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Dr. Eric Russell Sokol, MD

(197 Ratings)

Specializes in: Urogynecology

Wayne State University School of Medicine (1998)

Professional interests include: urinary incontinence, gynecologic surgery, minimally invasive procedures, and more.

900 Blake Wilbur Drive Garden Level
Palo Alto, CA 94304

(650) 725-6079

Dr. Eric Russell Sokol, MD is an urogynecologist in Palo Alto, CA specializing in urogynecology. He graduated from Wayne State University School of Medicine in 1998 and has 28 years of experience. Dr. Eric Russell Sokol, MD is affiliated with Stanford Health Care.

Office Locations

300 Pasteur Drive
Palo Alto, CA 94305

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900 Blake Wilbur Drive Garden Level
Palo Alto, CA 94304

(650) 725-6079

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Some issues Dr. Eric Russell Sokol, MD can help you with:

Gynecologic Surgery

Gynecologic surgery is surgery performed on a woman's pelvic region. It is usually performed by an OB/GYN and can involve the bladder, rectum, or reproductive organs. Surgery in this area may be performed for many reasons, but the most common procedures include:

Hysterectomy
Fibroid removal
Treatment of endometriosis or other heavy bleeding
Cancer treatment, including cervical, uterine, and ovarian cancers
Removal of ovarian cysts
Infertility treatment
Treatment for incontinence
Sterilization or 'tube-tying'
Surgery for pelvic organ prolapse
Repair of vaginal tears

More and more, gynecologic surgery is moving towards the use of minimally invasive surgery. Minimally invasive surgery uses several small incisions and tiny tools and scopes to perform the operation, rather than one large opening. While it is not appropriate in every case, minimally invasive surgery can lead to less scarring, less blood loss, faster recovery, and a lower chance for infection. Minimally invasive gynecologic surgery may be performed with a laparoscope, a thin tube with a camera on the end that allows the surgeon to see inside the body. It may also be performed robotically, using even smaller tools and cameras that a surgeon controls from a computer. Robotic surgery allows even better vision, precision, and control than laparoscopic surgery.

Over the course of a lifetime, many women need pelvic surgery to stay healthy. Qualified gynecologic surgeons will have the right tools at their disposal to provide care with a minimum of discomfort.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Eric Russell Sokol, MD in 2024

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 10%

By Volume:

cystoscopy with urethral bulking injection

In 2024, Dr. Eric Russell Sokol, MD performed more cystoscopy with urethral bulking injection procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within California.

Top 25%

By Volume:

placement of vaginal support device

By Affordability:

placement of vaginal support device

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within California, Dr. Eric Russell Sokol, MD performed more placement of vaginal support device procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for placement of vaginal support device that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Eric Russell Sokol, MD treated as an urogynecologist in Palo Alto, CA during 2012 were urologic procedures, catheterization, placement of vaginal support device and reconstructive surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Eric Russell Sokol, MD for Medicare patients.

catheterization	109
doctor visit	393
incontinence surgery	28
minimally invasive procedures	27
pelvic surgery	37
placement of vaginal support device	46
reconstructive surgery	37
urologic procedures	218

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Eric Russell Sokol, MD treated as an urogynecologist in Palo Alto, CA during 2013 were urologic procedures, catheterization, placement of vaginal support device and reconstructive surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Eric Russell Sokol, MD for Medicare patients.

catheterization	67
doctor visit	327
incontinence surgery	19
minimally invasive procedures	38
pelvic surgery	40
placement of vaginal support device	42
reconstructive surgery	40
urologic procedures	136

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric Russell Sokol, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	237

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	178
Black	0
Hispanic	29
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	104
From 75 to 84	77
85 and over	30
Less than 65	26

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric Russell Sokol, MD in 2013

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	20
Dementia	7
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Eric Russell Sokol, MD treated as an urogynecologist in Palo Alto, CA during 2014 were urologic procedures, catheterization, placement of vaginal support device and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Eric Russell Sokol, MD for Medicare patients.

catheterization	51
doctor visit	292
incontinence surgery	15
minimally invasive procedures	20
pelvic surgery	13
placement of vaginal support device	29
reconstructive surgery	13
urologic procedures	99

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric Russell Sokol, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	207

