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.

Eila C. Skinner, MD

Chair of Urology

Patient Care

Outstanding clinical care, with a personalized, patient–centered, and evidence-based approach.

Research

Cutting-edge research, and advancing urologic care through innovative treatments and breakthrough discoveries.

Education

We are committed to facilitating the development of the next generation of outstanding academic urologists. 

  • Stanford Urology Staff Retreat Blends Art, Learning, and Connection

    Stanford Urology’s annual staff retreat brought together more than 25 administrative and research staff for a day filled with creativity, learning, and camaraderie. With art as the central theme, the retreat provided an enriching experience that blended insightful discussions, interactive activities, and an exploration of artistic expression across Stanford’s vibrant campus.

  • Jill Buckley, MD, Visits Stanford as the 28th Dorothy Fenmore Visiting Professor

    Dr. Jill Buckley, a distinguished urologic reconstructive surgeon and Professor of Urology at UC San Diego, visited Stanford as the 28th Dorothy Fenmore Visiting Professor in Urology on January 30–31, 2025.

  • Happy Match Day

    We’re thrilled to welcome our incoming class of interns: Ketty Bai from Columbia University, Isaac Kim Jr from Brown University, Joanna Langner from UC- San Diego, and Mia Schmolze from the University of Texas.

  • Lay Teng Ang Receives the BCAN 2024 Bladder Cancer Career Development Award

    The Bladder Cancer Advocacy Network (BCAN) has awarded Stanford Urology Assistant Professor Lay Teng Ang, PhD, their 2024 Bladder Cancer Career Development Award (CDA), a prestigious three-year, $250,000 grant supporting early-career researchers in advancing innovative, independent bladder cancer research.

  • Jim Brooks, MD, and Carolyn Bertozzi, PhD, Awarded Stanford Cancer Institute’s (SCI) Innovation Grant for Prostate Cancer Research

    Jim Brooks, MD and Nobel Laureate Carolyn Bertozzi, PhD, have been awarded one of the Stanford Cancer Institute’s (SCI) Innovation Awards for March 2025. Their project, titled “PSMA-Targeted Sialidase for Prostate Cancer Immunotherapy,” aims to redefine prostate cancer treatment by employing advanced immunotherapy techniques.

  • Ekene Enemchukwu is the Editor of the Month for The Journal of Urology

    Stanford Urology’s own, Ekene Enemchukwu, MD, is the Editor of the Month for The Journal of Urology- the official journal of the American Urological Association. Dr. Enemchukwu’s academic journey began at a small high school in Mount Dora, Florida, and took her to Duke University and the University of North Carolina, where her interest in urology flourished.

  • Stanford Urology Hosts the 101st Clinical Society of GU Surgeons Conference

    From November 7–9, 2024, Stanford Urology proudly hosted the 101st annual meeting of the Clinical Society of Genitourinary Surgeons (CSGUS) at the Stanford School of Medicine. This gathering, hosted by Stanford Urology Chair Eila Skinner, MD, brought together over 40 current and former chairs of urology from leading institutions across the United States, many of whom were joined by their partners.


Upcoming Events

  • April 26, 2025 Annual Alumni Reception

    Stanford Urology's exclusive alumni reception, held annually in conjunction with the AUA's annual meeting, is more than just a reunion; it is a reflection of our enduring legacy and shared aspirations.

    We are excited to announce that our upcoming Annual Alumni Reception will take place in Las Vegas, NV, on the sidelines of the AUA annual meeting.