Dr. Tope Rude

Biography

Tope Rude, MD, is a board-certified, fellowship-trained urologist and pelvic reconstructive surgeon based at Stanford Health Care's Pelvic Health Center and Stanford Urology Clinic. As a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Urology at Stanford University School of Medicine, Dr. Rude specializes in pelvic medicine and reconstructive surgery, specifically focusing on male and female genitourinary reconstruction and complex voiding dysfunction. His expertise includes managing pelvic organ prolapse and offering a full spectrum of surgical options, including minimally invasive techniques and robotic-assisted repairs. Dr. Rude's research interests are centered around improving patient-reported outcomes in pelvic organ prolapse surgeries and the medical and surgical management of neurogenic bladders and complex voiding dysfunctions. He has actively participated in clinical trials and has studied the interaction of race and treatment outcomes in the veteran population for prostate cancer. Dr. Rude has received numerous accolades, including winning first place in the socioeconomic category at the American Urological Association's (AUA) New York Section Annual Valentine Essay Contest. His contributions to the field have led to publications in prestigious journals and presentations at major conferences.

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