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Ekene Enemchukwu
Pelvic reconstructive surgeon, Urologist, Urogynecologist
Assistant Professor of Urology and, by courtesy, of Obstetrics/Gynecology (Urogynecology) at the Stanford University Medical Center
Bio:
Dr. Enemchukwu received her undergraduate degree from Duke University. She subsequently earned her combined degree in Medicine (MD) and Public Health (MPH) at the University of North Carolina School of Medicine and Gillings School of Global Public Health. She completed her General Surgery and Urology training at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. She then went on to complete a prestigious fellowship in Female Pelvic Medicine & Reconstructive Surgery with concurrent training in Male Voiding Dysfunction and Neurourology at NYU Langone Medical Center in New York City.
She specializes in medical and minimally invasive surgical management of male and female conditions, including pelvic organ prolapse (cystocele, rectocele, vaginal vault prolapse, and uterine prolapse repairs, including concurrent vaginal hysterectomy), female genitourinary fistula, urinary tract infection, overactive bladder, urinary incontinence, hematuria, urinary retention, mesh complications, refractory fecal incontinence, ureteral strictures and urethral stricture disease (including graft reconstruction). She performs open, robotic, endoscopic and laser surgery. She also specializes in uterine sparing robotic pelvic organ prolapse repair.
Her research interests are in the areas of refractory overactive bladder in elderly/frail, neurogenic and underserved patient populations, detrusor underactivity, quality of life, patient outcomes, quality improvement, patient satisfaction, and shared decision making. Her clinical interests also include International work, with previous outreach projects in Honduras, Uganda and Nigeria.
She specializes in medical and minimally invasive surgical management of male and female conditions, including pelvic organ prolapse (cystocele, rectocele, vaginal vault prolapse, and uterine prolapse repairs, including concurrent vaginal hysterectomy), female genitourinary fistula, urinary tract infection, overactive bladder, urinary incontinence, hematuria, urinary retention, mesh complications, refractory fecal incontinence, ureteral strictures and urethral stricture disease (including graft reconstruction). She performs open, robotic, endoscopic and laser surgery. She also specializes in uterine sparing robotic pelvic organ prolapse repair.
Her research interests are in the areas of refractory overactive bladder in elderly/frail, neurogenic and underserved patient populations, detrusor underactivity, quality of life, patient outcomes, quality improvement, patient satisfaction, and shared decision making. Her clinical interests also include International work, with previous outreach projects in Honduras, Uganda and Nigeria.
- 1000 Welch Road
- Garden Level
- Palo Alto , CA 94304
- Phone: 650-723-3391
- 2589 Samaritan Drive
- San Jose , CA 95124
- Phone: 408-426-4900
- 420 Broadway Street, Pavilion D, 2nd Floor
- Redwood City , CA 94063
- Phone: 650-721-2700
- 1000 Welch Road
- Suite 100
- Palo Alto , CA 94304
- Phone: 650-723-3391
Practice Areas
- Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)
- Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia Surgery
- Blood in the Urine
- Botox
- Cystocele
- Cystoscopy
- Endourology
- Fecal Incontinence
- Fluoroscopy
- Hysterectomy
- Laser surgery
- Male Voiding Dysfunction
- Mesh Complications
- Neobladder Reconstruction
- Neurogenic Bladder
- Overactive Bladder
- Pelvic Exam
- Pelvic Organ Prolapse
- Pelvic Organ Prolapse Repair
- Pelvic Reconstructive Surgery
- Rectocele
- Robotic Surgery
- Urethral Sling
- Urethral Stricture
- Urethral Stricture Reconstruction
- Urethroplasty
- Urinary Incontinence
- Urinary Retention
- Urinary Tract Infection
- Urodynamics
- Vaginal Mesh Complications
- Vaginal Vault Prolapse
- Video Urodynamics
Professional Education
- Fellowship, NYU Langone Medical Center, Departments of Urologic Surgery and Obstetrics & Gynecology, NY, Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery (2015)
- Residency, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Department of Urologic Surgery, Urology (2013)
- Internship, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Department of General Surgery, General Surgery (2009)
- MD, University of North Carolina School of Medicine (2008)
- MPH, University of North Carolina Gillings School of Global Public Health (2008)
- BS, Duke University (2002)
Honors & Awards
- Aimee Gibson Memorial Scholarship, UNC School of Medicine (2003-2008)
- American Urological Association Traveling Fellowship Award, Society for the Study of Male Reproduction (SSMR)/Sexual Medicine Society (SMS) (2011)
- Careers in Academic Medicine Workshop Travel Award, NIH/NIDDK/NMA (2013)
- HCOE Faculty Development Research Award, Stanford University (2015)
- Loyalty Fund Full Tuition Scholarship, UNC School of Medicine (2004-2008)
- Mayer Community Service Honor Society Inductee, UNC School of Medicine (2005)
- Resident Mentorship Conference Travel Award, Society of Women in Urology (SWIU) (2012)
- Stanford School of Medicine Teaching Award Nominee, Stanford School of Medicine (2017)
Administrative Appointments
- Director, Urology at Pelvic Health Center, Stanford HealthCare (2018 - Present)
Publications
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Autologous Pubovaginal Sling for the Treatment of Concomitant Female Urethral Diverticula and Stress Urinary Incontinence.