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	167
Black	0
Hispanic	19
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	91
From 75 to 84	68
85 and over	30
Less than 65	18

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric Russell Sokol, MD in 2014

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	20
Dementia	8
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Eric Russell Sokol, MD treated as an urogynecologist in Palo Alto, CA during 2015 were urologic procedures, catheterization, placement of vaginal support device and incontinence surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Eric Russell Sokol, MD for Medicare patients.

catheterization	41
doctor visit	247
gynecologic procedures	12
incontinence surgery	19
minimally invasive procedures	12
pelvic surgery	15
placement of vaginal support device	37
reconstructive surgery	15
urologic procedures	75

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric Russell Sokol, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	376

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	276
Black	0
Hispanic	54
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	192
From 75 to 84	98
85 and over	58
Less than 65	28

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric Russell Sokol, MD in 2015

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	18
Dementia	9
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Eric Russell Sokol, MD treated as an urogynecologist in Palo Alto, CA during 2016 were placement of vaginal support device.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Eric Russell Sokol, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	224
placement of vaginal support device	29

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric Russell Sokol, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	183

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	137
Black	0
Hispanic	27
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	92
From 75 to 84	56
85 and over	19
Less than 65	16

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric Russell Sokol, MD in 2016

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	20
Dementia	7
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Eric Russell Sokol, MD treated as an urogynecologist in Palo Alto, CA during 2017 were placement of vaginal support device, incontinence surgery, urologic procedures and reconstructive surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Eric Russell Sokol, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	194
incontinence surgery	13
pelvic surgery	11
placement of vaginal support device	20
reconstructive surgery	11
urologic procedures	13

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric Russell Sokol, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	162

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	116
Black	0
Hispanic	21
Asian	11
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	72
From 75 to 84	54
85 and over	18
Less than 65	18

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric Russell Sokol, MD in 2017

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	20
Dementia	7
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Eric Russell Sokol, MD treated as an urogynecologist in Palo Alto, CA during 2018 were placement of vaginal support device, reconstructive surgery, catheterization and pelvic surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Eric Russell Sokol, MD for Medicare patients.

catheterization	11
doctor visit	255
pelvic surgery	11
placement of vaginal support device	40
reconstructive surgery	11
urologic procedures	11

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric Russell Sokol, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	190

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	134
Black	0
Hispanic	26
Asian	18
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	84
From 75 to 84	56
85 and over	26
Less than 65	24

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric Russell Sokol, MD in 2018

Hypertension	53
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	26
Dementia	9
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Eric Russell Sokol, MD treated as an urogynecologist in Palo Alto, CA during 2019 were placement of vaginal support device, catheterization and urologic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Eric Russell Sokol, MD for Medicare patients.

catheterization	11
doctor visit	300
placement of vaginal support device	39
urologic procedures	11

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric Russell Sokol, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	238

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	171
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	30
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	100
From 75 to 84	79
85 and over	36
Less than 65	23

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric Russell Sokol, MD in 2019

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	26
Dementia	8
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Eric Russell Sokol, MD treated as an urogynecologist in Palo Alto, CA during 2020 were placement of vaginal support device.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Eric Russell Sokol, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	184
placement of vaginal support device	16

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric Russell Sokol, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	166

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	128
Black	0
Hispanic	17
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	72
From 75 to 84	62
85 and over	18
Less than 65	14

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric Russell Sokol, MD in 2020

Hypertension	52
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	20
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	20
Dementia	8
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Eric Russell Sokol, MD treated as an urogynecologist in Palo Alto, CA during 2021 were placement of vaginal support device, urologic procedures, reconstructive surgery and pelvic surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Eric Russell Sokol, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	354
incontinence surgery	13
pelvic surgery	23
placement of vaginal support device	33
reconstructive surgery	23
urologic procedures	25

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric Russell Sokol, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	262

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	191
Black	0
Hispanic	29
Asian	24
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	124
From 75 to 84	94
85 and over	26
Less than 65	18

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric Russell Sokol, MD in 2021

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	21
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	17
Dementia	8
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Eric Russell Sokol, MD treated as an urogynecologist in Palo Alto, CA during 2022 were placement of vaginal support device.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Eric Russell Sokol, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	266
placement of vaginal support device	42

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric Russell Sokol, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	218

