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Dr. Subak is a board-certified gynecologist in the Gynecology Clinic at Stanford Health Care. She is fellowship trained in urogynecology and pelvic surgery. Dr. Subak is chair of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Stanford University School of Medicine. She is also a Katharine Dexter McCormick and Stanley McCormick Memorial Professor, professor of obstetrics and gynecology and, by courtesy, of urology.
Her clinical interests include female pelvic medicine, general gynecology, and LGBTQ+ health. Dr. Subak is the founding director of the LGBTQ+ Health Program at Stanford Health Care. She is committed to providing compassionate and affirming care to people of all gender identities and sexual orientations.
Dr. Subak is an award-winning researcher who has conducted extensive studies on female reproductive health and urologic function. Her primary research focus is identifying interventions to reduce urinary incontinence in females. Her research group pioneered studies of weight loss as a treatment for incontinence. The research group also investigates novel interventions for female incontinence, such as slow-paced breathing, yoga, and mobile health apps.
Dr. Subak has published more than 100 articles in prestigious peer-reviewed journals. Most of these articles focus on urinary incontinence, the association between weight and urinary incontinence, and new treatments for urinary incontinence. Her research has appeared in journals such as the American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, JAMA Internal Medicine, The Journal of Urology, and The New England Journal of Medicine. She also wrote book chapters on several topics, including the economics of urinary incontinence.
She is a member of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG), the Association of Professors of Gynecology & Obstetrics (APGO), the American Urogynecologic Society (AUGS), the Council of University Chairs of Obstetrics and Gynecology (CUCOG), and the International Continence Society (ICS). Dr. Subak has served on many committees focused on incontinence at AUGS, the National Institutes of Health (NIH), and the International Consultation on Incontinence (ICI), which is sponsored by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the ICS.
Her clinical interests include female pelvic medicine, general gynecology, and LGBTQ+ health. Dr. Subak is the founding director of the LGBTQ+ Health Program at Stanford Health Care. She is committed to providing compassionate and affirming care to people of all gender identities and sexual orientations.
Dr. Subak is an award-winning researcher who has conducted extensive studies on female reproductive health and urologic function. Her primary research focus is identifying interventions to reduce urinary incontinence in females. Her research group pioneered studies of weight loss as a treatment for incontinence. The research group also investigates novel interventions for female incontinence, such as slow-paced breathing, yoga, and mobile health apps.
Dr. Subak has published more than 100 articles in prestigious peer-reviewed journals. Most of these articles focus on urinary incontinence, the association between weight and urinary incontinence, and new treatments for urinary incontinence. Her research has appeared in journals such as the American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, JAMA Internal Medicine, The Journal of Urology, and The New England Journal of Medicine. She also wrote book chapters on several topics, including the economics of urinary incontinence.
She is a member of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG), the Association of Professors of Gynecology & Obstetrics (APGO), the American Urogynecologic Society (AUGS), the Council of University Chairs of Obstetrics and Gynecology (CUCOG), and the International Continence Society (ICS). Dr. Subak has served on many committees focused on incontinence at AUGS, the National Institutes of Health (NIH), and the International Consultation on Incontinence (ICI), which is sponsored by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the ICS.
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Professional Summary
Education & Certifications
- Board Certified, American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology (Diplomate) (1997)
- Fellowship: University of California San Francisco (1997) CA
- Fellowship: UCSF - Veterans Administration Medical Center (1997) CA
- Fellowship, University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) and San Francisco Veterans Affairs Medical Center (SFVAMC), Epidemiolgy & Clinical Research (1997)
- Fellowship, UCSF and SFVAMC, Urogynecology and Pelvic Reconstructive Surgery (1997)
- Residency: University of California San Francisco (1995) CA
- Residency, University of California, San Francisco, Obstetrics & Gynecology (1995)
- Certificate, UCSF, Advanced Training in Clinical Research (1996)
- MD, Stanford University School of Medicine, Medicine (1991)
- AB, Dartmouth College, Earth Sciences, Economics (1983)
Honors & Awards
- Distinction in Mentoring Award Nominee, University of California San Francisco (UCSF) Academic Senate (2015, 2016)
- Green Key Honor Society, Dartmouth College (1982)
- Honoree, UCSF Chancellor's Committee on the Status of Women, UCSF, Chancellor (2002)
- Julius R. Krevans Award for Clinical Excellence, UCSF (1991)
- Mid-Career Investigator Award in Patient Oriented Research (K24), National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, National Institutes of Health (2008, 2015)
- Outstanding Faculty Award in Medical Student Teaching, UCSF Department of OBGYN & RS (2010, 2011, 2013, 2014)
