Dr. Carol Bennett
Urologist
1 Podcast on BackTable
Dr. Carol Bennet is a Professor of Urology at UCLA in Los Angeles, California.
Learn from the experiences and expertise of Dr. Carol Bennett and other leading voices in your specialty on the BackTable app.
Episode # 231 • 06 May 2025
Reflections on Change & Resilience in Urology
What does it mean to be a trailblazer in urology? In this episode of BackTable Urology, host Dr. Claire Yang interviews Dr. Carol Bennett, Professor of Urology at UCLA, who shares her inspiring journey from her early aspirations to becoming the first African American woman certified by the American Board of Urology.
More from Dr. Carol Bennett
About
Dr. Carol Bennett in 1987 was the first Black woman to be board-certified by the American Board of Urology. In 1996, she became the first female faculty member to join the department of urology at UCLA and was named chief of urology at the West Los Angeles VA Medical Center. Bennett in 2019 was appointed the Henry E. Singleton Professor of Urology to recognize her contributions to neurourology, clinical education and longtime service to veterans.
She helped get the urology clinic at the medical center expanded. Bennett has boosted specialist care to include urologists trained in not only oncology, endoscopy and andrology but also in female pelvic medicine and reconstructive surgery, and in genitourinary reconstructive surgery.
The Materials available on BackTable are provided for informational and educational purposes only and are not a substitute for the independent professional judgment of a qualified healthcare professional in diagnosing or treating patients. Any opinions, statements, or views expressed are those of the individual contributors and do not necessarily reflect those of the publisher, platform, or any affiliated organization.