Enemchukwu, E., Lai, C., Reynolds, W. S., Kaufman, M., & Dmochowski, R. (2015). Autologous Pubovaginal Sling for the Treatment of Concomitant Female Urethral Diverticula and Stress Urinary Incontinence. Urology, 85(6), 1300–1303. -
Transvesical Repair of Vesicovaginal Fistula
Rosenblum, N., & Enemchukwu, E. (2016). Transvesical Repair of Vesicovaginal Fistula. Hinman's Atlas of Urologic Surgery.
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DIAGNOSIS OF GENITOURINARY FISTULAE
Brucker, B., & Enemchukwu, E. (2016). DIAGNOSIS OF GENITOURINARY FISTULAE . Textbook of Female Urology and Urogynecology.
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MANAGEMENT OF PATIENTS SEEKING REVISION OF ANTI-INCONTINENCE SLING:OUTCOMES OF URETHROLYSIS VS. PARTIAL EXCISION
Drain, A., Enemchukwu, E., Nitti, V., & Brucker, B. (2016). MANAGEMENT OF PATIENTS SEEKING REVISION OF ANTI-INCONTINENCE SLING:OUTCOMES OF URETHROLYSIS VS. PARTIAL EXCISION. Society of Urodynamics and Female Pelvic Medicine and Urogenital reconstruction.
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CONCOMITANT HYSTERECTOMY LOWERS THE RATE OF RECURRENT PROLAPSE SURGERY FOR ALL COMPARTMENTS IN A COHORT OF OVER 100,000 WOMEN
Enemchukwu, E., Dallas, K., Syan, R., Sohlberg, E., Elliott, C., & Rogo-Gupta, L. (2018). CONCOMITANT HYSTERECTOMY LOWERS THE RATE OF RECURRENT PROLAPSE SURGERY FOR ALL COMPARTMENTS IN A COHORT OF OVER 100,000 WOMEN. NEUROUROLOGY AND URODYNAMICS, 37, S556.
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IS PROPHYLACTIC STRESS INCONTINENCE SURGERY NECESSARY AT THE TIME OF PELVIC ORGAN PROLAPSE REPAIR? - RATES OF FUTURE SURGERY IN A LARGE POPULATION BASED COHORT IN CALIFORNIA
Syan, R., Dallas, K., Sohlberg, E., Rogo-Gupta, L., Elliott, C., & Enemchukwu, E. (2018). IS PROPHYLACTIC STRESS INCONTINENCE SURGERY NECESSARY AT THE TIME OF PELVIC ORGAN PROLAPSE REPAIR? - RATES OF FUTURE SURGERY IN A LARGE POPULATION BASED COHORT IN CALIFORNIA. NEUROUROLOGY AND URODYNAMICS, 37, S567.
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CO2 Laser Treatment is Effective for Symptoms of Vaginal Atrophy
Anger, J. T., & Enemchukwu, E. A. (2017). CO2 Laser Treatment is Effective for Symptoms of Vaginal Atrophy. JOURNAL OF UROLOGY, 198(6), 1229–30.
