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Eric Sokol, MD, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Palo Alto, CA, Stanford Health Care

EricRussellSokolMD

Obstetrics & Gynecology Palo Alto, CA

General Gynecology, Urogynecology & Pelvic Reconstructive Surgery

Associate Professor, Obstetrics & Gynecology and Urology, Stanford University Medical Center

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Education & Training

  • Women and Infants Hospital of Rhode Island/Brown University
    Women and Infants Hospital of Rhode Island/Brown UniversityFellowship, Female Pelvic Medicine And Reconstructive Surgery (Obgyn), 2002 - 2005
  • McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University
    McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern UniversityResidency, Obstetrics and Gynecology, 1998 - 2002
  • Wayne State University School of Medicine
    Wayne State University School of MedicineClass of 1998
  • University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
    University of Michigan-Ann ArborB.A., Anthropology, 1990 - 1994

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 2005 - 2025
  • IN State Medical License
    IN State Medical License 2014 - 2014
  • RI State Medical License
    RI State Medical License 2002 - 2006
  • IL State Medical License
    IL State Medical License 1998 - 2002
  • American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology Obstetrics & Gynecology
  • American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2011-2013
  • APGO Excellence in Teaching Award Association of Professors of Gynecology and Obstetrics and the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Stanford University, 2008
  • Excellence in Teaching Pin Stanford University School of Medicine, 2008
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Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Surgery for Apical Vaginal Prolapse After Hysterectomy: Transvaginal Mesh-Based Repair  
    Eric Sokol, MD, ScienceDirect
  • Master Class: Mid-Urethral Slings  
    Sokol ER, Ob.Gyn. News, 1/19/2014
  • A cost effectiveness analysis of conservative versus surgical management for the initial treatment of stress urinary incontinence  
    Richardson ML, Sokol ER, Am J Obstet Gynecol, 1/11/2014
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Books/Book Chapters

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Abstracts/Posters

  • Are pelvic surgeons aware of their surgical failures? Patient perceptions after failed incontinence or pelvic organ prolapse surgery
    Elliott C, Sokol ER, SUFU 2015 Winter Meeting, Scottsdale, AZ, 1/24/2015
  • First-in-human acute assessment of a novel vaginal bowel control system for the treatment of fecal incontinence in women
    Sokol ER, Society of Gynecologic Surgeons 41st Annual Meeting, Orlando, FL, 1/22/2015
  • Improved quality of life and sexual function following Bulkamid treatment: Patient subjective outcome data from a single-masked, randomized, multi-center, comparative ...
    Sokol ER, Karram M, Dmochowski, AUGS/IUGA Scientific Meeting, Washington, DC, 1/22/2014
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Lectures

  • Surgery for Fibroids: To Power Morcellate or not to Power Morcellate 
    Orlando, FL - 1/22/2015
  • Underfunded trials with disproportionately large outcomes 
    Stanford, CA - 1/27/2014
  • Standard and Innovative Therapies for Fecal Incontinence 
    Detroit, MI - 1/23/2014
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Other

  • Evaluation and management of pelvic organ prolapse 
    Sokol ER, Audio-Digest Internal Medicine
    1/7/2014
  • Overlapping sphincteroplasty: anatomy and techniques 
    Sokol ER, Lagares JA, Sung VW, Rardin CR, Surgical Film Festival, Hotel Valencia Santana Row
    San Jose, CA - 1/7/2011
  • Trial of synthetic mesh in pelvic surgery ends early 
    Sokol ER
    http://www.nytimes.com/2010/10/26/health/research/26complications.html?_r=1&ref=todayspaper
    1/22/2010
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Authored Content

  • A Cost-Effectiveness Analysis of Vaginal co2 Laser Therapy Compared to Standard Medical Therapies for Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause-Associated DyspareuniaJune 2020
  • A Cost-Effectiveness Analysis of Vaginal co2 Laser Therapy Compared to Standard Medical Therapies for Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause-Associated DyspareuniaJune 2020
  • A Cost-Effectiveness Analysis of Vaginal co2 Laser Therapy Compared to Standard Medical Therapies for Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause-Associated DyspareuniaJune 2020
  • A Cost-Effectiveness Analysis of Vaginal co2 Laser Therapy Compared to Standard Medical Therapies for Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause-Associated DyspareuniaJune 2020
  • A Cost-Effectiveness Analysis of Vaginal co2 Laser Therapy Compared to Standard Medical Therapies for Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause-Associated DyspareuniaJune 2020
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Press Mentions

  • Despite FDA Caution, Doctors Say Lasers May Help with Vaginal Pain and Dryness
    Despite FDA Caution, Doctors Say Lasers May Help with Vaginal Pain and DrynessAugust 13th, 2018
  • Spectrum Awards $1.74 Million in Pilot Grants to 43 Projects
    Spectrum Awards $1.74 Million in Pilot Grants to 43 ProjectsJanuary 31st, 2017
  • Comparison of Vaginal Laser Therapy to Vaginal Estrogen Therapy (VeLVET)
    Comparison of Vaginal Laser Therapy to Vaginal Estrogen Therapy (VeLVET)December 21st, 2016
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