Ann Elizabeth Stapleton MD FACP, FIDSA

HIV/AIDS Medicine

Professor Emeritus, Medicine, University of Washington School of Medicine

1836 25th Ave, #203Seattle, WA 98122

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Education & Training

University of WashingtonFellowship, Infectious Disease, 1987 - 1991
University of California (San Francisco)Residency, Internal Medicine, 1985 - 1987
University of California (San Francisco)Internship, Internal Medicine, 1984 - 1985
Albert Einstein College of MedicineClass of 1984, MD, with distinction for research
Harvard UniversityAB, Biology, Cum Laude, 1977 - 1980

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Certifications & Licensure

CA State Medical License 2016 - 2028
WA State Medical License 1987 - 2028
American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine
American Board of Internal Medicine Infectious Disease

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

Fellow American College of Physicians, 2008
Masaaki Ohkoshi Award International Society of Chemotherapy, 1999
Edwin Beer Fellowship in Urology and Urology-Related Fields New York Academy of Medicine, 1992

Clinical Trials

Cefpodoxime vs Ciprofloxacin for Acute Cystitis
COMPLETED
NA
Intravaginal LACTIN-V for Prevention of Recurrent Urinary Tract Infection
COMPLETED
PHASE2
Host Response to Urinary Tract Infection in Women
COMPLETED

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Quantitative PCR Bacterial Levels Cannot Distinguish Recurrent UTI from Other Non-infectious Urinary Symptoms.
Alec Szlachta-McGinn, James E Ackerman, Crystal Cisneros, L Marcella Henao, Ann E Stapleton
Clinical Infectious Diseases. 2026-08-13
Bridging the Gap: A Needs Assessment of Resources and Support for International Medical Graduates Navigating Visa-related Career Decisions in Infectious Diseases.
Brian Chow, Alfredo J Mena Lora, Vera P Luther, Javier A Neyra, Kartikey Acharya
Open Forum Infectious Diseases. 2026-04-01
4 citations
Association of menopausal status and hormone use with bladder health and lower urinary tract symptoms in US women: results from the RISE FOR HEALTH study.
Camille P Vaughan, Alayne D Markland, Gerald McGwin, Emily S Lukacz, Sonya S Brady
Menopause. 2025-07-01

Press Mentions

Probiotic May Reduce Rate of Recurrent Urinary Tract Infections in Women, Study SuggestsApril 18th, 2011

Grant Support

Lactobacillus Probiotic For Prevention Of Recurrent UTINational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases2011
Pathogenic Mechanisms In Urinary Tract InfectionNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases2007
Laboratory CoreNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases2007
Probiotic Lactobacilli And Vaginal EpitheliumNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases2005–2007
Role Of Bladder And Vaginal Epithelial Caveolae In UtisNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases2003–2007