Centers of Excellence

Dr. Tony Nimeh discovered his passion for urology while rotating on service at McGill University in Canada; and trained in surgery and urology at Harvard Medical School, University of Illinois in Chicago, and The University of Minnesota.  Over the past 5 years Dr. Nimeh has made multiple contributions to the medical field including 36 publications and 20 presentations in respected journals and international conferences.  He is also an inventor and is always eager to find new solution to a problem to help his patients: he has authored 3 patents brining new innovations to the field of urology.

Dr. David J. Kaplan is a urologic surgeon who has been awarded and recognized for his contributions to advancing knowledge in the field of Urology. Born in Brooklyn, he spent his formative years in western New York. He completed his undergraduate work at The University of Michigan, Ann Arbor before returning to earn his M.D. degree at The State University of New York at Buffalo. Upon graduation he was awarded a residency at Temple University Hospital where he completed two years of general surgery training and four years of Urology training, including time spent at the Fox Chase Cancer Center.

Dr. Jeffrey A. Stern is an international speaker and a leader in the field of urologic surgery. He has presented at conferences throughout the United States and in Europe. Recently, he was invited to Kyoto University in Japan as a visiting professor to lecture about the da Vinci robotic prostatectomy. During his laparoscopic fellowship at the Mayo Clinic in Scottsdale, Arizona, Dr. Stern was involved in hundreds of laparoscopic procedures. His expertise is in minimally invasive surgery for prostate cancer, kidney cancer, and bladder prolapse. Dr. Stern attended prep-school at the prestigious Phillips Academy in Andover, Massachusetts. Following Andover, he attended college and medical school at Northwestern University in Chicago, Illinois. He completed his urology residency at Northwestern Memorial Hospital, where he worked with leaders in the nerve-sparing technique of radical prostatectomy. While at the Mayo Clinic in Scottsdale, Arizona, Dr. Stern applied his expertise in the potency-preserving technique to robotic surgery.

Dr. Jaffee received his bachelor’s degree at McGill University in Montreal, Canada in 1993. After graduating from McGill magna cum laude, Dr. Jaffee received his medical degree from Albany Medical College in New York. During his time at Albany Medical College, Dr. Jaffee was involved in medical research for diseases affecting the prostate at the Leahy Clinic in Massachusetts. It was that experience, combined with the influence of his father who was also a urologist, that convinced him to become a urologist as well. Dr. Jaffee completed his surgical internship and urology residency at SUNY Stony Brook. Following the completion of his training, Dr. Jaffee practiced urology in a diverse academic setting for 10 years in Providence, Rhode Island. He has been practicing at Affiliated Urologists since 2013 and is dually board certified by the American Board of Urology and Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery.

As a urologist specializing in the treatment of BPH, Dr. Biren M. Patel takes pride in combining cutting-edge medical innovation with compassion to deliver expert-level care to all of his patients. Dr. Patel has been recognized statewide for his expertise in the “Urolift”, which is a minimally invasive procedure that treats Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (or “Enlarged Prostate”) without cutting the prostate tissue. In addition to his work with this revolutionary BPH procedure, Dr. Patel also performs other minimally invasive urological surgeries and vasectomies. He also specializes in diagnosing and treating issues related to the bladder, kidney, and prostate, as well as infertility, erectile dysfunction, pediatric urology, and female urology. Dr. Patel attended Temple University’s School of Medicine, and was a resident at Northeastern Ohio University College of Medicine.

Dr. Peter Burrows of the Arizona Center for Vasectomy and Urology is a board certified urologist dedicated to providing state-of-the-art diagnosis and treatment of urological conditions for Tucson, Arizona, and surrounding communities. Dr. Burrows earned his undergraduate degree from UCLA and his M.D. from Ohio State University/Cleveland Clinic, with honors. He completed his urology residency at University of Southern California (USC) Medical Center in Los Angeles. While at USC, Dr. Burrows received teaching awards from both the USC Department of Urology and USC School of Medicine. Dr. Burrows is committed to offering patients a wide range of quality urology services in a warm and friendly environment to provide the very best in urologic care.

Dr. Patel is originally from Baroda, India. He received his medical degree from Albany Medical College in Albany, New York. Dr. Patel completed his surgery and urology training at William Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak, Michigan.

Dr. Patel’s special areas of interest in addition to general urology is minimally invasive laparoscopic and robotic surgery, kidney stones, Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH), pelvic and rectal prolapse, and infertility.

Dr. Patel is on the staff of Carondelet St. Mary’s Hospital and Northwest Medical Center. He is board certified and affiliated with American Urologic Association, Arizona Urologic Association, and Western Section American Urologic Association.

Dr. Jay Page is originally from Columbus, Ohio. He received his medical degree from the Medical College of Ohio. Dr. Page completed his surgery and urology training at University of Oklahoma Health Sciences in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Dr. Page is on staff at Northwest Medical Center and Carondelet St. Mary's. He is affiliated with the American Urological Association and an Associate Member of the Endourological Society.

Pankaj M. Jain, MD, MBA, is a board-certified urologist and one of Phoenix Magazine’s “Top Doctors” in Urology. He currently treats patients at Arizona Urology, which has four convenient locations in Goodyear, Glendale, Gilbert, and Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Jain earned his medical degree from the Feinberg School of Medicine at Northwestern University in Chicago. He graduated in the MD/MBA program, also earning a degree in health services management and finance from Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management. At Arizona Urology, Dr. Jain specializes in oncology, female urology, stones, benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH), and laparoscopy. He’s regarded as a leader in his field in minimally invasive surgery.

Dr. Roscoe Nelson is nationally recognized and ranked among the nation’s and Arizona’s top physicians. Dr. Nelson has won numerous awards including Top Doc, Compassionate Doctor Award – 5 year honoree, Top 10 Doctor (AZ Urologists), ThreeBest Rated Urologist in Phoenix and Glendale and several Patients’ Choice Awards (2008-2018).

He grew up in Escondido, CA and received his undergraduate degree from Brigham Young University where he graduated as the class valedictorian. Dr. Nelson then completed his Doctorate of Medicine at the University of California, San Diego, followed by training in general surgery and urologic residency at the University of California, Davis. Board Certified by the American Board of Urology (ABU) and a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons he has been a practicing urologist in Arizona in 1999.

Dr. Kenneth Choi came to Tucson from Flagstaff in 1986 to attend the University of Arizona in the B.S. Biochemistry Undergraduate Program and later, the University of Arizona College of Medicine. He received his medical degree in 1994. He completed his internship, residency and fellowship in urology at Yale University College of Medicine New Haven Hospital where he also served as chief resident. He joined Urological Associates of Southern Arizona in 1999. Dr. Choi is Yale-trained and board-certified by the American Board of Urology. After over 20 years of experience in private practice with Urological Associates of Southern Arizona, he decided to establish his own practice, Choi Urology.

Dr. Choi focuses on microscopic surgery, minimally invasive treatment of the enlarged prostate, pediatric urology, erectile dysfunction, penile prosthesis placement, and incontinence surgery.

Rahul Mehan, MD, is the founder of East Valley Urology (EVU) Center in Mesa, Arizona. Dr. Mehan was born and raised in Ohio and completed his training at Indiana University. He speaks nationally for several companies centered around Men’s Health. He is proud to be a part of an international BPH Strategic Advisory Board and performed over 300 BPH procedures last year.

Dr. Mehan has a progressive vision on the practice of urology and enjoys thinking outside of the box. He is excited to share his craft and knowledge with everyone on social media including Instagram as Doctor.Mehan.

Harpreet Wadhwa, MD, is Board Certified by the American Board of Urology and an experienced surgeon at East Valley Urology Center in Mesa, Arizona. He specializes in minimally invasive surgery, offering treatment for a variety of urologic problems using cutting-edge techniques, including robotic and laser surgery. Dr. Wadhwa has experience treating all general urologic conditions, including kidney stone extraction, erectile dysfunction, cancer, and low testosterone levels. In addition to providing innovative care for his patients, Dr. Wadhwa is an author and has written articles published in peer-reviewed journals. He presents at regional, national, and international conferences on a variety of urologic topics, including robotic reconstruction of the urinary tract, novel surgical and radiation treatment methods for prostate cancer, and benign prostate hyperplasia.

Dr. Manuel Eisenberg is a leader in the field of Urologic Cancer Surgery and General Urology in the Greater Phoenix Area. Dr. Eisenberg graduated as a Regents Scholar from the University of California, Berkeley and then attended the UCSF School of Medicine, where he was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha Medical School Honor Society. He completed his Urology training at the USC Institute of Urology, and then completed the prestigious 2-year Society of Urologic Oncologists (SUO) accredited fellowship in Urologic Oncology at the world-renowned Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. Dr. Eisenberg has published over 20 scientific journals, several chapter books, and presented at numerous conferences across the country.

