Prof. Dr. Craig Comiter | Urology | Best Researcher Award

Professor, Stanford University school of medicine

Dr. Craig V. Comiter is a distinguished Professor of Urology at Stanford University School of Medicine, renowned for his expertise in female pelvic medicine, reconstructive surgery, and neurourology. With over three decades of clinical, academic, and research excellence, he has significantly contributed to urologic education and patient care. Trained at Harvard and UCLA, Dr. Comiter has led major academic initiatives and published influential work shaping modern urologic practice. As Director of the Fellowship in Female Pelvic Medicine at Stanford and Chief of Urology Specialties, he continues to mentor, innovate, and provide exceptional care. His work bridges clinical excellence with academic rigor, earning him global recognition and prestigious awards.

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🎓 Education 

Dr. Comiter earned his A.B. magna cum laude in Biology from Harvard College and his M.D. from Harvard Medical School. He completed a general surgery internship and residency at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, followed by urology residency at Harvard Program in Urology. He pursued subspecialty fellowship training in Neurourology and Female Urology at UCLA. He holds board certifications from the American Board of Urology and the American Board of Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery. He is licensed in California with DEA and fluoroscopy credentials. His elite academic foundation and specialized training reflect a deep commitment to excellence in patient care, teaching, and clinical innovation.

👨‍🔬 Experience 

Dr. Comiter began his academic career at the University of Arizona as Assistant Professor and quickly rose to leadership as Chief of Urology and Program Director. Since 2008, he has served at Stanford University, advancing to Professor of Urology and Courtesy Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology. He is currently the Director of the Fellowship in Female Pelvic Medicine and Chief of Urology Specialties at Stanford. His roles reflect sustained contributions to surgical education, interdisciplinary collaboration, and advanced urologic care. With appointments spanning over 25 years, Dr. Comiter has shaped the field of urology through research leadership, mentorship, and administrative excellence.

🏅 Awards and Honors 

Dr. Comiter’s career is decorated with over 40 prestigious honors, including the Victor A. Politano Award (2022), Best Researcher Award (2023), and Top 5% Urology Research All-Star (2024). He is a multiple-time recipient of faculty teaching awards and essay contest prizes from major urology societies. He’s been recognized as Reviewer of the Year across numerous journals and has earned long-term excellence in reviewing awards from Elsevier and SUFU. His award-winning research spans incontinence, bladder dysfunction, and pelvic medicine, often highlighted at national and international congresses. These accolades underline his unparalleled impact in clinical innovation, research, and mentorship.

🔬 Research Focus 

Dr. Comiter’s research centers on female pelvic medicine, urinary incontinence, neurogenic bladder, and surgical innovation in urology. He investigates pathophysiology and treatment strategies using translational models, pharmacological interventions, and outcome studies. His recent work has explored angiotensin inhibition in incontinence and the use of dynamic imaging for surgical planning. A prolific author and top-tier peer reviewer, he actively contributes to journals and panels on male and female incontinence. As Director of the Female Pelvic Medicine Fellowship, he mentors research that influences urologic guidelines and patient care. His interdisciplinary research advances understanding and therapies in reconstructive urology.