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	147
Black	0
Hispanic	27
Asian	30
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	106
From 75 to 84	80
85 and over	14
Less than 65	18

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric Russell Sokol, MD in 2022

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	16
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	32
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	20
Dementia	0
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Eric Russell Sokol, MD treated as an urogynecologist in Palo Alto, CA during 2023 were placement of vaginal support device, minimally invasive procedures, urologic procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Eric Russell Sokol, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	273
injections	20
minimally invasive procedures	20
placement of vaginal support device	27
urologic procedures	20

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric Russell Sokol, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	226

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	154
Black	0
Hispanic	32
Asian	26
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	87
From 75 to 84	92
85 and over	28
Less than 65	19

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric Russell Sokol, MD in 2023

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	32
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	22
Dementia	5
Cancer	21

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2024 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Eric Russell Sokol, MD treated as an urogynecologist in Palo Alto, CA during 2024 were placement of vaginal support device, urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Eric Russell Sokol, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	410
incontinence surgery	13
injections	26
minimally invasive procedures	26
placement of vaginal support device	53
urologic procedures	39

2024 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric Russell Sokol, MD.

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	222
Black	0
Hispanic	40
Asian	48
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	140
From 75 to 84	126
85 and over	39
Less than 65	21

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric Russell Sokol, MD in 2024

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	17
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	34
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	24
Dementia	5
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2024

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Eric Russell Sokol, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Eric Russell Sokol, MD treated as an urogynecologist in Palo Alto, CA were urologic procedures, catheterization, minimally invasive procedures and injections.

catheterization	48
doctor visit	286
gynecologic procedures	12
incontinence surgery	17
injections	23
minimally invasive procedures	23
pelvic surgery	21
reconstructive surgery	21
urologic procedures	64

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2024

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric Russell Sokol, MD.

**Gender**
Female	189
Male	0

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	14
Non-Hispanic White	155
Hispanic	24
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	26
75 to 84	72
Less than 65	18
65 to 74	97

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric Russell Sokol, MD From 2012 - 2024

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Eric Russell Sokol, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	54
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	11
Osteoporosis	18
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	4
Diabetes	19
Atrial Fibrillation	7
Dementia	6
Cancer	12

Education & Training

Dr. Eric Russell Sokol, MD graduated from Wayne State University School of Medicine in 1998. He completed residency at Northwestern University Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the Obstetrics and Gynecology and subspecialty board certified in Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery and has a state license in California.

Medical School: Wayne State University School of Medicine (1998)

Residency: Northwestern University Affiliated Hospitals (2002)

Board Certification: Obstetrics and Gynecology and subspecialty board certified in Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery

Licensed In: California

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Eric Russell Sokol, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 197 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Eric Russell Sokol, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Palo Alto, CA.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Eric Russell Sokol, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
American Medical Systems Inc.	$10,106 Elevate Anterior and Apical $5,738	Topas $2,552	ELEVATE PROLAPSE REPAIR SYSTEM $237	$1,579
Coloplast Corp	$2,166 ALTIS $1,630	FEMALE INCONTINENCE $193	TITAN $171	$173
Eximis Surgical LLC	$1,452 $1,452
Cook Incorporated	$842 Urology $657	URO - Incontinence $185
ACell, Inc.	$561 $561
Other	$1,645 SOLYX SIS SYSTEM $218	Da Vinci Surgical System $166	DAV-Arista AH $130	Adhesion Prevention $125	Axonics $113	Other $894

**Types of Payments**
Travel and Lodging	$6,835
Consulting Fee	$5,738
Food and Beverage	$3,686
Education	$515

Research Payments

Dr. Eric Russell Sokol, MD has received 34 research payments totaling $85,494.

Biography

Dr. Eric Sokol is a Palo Alto, CA physician who specializes in urogynecology. Patient reviews placed him at an average of 5.0 stars (out of 5). Areas of particular interest for Dr. Sokol include pelvic reconstructive surgery, minimally invasive procedures, and gynecologic surgery. Dr. Sokol is professionally affiliated with Stanford Health Care. He graduated from Wayne State University School of Medicine. He trained at a hospital affiliated with Northwestern University for residency. Dr. Sokol has received the following distinction: See curriculum vitae, Stanford University.