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DO HEALTH DISPARITIES EXIST IN THE INSURED REFRACTORY OAB PATIENT POPULATION?
Syan, R., Zhang, C., & Enemchukwu, E. (2018). DO HEALTH DISPARITIES EXIST IN THE INSURED REFRACTORY OAB PATIENT POPULATION? NEUROUROLOGY AND URODYNAMICS, 37, S223–S224.
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THE EFFECT OF MIXED URINARY INCONTINENCE ON CATHETERIZATION RATE AFTER INTRADETRUSOR ONABOTULINUMTOXINA: IS STRESS INCONTINENCE PROTECTIVE?
Glass, D., Hoffman, D. S., Enemchukwu, E. A., Brucker, B. M., & Nitti, V. W. (2017). THE EFFECT OF MIXED URINARY INCONTINENCE ON CATHETERIZATION RATE AFTER INTRADETRUSOR ONABOTULINUMTOXINA: IS STRESS INCONTINENCE PROTECTIVE? NEUROUROLOGY AND URODYNAMICS, 36, S149–S150.
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Abdominal Imaging Following Urinary Reconstruction: Recommendations and Pitfalls
Davenport, M. T., & Enemchukwu, E. A. (2016). Abdominal Imaging Following Urinary Reconstruction: Recommendations and Pitfalls. CURRENT BLADDER DYSFUNCTION REPORTS, 11(4), 291–99.
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EFFICACY AND TOLERABILITY OF MIRABEGRON IN MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS: A PROSPECTIVE
Rude, T. L., Enemchukwu, E., Sammarco, C. L., Nitti, V., & Brucker, B. (2016). EFFICACY AND TOLERABILITY OF MIRABEGRON IN MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS: A PROSPECTIVE. NEUROUROLOGY AND URODYNAMICS, 35, S49.
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Tibial Nerve and Sacral Neuromodulation in the Elderly Patient
Sohlberg, E., Greenberg, D., & Enemchukwu, E. (2018). Tibial Nerve and Sacral Neuromodulation in the Elderly Patient. Curr Bladder Dysfunct Rep, 288(13).
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Basic Evaluation of the Patient with Pelvic Floor Dysfunction
Syan, R., Enemchukwu, E., Dobberfuhl, A., & Comiter, C. (2019). Basic Evaluation of the Patient with Pelvic Floor Dysfunction . Challenging Clinical Scenarios in Female Pelvic Medicine. Springer International Publishing.
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Sacral neuromodulation in Parkinson's disease patients with neurogenic bladder
Greenberg, D., Sohlberg, E., Zhang, C., Comiter, C. V., & Enemchukwu, E. (2019). Sacral neuromodulation in Parkinson's disease patients with neurogenic bladder. NEUROUROLOGY AND URODYNAMICS, 38, S158–S159.
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Prophylactic midurethral slings at the time of pelvic organ prolapse repair surgery to prevent de-novo stress urinary incontinence-a need to reappraise?
Dallas, K. B., Rogo-Gupta, L., Syan, R., Enemchukwu, E., & Elliott, C. S. (2019). Prophylactic midurethral slings at the time of pelvic organ prolapse repair surgery to prevent de-novo stress urinary incontinence-a need to reappraise? NEUROUROLOGY AND URODYNAMICS, 38, S70–S71.
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Exploring the bowel and bladder dysfunction relationship in a multiple sclerosis population
Jericevic, D. K., Peyronnet, B., Rude, T., Enemchukwu, E., Palmerola, R., Sussman, R., … Brucker, B. (2019). Exploring the bowel and bladder dysfunction relationship in a multiple sclerosis population. NEUROUROLOGY AND URODYNAMICS, 38, S125–S126.
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Patient Comments
Patients comments are gathered from our Patient Satisfaction Survey and displayed in their entirety. Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.
SHC Patient, Jun 2019
I wish you had higher ratings I could give Dr. E. She was thorough without being at all rushed. Gave individual, unhurried attention, listened well & collaborated with me to develop a treatment plan with options. Provided excellent education about my condition.
SHC Patient, May 2019
Dr. Enemchukwu was everything I want in a medical professional: knowledgeable, informative, caring, and courteous.
