Eric Russell Sokol MD
General Gynecology, Urogynecology & Pelvic Reconstructive Surgery
Associate Professor, Obstetrics & Gynecology and Urology, Stanford University Medical Center
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300 Pasteur DrStanford, CA 94305
Phone+1 650-723-4000
Fax+1 650-723-7737
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Education & Training
Women and Infants Hospital of Rhode Island/Brown UniversityFellowship, Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery (Obgyn), 2002 - 2005
McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern UniversityResidency, Obstetrics and Gynecology, 1998 - 2002
Wayne State University School of MedicineClass of 1998- University of Michigan-Ann ArborB.A., Anthropology, 1990 - 1994
Certifications & Licensure
CA State Medical License 2005 - 2027
IN State Medical License 2014 - 2014
RI State Medical License 2002 - 2006
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 - Core EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2012-2014, 2016-2017
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory 2014 Certified EHR Suite, Epic Systems Corporation, 2012-2014, 2016-2017
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2011-2013
Clinical Trials
- ACell MatriStem Pelvic Floor Matrix Versus Native Tissue Repair, Comparative Study Start of enrollment: 2014 Jun 11
- Clinical Investigation to Assess the Safety and Efficacy of the Laser for the Treatment of Vulvovaginal Atrophy Start of enrollment: 2014 Mar 01
- Study of the Elevate Anterior and Apical Prolapse Repair System Compared to Native Tissue Repair for Pelvic Organ Prolapse Start of enrollment: 2014 Apr 01
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Beta-3 Agonists Versus Anticholinergics: A Cost-effectiveness Analysis.Brad St Martin, Shannon L Wallace, Lauren A Cadish, Olivia H Chang, Eric R Sokol
Urogynecology. 2026-06-01 - Histological study to assess COlaser therapy for the treatment of vaginal atrophy.Amanda C Antono, Rachel Kopkin, Mickey Karram, Eric Yang, Eric R Sokol
European Journal of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Biology. 2026-05-25 - Assessing Pelvic Organ Prolapse Volume in Patients with Rectal Prolapse via MRI.Shayan Khorsandi, Vipul R Sheth, Audrey Chow, Tie Liang, Brooke Gurland
International Urogynecology Journal. 2026-04-01
Journal Articles
- Surgery for Apical Vaginal Prolapse After Hysterectomy: Transvaginal Mesh-Based RepairEric Sokol, MD, ScienceDirect
- Master Class: Mid-Urethral SlingsSokol ER, Ob.Gyn. News, 1/19/2014
- A cost effectiveness analysis of conservative versus surgical management for the initial treatment of stress urinary incontinenceRichardson ML, Sokol ER, Am J Obstet Gynecol, 1/11/2014
Books/Book Chapters
Abstracts/Posters
- Are pelvic surgeons aware of their surgical failures? Patient perceptions after failed incontinence or pelvic organ prolapse surgeryElliott 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 womenSokol ER, Society of Gynecologic Surgeons 41st Annual Meeting, Orlando, FL, 1/22/2015
- Abdominal sacral colpopexy versus sacrospinous ligament fixation: a cost-effectiveness analysisOhno M, Richardson ML, Sokol ER, AUGS/IUGA Scientific Meeting, Washington, DC, 1/22/2014
Lectures
- Surgery for Fibroids: To Power Morcellate or not to Power MorcellateOrlando, FL - 1/22/2015
- Underfunded trials with disproportionately large outcomesStanford, CA - 1/27/2014
- Standard and Innovative Therapies for Fecal IncontinenceDetroit, MI - 1/23/2014
Other
- Evaluation and management of pelvic organ prolapseSokol ER, Audio-Digest Internal Medicine
1/7/2014 - Overlapping sphincteroplasty: anatomy and techniquesSokol 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 earlySokol ER
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/10/26/health/research/26complications.html?_r=1&ref=todayspaper
1/22/2010
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
Press Mentions
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 ProjectsJanuary 31st, 2017
Comparison of Vaginal Laser Therapy to Vaginal Estrogen Therapy (VeLVET)December 21st, 2016
Professional Memberships
- Fellow
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