We are committed to excellence in everything we do. From state-of-the-art patient care and our top-tier education program to cutting-edge research, we turn discoveries into reality, improving the lives of our patients.
Joseph C. Liao, MD
Chair of Urology
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Welcoming Jessie Ge, MD, as Assistant Professor
The Department of Urology is proud to welcome one of its own to the faculty. Tianjia Jessie Ge, MD, who completed both her urology residency and urologic oncology fellowship in the department, has joined as an assistant professor specializing in urologic oncology.
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A New Imaging Technique Developed by Guolan Lu and Colleagues Locates Antibodies at Subcellular Resolution in Human Tumors and Hints at Why
Antibody therapies show limited success in solid tumors. A new imaging technique developed at Stanford Medicine that locates antibodies at subcellular resolution in human tumors hints at why.
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Welcoming Cayde Ritchie, MD, as Clinical Assistant Professor
Many at Stanford Urology already know Cayde Ritchie, MD. He recently completed his Pediatric Urology fellowship here, spending the past two years learning in our clinics and operating rooms, working alongside our teams, and becoming part of the Stanford community.
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Dept. of Urology's Strong Showing at the 2026 American Urological Association Annual Meeting
The Department of Urology has returned from Washington, DC following another outstanding edition of the American Urological Association (AUA) Annual Meeting. Faculty, residents, fellows, and researchers from across the department participated in more than 40 sessions, including plenary presentations, instructional courses, podium sessions, moderated and interactive posters, and panel discussions.
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New chair of the Department of Urology
I am delighted to announce the appointment of Joseph Liao, MD, as the next chair of the Department of Urology. He will start in this role on Aug. 1, after outgoing Chair Eila Skinner, MD, steps down as chair. The Stanford School of Medicine’s Kathryn Simmons Stamey Professor and Professor of Urology, Dr. Liao has demonstrated his abilities as a skilled, effective strategist across the myriad leadership roles he’s held .....
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Joseph Liao, MD, Honored with Distinguished Mentor Award by Urology Care Foundation
Joseph Liao, MD, the Kathryn Simmons Stamey Professor and incoming chair of the Department of Urology, has been named the recipient of the 2026 Distinguished Mentor Award by the Urology Care Foundation, the official foundation of the American Urological Association (AUA) that supports its research and education missions.
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Meet Our Incoming Interns
Meet Our Incoming Interns: Q&A with Abby Chen, Nicole Hamagami, Anael Rizzo, and Simon Soerensen…
Upcoming Department Events
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September 14, 2026 Urology Grand Rounds
Vesicoureteral Reflux Modern Evaluation and TreatmentA historical-to-modern overview of vesicoureteral reflux (VUR) — from its 1950s–70s surgical origins through key trials (RIVUR, Swedish Reflux Trial) to today's risk-stratification models (Khoury, Kirsch, Cooper) and Loma Linda's own outcomes data. The takeaway: modern VUR care has shifted from routine screening/treatment toward selective, individualized management to prevent UTIs, scarring, and renal failure
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May 21, 2027 Annual Alumni Reception
Stanford Urology hosts an alumni reception each year during the AUA Annual Meeting. The next reception will take place in San Diego, California.
The gathering brings together alumni, faculty, trainees, and friends of the department in a warm and welcoming setting to celebrate the enduring spirit of the Stanford Urology community and the relationships that continue to strengthen it.