- Outstanding Resident Consultant, UCSF Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology & Reproductive Science (1994)
- Rolex Achievement Award for outstanding career achievements and contribution to society, College Golf Foundation (1996)
- UCSF Women’s Reproductive Health Research Career Development Scholar,, National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD), NIH (2000)
- Women's Health Foundation Medical Activist Award, Women's Health Foundation (2009)
Memberships
- Member, Committee on the Socio-Economic Impact of Urinary Incontinence, WHO and International Continence Society, 1st to 6th International Consultation on Incontinence (1998 - Present)
- Executive Committee, NIDDK International Collaborative Research Group on Bladder Dysfunction (2003 - 2007)
- Co-Chair, NIDDK Research Symposium: Urologic Outcomes of Diabetes & Obesity (2008 - 2009)
- Member, NIH.NIDDK, Urologic Diseases in America External Expert Panel (2016 - Present)
- Member, Advisory Board, UCSF-Kaiser Permanente Urological Epidemiology Research Career Development Program (K12) (2017 - Present)
Administrative Appointments
- Chair, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Stanford University (2017 - Present)
- Katharine Dexter McCormick and Stanley McCormick Memorial Professor, Stanford University School of Medicine (2017 - Present)
- Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology and, by courtesy, of Urology, Stanford University School of Medicine (2017 - Present)
Publications
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COMPARISON OF CO2-LASER LAPAROSCOPY WITH LAPAROTOMY FOR TREATMENT OF ENDOMETRIOMATA
Adamson, G. D., Subak, L. L., Pasta, D. J., HURD, S. J., VONFRANQUE, O., & Rodriguez, B. D. (1992). COMPARISON OF CO2-LASER LAPAROSCOPY WITH LAPAROTOMY FOR TREATMENT OF ENDOMETRIOMATA. FERTILITY AND STERILITY, 57(5), 965–73. -
THERAPEUTIC DONOR INSEMINATION - A PROSPECTIVE RANDOMIZED TRIAL OF FRESH VERSUS FROZEN SPERM
Subak, L. L., Adamson, G. D., & BOLTZ, N. L. (1992). THERAPEUTIC DONOR INSEMINATION - A PROSPECTIVE RANDOMIZED TRIAL OF FRESH VERSUS FROZEN SPERM. AMERICAN JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY, 166(6), 1597–1606. -
ANALGESIA AFTER CESAREAN DELIVERY - PATIENT EVALUATIONS AND COSTS OF 5 OPIOID TECHNIQUES
Cohen, S. E., Subak, L. L., Brose, W. G., & Halpern, J. (1991). ANALGESIA AFTER CESAREAN DELIVERY - PATIENT EVALUATIONS AND COSTS OF 5 OPIOID TECHNIQUES. REGIONAL ANESTHESIA, 16(3), 141–49. -
IMPROVED PREDICTION OF POSTOVULATORY DAY USING TEMPERATURE RECORDING, ENDOMETRIAL BIOPSY, AND SERUM PROGESTERONE
PILLET, M. C., Wu, T. F., Adamson, G. D., Subak, L. L., & Lamb, E. J. (1990). IMPROVED PREDICTION OF POSTOVULATORY DAY USING TEMPERATURE RECORDING, ENDOMETRIAL BIOPSY, AND SERUM PROGESTERONE. FERTILITY AND STERILITY, 53(4), 614–19. -
LAPAROSCOPIC CO2-LASER VAPORIZATION OF ENDOMETRIOSIS COMPARED WITH TRADITIONAL TREATMENTS
Adamson, G. D., Lu, J., & Subak, L. L. (1988). LAPAROSCOPIC CO2-LASER VAPORIZATION OF ENDOMETRIOSIS COMPARED WITH TRADITIONAL TREATMENTS. FERTILITY AND STERILITY, 50(5), 704–10. -
Evaluating an incontinence intervention in nursing home residents
Wagner, T. H., & Subak, L. L. (2003). Evaluating an incontinence intervention in nursing home residents. JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN GERIATRICS SOCIETY, 51(2), 275–76. -
An Innovative Program to Train Health Sciences Researchers to Be Effective Clinical and Translational Research Mentors
Johnson, M. O., Subak, L. L., Brown, J. S., Lee, K. A., & Feldman, M. D. (2010). An Innovative Program to Train Health Sciences Researchers to Be Effective Clinical and Translational Research Mentors. ACADEMIC MEDICINE, 85(3), 484–89. -
Cost of pelvic organ prolapse surgery in the United States
Subak, L. L., Waetjen, L. E., Van den Eeden, S., Thom, D. H., Vittinghoff, E., & Brown, J. S. (2001). Cost of pelvic organ prolapse surgery in the United States. OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY, 98(4), 646–51. -
Does weight loss improve incontinence in moderately obese women?
Subak, L. L., Johnson, C., Whitcomb, E., Boban, D., Saxton, J., & Brown, J. S. (2002). Does weight loss improve incontinence in moderately obese women? INTERNATIONAL UROGYNECOLOGY JOURNAL, 13(1), 40–43. -
Pelvic organ prolapse surgery in the United States, 1997
Brown, J. S., Waetjen, L. E., Subak, L. L., Thom, D. H., Van den Eeden, S., & Vittinghoff, E. (2002). Pelvic organ prolapse surgery in the United States, 1997. AMERICAN JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY, 186(4), 712–16. -
Association of Pharmacologic Treatment of Urgency Urinary Incontinence With Sleep Quality and Daytime Sleepiness
Warsi, Q. A., Huang, A. J., Hess, R., Arya, L. A., Richter, H. E., Bradley, C. S., … Subak, L. L. (2018). Association of Pharmacologic Treatment of Urgency Urinary Incontinence With Sleep Quality and Daytime Sleepiness. OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY, 131(2), 204–11. -
Sleep Quality and Daytime Sleepiness Among Women With Urgency Predominant Urinary Incontinence
Winkelman, W. D., Warsi, A., Huang, A. J., Schembri, M., Rogers, R. G., Richter, H. E., … Subak, L. L. (2018). Sleep Quality and Daytime Sleepiness Among Women With Urgency Predominant Urinary Incontinence. FEMALE PELVIC MEDICINE AND RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY, 24(2), 76–81. -
What constitutes an adequate evaluation of device-guided breathing?
Huang, A. J., & Subak, L. L. (2014). What constitutes an adequate evaluation of device-guided breathing? JAMA Internal Medicine, 174(4), 637. -
Urinary incontinence, fecal incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse in a population-based, racially diverse cohort: prevalence and risk factors.
