Clinical Focus
- Gynecology
- Urogynecology & Pelvic Reconstructive Surgery
- Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Telemedicine
Academic Appointments
-
Professor - Med Center Line, Obstetrics & Gynecology
-
Professor - Med Center Line (By courtesy), Urology
-
Member, Bio-X
Administrative Appointments
-
Co-Chief, Division of Urogynecology and Pelvic Reconstructive Surgery, Stanford University (2011 - Present)
Honors & Awards
-
Top Doctor in Silicon Valley, San Jose Magazine (2000-2002)
-
Outstanding Faculty Professor of Gynecology, Resident Staff of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Stanford University (2004-2005)
-
One of America's Top Obstetricians and Gynecologists, Consumers' Research Council of America (2006-2007)
-
Excellence in Teaching Award, Association of Professors of Gynecology and Obstetrics and Gynecology (2006)
-
Faculty member, Educators-for-Care Program, Stanford University (2008)
-
Top Doctor in Bay Area, San Francisco Magazine (2020)
Professional Education
-
Medical Education: Stanford University School of Medicine (1991) CA
-
Board Certification: American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery (2013)
-
Board Certification: American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Obstetrics and Gynecology (1997)
-
Residency: Stanford University Obstetrics and Gynecology Residency (1995) CA
-
Internship: Stanford University Obstetrics and Gynecology Residency (1992) CA
Community and International Work
-
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
-
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
-
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
Patents
-
Mary Lake Polan, Bertha Chen. "United States Patent 6,420,119 Methods of diagnosing and treating urinary incontinence relating to collagen proteolysis in pelvic supporting tissue", The Board of Trustees of the Leland Stanford Jr. University, Jul 16, 2002