fecal Incontinence
- Pelvic Floor
- Anal Sphincter
- Vesicovaginal Fistula
- Urethral Diseases
- Urethral Catheterization
- Prolapse
- Urinary Incontinence, Urge
- Obstetrics and Gynecology
Academic Appointments
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Associate Professor - Med Center Line, Obstetrics & Gynecology
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Associate Professor - Med Center Line (By courtesy), Urology
Honors & Awards
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See curriculum vitae, Stanford University (2007)
Boards, Advisory Committees, Professional Organizations
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See CV, See CV (2014 - Present)
Professional Education
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Fellowship: Warren Alpert Medical School Brown University (2005) RI
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Board Certification: American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery (2013)
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Residency: Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine (2002) IL
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Internship: Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine (1999) IL
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Board Certification: American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Obstetrics and Gynecology (2005)
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Medical Education: Wayne State University School of Medicine (1998) MI
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Urogynecology, Brown University, Pelvic Reconstructive Surgery (2005)
Community and International Work
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Consultant Gynecologist for Koko, the gorilla, Woodside CA
Topic
Medical care
Partnering Organization(s)
Gorilla Foundation
Ongoing Project
No
Opportunities for Student Involvement
No
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Volunteer at Hospital Maternidad, Dominican Republic
Topic
Surgical correction of fistulas and other pelvic floor disorders
Partnering Organization(s)
Brown University
Populations Served
Under-priveleged
Location
International
Ongoing Project
No
Opportunities for Student Involvement
No
Patents
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Eric Sokol. "United States Patent 8,414,468 Anal Sling System and Method to Treat Fecal Incontinence", Apr 9, 2013