Rortveit, G., Subak, L. L., Thom, D. H., Creasman, J. M., Vittinghoff, E., Van Den Eeden, S. K., & Brown, J. S. (2010). Urinary incontinence, fecal incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse in a population-based, racially diverse cohort: prevalence and risk factors. Female Pelvic Medicine & Reconstructive Surgery, 16(5), 278–83. -
The FDA and the Vaginal Mesh Controversy-Further Impetus to Change the 510(k) Pathway for Medical Device Approval
Jacoby, V. L., Subak, L., & Waetjen, L. E. (2016). The FDA and the Vaginal Mesh Controversy-Further Impetus to Change the 510(k) Pathway for Medical Device Approval. JAMA INTERNAL MEDICINE, 176(2), 277–78. -
Childbirth and Female Sexual Function Later in Life
Fehniger, J. E., Brown, J. S., Creasman, J. M., Van Den Eeden, S. K., Thom, D. H., Subak, L. L., & Huang, A. J. (2013). Childbirth and Female Sexual Function Later in Life. OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY, 122(5), 988–97. -
Pelvic floor disorders and quality of life in women with self-reported irritable bowel syndrome
Wang, J., Varma, M. G., Creasman, J. M., Subak, L. L., Brown, J. S., Thom, D. H., & van den Eeden, S. K. (2010). Pelvic floor disorders and quality of life in women with self-reported irritable bowel syndrome. ALIMENTARY PHARMACOLOGY & THERAPEUTICS, 31(3), 424–31. -
Search Images and Extrapolation Risk Reply
Grady, D., & Subak, L. (2017). Search Images and Extrapolation Risk Reply. JAMA INTERNAL MEDICINE, 177(12), 1870. -
Summary of Research Recommendations From the Inaugural American Urogynecologic Society Research Summit
Nygaard, I., Chai, T. C., Cundiff, G. W., Delancey, J. O. L., FitzGerald, M. P., Heit, M., … Swift, S. (2011). Summary of Research Recommendations From the Inaugural American Urogynecologic Society Research Summit. FEMALE PELVIC MEDICINE AND RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY, 17(1), 4–7. -
Sexual Function Among Overweight and Obese Women With Urinary Incontinence in a Randomized Controlled Trial of an Intensive Behavioral Weight Loss Intervention
Huang, A. J., Stewart, A. L., Hernandez, A. L., Shen, H., & Subak, L. L. (2009). Sexual Function Among Overweight and Obese Women With Urinary Incontinence in a Randomized Controlled Trial of an Intensive Behavioral Weight Loss Intervention. JOURNAL OF UROLOGY, 181(5), 2235–42. -
Obesity and Urinary Incontinence: Epidemiology and Clinical Research Update
Subak, L. L., Richter, H. E., & Hunskaar, S. (2009). Obesity and Urinary Incontinence: Epidemiology and Clinical Research Update. JOURNAL OF UROLOGY, 182(6), S2–S7. -
Weight Loss to Treat Urinary Incontinence in Overweight and Obese Women.
Subak, L. L., Wing, R., West, D. S., Franklin, F., Vittinghoff, E., Creasman, J. M., … Grady, D. (2009). Weight Loss to Treat Urinary Incontinence in Overweight and Obese Women. NEW ENGLAND JOURNAL OF MEDICINE, 360(5), 481–90. -
High costs of urinary incontinence among women electing surgery to treat stress incontinence
Subak, L. L., Brubaker, L., Chai, T. C., Creasman, J. M., Diokno, A. C., Goode, P. S., … Tennstedt, S. (2008). High costs of urinary incontinence among women electing surgery to treat stress incontinence. OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY, 111(4), 899–907. -
TRAINING FIDELITY AND QUALITY CONTROL IN CLINICAL BEHAVIORAL RESEARCH FOR URINARY INCONTINENCE: THE GLADIOLUS TRIAL
Griebling, T. L., Diokno, A., Newman, D., Burgio, K., Low, L., Maddens, M., … McIntyre, D. (2018). TRAINING FIDELITY AND QUALITY CONTROL IN CLINICAL BEHAVIORAL RESEARCH FOR URINARY INCONTINENCE: THE GLADIOLUS TRIAL. NEUROUROLOGY AND URODYNAMICS, 37, S633–S634. -
The Impact of Multimorbidity on Sexual Function in Middle-Aged and Older Women: Beyond the Single Disease Perspective
Appa, A. A., Creasman, J., Brown, J. S., Van den Eeden, S. K., Thom, D. H., Subak, L. L., & Huang, A. J. (2014). The Impact of Multimorbidity on Sexual Function in Middle-Aged and Older Women: Beyond the Single Disease Perspective. JOURNAL OF SEXUAL MEDICINE, 11(11), 2744–55. -
Diabetes Mellitus and Sexual Function in Middle-Aged and Older Women
Copeland, K. L., Brown, J. S., Creasman, J. M., Van Den Eeden, S. K., Subak, L. L., Thom, D. H., … Huang, A. J. (2012). Diabetes Mellitus and Sexual Function in Middle-Aged and Older Women. OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY, 120(2), 331–40. -
Decrease in Urinary Incontinence Management Costs in Women Enrolled in a Clinical Trial of Weight Loss to Treat Urinary Incontinence
Subak, L. L., Pinto, A. M., Wing, R. R., Nakagawa, S., Kusek, J. W., Herman, W. H., & Kuppermann, M. (2012). Decrease in Urinary Incontinence Management Costs in Women Enrolled in a Clinical Trial of Weight Loss to Treat Urinary Incontinence. OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY, 120(2), 277–83. -
Adding Evidence-Based Behavioral Weight Loss Strategies to a Statewide Wellness Campaign: A Randomized Clinical Trial
Leahey, T. M., Thomas, G., Fava, J. L., Subak, L. L., Schembri, M., Krupel, K., … Wing, R. R. (2014). Adding Evidence-Based Behavioral Weight Loss Strategies to a Statewide Wellness Campaign: A Randomized Clinical Trial. AMERICAN JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH, 104(7), 1300–1306. -
An Intensive Behavioral Weight Loss Intervention and Hot Flushes in Women
Huang, A. J., Subak, L. L., Wing, R., West, D. S., Hernandez, A. L., Macer, J., & Grady, D. (2010). An Intensive Behavioral Weight Loss Intervention and Hot Flushes in Women. ARCHIVES OF INTERNAL MEDICINE, 170(13), 1161–67. -
Characterizing the Functional Decline of Older Women With Incident Urinary Incontinence
Parker-Autry, C., Houston, D. K., Rushing, J., Richter, H. E., Subak, L., Kanaya, A. M., & Kritchevsky, S. B. (2017). Characterizing the Functional Decline of Older Women With Incident Urinary Incontinence. OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY, 130(5), 1025–32. -
Urinary Incontinence Before and After Bariatric Surgery
Subak, L. L., King, W. C., Belle, S. H., Chen, J.-Y., Courcoulas, A. P., Ebel, F. E., … Huang, A. J. (2015). Urinary Incontinence Before and After Bariatric Surgery. JAMA INTERNAL MEDICINE, 175(8), 1378–87. -
RANDOMIZED CONTROLLED TRIAL OF GROUP-ADMINSITERED BEHAVIORAL TREATMENT IN REDUCING URINARY INCONTINENCE IN ADULT WOMEN
