Our Team
Eric R. Sokol, MD
Director, Gynecology Clinics
Co-Director, Urogynecology & Pelvic Reconstructive Surgery
Dr. Sokol obtained his medical degree from Wayne State University School of Medicine. He then did his residency training at Northwestern University in Chicago and went on to complete a three-year fellowship in Urogynecology and Pelvic Reconstructive Surgery with an emphasis on Minimally Invasive Surgery at Brown University.
Dr. Sokol joined the department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the Stanford University School of Medicine in September 2005 as an Assistant Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Co-director of the Division of Urogynecology and Pelvic Reconstructive Surgery.
He offers cutting-edge diagnostic and treatment options for women with complex pelvic floor disorders, such as urinary or fecal incontinence, overactive bladder syndromes, pelvic organ prolapse, voiding and defecatory dysfunction, fistulas, diverticula and vaginal agenesis. Working with a state-of-the-art urodynamics and cystoscopy laboratory, Dr. Sokol and a team of specialists offer complete and integrated care to patients.
His surgical interests include minimally invasive, uterine-sparing surgeries for prolapse and incontinence (such as laparoscopic sacrohysteropexy, laparoscopic uterosacral uterine suspension, laparoscopic paravaginal repair and laparoscopic colposuspension); open and laparoscopic sacrocolpopexy; retropubic and transobturator suburethral slings; sacral neuromodulation for overactive bladder and urinary retention; transperineal surgical approaches to treat defecatory disorders and fecal incontinence; using grafts to repair recurrent and complex prolapse; transurethral injection of bulk-enhancing agents to treat stress incontinence; and transvaginal and transabdominal approaches for pelvic floor disorders.
Dr. Sokol's research interests include minimally invasive and laparoscopic treatments for pelvic floor dysfunction, evaluation of office-based testing modalities, and surgical education.
Bertha H. Chen, MD
Co-Director, Urogynecology & Pelvic Reconstructive Surgery
Dr. Bertha Chen is a board-certified Fellow of the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology who subspecializes in Urogynecology and Pelvic Reconstructive Surgery.
She received her medical degree and residency training from Stanford University Medical School. She is currently an Assistant Professor and Co-director of the Division of Urogynecology and Pelvic Reconstructive Surgery at Stanford Medicine.
Dr. Chen has special expertise in treatment of female urinary incontinence, pelvic organ prolapse, vesico-vaginal fistulas, vaginal reconstruction and complex gynecologic surgeries. She has organized and participated in numerous international surgical missions both in Central America and Africa. She also has been listed as one of the top gynecologists in the Silicon Valley by San Jose Magazine (2001, 2002).
In addition to her clinical expertise, Dr. Chen is known nationally and internationally for her work on molecular causes of urinary incontinence and pelvic floor dysfunction. Her laboratory is funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) for basic science research on pelvic floor dysfunction. She was recently invited to be a grant reviewer for the National Institutes of Health.
Clinical Staff
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Laura Allen-Schroll Medical Assistant |
Grace Brown, RN Staff Nurse |
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Leticia Castro Surgery Scheduler |
Lisa Estes, LVN Licensed Vocational Nurse |
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Shareeta Sharma Clinic Assistant |