SHC Patient, May 2019
All the Stanford personnel: Very professional.
SHC Patient, May 2019
Excellent, I did not feel like the appointment was rushed or was told that she had to see others patients. I felt at ease.
SHC Patient, Apr 2019
Dr. E was the most amazing doctor ever...she made me feel so at ease...she was so professional but at the same time so warm...simply the best first doctor visit I've ever experienced!
SHC Patient, Apr 2019
Dr E, Dr Gurland and assistandt are topnotch!
SHC Patient, Apr 2019
Dr. Enemchukwu was extraordinary, period. she showed a genuine concern for my condition and took the time to explain follow up care planning, etc. She took a complete medical history and did not miss anything. this was my first time at Stanford University Medical Center. I was completely impressed with Dr Enechukwu and Stanford University Medical Center by extension!
SHC Patient, Apr 2019
Dr. E is amazing! She was thorough, knowledgeable, communicative and so kind! I feel incredibly lucky to have met her and wish I'd been referred to her long ago. She is just wonderful!
SHC Patient, Mar 2019
Dr. E was great! She was very helpful and provided a lot of great information which made an immediate improvement to my condition. Thank you, Dr. E!
SHC Patient, Mar 2019
Dr. E. is excellent.
SHC Patient, Feb 2019
Excellent consultation caring manner, very knowledgeable spent 1 hr. with me.
SHC Patient, Jan 2019
She was amazing and seemed to really care about me!
SHC Patient, Dec 2018
Expert experience
SHC Patient, Dec 2018
Have already recommended my Standford Dr. Galundi, Dr. E. in pelvic health clinic - also Stanford Hospital & their dietary staff/department - Loved my drs.
SHC Patient, Dec 2018
Dr. E (urologist) and Dr. Gurland are beyond excellent. Thank you to both
SHC Patient, Nov 2018
Dr. E is one of the best doctors I have seen, prompt, caring, professional, friendly.
SHC Patient, Nov 2018
All staff from Stanford is very professional.
SHC Patient, Nov 2018
Dr. E. was very attentive to my needs & answered all questions and concerns. She even drew diagrams to show WHAT needed to be done & HOW the procedure would be done.
SHC Patient, Oct 2018
Dr. E is the best. I've recommended her to a friend, who also loves Dr. E.
SHC Patient, Oct 2018
As a patient coming from outside of Stanford for a consultation Dr. Enemchukwu was absolutely wonderful and extremely knowledgeable. She put me at ease right away and freely offered her expertise for my particular problem. I had confidence in what she had to say. She had clearly looked at my medical records in advance and was ready to tell me her thoughts about my problems, explaining in detail the complications of my situation. I learned a great deal. The visit exceeded my expectations for what I might learn in addition to what I already knew.
SHC Patient, Oct 2018
Great!
SHC Patient, Sep 2018
They operated me. I feel good.
SHC Patient, Aug 2018
Outstanding caregiver. I can't say enough positive things about my Doctor!
SHC Patient, Aug 2018
Loved this doctor!
SHC Patient, Aug 2018
Is a very kind doctor & patient I left very satisfied with the problem I had & explained everything.
SHC Patient, Jul 2018
I left feeling cared about and personally empowered to takes steps toward better management of condition.
SHC Patient, Feb 2018
I feel Dr. Ekene is one of the very BEST Doctors I have ever had. I have had some very good doctors.
SHC Patient, Feb 2018
The doctor was great!
SHC Patient, Dec 2017
One of the most competent and well-mannered doctors I've ever had. She was knowledgeable and really took the time to explain and talk with me. I never felt like I was being rushed out, but it was still very quick and thorough.
SHC Patient, Dec 2017
I already have recommended Dr. Enemchukwu to two other people! Loved her!!
SHC Patient, Dec 2017
They always explain in simple terms if I don't understand something.
SHC Patient, Nov 2017
Excellent dr. and staff!
SHC Patient, Nov 2017
Dr. Hovesepian is one of the most caring physicians that I have the privilege and blessing of being his patient
SHC Patient, Oct 2017
Docto E. was very thorough & knowledgeable. Follow up issues & concerns communicated by me via my health were handled quickly. Really appreciate this!