Newman, D., Diokno, A., Burgio, K., Low, L., Griebling, T., Maddens, M., … Stambakio, H. (2018). RANDOMIZED CONTROLLED TRIAL OF GROUP-ADMINSITERED BEHAVIORAL TREATMENT IN REDUCING URINARY INCONTINENCE IN ADULT WOMEN. NEUROUROLOGY AND URODYNAMICS, 37, S564–S565. -
Talking About Incontinence The First Step Toward Prevention and Treatment
Wagner, T. H., & Subak, L. L. (2010). Talking About Incontinence The First Step Toward Prevention and Treatment. JAMA-JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, 303(21), 2184–85. -
Urinary Incontinence in Older Women: The Role of Body Composition and Muscle Strength: From the Health, Aging, and Body Composition Study
Suskind, A. M., Cawthon, P. M., Nakagawa, S., Subak, L. L., Reinders, I., Satterfield, S., … Huang, A. J. (2017). Urinary Incontinence in Older Women: The Role of Body Composition and Muscle Strength: From the Health, Aging, and Body Composition Study. JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN GERIATRICS SOCIETY, 65(1), 42–50. -
A Group-Based Yoga Therapy Intervention for Urinary Incontinence in Women: A Pilot Randomized Trial
Huang, A. J., Jenny, H. E., Chesney, M. A., Schembri, M., & Subak, L. L. (2014). A Group-Based Yoga Therapy Intervention for Urinary Incontinence in Women: A Pilot Randomized Trial. FEMALE PELVIC MEDICINE AND RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY, 20(3), 147–54. -
Incidence of and Risk Factors for Change in Urinary Incontinence Status in a Prospective Cohort of Middle-Aged and Older Women: The Reproductive Risk of Incontinence Study in Kaiser
Thom, D. H., Brown, J. S., Schembri, M., Ragins, A. I., Subak, L. L., & Van Den Eeden, S. K. (2010). Incidence of and Risk Factors for Change in Urinary Incontinence Status in a Prospective Cohort of Middle-Aged and Older Women: The Reproductive Risk of Incontinence Study in Kaiser. JOURNAL OF UROLOGY, 184(4), 1394–1401. -
Urinary incontinence management costs are reduced following Burch or sling surgery for stress incontinence
Subak, L. L., Goode, P. S., Brubaker, L., Kusek, J. W., Schembri, M., Lukacz, E. S., … Tennstedt, S. L. (2014). Urinary incontinence management costs are reduced following Burch or sling surgery for stress incontinence. AMERICAN JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY, 211(2), 171.e1–7. -
Asymptomatic Microscopic Hematuria-Rethinking the Diagnostic Algorithm
Subak, L. L., & Grady, D. (2017). Asymptomatic Microscopic Hematuria-Rethinking the Diagnostic Algorithm. JAMA INTERNAL MEDICINE, 177(6), 808–9. -
Pharmacologic treatment for urgency-predominant urinary incontinence in women diagnosed using a simplified algorithm: a randomized trial
Huang, A. J., Hess, R., Arya, L. A., Richter, H. E., Subak, L. L., Bradley, C. S., … Brown, J. S. (2012). Pharmacologic treatment for urgency-predominant urinary incontinence in women diagnosed using a simplified algorithm: a randomized trial. AMERICAN JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY, 206(5), 444.e1–11. -
A Behavioral Weight Loss Program and Nonurinary Incontinence Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms in Overweight and Obese Women with Urinary Incontinence: A Secondary Data Analysis of PRIDE
Breyer, B. N., Creasman, J. M., Richter, H. E., Myers, D., Burgio, K. L., Wing, R. R., … Subak, L. L. (2018). A Behavioral Weight Loss Program and Nonurinary Incontinence Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms in Overweight and Obese Women with Urinary Incontinence: A Secondary Data Analysis of PRIDE. JOURNAL OF UROLOGY, 199(1), 215–21. -
Bridging the gap: determinants of undiagnosed or untreated urinary incontinence in women
Duralde, E. R., Walter, L. C., Van den Eeden, S. K., Nakagawa, S., Subak, L. L., Brown, J. S., … Huang, A. J. (2016). Bridging the gap: determinants of undiagnosed or untreated urinary incontinence in women. AMERICAN JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY, 214(2), 266.e1–266.e9. -
Modifiers of Response to Treatment With Fesoterodine for Urgency-Predominant Urinary Incontinence in a Randomized Controlled Trial
Winkelman, W. D., Huang, A. J., Schembri, M., Rogers, R. G., Richter, H., Myers, D. L., … Subak, L. L. (2017). Modifiers of Response to Treatment With Fesoterodine for Urgency-Predominant Urinary Incontinence in a Randomized Controlled Trial. FEMALE PELVIC MEDICINE AND RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY, 23(2), 151–56. -
Interpersonal Violence, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, and Menopause-Related Sexual Dysfunction in an Ethnically-Diverse, Community-Based Sample of Women
Gibson, C., Huang, A., McCaw, B., Shan, J., Subak, L., Thom, D., & Van den Eeden, S. (2017). Interpersonal Violence, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, and Menopause-Related Sexual Dysfunction in an Ethnically-Diverse, Community-Based Sample of Women. MENOPAUSE-THE JOURNAL OF THE NORTH AMERICAN MENOPAUSE SOCIETY, 24(12), 1433. -
Fecal Incontinence Decreases Sexual Quality of Life, But Does Not Prevent Sexual Activity in Women
Imhoff, L. R., Brown, J. S., Creasman, J. M., Subak, L. L., Van den Eeden, S. K., Thom, D. H., … Huang, A. J. (2012). Fecal Incontinence Decreases Sexual Quality of Life, But Does Not Prevent Sexual Activity in Women. DISEASES OF THE COLON & RECTUM, 55(10), 1059–65. -
INTERPERSONAL VIOLENCE, POSTTRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER, AND AGING-RELATED GENITOURINARY DYSFUNCTION IN AN ETHNICALLY-DIVERSE, COMMUNITY-BASED SAMPLE OF WOMEN
Huang, A., Gibson, C., Mccaw, B., Shan, J., Subak, L., Thom, D., & Van Den Eeden, S. (2018). INTERPERSONAL VIOLENCE, POSTTRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER, AND AGING-RELATED GENITOURINARY DYSFUNCTION IN AN ETHNICALLY-DIVERSE, COMMUNITY-BASED SAMPLE OF WOMEN. JOURNAL OF SEXUAL MEDICINE, 15(6), S104–S105. -
Association of Pharmacologic Treatment of Urgency Urinary Incontinence With Sleep Quality and Daytime Sleepiness EDITORIAL COMMENT
Warsi, Q. A., Huang, A. J., Hess, R., Arya, L. A., Richter, H. E., Bradley, C. S., … Subak, L. L. (2018). Association of Pharmacologic Treatment of Urgency Urinary Incontinence With Sleep Quality and Daytime Sleepiness EDITORIAL COMMENT. OBSTETRICAL & GYNECOLOGICAL SURVEY, 73(5), 273–74. -
Proceedings of the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases International Symposium on Epidemiologic Issues in Urinary Incontinence in Women.