Dr. Frank Simoncini is a full-service general urologist that is board certified and is a Fellow of the American Osteopathic Surgeons. Dr. Simoncini treats all types of male and female urologic problems, however; our emphasis remains Robotic Assisted Urologic Cancer Surgery, HIFU High Intensity Focused Ultrasound for Prostate Cancer. Dr. Simoncini is recognized as a top Genitourinary Prosthetic surgeon including penile implants and artificial sphincters. He remains dedicated to our in office surgical program where minimally invasive treatments for BPH such as Urolift and Botox for Overactive Bladder are performed. Dr. Simoncini is an associate professor at Midwestern University Osteopathic Medical College where he has trained multiple medical students. Dr. Simoncini is a cancer survivor and understands the cancer treatment as a physician, of course, but also as a patient. Dr. Simoncini has appeared on numerous episodes of Caring for Arizona on Channel 3 in Phoenix.

Dr. John Lin graduated from UCLA with a B.S. in psychobiology in 1989 and attended Saint Louis University School of Medicine with a Distinction in Research. He completed a six-year urologic surgery training program in 2003. Dr. Lin is certified by the American Board of Urology, and is a member of the American Urological Association (AUA), Western Section of the AUA, Medical Group Management Association (MGMA), and the Arizona Medical Association (ArMA). A very organized, personable, and forward-thinking physician-leader, Dr. Lin has been a urologic Practice Management speaker for the American Urological Association and was nominated as Physician of the Year in Lake Havasu City in 2004. Dr. Lin has is one of the most experienced urologists in Arizona in the performance of the UroLift procedure (9/14/2017).

Dr. Andrew Wright received his Bachelor's degree from Brigham Young University in Business with an emphasis in Information Systems. He completed his medical degree at the University of Vermont College of Medicine in Burlington, Vermont. There he was awarded membership in the Gold Humanism Honor Society and won first place in the senior surgery research presentations. He is Board Certified and has completed his general surgery internship and urology residency at the University of Arizona serving as Chief Resident his final year. He has multiple publications and presentations in the field of Urology.

Dr. Jonathan W. Agins is a Board Certified Urologist who completed his training in Urology at SUNY Brooklyn and at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, receiving an education by the world’s foremost scholars in all aspects of Urology. He has become a respected leader in the community serving on many hospital committees as well as acting as a Consultant for the Arizona Medical Board. Dr. Agins’ expertise in Men’s Health, including the enlarged prostate and erectile dysfunction, has been nationally recognized.

Dr. Vi Hua, M.D. grew up in Dallas, Texas and completed his undergraduate education at The University of Texas at Austin. He then returned to his home town to attend The University of Texas, Southwestern Medical School to complete his Doctorate of Medicine. He completed general surgical residency followed by a residency in Urology at The McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University, one of the nation's leading tertiary academic centers. While Dr. Hua is an expert in all areas of urology, his interests include laparoscopy and minimally invasive urology. In his training, he has acquired the distinguishing skills for performing nephron-sparing laparoscopic partial nephrectomies, laparoscopic renal cryoablation, and laparoscopic DaVinci robotic radical prostatectomies. He will be a pioneer amongst his peers, offering the latest cutting-edge clinical practices and surgical techniques to the West Valley Community. He is Board Certified in the practice of Urology.

Dr. Vi Hua, M.D. grew up in Dallas, Texas and completed his undergraduate education at The University of Texas at Austin. He then returned to his home town to attend The University of Texas, Southwestern Medical School to complete his Doctorate of Medicine. He completed general surgical residency followed by a residency in Urology at The McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University, one of the nation's leading tertiary academic centers. While Dr. Hua is an expert in all areas of urology, his interests include laparoscopy and minimally invasive urology. In his training, he has acquired the distinguishing skills for performing nephron-sparing laparoscopic partial nephrectomies, laparoscopic renal cryoablation, and laparoscopic DaVinci robotic radical prostatectomies. He will be a pioneer amongst his peers, offering the latest cutting-edge clinical practices and surgical techniques to the West Valley Community. He is Board Certified in the practice of Urology.

Dr. Timothy Goodson completed training in general surgery and urology at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. He earned his medical degree from UAMS and received a bachelor’s degree from Ouachita Baptist University. He has been instrumental in bringing new prostate treatments to the central Arkansas area. Dr. Goodson is president of the Arkansas Urologic Society and is a member of the American Urological Association. He is certified by the American Board of Urology.

After graduating from Cal Berkley, Dr. Perley received his medical degree from the Chicago Medical School. He then went on to complete his Urology training in Houston, Texas at the world-renowned MD Anderson Cancer Center. While there, he received extensive training not only in cancer, but in male and female urinary incontinence, overactive bladder, kidney stone disease, erectile dysfunction (ED) and pediatric Urology.

Dr. Parihar received his medical degree from Drexel University College of Medicine in Philadelphia. He completed his internship and residency at Rutgers-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School in New Brunswick, New Jersey, and came to City of Hope to complete his fellowship in urology oncology/robotics.

Dr. Parihar has done extensive research and clinical work in the fields of urology and robotic surgery. He believes in utilizing the latest technology and minimally invasive techniques to achieve the best results for his patients.

Youssef Tanagho MD, MPH, is a board-certified urologist and is an Assistant Clinical Professor of Surgery/Urology at the University of California, San Diego (UCSD) School of Medicine. Dr. Tanagho received dual bachelor’s degrees in Biological Sciences and Cultural Anthropology as well as a master’s degree in Anthropology at Stanford University. He graduated from Stanford with academic distinction and was selected to the Phi Beta Kappa chapter of Stanford University. Dr. Tanagho completed his medical degree at Dartmouth Medical School and received an academic scholarship to pursue a Master of Public Health at Harvard University. After completing his residency program in Urology at Case Western Reserve University, he completed a fellowship in Minimally Invasive Surgery at Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine. Dr. Tanagho is the author of more than 75 urological publications and has given dozens of presentations at national and international conferences.

Dr. Butler is certified by the American Board of Urology and has been honored as a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS). He attended the University of Oregon, and then graduated with honors at the University of California, Irvine. He earned his Medical Doctorate from New York Medical College before returning to California to complete his 6-year residency training in Surgery and Urology at The University of California, San Diego Medical Center. His medical peers have selected him multiple times as a TOP DOCTOR in San Diego. Dr. Butler has specialized in less invasive surgical techniques for Kidney stones and prostate disease. He is pioneering the use of Prostatic Implants (Urolift) , a revolutionary new treatment for BPH – Benign Prostate Hyperplasia. He is commonly able to perform these in the office setting under local anesthesia.

Mark Pe, MD is a Board Certified urologist who practices at Hillcrest Urological Medical Group. Dr. Pe grew up in Loma Linda, and went to college in Los Angeles. He earned his bachelor's degree in microbiology and molecular genetics and master's degree in physiological science at the University of California in 1999. He received his medical degree at Jefferson Medical College in Philadelphia in 2004.
After medical school, Dr. Pe completed his residency in general surgery and urology at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia in 2010. During his residency, he trained under Dr. Demetrius Bagley, a pioneer and a leading authority of endourology and kidney stone disease.
Dr. Pe is a member of many professional organizations such as the American Urologic Association and the San Diego Urologic Society. He has also authored numerous abstracts, peer-reviewed publications, and book chapters, and has presented his findings at both national and international medical conferences.

Dr. Khaira spent the last decade working at Napa Valley Urology Associates where he first began offering the UroLift System experience and training other Urologists around the country. He has now merged his practice with NorthBay Urology, a leader in healthcare. He currently serves at the Director of Urology at NorthBay Medical Center. He holds a specialized urology clinic in both Solano and Napa counties. Dr. Khaira provides state-of-the-art, compassionate medical and surgical care for patients with urologic issues and diseases. He delivers the highest quality, comprehensive urologic care with a resolute commitment to achieving the best outcomes. He is committed to individualized care that offers dignity and respect with a genuine concern for comfort and privacy.

Dr. James Meaglia was born and raised in Arcadia, California. Within his specialty, Dr. Meaglia has authored articles published in the widely recognized Journal of Urology. He is board-certified in Urology and has been practicing in the local area for over 25 years.

"My goal is to deliver the best quality care available in the most compassionate, efficient and helpful way. Compassion is the key to helping each patient to the best of my abilities."

Dr. Robert Pugach received a Bachelor of Science Degree from New York University in 1974. After completing medical studies at the College of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, he went to New York University-Booth Memorial Medical Center where he completed general surgery residency.
Dr. Robert Pugach moved to California, where he became Department Head of Urology for CIGNA Health plan. In 1988, he opened his private practice in urology. In 2003, he founded Pacific Coast Urology Medical Center to focus on new, minimally invasive treatment options for urology patients.
Dr. Robert Pugach is the Medical Director of Western States HIFU. He has one of the largest prostate cancer practices in California and treats patients from all states and internationally. Dr. Pugach has devoted his career on effective minimally invasive technologies and procedures that treat a variety of urological conditions.

