Eric R. Sokol, MD

Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology (Gynecology and Gynecologic Specialties/Urogynecology) and, by courtesy, of Urology

Bio

My research and clinical work focuses on medical and surgical innovation, including the development and testing of novel surgical and clinical devices and methods. I am a Faculty Fellow in the Stanford Biodesign Innovation Program, and I work with and advise early stage startups in the medical and mobile health spaces.

Clinical Focus

Urogynecology & Pelvic Reconstructive Surgery
Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures
Robotics
Uterine Prolapse
Urinary Incontinence
Urinary Incontinence, Stress
Urinary Bladder Prolapse
Cystocele
Rectocele
Enterocele
Suburethral Slings
Tension-Free Vaginal Tape
Transobturator Tape
Transobturator Suburethral Tape
Urodynamics
Gynecology
Mesh, Surgical
Cystoscopy
Hysterectomy, Vaginal
Rectovaginal Fistula
Ambulatory Surgery
Perineum
Postoperative Complications
Diagnostic Techniques, Urological
Urologic Surgical Procedures
Female Urogenital Diseases
Fecal Incontinence
Pelvic Floor
Anal Sphincter
Vesicovaginal Fistula
Urethral Diseases
Urethral Catheterization
Prolapse
Urinary Incontinence, Urge
Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery

Academic Appointments

Professor - University Medical Line, Obstetrics & Gynecology
Professor - University Medical Line (By courtesy), Urology

Honors & Awards

See curriculum vitae, Stanford University (2007)

Boards, Advisory Committees, Professional Organizations

See CV, See CV (2014 - Present)

Professional Education

Board Certification: American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery (2013)
Fellowship: Warren Alpert Medical School Brown University (2005) RI
Residency: Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine (2002) IL
Internship: Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine (1999) IL
Board Certification: American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Obstetrics and Gynecology (2005)
Medical Education: Wayne State University School of Medicine (1998) MI
Urogynecology, Brown University, Pelvic Reconstructive Surgery (2005)

Community and International Work

Consultant Gynecologist for Koko, the gorilla, Woodside CA

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Medical care

Partnering Organization(s)

Gorilla Foundation

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Volunteer at Hospital Maternidad, Dominican Republic

Topic

Surgical correction of fistulas and other pelvic floor disorders

Partnering Organization(s)

Brown University

Populations Served

Under-priveleged

Location

International

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Patents

Eric Sokol. "United States Patent 8,414,468 Anal Sling System and Method to Treat Fecal Incontinence", Apr 9, 2013

Contact

Clinical (Primary)

This is the primary clinic for this clinical provider. For additional clinical locations and information, please visit the link(s) listed below in the 'Additional Clinical Info' section.

Gynecology Clinic 900 Blake Wilbur Dr Palo Alto CA 94304 Tel: (650) 725-6079 Fax: (650) 723-7737

Additional Clinical Info

Stanford Health Care

Current Research and Scholarly Interests

My research is focused on the development and testing of novel minimally invasive treatment modalities for complex pelvic floor disorders.

Clinical Trials

Altis® 522 Trial - Treatment of Female Stress Urinary Incontinence Not Recruiting
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The aim of this postmarket study is to compare the safety and effectiveness of the Altis Single Incision Sling (SIS) to an FDA cleared transobturator and/or retropubic sling through 36 months.

Stanford is currently not accepting patients for this trial. For more information, please contact Kathryn Batham, 650-724-7846.
Lead Sponsor
Stanford Investigators
- Eric R. Sokol, MD
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Autologous Muscle Derived Cells Compared to Placebo for Urinary Sphincter Repair in Post-surgical Female Stress Incontinence Recruiting
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This study evaluates the efficacy and safety of Autologous Muscle Derived Cells for Urinary Sphincter Repair (AMDC-USR; generic name: iltamiocel) compared to a placebo in the reduction of stress incontinence episode frequency in adult female patients with post-surgical persistent or recurrent stress urinary incontinence (SUI). Half of the participants will receive AMDC-USR (injections with cells) and the other half will receive placebo.
Lead Sponsor
Stanford Investigators
- Eric R. Sokol, MD
View full details
ACell MatriStem Pelvic Floor Matrix Versus Native Tissue Repair, Comparative Study Not Recruiting
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The primary objective of this study is to assess the safety and effectiveness of MatriStem Pelvic Floor Matrix as compared to native tissue repair for the treatment of pelvic organ prolapse. Patients are evaluated throughout a 3 year follow-up period.