Brown, J. S., Nyberg, L. M., Kusek, J. W., Burgio, K. L., Diokno, A. C., Foldspang, A., … Thom, D. H. (2003). Proceedings of the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases International Symposium on Epidemiologic Issues in Urinary Incontinence in Women. American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 188(6), S77–88. -
Differences in prevalence of urinary incontinence by race/ethnicity.
Thom, D. H., van den Eeden, S. K., Ragins, A. I., Wassel-Fyr, C., Vittinghof, E., Subak, L. L., & Brown, J. S. (2006). Differences in prevalence of urinary incontinence by race/ethnicity. The Journal of Urology, 175(1), 259–64. -
Fecal incontinence in females older than aged 40 years: who is at risk?
Varma, M. G., Brown, J. S., Creasman, J. M., Thom, D. H., Van Den Eeden, S. K., Beattie, M. S., & Subak, L. L. (2006). Fecal incontinence in females older than aged 40 years: who is at risk? Diseases of the Colon and Rectum, 49(6), 841–51. -
Racial differences in pelvic organ prolapse.
Whitcomb, E. L., Rortveit, G., Brown, J. S., Creasman, J. M., Thom, D. H., Van Den Eeden, S. K., & Subak, L. L. (2009). Racial differences in pelvic organ prolapse. Obstetrics and Gynecology, 114(6), 1271–77. -
Urinary incontinence in women: Direct costs of routine care.
Subak, L., Van Den Eeden, S., Thom, D., Creasman, J. M., & Brown, J. S. (2007). Urinary incontinence in women: Direct costs of routine care. American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 197(6), 596.e1–9. -
Effect of Group-Administered Behavioral Treatment on Urinary Incontinence in Older Women A Randomized Clinical Trial
Diokno, A. C., Newman, D. K., Low, L. K., Griebling, T. L., Maddens, M. E., Goode, P. S., … Burgio, K. L. (2018). Effect of Group-Administered Behavioral Treatment on Urinary Incontinence in Older Women A Randomized Clinical Trial. JAMA INTERNAL MEDICINE, 178(10), 1333–41. -
Associations of Intimate Partner Violence, Sexual Assault, and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder With Menopause Symptoms Among Midlife and Older Women.
Gibson, C. J., Huang, A. J., McCaw, B., Subak, L. L., Thom, D. H., & Van Den Eeden, S. K. (2018). Associations of Intimate Partner Violence, Sexual Assault, and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder With Menopause Symptoms Among Midlife and Older Women. JAMA Internal Medicine. -
A group-based yoga program for urinary incontinence in ambulatory women: feasibility, tolerability, and change in incontinence frequency over 3 months in asingle-center randomized trial.
Huang, A. J., Chesney, M., Lisha, N., Vittinghoff, E., Schembri, M., Pawlowsky, S., … Subak, L. (2019). A group-based yoga program for urinary incontinence in ambulatory women: feasibility, tolerability, and change in incontinence frequency over 3 months in asingle-center randomized trial. American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 220(1). -
Changes in Sexual Functioning in Women and Men in the 5 Years After Bariatric Surgery.
Steffen, K. J., King, W. C., White, G. E., Subak, L. L., Mitchell, J. E., Courcoulas, A. P., … Huang, A. J. (2019). Changes in Sexual Functioning in Women and Men in the 5 Years After Bariatric Surgery. JAMA Surgery. -
More Similarities Than Differences? An Exploratory Analysis Comparing the Sexual Complaints, Sexual Experiences, and Genitourinary Health of Older Sexual Minority and Sexual Majority Adults.
Obedin-Maliver, J., LIsha, N., Breyer, B., Subak, L., & Huang, A. (2019). More Similarities Than Differences? An Exploratory Analysis Comparing the Sexual Complaints, Sexual Experiences, and Genitourinary Health of Older Sexual Minority and Sexual Majority Adults. . The Journal of Sexual Medicine, 16(3). -
The "costs" of urinary incontinence for women
Subak, L. L., Brown, J. S., Kraus, S. R., Brubaker, L., Lin, F., Richter, H. E., … Grady, D. (2006). The "costs" of urinary incontinence for women. OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY, 107(4), 908–16. -
Measuring cost-effectiveness of surgical procedures
Subak, L. L., & Caughey, A. B. (2000). Measuring cost-effectiveness of surgical procedures. CLINICAL OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY, 43(3), 551–60. -
The sensitivity and specificity of a simple test to distinguish between urge and stress urinary incontinence
Brown, J. S., Bradley, C. S., Subak, L. L., Richter, H. E., Kraus, S. R., Brubaker, L., … Grady, D. (2006). The sensitivity and specificity of a simple test to distinguish between urge and stress urinary incontinence. ANNALS OF INTERNAL MEDICINE, 144(10), 715–23. -
Preoperative staging of cervical carcinoma: Phased array coil fast spin-echo versus body coil spin-echo T2-weighted MR imaging
Yu, K. K., Hricak, H., Subak, L. L., Zaloudek, C. J., & Powell, C. B. (1998). Preoperative staging of cervical carcinoma: Phased array coil fast spin-echo versus body coil spin-echo T2-weighted MR imaging. AMERICAN JOURNAL OF ROENTGENOLOGY, 171(3), 707–11. -
Postmenopausal hormone therapy - Does it cause incontinence?