Dr. Mark A. Rosen is a physician leader in Urology for the Palo Alto Medical Foundation, one of the largest and most respected multi-specialty groups in California. Dr. Rosen is a graduate of Harvard University where he graduated with honors. He received his medical degree from UCLA School of Medicine and completed his urology residency at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, TX. After finishing his Urology training, he was awarded an American Foundation for Urologic Disease Research Fellowship at UC San Francisco, where he worked in a laboratory investigating prostate diseases. Dr. Rosen has been practicing Urology in Northern California since 1998, where he has been a pioneer in bringing cutting-edge urologic treatment to daily practice, including Da Vinci robotic surgery, prostate MRI, focal ablation for prostate cancer, and minimally-invasive treatment for BPH, including UroLift.

Eric R. Freedman,  MD., FRCS.

A native of Toronto, Canada, Dr. Freedman completed his Bachelor of Science Degree from University of Toronto with High Distinction, where he also graduated from that prestigious Medical School. His Residency Training included both Pediatrics at University of British Columbia, Vancouver, and Surgery/Urology at Dalhousie University in Halifax. A Fellowship in Pediatric & Reconstructive Urology followed at the Royal University of Liverpool, UK.  He moved to USA after 6 yrs of Urology Practice in Victoria, BC, and finally to Sonora, California in 2004.  Since that time he has been committed to providing high quality surgical care for patients from the 4 surrounding Counties.  The pillars of his practice encompass Service, Compassion, and State of the Art care.  He has been involved with 3rd World Missions in East Africa, and Thailand.

Dr. Freedman is Board Certified by the American Board of Urology, a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons, and a member of multiple Medical Associations including the American Urological Assoc., and California Medical Association.

He has advanced minimally invasive Surgical skills in the areas of BPH, Endourology, and Prostate Cancer.  He has been an innovator in the adoption of office based procedures, such as UroLift, and he continues to be a Pioneer in the development of improved models for Patient Care.

Dr. Robert L. Waguespack completed his undergraduate work and received his medical degree from Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska. His post-graduate work was completed at the Brooke Army Medical Center in San Antonio, Texas. There he held an internship in general surgery, a clinical fellowship at the United States Burn Center and Institute for Surgical Research and completed his urologic residency. Having been published in several peer reviewed journals, and presented at meetings nationally, Dr. Waguespack is board-certified by the State of California and by the American Board of Urology. He is a member of the American Urologic Association, the Western Section American Urologic Association, and the American Association of Physicians and Surgeons. The former Chief of Staff and Chief of Surgery at Bakersfield Memorial Hospital opened his private urology practice in 1999.

Dr. Marc Beaghler received his Medical Degree from the Creighton University School of Medicine, Omaha, NE, and completed an urology residency at Loma Linda University School of Medicine, Loma Linda, CA. Dr. Beaghler is a former Associate Professor of Surgery at Loma Linda University, Medical Center and is currently a clinical professor of Urology at USC Keck School of Medicine. He is a member of the American Urology Association, Fellow of the American College of Surgery and a member of The Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons. He is a Reviewer for Urology a peer reviewed journal. Dr. Beaghler has a special interest in minimally-invasive surgery and Robotic Surgery. Dr. Beaghler is the Medical Director for Robotics and Co-Medical Director of the Operating Room at CMH.

Dr. Seyed Khoddami received his Medical Degree from the University of Tehran School of Medicine, Tehran, Iran and he completed a residency in Urology at the University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE. Dr. Khoddami then completed a research fellowship in Uro-oncology at the University of Texas Southwestern, Dallas. He is a clinical Assistant Professor of Urology at USC and performs complex uro-oncologic cases, and serves as proctor for other urologists. Dr. Khoddami is a member of American Urology Association, American Medical Association, Society for Basic Urologic Research, and the American Cancer Society. He is trained in Laparoscopy and has a special interest in Robotics.

Dr. Gary Bellman, founder of the Southern California Urology Institute, is a board-certified urologist with more than 25 years of experience in surgical procedures, with a specialty in minimally invasive surgery employed for delicate urologic treatment. Surgically speaking, Dr. Bellman's expertise lies in prostatectomy, biopsies, and vasectomies. Prostate problems, such as benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) are often treated by Dr. Bellman with minimally invasive procedures including UroLift. Similarly, Dr. Bellman treats kidney stones with the latest nonsurgical and minimally invasive treatments available.

Dr. Bellman has the distinction of receiving: "Top Urologist in Los Angeles", "America's Leading Experts", "Patients' Choice Award", "Compassionate Doctor Award" for many years running, and "2018 Best of West Hills Doctor Award".

Dr. Conner is a Board Certified Urologist in Murrieta California and is a partner at Tri Valley Urology. He has been honored as a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS}. He received his B.A. from Point Loma College in San Diego majoring in Biology/Chemistry. Dr. Conner earned his medical degree from Saint Louis University School of Medicine and completed his residency at the Naval Medical Center in San Diego.

Dr. Philip P. Brodak is a urologist in Murrieta, California and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including Loma Linda University Medical Center and Loma Linda University Medical Center-Murrieta. He received his medical degree from Drexel University College of Medicine and has been in practice for more than 20 years.

Benjamin Larson, MD joined Tri Valley Urology in 2015 after completing his training in Cleveland, OH. He was part of the first graduating class of the Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine of Case Western Reserve University, which included specific training in medical research. He remained at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation to complete his Urology residency from the top ranked Urology training program in the country. He has published and presented research in topics ranging from BPH, prostate cancer, kidney stones, and kidney cancer. As a partner at Tri Valley Urology he performs all manner of Robotic surgery using the Da Vinci surgery system as well as all other urologic procedures.

Dr. Philip Weintraub has been part of Urology Associates Medical Group, located in Burbank, California, since 1987. He completed his undergraduate degree at Pomona College, where he graduated with honors. He received his medical education at the University of Southern California School of Medicine. After graduating from medical school, he completed a six-year Surgical and Urology residency at the University of Southern California. Dr. Weintraub also has a Master's in Business Administration from UCLA.

He's certified by the American Board of Urology. He has served as the Chief of Urology at Providence Saint Joseph’s Medical Center and has been on the Board of Directors of the Western Section of the American Urologic Association. Dr. Weintraub is currently working as Assistant Clinical Professor of Urology at the USC School of Medicine.

Dr. Yuk-Yuen Leung graduated from the University of Texas at Austin in electrical engineering and the completed his Master’s in Biomedical Engineering. Dr. Leung went on to John Hopkins University and The State University of New York for medical school and residency. He is the leading urologic robotic surgeon in the Central San Joaquin Valley having done over 1200 robotic prostatectomy procedures during his career. He is general urologist with enhanced interests in Prostate Cancer and BPH particularly using the UroLift System. Dr Leung’s urology practice is open to male and female patients, with a limited number of pediatric patients also being seen. His primary hospital affiliations include Community Medical Centers and Saint Agnes Medical Center.

Dr. William Schiff is an accomplished urologist with interest in Male and Female Sexual Dysfunction. He has developed an innovative and comprehensive approach to Sexual Dysfunction that encourages a successful outcome and is also an expert in the placement and use of Penile Prosthetics. He attended schools in Fresno and the University of Chicago for his undergraduate degrees and went on to receive his Doctorate degree in Medicine there. He went on to complete his residency at Los Angeles County/University of Southern California Medical Center. His primary hospital affiliations include Community Medical Centers, Saint Agnes and Tulare District Hospital.

Dr. Nowzari received his medical degree with honors in 1994 and completed his residency in genitourinary surgery with an Outstanding Residency Award in 2000. He subsequently went on to complete a fellowship training in laparoscopic, robotic, and minimally invasive urologic surgeries with one of the world-renowned experts in the field at UCI. Dr. Nowzari has served as the Chief of Urology at Little Company of Mary Hospital. He has special training in laparoscopic, robotic, and minimally invasive urologic surgeries, female pelvic floor reconstructions for treatment of incontinence and pelvic floor prolapse as well as training in male infertility and testicular sperm extraction to achieve a high rate of pregnancy. Dr. Nowzari has performed a number of Robotic-assisted laparoscopic surgery of the prostate, kidney, and pelvic floor prolapse.

Dr. Gerald Yoon specializes in urology, enabling him to offer a variety of treatment options. From medical and surgical to lifestyle, to patients, both men and women. Surgical intervention allows him to treat patients, often in a single procedure, while office visits provide the opportunity to consult. Inspired to pursue medicine while volunteering at a community hospital as a teenager, he calls physicians “central” to the patient healing process.

