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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Craig Comiter, MD, Featured on BackTable Urology Podcast
Craig Comiter, MD, is featured in an episode of the BackTable Urology podcast sponsored by the Society of Urodynamics, Female Pelvic Medicine & Urogenital Reconstruction (SUFU), joining Dr. Chris Tenggardjaja (Kaiser Permanente) and Dr. Benjamin Brucker (NYU) to discuss evaluating and treating male LUTS using a bladder-and-outlet framework.
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A Urine Test That Could Change the Course of Bladder Cancer Care
Bladder cancer arises from the lining of the bladder, the organ that stores urine, and is one of the most common cancers in the United States. Most patients are diagnosed at an early stage called non-muscle invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC), in which the tumors are confined to the inner layers of the bladder. Despite early detection, the disease frequently returns.
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29th Dorothy Fenmore Visiting Professorship Lecture
Stanford Department of Urology was honored to host Scott E. Eggener, MD, urologic oncologist and Professor and Chair of Urology at University of California, Los Angeles, as the 29th Dorothy Fenmore Visiting Professor on March 26 and 27, 2026. A nationally recognized leader in the field, Eggener’s work centers on improving the management and outcomes of patients with prostate, kidney, and testicular cancers, with particular focus on prostate cancer screening, imaging, biomarkers, active surveillance, and emerging treatment strategies.
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Craig Comiter, MD: “From a Lonely King to a Very Happy Royal Subject”
For Craig Comiter, MD, the most important decisions in life were not always the ones that moved his career forward, but the ones that brought him closer to what mattered most. Professor and a nationally recognized expert in urology, Comiter has spent decades advancing the treatment of bladder dysfunction and urinary incontinence.
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Happy Match Day!
We’re thrilled to welcome our incoming class of interns: Abby Chen from Stanford University, Nicole Hamagami from Washington University in St. Louis, Anael Rizzo from the University of California, Los Angeles, and Simon Soerensen from Aarhus University.
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New Year Message from Stanford Urology Chair, Eila Skinner, MD
As 2025 draws to a close, Eila C. Skinner, MD, shares her New Year message recognizing the collective accomplishments of our faculty, trainees, and staff. In her message, she highlights the work that positions us strongly for 2026. Click here to view her remarks.
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In Memory of David M. Gross, MD (Stanford Urology Resident, 1965–1969)
We are deeply saddened to share the passing of David Gross, MD, who trained as a Stanford Urology resident from 1965 to 1969 and later served as a professor in the Stanford Department of Radiology. He passed away on September 8, 2025, at the age of 87, following a long illness.
Upcoming Department Events
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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.