Stanford is currently not accepting patients for this trial. For more information, please contact Tine Bjornlund, 650-724-7826.
Lead Sponsor
Stanford Investigators
- Eric R. Sokol, MD
View full details
Bulking Agents for the Treatment of Stress Urinary Incontinence in Females Not Recruiting
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The primary purpose of this study is to demonstrate the safety and effectiveness of Bulkamid® in the treatment of stress urinary incontinence (SUI) due to intrinsic sphincter deficiency (ISD) in adult women who have SUI or stress predominant mixed incontinence

Stanford is currently not accepting patients for this trial. For more information, please contact Tine Bjornlund, 6507247826.
Lead Sponsor
Stanford Investigators
- Eric R. Sokol, MD
View full details
Study of the Elevate Apical and Posterior Prolapse Repair System Compared to Native Tissue Repair for Pelvic Organ Prolapse Not Recruiting
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The aim of this study is to further evaluate the safety and efficacy of the Elevate® Apical and Posterior Prolapse Repair System for repair of apical/posterior pelvic organ prolapse in a controlled, post-market cohort study.

Stanford is currently not accepting patients for this trial. For more information, please contact SPECTRUM, .
Lead Sponsor
Stanford Investigators
- Eric R. Sokol, MD
View full details
Efficacy Study of Vaginal Mesh for Anterior Prolapse Not Recruiting
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The primary aim of this double-blind, randomized clinical trial (RCT) is to test the hypothesis that the addition of a standardized technique of interpositional synthetic polypropylene mesh placement improves the one-year outcome of vaginal reconstructive surgery for anterior prolapse compared to traditional vaginal reconstructive surgery without mesh.

Stanford is currently not accepting patients for this trial. For more information, please contact Tine Bjornlund, 6507247826.
Lead Sponsor
Stanford Investigators
- Eric R. Sokol, MD
View full details
Comparison of Vaginal Laser Therapy to Vaginal Estrogen Therapy Not Recruiting
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This is a multi-centered, randomized prospective single blinded clinical trial comparing CO2 fractionated vaginal laser therapy and vaginal estrogen cream therapy in the treatment of vulvovaginal atrophy/GSM.

Stanford is currently not accepting patients for this trial. For more information, please contact Eric Sokol, M.D., .
Lead Sponsor
Stanford Investigators
- Eric R. Sokol, MD
View full details
Study of the Elevate Anterior and Apical Prolapse Repair System Compared to Native Tissue Repair for Pelvic Organ Prolapse Not Recruiting
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The aim of this study is to further evaluate the safety and efficacy of the Elevate® Anterior and Apical Prolapse Repair System for repair of anterior/apical pelvic organ prolapse in a controlled, post-market cohort study.

Stanford is currently not accepting patients for this trial. For more information, please contact SPECTRUM, .
Lead Sponsor
Stanford Investigators
- Eric R. Sokol, MD
View full details
Restorelle® Mesh Versus Native Tissue Repair for Prolapse Not Recruiting
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The purpose of this study is to collect information on the safety and effectiveness of Restorelle Direct Fix mesh and the surgical procedure to implant Restorelle. These results will be compared to the safety and effectiveness results in patients who have native tissue repair (without mesh) as their pelvic organ prolapse treatment.

Stanford is currently not accepting patients for this trial. For more information, please contact SPECTRUM, .
Lead Sponsor
Stanford Investigators
- Eric R. Sokol, MD
View full details
Clinical Investigation to Assess the Safety and Efficacy of the Laser for the Treatment of Vulvovaginal Atrophy Not Recruiting
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The purpose of this study is to assess the safety and the efficacy of a laser in the treatment of vulvovaginal atrophy (VVA), that is to assess the change in the severity of the vaginal dryness symptom, by means of a visual analogic scale (10 cm VAS).

Stanford is currently not accepting patients for this trial. For more information, please contact Tine Bjornlund, 650-724-7826.
Lead Sponsor
Stanford Investigators
- Eric R. Sokol, MD
View full details
Autologous Muscle Derived Cells for Female Urinary Sphincter Repair Not Recruiting
More
This randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, multicenter, confirmatory study will evaluate the efficacy and safety of Cook MyoSite Incorporated Autologous Muscle-Derived Cells (generic name Iltamiocel) compared to a placebo (vehicle) control dose in the treatment of stress urinary incontinence (SUI) in adult female patients.

Stanford is currently not accepting patients for this trial. For more information, please contact Eric Sokol, MD, 650-725-5986.
Lead Sponsor
Stanford Investigators
- Eric R. Sokol, MD
View full details

2024-25 Courses

Independent Studies
- Directed Reading in Obstetrics and Gynecology
  OBGYN 299 (Aut, Win, Spr, Sum)
- Early Clinical Experience in Obstetrics and Gynecology
  OBGYN 280 (Aut, Win, Spr, Sum)
- Graduate Research in Reproductive Biology
  OBGYN 399 (Aut, Win, Spr, Sum)
- Medical Scholars Research
  OBGYN 370 (Aut, Win, Spr, Sum)
- Undergraduate Research in Reproductive Biology
  OBGYN 199 (Aut, Win, Spr, Sum)

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