SHC Patient, Oct 2017
I feel I am in good hands with Dr. E. She has been able to help me with issues I have been living with for a long time and was not addressed by other doctors.
SHC Patient, Aug 2017
Dr. E is the best and I have confidence in her.
SHC Patient, Aug 2017
Dream E went out of her way to find a solution to a challenging situation..
SHC Patient, Jul 2017
good, very happy with the doctor
SHC Patient, Jul 2017
Dr. E is the greatest...explained everything very carefully and openly addressed my concerns...GREAT DOCTOR!!! Dr. E was the attending physician when I previously had my Euro Dynamic Test...the only problem was my huge misunderstanding of the procedure...I thought that Euro was short for European and Dynamic meant some kind of body work...so I showed up for the procedure thinking that it was some kind of a spa treatment...and very thoughtfully, no one explained in advance that it was a pressure test of my indoor plumbing...probably best that the details of the test and the plumbing equipment that was to be used were not explained in advance...I might not have been so truthful about my symptoms...Dr. E was very supportive when I asked for a shot of macho...honestly, it was a far cry from the European spa treatment that I thought I signed up for.
SHC Patient, Jun 2017
Dr. E and her nurse went above and beyond in taking care of a critical situation. They stayed late and solved the problem efficiently compassionately and totally reassured me of their concern.
SHC Patient, Jun 2017
Dr. E. was very patient, thorough and friendly.
SHC Patient, May 2017
I am very grateful for this wonderful and caring experience
SHC Patient, May 2017
friendly, knowledgeable, explained everything to me in a language i could understand
SHC Patient, May 2017
Overall test and consultation with Dr. E was great and she explained every detail to me in a way the I could understand.
SHC Patient, May 2017
Very informative in all a very nice doctor. She made me feel at ease.
SHC Patient, Apr 2017
"Very Good" is not a good enough category..."Excellent" would be more descriptive and more accurate...
SHC Patient, Mar 2017
Dr. Enemchukwu - She treated me very well.
SHC Patient, Mar 2017
Both Dr. Enemchukwu and her assistant (Mary?) were excellent. I want to commend Mary especially.
SHC Patient, Feb 2017
Dr. E was professional, knowledgeable, very caring. She explained everything as we went along and also made me feel very comfortable.
SHC Patient, Jan 2017
she was very kind and was considerate of how scared I was.
SHC Patient, Jan 2017
Dr. E. is an awesome doctor she took time to explain everything.
SHC Patient, Jan 2017
Dr. Enemchukwu and her staff are excellent. Very professional, friendly, thorough and caring. I would highly recommend them. Dr. E explains things in detail and comes up with smart solutions. She makes my challenging bladder problems much more bearable! Thank you so much!
SHC Patient, Dec 2016
Provider spent plenty of time on my behalf. I didn't feel rushed at all.
SHC Patient, Dec 2016
Dr. E. was very professional yet warm and friendly
SHC Patient, Nov 2016
Wish i could have all my treatments at SMC.
SHC Patient, Oct 2016
Dr. "E" was exceptional; friendly, I felt safe w/her during the exam. She thoroughly explained the reasons for her recommendations, did great PT education; and saw to it that I had lab slips to facilitate future care.
SHC Patient, Sep 2016
Plenty of time to tell doctor if I had problems which I have not!
SHC Patient, Sep 2016
great
SHC Patient, Sep 2016
Dr. Enemchukwu is a fantastic doctor. She is knowledgeable, empathetic, and explains things very clearly. I would recommend her to anyone needing a Urologist.
SHC Patient, Aug 2016
great exeperience
SHC Patient, Aug 2016
Excellence care.
SHC Patient, Aug 2016
The best care by Dr. E E Ada.
SHC Patient, Aug 2016
Doc. E. was great!
SHC Patient, Jul 2016
Dr E was simply the best doctor that I have ever had.
SHC Patient, Jul 2016
I am sorry that I have forgotten her name but she was exceptional in working with me throughout the procedure.
SHC Patient, Jul 2016
Exceptionally good doctor/patient relationship or connection.