Steinauer, J. E., Waetjen, L. E., Vittinghoff, E., Subak, L. L., Hulley, S. B., Grady, D., … Brown, J. S. (2005). Postmenopausal hormone therapy - Does it cause incontinence? OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY, 106(5), 940–45. -
Weight loss: A novel and effective treatment for urinary incontinence
Subak, L. L., Whitcomb, E., Shen, H., Saxton, J., Vittinghoff, E., & Brown, J. S. (2005). Weight loss: A novel and effective treatment for urinary incontinence. JOURNAL OF UROLOGY, 174(1), 190–95. -
Radiological evaluation of lymph node metastases in patients with cervical cancer - A meta-analysis
Scheidler, J., Hricak, H., Yu, K. K., Subak, L., & Segal, M. R. (1997). Radiological evaluation of lymph node metastases in patients with cervical cancer - A meta-analysis. JAMA-JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, 278(13), 1096–1101. -
Development and Feasibility of a Group-Based Therapeutic Yoga Program for Women with Chronic Pelvic Pain
Huang, A. J., Rowen, T. S., Abercrombie, P., Subak, L. L., Schembri, M., Plaut, T., & Chao, M. T. (2017). Development and Feasibility of a Group-Based Therapeutic Yoga Program for Women with Chronic Pelvic Pain. PAIN MEDICINE, 18(10), 1864–72. -
Urine leakage during sexual activity among ethnically diverse, community-dwelling middle-aged and older women
Munaganuru, N., Van den Eeden, S. K., Creasman, J., Subak, L. L., Strano-Paul, L., & Huang, A. J. (2017). Urine leakage during sexual activity among ethnically diverse, community-dwelling middle-aged and older women. AMERICAN JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY, 217(4), 439.e1–439.e8. -
Future Directions of Research and Care for Urinary Incontinence: Findings from the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases Summit on Urinary Incontinence Clinical Research in Women
Chai, T. C., Asfaw, T. S., Baker, J. E., Clarkson, B., Coleman, P., Hoffstetter, S., … Bavendam, T. (2017). Future Directions of Research and Care for Urinary Incontinence: Findings from the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases Summit on Urinary Incontinence Clinical Research in Women. JOURNAL OF UROLOGY, 198(1), 22–29. -
Sexual functioning of men and women with severe obesity before bariatric surgery
Steffen, K. J., King, W. C., White, G. E., Subak, L. L., Mitchell, J. E., Courcoulas, A. P., … Huang, A. J. (2017). Sexual functioning of men and women with severe obesity before bariatric surgery. SURGERY FOR OBESITY AND RELATED DISEASES, 13(2), 334–43. -
Bladder Symptoms in the Early Menopausal Transition
Jones, H. J., Huang, A. J., Subak, L. L., Brown, J. S., & Lee, K. A. (2016). Bladder Symptoms in the Early Menopausal Transition. JOURNAL OF WOMENS HEALTH, 25(5), 457–63. -
Urge incontinence: The patient's perspective
Brown, J. S., Subak, L. L., Gras, J., Brown, B. A., Kuppermann, M., & Posner, S. F. (1998). Urge incontinence: The patient's perspective. JOURNAL OF WOMENS HEALTH, 7(10), 1263–69. -
Cost-effectiveness analyses in Obstetrics & Gynecology - Evaluation of methodologic quality and trends
Subak, L. L., Caughey, A. B., & Washington, A. E. (2002). Cost-effectiveness analyses in Obstetrics & Gynecology - Evaluation of methodologic quality and trends. JOURNAL OF REPRODUCTIVE MEDICINE, 47(8), 631–39. -
The effect of behavioral therapy on urinary incontinence: A randomized controlled
Subak, L. L., Quesenberry, C. P., Posner, S. F., Cattolica, E., & Soghikian, K. (2002). The effect of behavioral therapy on urinary incontinence: A randomized controlled. OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY, 100(1), 72–78. -
Invasive cervical carcinoma: Role of MR imaging in pretreatment work-up - Cost minimization and diagnostic efficacy analysis
Hricak, H., Powell, C. B., Yu, K. K., Washington, E., Subak, L. L., Stern, J. L., … Arenson, R. L. (1996). Invasive cervical carcinoma: Role of MR imaging in pretreatment work-up - Cost minimization and diagnostic efficacy analysis. RADIOLOGY, 198(2), 403–9. -
Comparison of diagnostic studies in the pretreatment evaluation of stage Ib carcinoma of the cervix
Hricak, H., Yu, K. K., Powell, C. B., Subak, L. L., Stern, J., & Arenson, R. L. (1996). Comparison of diagnostic studies in the pretreatment evaluation of stage Ib carcinoma of the cervix. ACADEMIC RADIOLOGY, 3, S44–S46. -
Annual direct cost of urinary incontinence
Wilson, L., Brown, J. S., Shin, G. P., Luc, K. O., & Subak, L. L. (2001). Annual direct cost of urinary incontinence. OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY, 98(3), 398–406. -
FAILURE OF INTRAUTERINE INSEMINATION IN A REFRACTORY INFERTILITY POPULATION
ADAMSON, G. D., SUBAK, L. L., BOLTZ, N. L., & MCNULTY, M. A. (1991). FAILURE OF INTRAUTERINE INSEMINATION IN A REFRACTORY INFERTILITY POPULATION. FERTILITY AND STERILITY, 56(2), 361–63. -
What Constitutes an Adequate Evaluation of Device-Guided Breathing?
