Craig V. Comiter

Craig V. Comiter

Urologist, Female urologist, Urogynecologist, Pelvic reconstructive surgeon


Professor of Urology and, by courtesy, of Obstetrics and Gynecology

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Additional Languages Spoken:
French

Biography


Dr. Craig Comiter specializes in the treatment of women with pelvic organ prolapse and complications from mesh surgery, and in the treatment of women and men with urinary problems including urinary incontinence, benign prostatic hyperplasia, overactive bladder, urinary retention, and neurologic problems involving the bladder. He has practiced neurourology for more than 18 years. He has been the Principal Investigator on numerous clinical trials regarding the treatment of male and female urinary incontinence, overactive bladder, neurogenic bladder, and interstitial cystitis. He is the Clinic Chief for Urologic Specialties, and the Director of the Stanford Program in Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery. He has served on the Board of Directors for the Society for Urodynamics and Female Urology, and has had leadershiop roles in the Western Sectional and National American Urological Association.

Professional Summary


Education & Certifications
  • Board Certification: American Board of Urology, Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery (2013)
  • Fellowship: University of California Los Angeles (1999) CA
  • Residency: Brigham and Women's Hospital Harvard Medical School (1994) MA
  • Residency: Harvard Program in Urology (1998) MA
  • Board Certification: American Board of Urology, Urology (2001)
  • Medical Education: Harvard Medical School (1992) MA
  • M.D., Harvard Medical School, Medicine (1992)
  • A.B., Harvard College, Biology (1988)

Honors & Awards
  • Best Poster, Western Section American Urological Association (2002)
  • Faculty Teaching Award, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Arizona (2002)
  • Faculty Teaching Award, Section of Urology, University of Arizona (2002)
  • Faculty Teaching Award, Section of Urology, University of Arizona (2008)
  • First Prize, Best of the Session, Western Section American Urological Association (2007)
  • First Prize, Joseph F. McCarthy Essay Contest, Western Section American Urological Association (2001)
  • First Prize, Joseph F. McCarthy Essay Contest, Western Section American Urological Association (2006)
  • Outstanding Reviewer of the Year, Honorable Mention, Journal of Urology (2007)
  • Second Prize, Best of the Session, Western Section American Urological Association (2006)
  • Second Prize, Best Poster, Western Section American Urological Association (2007)
  • Third Prize, Joseph F. McCarthy Essay Contest, Western Section American Urological Association (1999)
  • Top Ten Reviewer, Neurourology and Urodynamics (2007)

Administrative Appointments
  • Member, Stanford Leadership Develpment Program (2008 - 2009)
  • Officer, Stanford Hosptial Quality Committe (2008 - 2011)
  • Senator, Stanford University Faculty Senate (2008 - 2011)
  • Vice Chair, PPEC Dept of Surgery (2010 - 2012)

Publications

Clinical Trials

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Practice Locations


Urology Clinic in Palo Alto Palo Alto, CA
Palo Alto, CA

1000 Welch Road, Garden Level

Palo Alto , CA 94304

(650) 723-3391

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Center for Female Urology and Neuro Urology Palo Alto, CA
Palo Alto, CA

1000 Welch Road, Suite 100

Palo Alto , CA 94304

(650) 723-3391

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