Dr. Jason Phillips is a Board Certified Urologist specializing in men's urologic health and works at North Coast Urology in Oceanside. Dr. Phillips graduated from the University of California, Berkley and went on to obtain his MD and MBA degrees at the University of California, Irvine. He underwent his general surgery and urological surgery training at the University of Colorado in Denver. Dedicated to providing patients superior care, as a leader with the UroLift system, he has a special interest in treating symptoms related to an enlarged prostate. Dr. Phillips is a Diplomate for the American Board of Urology and is an active member in the American Urological Association, San Diego Urological Society and San Diego Medical Association.

Dr. Kefer is a board-certified urologist who joined the practice from the Cleveland Clinic, the world’s most specialized urology program. His practice interests include single-site, no-scalpel vasectomies, treatment and prevention of kidney stones, minimally invasive treatment of kidney cancer, urinary incontinence in women and men, prostate enlargement/ prostate health, sexual dysfunction, surgical and non-surgical prostate cancer treatment, and male fertility.

He is a member of the American Urologic Association, a member of the Colorado Urology Executive Council, and is Co-director of Urological Robotic Surgery at Exempla Good Samaritan Medical Center.

Dr. Ali Sarram joined Advanced Urology, now Colorado Urology, in September 2002. He formerly was the Medical Staff President at The Medical Center of Aurora and the President of the Rocky Mountain Urological Society. He was previously Chair of the President’s Council for the HealthOne Hospital system from 2017 to 2019 and is currently a Board member.

Dr. Sarram is fellowship trained in laparoscopic surgery and has advanced training in minimally invasive robotic surgery and vasectomy reversal. He practices general urology including kidney stone disease, urinary incontinence, male sexual health issues, and vasectomy. He also treats enlarged prostate (BPH) and provides the new UroLift® treatment and Greenlight® Laser Therapy. Dr. Sarram was the first urologist in Denver to perform the UroLIft procedure, and currently focuses his efforts on improving patients lives using the UroLift System.

Dr. Thomas Facelle joined Foothills Urology, now Colorado Urology, in 2015, combining his interest in providing compassionate care with his drive to offer a multimodal approach to all types of urological conditions. Dr. Facelle has extensive experience with advanced kidney stone disease and all forms of urologic cancers. He treats all types of urological conditions and specializes in kidney stones, treatment of enlarged prostate, prostate cancer, and sexual dysfunction. He has published and presented research on multiple topics in urology.

Dr. Facelle takes a conservative approach to treatment whenever possible. When surgery is necessary, Dr. Facelle, mentored extensively by pioneers in robotic surgery during his training in New York and New Jersey, can provide patients with advanced minimally invasive laparoscopic surgical options. He delivers timely treatment that not only addresses the underlying urological condition but also builds a trusting, empathetic relationship with his patients.

Dr. Craig Peterson graduated with Magna Cum Laude honors from Creighton University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology. He then attended the University of Colorado Medical School, where he also graduated with honors. Dr. Peterson completed his residency in urology and an internship in surgery at Navy Medical Centers in California and Virginia. He continued his education and training to graduate first in his class in the Naval Flight Surgeon training. After completing his military career, Dr. Peterson relocated to Montrose, Colorado and joined San Juan Urology Associates in 2003. Today, Dr. Peterson is an active leader in the Colorado medical community, holding several Board of Directors positions.

Dr. Jordan Luskin is a board-certified urologist, who specializes in all aspects of genitourinary surgery. He is a leader in adopting minimally invasive technologies, and is committed to providing only high-quality, compassionate care. Dr. Luskin received his B.S. from Emory University in Atlanta, his M.S. from Tulane University in New Orleans, and his M.D. and urology residency from Georgetown University in Washington, D.C.

Dr. Cantwell received a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Miami in 1979. He received his medical degree from West Virginia School of Medicine in 1985. Dr. Cantwell completed a gynecology student fellowship in 1983 and completed his residency training in urology at West Virginia University Hospital in 1990. Dr. Cantwell is certified by the American Board of Urology and is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. He is a member of the American Medical Association, the Florida Urological Association, the Florida Medical Association, the Volusia County Medical Society, and the American Association of Clinical Urologists. Dr. Cantwell has held several professional appointments including Past Chief of Urology for both Halifax Medical Center and Memorial Hospital. He has also served as the Past Chief Urology Consultant for the VA Clinic.

Dr. Rolando Rivera is Urolift faculty and is dedicated to educating his peers on excellence in proper Urolift patient identification and implant technique. Dr. Rivera graduated Magna cum Laude from the University of Puerto Rico in San Juan with a B.S. in General Sciences while majoring in Biology. He then graduated with honors earning his M.D. from the University of Puerto Rico and was selected to Alpha Omega Alpha honor society.

Dr. Rivera received his Urological Surgery training at the University of Florida, Gainesville where he was named both the 2002 and 2005 AUA Gerald P. Murphy Scholar. He went on to complete his fellowship training at the University of Miami in Pelvic and Reconstructive surgery, Voiding Dysfunction, Incontinence, and Urodynamics. He has presented multiple abstracts at urological meetings. Some of the many articles he wrote included topics such as botulinum toxin use, the role of urodynamics in vaginal prolapse, urethral diverticulum, estrogen significance in postmenopausal woman, vaginal fistulas and erectile dysfunction.

Dr. Amar Raval specializes in Urology in Palm Harbor and New Port Richey, FL and has over 9 years of experience in the field of medicine. He received his undergraduate degree at University of South Florida, attended Florida State University for medical school and completed his residency at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia. His focus is BPH, robotic surgery and minimally invasive technologies.

Dr. Greg Parr received his undergraduate degree from Emory University and obtained his medical degree from Wayne State University. He completed his surgical internship and urology residency at the University of Kentucky.After arriving in 1991 Dr. Parr immediately established a female incontinence program as well as a research department within the practice. He has been the lead investigator for a variety of phase I-IV clinical trials for new drug therapy research projects.Dr. Parr is also certified by the American Board of Urology

Dr. Jay Guido came to Flordia Urology Center from the Clinical Staff of Harvard University where he was an instructor in urologic surgery at Massachusetts General Hospital. Prior to that, Dr. Guido himself completed a six-year urology and surgery residency at Massachusetts General Hospital (Harvard University). He also graduated with honors from medical school at the State University of New York. His training and experience encompass general urology as well as laparoscopic surgery and pediatric urology. Dr. Guido is certified by the American Board of Urology.

Dr. Wilkinson received his Bachelor of Science in Allied Health Professions from The Ohio State University. He began his career as a respiratory therapist and returned to medical school at The Boonshoft School of Medicine at Wright State University in Dayton, Ohio. He graduated from medical school with honors and was elected into the international honor society of Alpha Omega Alpha for academic and clinical excellence. Dr. Wilkinson is Board Certified, a Diplomat of the American Board of Urology. Dr. Wilkinson completed his urologic surgery training at the University of Kentucky, Albert B. Chandler Medical Center in Lexington, Kentucky. He published a review article of urinary and serologic markers of interstitial cystitis. During his residency he received the Excellence in Medical Student Education Award.

Dr. C. Shawn West, a native Floridan, is a graduate of Florida State University, in Tallahassee. He attended medical school at the University of Florida in Gainesville where he also attended medical school at the University of Florida, College of Medicine. He practices general urology with special interests in minimally invasive renal surgery, minimally invasive management of BPH, and the treatment of urinary stone disease. Dr. West is a board-certified urologist and a member of the American Urological Association.

Dr. Marc Guttman received his undergraduate degree in Biology at Brooklyn College Scholars Program, Honors Academy CUNY. He then attended the New York College of Osteopathic Medicine, where he received his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Guttman continued on with internships at Maimonides Medical Center and Lenox Hill Hospital in New York. Thereafter, Marc moved to Philadelphia where he trained at Albert Einstein Medical Center and proudly became Chief Resident in Urology.

Dr. Guttman has published and contributed to several scientific articles, grand rounds presentations and spoken at internationally respected medical society meetings, on a wide range of topics, with a focus on minimally invasive and laparoscopic treatment of urological pathology and cancer. Dr. Guttman joined Naples Urology Associates in the summer of 2011.

Andrew J. Davidiuk MD, is a urologist in practice with Orlando Health Medical Group Urology. Offering expertise in all areas of urology, Dr. Davidiuk specializes in urologic oncology and minimally invasive surgery, including advanced endourology, laparoscopic surgery, robotic surgery and prostatic urethral lift. Dr. Davidiuk earned his medical degree with honors from the University of North Carolina School of Medicine. He completed both a general surgery internship and urology residency at Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, FL, during which time he completed specialty training in urologic robotic surgery through the Southeastern Section of the American Urological Association (SESAUA). Dr. Davidiuk is a published researcher in his field and has participated in studies regarding the treatment of prostate cancer, kidney cancer, and robotic-assisted laparoscopic urologic surgery.

Dr. Michael D'Angelo

Board certified Urologist Michael F. D’Angelo, MD treats a wide range of urological conditions in both men and women. Dr. D’Angelo brings 15 years of experience in all areas of urology, specializing in traditional, all minimally invasive and robotic-assisted urological treatments. He earned his medical degree from Creighton School of Medicine in Nebraska and completed his residency at Mayo Medical Graduate School in Minnesota. Dr. D’Angelo’s clinical focus is on prevention and management of urological diseases. His interests include BPH, Erectile Dysfunction, Kidney Stones, Kidney, Bladder, Prostate and Testicular Cancers, Male/Female Incontinence and Urinary Retention.

Floyd Seskin, M.D., is a board-certified urologist with more than 25 years of experience serving Aventura and the surrounding communities. Dr. Seskin received his medical degree from Albany Medical College of Union University before furthering his education with training in general surgery at the North Shore Medical Center of Cornell University. After general surgery, he continued in Urology at Downstate Medical Center and Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center. As a diplomate of the American board of urology and an associate of the American and Florida Urologic Associations, Dr. Seskin is well versed in even the most up to date techniques and procedures in his field.

Dr. David Schwartzwald, MD is a urologist in Boca Raton, FL. He received his medical degree from Universidad Autonoma de Guadalajara and has been in practice for more than 30 years. He is Board Certified by the American Board of Urology and is a Diplomate of the American College of Surgeons. Dr. Dr. Schwartzwald is skilled at the medical treatment of erectile dysfunction, BPH or enlarged prostate, Peyronie’s disease, bladder and prostate cancer, vasectomy, general female urology, urinary tract infections and disorders, and kidney stone disease.

Richard Lotenfoe, M.D., F.A.C.S. is a Board Certified Urological Surgeon and is the founder of Urology Health Solutions. Dr. Lotenfoe obtained his Medical Doctorate degree at what is now called Radboud University in Nijmegen, The Netherlands, one of the top rated medical schools in Europe. He did his urology residency and fellowship at the University of South Florida. He has been proudly serving Central Florida since 1996. Dr. Lotenfoe is firmly committed to embracing modern technology and perfecting the latest surgical techniques. He is part of an elite group of urologists that perform innovative and state-of-the-art, minimally invasive procedures.

Dr. Jitesh Patel is the President and CEO of Advanced Urology, the premier urology center in metro Atlanta. He is a leader in his field and at the forefront of technology, committed to providing high-quality care and personable service to patients every day. Dr. Patel is an expert in all aspects of urology and is committed to developing novel models of care that emphasize quality, service, and cost efficiency. He received his medical degree from Temple University School of Medicine and completed a six-year residency at Thomas Jefferson University and Hospitals.  Dr. Patel also serves as President and CEO of Advanced Urology Surgery Center, Men’s Health Georgia, and The Atlanta Center for Urinary Control.

Dr. Patel

Dr. Neal Patel earned his medical degree from Chicago Medical School as part of an engineering in medicine program with the Illinois Institute of Technology where he graduated Cum Laude with a degree in Molecular Biochemistry and Biophysics. After completing residency in Urologic Surgery at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School in New Jersey, he joined the USC Institute of Urology as a Felix and Mildred Yip Fellow in Advanced Robotics and Laparoscopy. While Dr. Patel enjoys all aspects of urologic surgery he specializes in new advanced robotic techniques such as Cystectomy with Intra-corporeal Diversions, Retroperitoneal Access Robotic Surgery, and Zero Ischemia partial nephrectomy.

Dr. Bhalani

Dr. Vishal Bhalani is board certified in Urology and specializes in all aspects of genitourinary surgery. Dr. Bhalani’s interests include robotic surgery, penile prosthesis surgery, male incontinence, Peyronie’s disease, minimally invasive treatments for BPH, and urethral reconstruction for stricture disease. Dr. Bhalani received a prestigious academic scholarship to the University of Miami where he earned his medical degree. He completed an internship in General Surgery at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, followed by a residency in Urology at Northwestern University in Chicago, IL. He has published numerous journal articles on topics related to the treatment of prostate cancer, renal cell carcinoma, and kidney stones, as well as improving the techniques of robotic and minimally invasive surgery. His work has been presented at national and international conferences.

Dr. Patel

Dr. Neal Patel earned his medical degree from Chicago Medical School as part of an engineering in medicine program with the Illinois Institute of Technology where he graduated Cum Laude with a degree in Molecular Biochemistry and Biophysics. After completing residency in Urologic Surgery at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School in New Jersey, he joined the USC Institute of Urology as a Felix and Mildred Yip Fellow in Advanced Robotics and Laparoscopy. While Dr. Patel enjoys all aspects of urologic surgery he specializes in new advanced robotic techniques such as Cystectomy with Intra-corporeal Diversions, Retroperitoneal Access Robotic Surgery, and Zero Ischemia partial nephrectomy.

Dr. Bhalani

Dr. Vishal Bhalani is board certified in Urology and specializes in all aspects of genitourinary surgery. Dr. Bhalani’s interests include robotic surgery, penile prosthesis surgery, male incontinence, Peyronie’s disease, minimally invasive treatments for BPH, and urethral reconstruction for stricture disease. Dr. Bhalani received a prestigious academic scholarship to the University of Miami where he earned his medical degree. He completed an internship in General Surgery at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, followed by a residency in Urology at Northwestern University in Chicago, IL. He has published numerous journal articles on topics related to the treatment of prostate cancer, renal cell carcinoma, and kidney stones, as well as improving the techniques of robotic and minimally invasive surgery. His work has been presented at national and international conferences.

Dr. Bhavik Shah is a Urologist who treats all areas of general adult urology with an expertise in penile implant surgery, low testosterone, erectile dysfunction, urinary incontinence and complex stone disease. His primary focus is to improve patient quality of life using the newest advances in medical and surgical technology. He achieved a Bachelors in Finance from the University of Florida followed by a Medical Degree from Northeastern Ohio Medical University. He subsequently worked under the prestigious Dr. John P. Gearhart at Johns Hopkins Medical Center conducting research to improve the quality of life of patients with a rare medical condition called Bladder Exstrophy. Dr. Shah then completed his internship in General Surgery, followed by a residency in Urology at the University of South Florida. He is well published in topics related to bladder exstrophy, penile prosthetic surgery, urinary incontinence, kidney stones, and ureteral stricture disease.

Dr. Patel

Dr. Neal Patel earned his medical degree from Chicago Medical School as part of an engineering in medicine program with the Illinois Institute of Technology where he graduated Cum Laude with a degree in Molecular Biochemistry and Biophysics. After completing residency in Urologic Surgery at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School in New Jersey, he joined the USC Institute of Urology as a Felix and Mildred Yip Fellow in Advanced Robotics and Laparoscopy. While Dr. Patel enjoys all aspects of urologic surgery he specializes in new advanced robotic techniques such as Cystectomy with Intra-corporeal Diversions, Retroperitoneal Access Robotic Surgery, and Zero Ischemia partial nephrectomy.

Dr. Bhalani

Dr. Vishal Bhalani is board certified in Urology and specializes in all aspects of genitourinary surgery. Dr. Bhalani’s interests include robotic surgery, penile prosthesis surgery, male incontinence, Peyronie’s disease, minimally invasive treatments for BPH, and urethral reconstruction for stricture disease. Dr. Bhalani received a prestigious academic scholarship to the University of Miami where he earned his medical degree. He completed an internship in General Surgery at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, followed by a residency in Urology at Northwestern University in Chicago, IL. He has published numerous journal articles on topics related to the treatment of prostate cancer, renal cell carcinoma, and kidney stones, as well as improving the techniques of robotic and minimally invasive surgery. His work has been presented at national and international conferences.

Dr. T. Casey McCullough specializes in robotic and minimally invasive surgery for benign and malignant conditions of the urinary tract. He previously practiced in Connecticut and began a de novo community hospital robotics surgery program which grew to one of the most successful in New England. Dr. McCullough’s other interests include stone disease, minimally invasive treatments for BPH, cancer of the prostate/kidney/bladder, urinary incontinence, overactive bladder, and blood in the urine. Dr. McCullough earned his undergraduate degree from Colby College graduating Magna Cum Laude, with honors in both double majors of Biochemistry and Music. He completed his medical degree at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine concurrently with an MBA at the St. Joseph’s University Haub School of Business. Dr. McCullough finished his urologic residency at the Albert Einstein Medical Center in Philadelphia, and finally his fellowship in laparoscopic and robotic surgery at the prestigious L’Institut Mutualiste Montsouris in Paris, France.

Dr. Patel

Dr. Neal Patel earned his medical degree from Chicago Medical School as part of an engineering in medicine program with the Illinois Institute of Technology where he graduated Cum Laude with a degree in Molecular Biochemistry and Biophysics. After completing residency in Urologic Surgery at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School in New Jersey, he joined the USC Institute of Urology as a Felix and Mildred Yip Fellow in Advanced Robotics and Laparoscopy. While Dr. Patel enjoys all aspects of urologic surgery he specializes in new advanced robotic techniques such as Cystectomy with Intra-corporeal Diversions, Retroperitoneal Access Robotic Surgery, and Zero Ischemia partial nephrectomy.

Dr. Bhalani

Dr. Vishal Bhalani is board certified in Urology and specializes in all aspects of genitourinary surgery. Dr. Bhalani’s interests include robotic surgery, penile prosthesis surgery, male incontinence, Peyronie’s disease, minimally invasive treatments for BPH, and urethral reconstruction for stricture disease. Dr. Bhalani received a prestigious academic scholarship to the University of Miami where he earned his medical degree. He completed an internship in General Surgery at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, followed by a residency in Urology at Northwestern University in Chicago, IL. He has published numerous journal articles on topics related to the treatment of prostate cancer, renal cell carcinoma, and kidney stones, as well as improving the techniques of robotic and minimally invasive surgery. His work has been presented at national and international conferences.

Dr. T. Casey McCullough specializes in robotic and minimally invasive surgery for benign and malignant conditions of the urinary tract. He previously practiced in Connecticut and began a de novo community hospital robotics surgery program which grew to one of the most successful in New England. Dr. McCullough’s other interests include stone disease, minimally invasive treatments for BPH, cancer of the prostate/kidney/bladder, urinary incontinence, overactive bladder, and blood in the urine. Dr. McCullough earned his undergraduate degree from Colby College graduating Magna Cum Laude, with honors in both double majors of Biochemistry and Music. He completed his medical degree at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine concurrently with an MBA at the St. Joseph’s University Haub School of Business. Dr. McCullough finished his urologic residency at the Albert Einstein Medical Center in Philadelphia, and finally his fellowship in laparoscopic and robotic surgery at the prestigious L’Institut Mutualiste Montsouris in Paris, France.

Dr. Robert S Cowles III, founder of Cowles Clinic, is certified by the American Board of Urology and a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. Dr. Cowles has over 25 years of experience as a specialist in urological disorders and disease. His skill as a clinician and surgical innovator attracts patients from Georgia, the Southeast and around the world for treatment at The Cowles Clinic Center for Urology. As an innovator in urology, he sees patients with many urological conditions but especially the prostate; both BPH and prostate cancer. He is the originator of laser procedures which have become the standard in urological surgery including Visual Laser Ablation of the Prostate.

Lynn A. Lyons, D.O.

Dr. Lyons graduated from medical school in 1989 from Oklahoma State University College of Osteopathic Medicine in Tulsa, OK.

He completed an internship at Hillcrest Health Center (Oklahoma City, OK) and residencies in surgery and urology at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey.  He Has written several scientific papers, published and received 3 awards for past papers written.

He is retired from the U.S. army, serving as an electronics technician, helicopter pilot (flying UH-1) and retiring as a physician in the Medical Corps.  He is board certified in urology by the America Osteopathic Board of Surgery.

Over his career, he has served in many roles, presently chief of staff of the Crisp Regional Hospital.

Dr. Carl C. Capelouto graduated Phi Beta Kappa and magna cum laude from the University of Florida. He graduated magna cum laude and Alpha Omega Alpha from Emory University School of Medicine. He then completed his internship at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School, and completed his residency in the Harvard program of Urology.

Dr. Capelouto’s areas of expertise include minimally invasive treatments of many urological conditions. He is a leader in the treatment of BPH, with a special focus on the innovative Urolift procedure. He was among the first in the Southeast to offer the UroLift procedure and is now a Center of Excellence (COE) for the Urolift procedure and an instructor of this for other urologists.

He is a seven-time recipient of the prestigious Atlanta Magazine’s Top Doctor Award and a member of the American Urological Association, Southeastern Urological Association, and Georgia Urological Association.

Dr. Paul Sherlag completed his undergraduate degree cum laude at Wayne State University and graduated from Wayne State University School of Medicine. He completed both his surgical internship and residency in urology at Emory University.

Dr. Sherlag’s areas of urological expertise are urological oncology, stone disease, and female urology. He has presented and published numerous papers in urological oncology, including prostate, testicular, and bladder cancer. Dr. Sherlag is a member of the American Urological Association and the former president of the Atlanta Urological Association.

Dr. Brent Sharpe received his bachelor’s degree from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte and his Medical Degree from East Carolina University School of Medicine. He completed his residency in Urology at Emory University in 2005 after a surgical internship at Texas Tech Health Science Center. He is board certified by the American Board of Urology.

Dr. Sharpe treats all urological conditions but has a special interest in minimally invasive surgery for a wide range of urological conditions such as prostate enlargement (BPH), urological cancers, erectile dysfunction, and vaginal prolapse. He has completed approximately 700 minimally invasive surgeries, making him one of Georgia’s most experienced and extensive minimally invasive urological surgeon.

Dr. Jerry Yuan is a graduate of Houston Baptist University and received his medical degree from Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Yuan completed his general surgery and urology training at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, Missouri, and a postgraduate fellowship in male reproductive medicine and microsurgery at University of Illinois in Chicago.

Dr. Yuan served as a staff urologist in the U.S. Air Force between 1992 and 1995. Prior to starting his own practice, Dr. Yuan held the appointment of assistant professor of urology at Emory University School of Medicine specializing in general urology and male infertility.

He is a member of several medical associations, including the American Urological Association and American Society of Reproductive Medicine. He is board-certified by the American Board of Urology and is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons.

Patrick M. Parker, DO, is board certified by the American Board of Urology. Dr. Parker graduated from Gannon University Magna Cum Laude in Erie, PA. He subsequently attended Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed his Urology residency at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, MD. After completing his military commitment in 2017 he joined Dr. Chiang in private practice in Valdosta, GA.

Dr. Parker has authored several articles and has presented at national meetings. He is an active member in the Society for Government Service Urologists, American Urological Association, and American Medical Association. He has interest in treating male fertility, endourolgy and incontinence. Dr. Parker has been one of the first urologist in the region to offer a new and revolutionary treatment for BPH/enlarged prostate. The UroLift System procedure is the newest, minimally invasive procedure to treat BPH and has minimal downtime and durable results.

Dr. Brian Geary is certified by the American Board of Urology and joined Urology Specialists of Georgia in 2010. He has an interest in the management of Kidney stones and in 2012, he focused his practice on what he refers to as “Bladderology.” While not an officially recognized subspecialty, it is aptly named because he has a passion for all diseases that affect the bladder (OAB/Urinary Incontinence, Recurrent UTIs, Interstitial Cystitis, Neurogenic Bladder & Bladder Cancer) as well as Benign Prostate Disease (BPH). He is able to provide minimally invasive therapies like Botox, Interstim & UroLift along with behavioral & medical therapies which have allowed him to improve the quality of life for his patients.

Dr. Joshua Perkel is a member of the American Urologic Association. He has served as Mercer University School of Medicine’s Chief of the Division of Urology, for the Department of Surgery, and as Assistant Clinical Professor, for the Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, from 2005 to 2013.

Dr. Perkel joined Urology Specialists of Georgia in 2005 and he treats all aspects of urology including kidney stones, prostate cancer, urinary incontinence, pelvic organ prolapse, and mesh related problems. Along with Dr. Casey, he performed the first da Vinci Robotic Laparoscopic Prostatectomy in the region in 2007. He has performed over 450 Robotic Procedures and specializes in minimally invasive da Vinci robotic and laparoscopic surgery. Dr. Perkel is a featured speaker at community health events to help promote awareness in screening for prostate cancer.

Dr. Richard Blatter was born and raised in Idaho Falls. He completed medical school at Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine in Pennsylvania and completed his residency at Michigan State University in East Lansing, Michigan. 

Dr. Blatter is an advocate of innovative technology in the medical field. In fact, he is the first urologist in southeast Idaho to offer the Urolift procedure to treat Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH). Another service he offers in the line of innovative technology is robotic surgery, which allows his patients a smoother recovery from major surgeries.

Dr. Blatter is passionate about his job and enjoys being able to help patients when sensitive issues arise. 

Dr. Greg Andros is a native of the Des Plaines area. He received his Bachelor of Science degree from the University of South Florida and his medical degree from Loyola University Stritch School of Medicine. Dr. Andros completed his general surgery internship at Loyola University Medical and completed his training in urology at VA Hines/Loyola University, including a six-month rotation in pediatric urology at Children’s Memorial Hospital. Dr. Andros was a participant in the 1998 Urological Nursing Conference, with a scientific presentation of anatomy and physiology of the genitourinary system. He is a member of a number of honorary medical societies, has written many articles for publication and abstracts, was the chief of staff at Presence St Josephs Hospital in Joliet and was President of the Will-Grundy County Medical Society. Dr. Andros is certified by the American Board of Urology.

Dr. Michael Herzog

Michael E. Herzog, MD is board certified by the American Board of Urology. He earned his undergraduate at University of Illinois and obtained his doctorate in medicine from Rush Medical College. Dr. Herzog trained at Wayne State University in Detroit Michigan focusing primarily on surgery and urology during his residency. He also completed advanced training at Karmanous Cancer Center in Urology Oncology. Dr. Herzog joined Associated Urological Specialists which became the primary urology group on the southwest suburbs of Chicago. Associated Urological Specialists is leading the industry with urological advancements and exceptional patient care. Dr. Herzog has been practicing now for over 16 years within the community. He is also a part of the American Urology Association, the Chicago Urological Society, and the Endourologic Society. He holds a specials interest in minimally invasive prostate surgery and female voiding dysfunction as well as pelvic floor reconstruction.

Ikechukwu K. Oguejiofor, M.D., earned his Bachelor of Science degree from Bowling Green State University with a major in biochemistry and graduated summa cum laude. Dr. Oguejiofor attended medical school at the University of Toledo College of Medicine (formerly Medical College of Ohio) to earn his M.D. His postgraduate education included studies at University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center for general surgery where he also completed his residency in urology. Dr. Oguejiofor completed his fellowship at the Loyola University Medical Center in Laparoscopy, Endourology and Robotic Surgery. Dr. Oguejiofor is a member of the American Urological Association and the Endourological Society. He has a special interest in Stone Disease and Minimally Invasive and Robotic Surgical Techniques for treatment of urologic conditions.

Dr. Christensen was raised in Wheaton IL and received his BS Chemistry with Highest Honors (Summa Cum Laude) / Phi Beta Kappa from the University of Illinois in Urbana, and his MD degree from the University of Illinois in Chicago. He did his Urology Residency at Wake Forest Baptist Health in North Carolina, serving as Chief Resident. Dr. Christensen then returned to Wheaton and founded his independent Urology practice where he has remained since, with offices in Wheaton and Geneva. Dr. Christensen was one of the first physicians to adopt the Urolift procedure and thus has several years of experience with the Urolift technique. His patient outcomes have been exceptional, even better than outcomes from the Urolift trials. Dr. Christensen and his staff work together with the patient to choose the best management, with a focus on patient experience and comfort.

Dr. Adam Becker is originally from Louisville, Kentucky and graduated from Rhodes College in 2003. He then obtained his medical degree from University of Louisville School of Medicine in 2008. After completing his residency training in 2015 at the University of Toledo in Ohio, he relocated to Evansville, Indiana with his family. He is Urology Board certified and one of 5 urologists at Deaconess Clinic in Southern Indiana.  Dr. Becker has a successful Urology practice with a special interest in BPH and the minimally invasive management of the prostate

Dr. David Moore is originally from Evansville, Indiana and graduated from DePauw University in 2009. He then obtained his medical degree from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine in 2013. After completing his urologic surgery training at Vanderbilt, he moved back to Evansville, Indiana with his family. He is Urology Board Certified and one of five urologists at Deaconess Clinic in Southern Indiana. Dr. Becker has a busy Urology practice with a special interest in BPH, robotics and the minimally invasive management of the prostate.

Dr. Adam Craig Thomas is from Hamilton Indiana and graduated Phi Beta Kappa from Indiana University in 1995. He then obtained his medical degree from Indiana University in 1999. He developed an interest in urology during his medical school while doing pediatric urologic research. He completed his residency in urology in 2005 at the University of Tennessee in Memphis. He became an assistant professor in Urology at Tennessee before moving back home to Indiana in 2007. He is one of 7 urologists in Northeast Indiana Urology who see patients in northern Indiana and Ohio. He also is volunteer faculty with Indiana University teaching medical students and resident physicians. Dr. Thomas has a thriving practice with an emphasis and special interest in BPH and nocturia. He has been emphasizing minimally invasive procedures of the prostate for over 10 years.

Michael Shanks, DO, is a urologist in Terre Haute, Indiana. He joins the active medical staff of Terre Haute Regional Hospital and the physician practice of Regional Health Urology. Dr. Shanks earned his medical degree from Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine at Midwestern University in Downers Grove, Illinois. He continued his education with a urologic surgical residency at Franciscan Health in Olympia Fields, Illinois. Prior to joining Regional Health, Dr. Shanks has been actively involved in the care of patients both in the U.S. and overseas. He has served on the South American Medical and Surgical Mission Teams in Bolivia and Ecuador providing remote mountain and village medicine, the Africa Medical Mission Team in Burkina Faso, and in Cape Haitian and Port au Prince Haiti offering remote village and hurricane survivor medicine.

Luke Brunkhorst, D.O. graduated from medical school at Des Moines University and completed his residency at Michigan State University—COM in Wyoming, MI. Dr. Brunkhorst is certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Surgery – Urology. He has special interests in robotic surgery and minimally invasive surgery.

Dr. Gus Harb has been a practicing urologist since 1995 when he joined Urological Associates, P.C. He is certified by the American Board of Urology and is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. Dr. Harb's primary clinical interests include treatment of prostate diseases, including BPH and advanced prostate cancer. He has been instrumental in bringing new and progressive therapies to the Quad City Region throughout his tenure and continues to seek advances in patient care to ensure local patient access.

Dr. Sunil K. Purohit is a graduate of Vanderbilt University. He earned his medical degree at Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. He completed his urology residency at Tulane University in New Orleans, Louisiana. He is board certified in Urology. Dr Purohit is a member of the American Urological Association and a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons.

Dr. Kevin McGeagh is a native Texan who has adjusted to life in the Mid-Atlantic pretty well. He completed his undergraduate degree at Texas A&M University and his medical degree at The University of Texas Medical Branch @ Galveston. After that he did his General Surgery and Urology residency at Georgetown University Medical Center in Washington DC. He then spent 15 years on the faculty, practicing Urology and teaching many medical students and residents. He left academics and went into private practice joining Anne Arundel Urology 5 years ago. He specializes in treating BPH and kidney stones. His goal is to improve the function and quality of life of each of his patients.

Dr. James T Song specializes in general urology in Forest Hill, MD. He graduated from University Of Rochester School Of Medicine And Dentistry with his medical degree in 1990. He has been in private practice serving the Harford County community for 29 years, and performs the UroLift System treatment in his Ambulatory Surgery Center located in Forest Hill, MD.

Dr. P. Sean Van Zijl is a board-certified urologist who practices general urology with special interests in stone disease and benign prostatic hyperplasia – BPH/enlarged prostate. He received his undergraduate degree from Northwestern University and attended medical school at Temple University. He completed both general surgery and urology residencies at University of Maryland. Dr. Van Zijl is dedicated to helping improve the lives of men suffering with BPH symptoms.

Dr. Daniel Arrison is a board-certified Urologist in Bel Air and Havre de Grace, Maryland. Dr. Arrison practices general urology, with special interests in advanced prostate cancer treatment, kidney stones, and BPH. He completed his undergraduate degree at St. Joseph’s University and medical school and residency at Temple University in Philadelphia, PA. Dr. Arrison is highly dedicated to improving the lives of men suffering from BPH symptoms.

Dr. Bart Radolinski is a urologist who specializes in laparoscopic and robotic surgery; prostate, kidney, and bladder cancers; enlarged prostate (BPH); voiding dysfunction and incontinence (male and female); kidney stone disease; as well as no-scalpel vasectomy. He has a specific expertise in the UroLift procedure for the treatment of BPH. He was designated a UroLift Center of Excellence in 2019, demonstrating his continued commitment to the exemplary care of men living with the symptoms associated with an enlarged prostate (BPH). Dr. Radolinski also serves as Chair of the Robotic Surgery Steering Committee at Suburban Hospital in Bethesda, MD, and previously, he was Chief of the Division of Urology at Suburban Hospital. He is also expert in Botox injections of the bladder for Overactive Bladder (OAB) symptoms, and plasma vaporization of the prostate (bipolar TURP) for BPH as well.

Dr. Jayant Uberoi specializes in minimally invasive urologic surgery with advanced training in robotic surgery. His interests include aspects of general urologic health including kidney stones, benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), and erectile dysfunction. A member of the American Urological Association, the Endourological Society, and the Society of Sexual Medicine, Dr. Uberoi has co-authored numerous publications in peer-reviewed journals. He has presented original research at numerous national and international urologic meetings. In addition, he has been a Pedro Zamora Fellow for AIDS Action in Washington, D.C, and a Research Assistant at both the Johns Hopkins University School of Public Health’s Primary Care Policy Center for Underserved Populations and Duke University’s Center for Health Policy, Law and Management.

Dr. Kenneth Langer is a board certified urologist who practices general urology in Baltimore, Maryland, with special interests in erectile dysfunction, female voiding dysfunction, and minimally invasive therapy for benign prostatic hyperplasia-BPH. Dr. Langer received his undergraduate degree from Lehigh University and attended medical school at The Medical College of Pennsylvania. He completed his residency at the George Washington Medical Center. Dr. Langer is dedicated to improving the lives of men suffering from BPH.

Amin S. Herati, MD is an Assistant Professor at the James Buchanan Brady Urological Institute and works at the Johns Hopkins Hospital. He is the Director of Men's Health and Director of Male Infertility. Dr. Herati completed his urology residency at the Arthur Smith Institute for Urology, part of the Northwell Health System and trained under, Drs. Louis Kavoussi and Arthur Smith, whoworld renowned experts in Endourology and minimally invasive surgery. He subsequently completed a fellowship in Male Infertility and Andrology at Baylor College of Medicine.. He has expertise in the medical and surgical management of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia, Male Infertility, Sexual Dysfunction, and Men's Health. Dr. Herati is active in basic and clinical research with an interest in BPH, inthe fertility of patients with spinal cord injury, genetic basis of male infertility, hypogonadism, and pelvic pain syndromes.

Dr. Zuckerman has practiced urology in the Lansing area since 1982. He trained at the State University of New York and the University of Michigan. He is an Associate Clinical Professor at the Michigan State University Department of Urology and is the Head of the section of Urology at Sparrow Hospital. He has been extensively involved in medical student and resident training. Dr. Zuckerman has a General Urology practice and has a special interest in Urological cancers, stone diseases, prostate disease and female urology. He has special training in Minimally Invasive Surgery, including Robotic Surgery for prostate cancer and kidney surgery.

Tarek Pacha, D.O., is a board-certified urologist practicing at Memorial Healthcare in Owosso, Michigan. He specializes in the Urolift procedure to treat men with enlarged prostate BPH. Dr. Pacha provides solutions that maximize healing, wellness, and vitality. Dr. Pacha received his medical degree in 2007 from Midwestern University. Dr. Pacha treats patients with conditions including enlarged prostate, prostate cancer, bladder issues, erectile dysfunction, kidney stones, male and female incontinence and low testosterone. Dr. Pacha is a member of the following organizations: American College of Osteopathic Surgeons, American Osteopathic Association and American Urologic Association.

Memorial Healthcare has a strong track record of patient safety, including the only mid-Michigan hospital to receive an ‘A’ rating from The Leapfrog Group and four stars from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.

James D. Relle, M.D. is a partner in the Michigan Institute of Urology, P.C. Dr. Relle has practiced in metro Detroit since 1994. He is board certified in the specialty of Urology by the American Board of Urology and is a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians. Dr. Relle is experienced in all areas of adult Urology and has professional interest in Robotic Surgery, Female Urology, Kidney Stones and voiding dysfunction. Dr. Relle received a Bachelor of Science degree from Harvard University in 1984, graduating with honors. He received his Doctor of Medicine degree from Queen’s University, Canada in1988, placing first in his class in clinical skills and reasoning. Dr. Relle completed his Surgical Internship, Urology Residency, and Laparoscopic and Endourology Fellowship at the University of Toronto.

Ryan J. Nelson, D.O. is an associate of the Michigan Institute of Urology, P.C. He specializes in minimally invasive robotic and laparoscopic surgery, benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), and Urologic Oncology (Cancer). Dr. Nelson is Board Certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Surgery after his urologic residency at Michigan State – McLaren Macomb Hospital was completed in 2015. He also completed a two-year Urologic Robotic and Minimally Invasive Fellowship at the Cleveland Clinic, which allowed a foundation, second to none, for his advancement in robotic surgery.

Dr. Nelson has published numerous papers on the management of bladder outlet obstruction due to prostate issues, urologic tumors, robotic partial nephrectomy, and robotic cystectomy (removal of the bladder).

Dr. Nelson also specializes in minimally invasive treatments of BPH, such as UroLift that can be done in the office, as well as difficult robotic cases such as creating new bladders, robotic reconstruction of ureters, and nephron sparing surgery for complex kidney tumors.

Dr. Ryan Chartrand was born and raised in Michigan. He completed his training in southeast Michigan at St. John Ascension Hospitals. He is a graduate of Michigan State University for both his medical and bachelor degrees. He joined Urological Services, PC in 2017, which is located in Flint, Michigan. He currently has privileges at McLaren, Genesys, Hurley Hospitals. Performing and perfecting the Urolift procedure is an important part of his practice.

Dr. Dean Tortorelis

Dr. Tortorelis is a Board Certified Urologist and a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. He has been practicing urology in the Minneapolis/St. Paul area since 2002, with a broad range of adult urology and a special interest in men's health. He is the Executive Director of Urology Associates Men's Health Clinic at the Minnetonka Medical Center. His men's health focus includes the treatment of BPH (enlarged prostate), E.D. (erectile dysfunction), and low testosterone, along with expertise in penile prosthetics and vasectomies. He was also the first surgeon in the State of Minnesota to perform the new Urolift procedure under local anesthesia and with the use of nitrous oxide.

Dr. Karl Kemberling joined Urology Associates in 2006 after practicing in Duluth where he helped found a robotic surgical program in 2003. He has worked as a proctor, teaching other surgeons, in the areas of robotic and laparoscopic surgery. He practices general urology with an interest in minimally invasive surgery, cancer treatment (prostate, bladder, kidney, testicular), BPH, and the treatment of kidney stones.

Dr. David Prall, MD, earned his undergraduate degree in 2003 at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, graduated from the University of Minnesota Medical School in 2007, and finished his Urology residency at The Ohio State University in 2012.

He was raised in Minnesota; family is important to him and was one of the driving forces for returning to Minnesota after residency. He takes pride in being able to serve and care for people in Minnesota.

Dr. W. Jeff Wilson, Jr. is a board-certified urologist. He received his medical education at University of Mississippi School of Medicine in Jackson, Miss., and completed an internship at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center in New Orleans, La. He served his residency in urology at Ochsner Clinic Foundation and Louisiana State University in New Orleans. Dr. Wilson is affiliated with multiple medical organizations, including American Medical Association, American Urological Association, Mississippi State Medical Association and Mississippi Urological Society. He is also the medical director for the Ambulatory Surgery Center at Hattiesburg Clinic.

Dr. Randolph J. Ross is board certified in urology at Hattiesburg Clinic. He obtained his medical degree from Tulane University School of Medicine in New Orleans, La., and completed a general surgery internship at Ochsner Foundation Hospital and Clinic in New Orleans, where he also served his residency in general surgery and urology. Additionally, Dr. Ross completed a fellowship in transplant and renovascular surgery at Cleveland Clinic Foundation in Cleveland, Ohio. He holds certifications by the American Board of Urology and in lithotripsy at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, Mass. Some of his affiliations include the American Medical Association, Mississippi State Medical Association and the Hattiesburg Clinic Board of Directors, among others.

Dr. Daily is a native of Fayetteville, Arkansas, and received his bachelor of arts degree from the University of Mississippi. He received his medical degree from the University of Mississippi School of Medicine. Dr. Daily completed his general surgery internship and residency in urology at the Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Daily practiced urology in Cape Coral, Florida, before joining Mississippi Urology Clinic in 2004. Dr. Daily is certified by the American Board of Urology.

Dr. Hardin is from Greenwood, MS and sees patients in our Oxford, Grenada, and New Albany locations. He is also a graduate of UMC Medical School and completed his Urology Residency at the University of Tennessee- Knoxville. Board Certified as well, Dr. Hardin has special expertise in Robotic Partial Nephrectomy and surgery for Kidney Cancer. He spends most of his time on General Urology but has additional training in the evaluation and treatment of Male Infertility and female reconstruction for pelvic prolapse and incontinence. He also treats men and women for common bladder and prostate issues. Dr. Hardin has great experience with the Urolift procedure for BPH with over 165 cases and counting.

Dr. Gordon M. Castleberry is a board-certified urologist with more than 35 years of medical experience who specializes in state-of-the-art urology and age management. Dr. Castleberry completed his residency and internship training at the Naval Regional Medical Center in Portsmouth, VA, where he served as Chief Urology Resident during his final two years. A graduate of the University of Mississippi, Dr. Castleberry earned his medical doctorate from the University of Tennessee, where he was awarded an Armed Forces Professional Scholarship. He is actively involved in numerous professional societies such as the Mississippi State Medical Association, American Medical Association, Association of Military Surgeons, American Society of Clinical Urologists and American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine.

J. Timothy Posey, M.D. is a native of Mantachie. Dr. Posey received his undergraduate degree from Miami University and his medical degree from the University of Miami School of Medicine. Dr. Posey completed his general surgery and urology residencies at Jackson Memorial Hospital in Miami. Dr. Posey joined Urology Associates in 2002. Dr. Posey is certified by the American Board of Urology. Dr. Posey is a member of the American Urological Association and the Mississippi State Medical Association. Dr. Posey has hospital privileges at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo and