Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Bertha Chen, MD

Clinical Focus

  • Gynecology
  • Urogynecology & Pelvic Reconstructive Surgery
  • Telemedicine
  • Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery

Academic Appointments

Administrative Appointments

  • Co-Chief, Division of Urogynecology and Pelvic Reconstructive Surgery, Stanford University (2011 - Present)

Honors & Awards

  • Top Doctor in Silicon Valley, San Jose Magazine (2000-2002)
  • Outstanding Faculty Professor of Gynecology, Resident Staff of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Stanford University (2004-2005)
  • One of America's Top Obstetricians and Gynecologists, Consumers' Research Council of America (2006-2007)
  • Excellence in Teaching Award, Association of Professors of Gynecology and Obstetrics and Gynecology (2006)
  • Faculty member, Educators-for-Care Program, Stanford University (2008)
  • Top Doctor in Bay Area, San Francisco Magazine (2020)

Professional Education

  • Board Certification: American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery (2013)
  • Medical Education: Stanford University School of Medicine (1991) CA
  • Board Certification: American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Obstetrics and Gynecology (1997)
  • Residency: Stanford University Obstetrics and Gynecology Residency (1995) CA
  • Internship: Stanford University Obstetrics and Gynecology Residency (1992) CA

Community and International Work

  • Stanford Eritrean Women's Health Project, Eritrea, Africa
  • Consulting gynecologist for Koko, the gorilla, Woodside, California
  • Medical mission, Neuvo Progreso, Guatemala

Patents

  • Mary Lake Polan, Bertha Chen. "United States Patent 6,420,119 Methods of diagnosing and treating urinary incontinence relating to collagen proteolysis in pelvic supporting tissue", The Board of Trustees of the Leland Stanford Jr. University, Jul 16, 2002