SHC Patient, Jul 2016
She was very good to me and gave me a lot of answers/spent time explaining a plan foward.
SHC Patient, Jun 2016
I was very satisfied with everything!
SHC Patient, May 2016
Dr. E came off brusque and lacking some respect for my needs, concerns and frustration with my ongoing symptoms. I feel it inhibited the partnership we need to develop. However, as my culture results came back, Dr. E emailed me right away via MyHealth and explained next steps. Her email was very professional, detailed and made me feel better about my situation. I responded to her email and she responded back within a couple hours.
SHC Patient, Apr 2016
After weeks of feeling unwell I left my visit feeling assured that answer would be reached.
SHC Patient, Apr 2016
Dr Ekene - Is an outstanding doctor. Very knowledgeable, professional, friendly, great communicator.
SHC Patient, Mar 2016
Dr. Ekene is an excellent doctor. She listens & explains the protocol of treatment clearly and shows her willingness to get to the bottom of where the pain is coming from, thus referred me to a GI dr.
SHC Patient, Mar 2016
In general very good.
SHC Patient, Mar 2016
Please continue the great job you ALL are doing. God bless you, all. Thank you Dr .E. and Dr. Comiter.
SHC Patient, Mar 2016
Very nice and good experience when observing every person that takes care of me as if it was something of their family like someone that wants and offer it's sad but I recognize it in Mexico they don't treat people like that. They discriminate them, hurt them and only take care of you with their voice.
SHC Patient, Mar 2016
There are times when women need female doctors & this was definitely one of those times. My doctor was excellent!
SHC Patient, Feb 2016
I loved Dr. Payne - Dr. E. an excellent to choice to fill his position - I was initially very concerned!
SHC Patient, Jan 2016
They above and beyond looking for my problem.
SHC Patient, Jan 2016
Excellent care, concern and follow up.
SHC Patient, Dec 2015
The Provider did indeed spend extra time and did not seem to hurry to the next patient.
SHC Patient, Dec 2015
Dr. E made me feel like she heard my concerns and didn't make me feel foolish with my questions. She ws very approachable and I felt very comfortable with her.
SHC Patient, Dec 2015
Dr. E. was amazing. i'm not sure how she can be so calm - i know i wasn't by that point! she was very attentive to my mom's needs, desires and communications. she was very reassuring. i was very pleased with her skill and bedside manner this visit and the first one.
SHC Patient, Jun 2019
I wish you had higher ratings I could give Dr. E. She was thorough without being at all rushed. Gave individual, unhurried attention, listened well & collaborated with me to develop a treatment plan with options. Provided excellent education about my condition.
SHC Patient, May 2019
Dr. Enemchukwu was everything I want in a medical professional: knowledgeable, informative, caring, and courteous.
SHC Patient, May 2019
All the Stanford personnel: Very professional.
SHC Patient, May 2019
Excellent, I did not feel like the appointment was rushed or was told that she had to see others patients. I felt at ease.
SHC Patient, Apr 2019
Dr. E was the most amazing doctor ever...she made me feel so at ease...she was so professional but at the same time so warm...simply the best first doctor visit I've ever experienced!
SHC Patient, Apr 2019
Dr E, Dr Gurland and assistandt are topnotch!
SHC Patient, Apr 2019
Dr. Enemchukwu was extraordinary, period. she showed a genuine concern for my condition and took the time to explain follow up care planning, etc. She took a complete medical history and did not miss anything. this was my first time at Stanford University Medical Center. I was completely impressed with Dr Enechukwu and Stanford University Medical Center by extension!
SHC Patient, Apr 2019
Dr. E is amazing! She was thorough, knowledgeable, communicative and so kind! I feel incredibly lucky to have met her and wish I'd been referred to her long ago. She is just wonderful!
SHC Patient, Mar 2019
Dr. E was great! She was very helpful and provided a lot of great information which made an immediate improvement to my condition. Thank you, Dr. E!
SHC Patient, Mar 2019
Dr. E. is excellent.
SHC Patient, Feb 2019
Excellent consultation caring manner, very knowledgeable spent 1 hr. with me.
SHC Patient, Jan 2019
She was amazing and seemed to really care about me!
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