Landman, G. D., van Hateren, K. J. J., & Kleefstra, N. (2014). What Constitutes an Adequate Evaluation of Device-Guided Breathing? JAMA INTERNAL MEDICINE, 174(4), 637-+. -
Nocturia and sleep disruption among women with overactive bladder in a randomized trial of slow-guided respiration
Savoie, M. B., Lee, K. A., Subak, L., Schembri, M., Hernandez, C., Fung, C., & Huang, A. (2019). Nocturia and sleep disruption among women with overactive bladder in a randomized trial of slow-guided respiration. JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN GERIATRICS SOCIETY, 67, S301. -
More Similarities Than Differences? An Exploratory Analysis Comparing the Sexual Complaints, Sexual Experiences, and Genitourinary Health of Older Sexual Minority and Sexual Majority Adults.
Obedin-Maliver, J., Lisha, N., Breyer, B. N., Subak, L. L., & Huang, A. J. (2019). More Similarities Than Differences? An Exploratory Analysis Comparing the Sexual Complaints, Sexual Experiences, and Genitourinary Health of Older Sexual Minority and Sexual Majority Adults. The Journal of Sexual Medicine, 16(3), 347–350. -
A group-based yoga program for urinary incontinence in ambulatory women: feasibility, tolerability, and change in incontinence frequency over 3 months in a single-center randomized trial
Huang, A. J., Chesney, M., Lisha, N., Vittinghoff, E., Schembri, M., Pawlowsky, S., … Subak, L. (2019). A group-based yoga program for urinary incontinence in ambulatory women: feasibility, tolerability, and change in incontinence frequency over 3 months in a single-center randomized trial. AMERICAN JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY, 220(1). -
Associations of Intimate Partner Violence, Sexual Assault, and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder With Menopause Symptoms Among Midlife and Older Women
Gibson, C. J., Huang, A. J., McCaw, B., Subak, L. L., Thom, D. H., & Van den Eeden, S. K. (2019). Associations of Intimate Partner Violence, Sexual Assault, and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder With Menopause Symptoms Among Midlife and Older Women. JAMA INTERNAL MEDICINE, 179(1), 80–87. -
A Randomized Controlled Trial of Device-Guided Slow-Paced Respiration In Women with Overactive Bladder Syndrome.
Huang, A. J., Grady, D., Mendes, W. B., Hernandez, C., Schembri, M., & Subak, L. L. (2019). A Randomized Controlled Trial of Device-Guided Slow-Paced Respiration In Women with Overactive Bladder Syndrome. The Journal of Urology, 101097JU0000000000000328. -
Changes in Sexual Functioning in Women and Men in the 5 Years After Bariatric Surgery
Steffen, K. J., King, W. C., White, G. E., Subak, L. L., Mitchell, J. E., Courcoulas, A. P., … Huang, A. J. (2019). Changes in Sexual Functioning in Women and Men in the 5 Years After Bariatric Surgery. JAMA SURGERY, 154(6), 487–98. -
What Constitutes an Adequate Evaluation of Device-Guided Breathing?
Huang, A. J., & Subak, L. L. (2014). What Constitutes an Adequate Evaluation of Device-Guided Breathing? JAMA INTERNAL MEDICINE, 174(4), 637. -
What Constitutes an Adequate Evaluation of Device-Guided Breathing? Reply
Landman, G. W. D., van Hateren, K. J. J., & Kleefstra, N. (2014). What Constitutes an Adequate Evaluation of Device-Guided Breathing? Reply. JAMA INTERNAL MEDICINE, 174(4), 638. -
A Randomized Controlled Trial of Device Guided, Slow-Paced Respiration in Women with Overactive Bladder Syndrome
Huang, A. J., Grady, D., Mendes, W. B., Hernandez, C., Schembri, M., & Subak, L. L. (2019). A Randomized Controlled Trial of Device Guided, Slow-Paced Respiration in Women with Overactive Bladder Syndrome. JOURNAL OF UROLOGY, 202(4), 787–94. -
Interpersonal Trauma as a Marker of Risk for Urinary Tract Dysfunction in Midlife and Older Women.
Boyd, B. A., Gibson, C. J., Van Den Eeden, S. K., McCaw, B., Subak, L. L., Thom, D., & Huang, A. J. (2019). Interpersonal Trauma as a Marker of Risk for Urinary Tract Dysfunction in Midlife and Older Women. Obstetrics and Gynecology. -
Beyond the bladder: poor sleep in women with overactive bladder syndrome.
Savoie, M. B., Lee, K. A., Subak, L. L., Hernandez, C., Schembri, M., Fung, C. H., … Huang, A. J. (2019). Beyond the bladder: poor sleep in women with overactive bladder syndrome. American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology. -
Strategies for evaluating self-efficacy and observed success in the practice of yoga postures for therapeutic indications: methods from a yoga intervention for urinary incontinence among middle-aged and older women.
Nicosia, F. M., Lisha, N. E., Chesney, M. A., Subak, L. L., Plaut, T. M., & Huang, A. (2020). Strategies for evaluating self-efficacy and observed success in the practice of yoga postures for therapeutic indications: methods from a yoga intervention for urinary incontinence among middle-aged and older women. BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies, 20(1), 148. -
Improving Urinary Incontinence in Overweight and Obese Women Through Modest Weight Loss
Wing, R. R., Creasman, J. M., West, D. S., Richter, H. E., Myers, D., Burgio, K. L., … Subak, L. L. (2010). Improving Urinary Incontinence in Overweight and Obese Women Through Modest Weight Loss. OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY, 116(2), 284–92. -
Physical Activity, Diet, and Incident Urinary Incontinence in Postmenopausal Women: Women's Health Initiative Observational Study.
Bauer, S. R., Kenfield, S. A., Sorensen, M., Subak, L. L., Phelan, S., Gupta, L. R., … Breyer, B. N. (2021). Physical Activity, Diet, and Incident Urinary Incontinence in Postmenopausal Women: Women's Health Initiative Observational Study. The Journals of Gerontology. Series A, Biological Sciences and Medical Sciences. -
Interpersonal violence and painful bladder symptoms in community-dwelling midlife to older women.
Raphael, E., Van Den Eeden, S. K., Gibson, C. J., Tonner, C., Thom, D. H., Subak, L., & Huang, A. J. (2021). Interpersonal violence and painful bladder symptoms in community-dwelling midlife to older women. American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology. -
Rapid Conversion of a Group-Based Yoga Trial for Diverse Older Women to Home-Based Telehealth: Lessons Learned Using Zoom to Deliver Movement-Based Interventions.
Huang, A. J., Chesney, M. A., Schembri, M., Pawlowsky, S., Nicosia, F., & Subak, L. L. (2022). Rapid Conversion of a Group-Based Yoga Trial for Diverse Older Women to Home-Based Telehealth: Lessons Learned Using Zoom to Deliver Movement-Based Interventions. Journal of Integrative and Complementary Medicine, 28(2), 188–192. -
Barriers and facilitators to overactive bladder therapy adherence.
Enemchukwu, E. A., Subak, L. L., & Markland, A. (2022). Barriers and facilitators to overactive bladder therapy adherence. Neurourology and Urodynamics. -
Interpersonal Violence and Painful Bladder Symptoms in Community-Dwelling Midlife to Older Women
Raphael, E., Van den Eeden, S. K., Gibson, C. J., Tonner, C., Thom, D. H., Subak, L., & Huang, A. J. (2022). Interpersonal Violence and Painful Bladder Symptoms in Community-Dwelling Midlife to Older Women. OBSTETRICAL & GYNECOLOGICAL SURVEY, 77(5), 269–271. -
Seven-Year Durability of Improvements in Urinary Incontinence After Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass and Sleeve Gastrectomy.
King, W. C., Hinerman, A. S., & Subak, L. L. (2022). Seven-Year Durability of Improvements in Urinary Incontinence After Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass and Sleeve Gastrectomy. JAMA Network Open, 5(12), e2246057. -
TReating Incontinence for Underlying Mental and Physical Health (TRIUMPH): a study protocol for a multicenter, double-blinded, randomized, 3-arm trial to evaluate the multisystem effects of pharmacologic treatment strategies for urgency-predominant urinary incontinence in ambulatory older women.
Huang, A. J., Walter, L. C., Yaffe, K., Vittinghoff, E., Kornblith, E., Schembri, M., … Subak, L. L. (2023). TReating Incontinence for Underlying Mental and Physical Health (TRIUMPH): a study protocol for a multicenter, double-blinded, randomized, 3-arm trial to evaluate the multisystem effects of pharmacologic treatment strategies for urgency-predominant urinary incontinence in ambulatory older women. Trials, 24(1), 287.
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Patient Reviews
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Dr. Subak was thorough and nice.
Dr Subak was very knowledgeable and engaging during the video visit. She put me at ease and answered all my questions. She took the time to explain what she was ordering for me and next steps. I feel like I’m in great hands under her care.
Very pleased to have had this appointment with Dr. Subak. She was clear and concise and honest in her appraisal of the situation and actions that will be taken.
Dr. Subak seems like a wonderful, very professional doctor. Highly recommended!
Very good communicator and listens well.
Dr. Subak is very patient.
She is lovely, knowledgeable and very thoughtful.
Dr Subak and her Medical Assistant are very nice
Leslie was great, very knowledgable and understanding. She conducted a pre assessment of my concerns and treatments I had been trying. Gave me good choices and explained the types of options available. Excellent follow up plan communicated and intervals.
Very wonderful and pleasant to speak with, I thoroughly enjoyed speaking with her and discussing my medical concerns.
Exceptionally good. Great doctor. Very friendly. I was so scared but she made me feel very very comfortable.
Friendly, knowledgeable, patient. My questions were adequately answered and next steps clearly outlined. I also did not feel rushed.
Dr. Subak is superb, on all levels
Wonderful doc. Great listener, great at explaining things and addressing concerns. Came away with a great plan to address my current issues. I really appreciated having this visit with Dr. Subak
Very respectful and explained everything in detail
Dr. Subak is very good at listening, and makes you feel comfortable to talk about every issue.
Very nice and personable and caring
Dr. Sabak was very personalable and showed concerned about my health issues. She let me know when I could expect her to follow up with me.
Wonderful experience with Dr. Leslee. Thank you!
Leslee was very relaxed and that made me feel comfortable enough to remember all that I needed to say. Leslee was also a good listener and allowed me enough time for me to think through my medical issues and say what needed to be said. Leslee seemed confident and ready to help. I had a Great visit
very friendly and helpful
Thank you to Dr. Subak. I appreciate her care and concern and attention to my concerns.
She is fantastic, I feel very grateful that she is my doctor.
Nothing. Very satisfied with the visit
I am very impressed with her.
She is a gift and a great doc.
Attentive, caring, and helpful
Dr. Surbak is a highly skilled physician, she listened to my concern about being prescribed additional Diflucan because I've had multiple yeast infections in a short period of time. However my appointment time with her was short. I would've preferred more time to talk about preventing future yeast infections.
Very good experience.
As a PA at Stanford, I found it a little concerning that she needed to use up-to-date to answer my questions, especially considering that Dr. Subak is the chair of OB/GYN.
Doctor was behind & rushed. Did not do full woman's wellness exam, no internal exam. Didn't seem to be listening all of the time. Diagnosed me with something I didn't have. Talked about getting me "looking good" not feeling good. Had to schedule another appt. to have full exam. Will not see this doc again.
Very pleased w/Dr. Subak.
Great bedside manners!!!
I can't say enough good things about Dr. Subak - I have been going to her for my gyn care since 2001 - just at UCSF & now Stanford.
Knowledgeable, thorough.
Dr. S. is excellent!
Dr. Subak is the best OB-GYN I have had. She explained the solutions to my problems thoroughly. I have utmost confidence in her professional expertise. In addition, she is a nice person!
I never realized how meaningful it is to have representation in health care until I met Dr. Subak. Dr. Subak's expertise and professionalism was physically healing, but being treated by an LGBT professional was medicine for my soul.
I loved Dr. Subak! She took her time with me to explain everything. Very thorough!
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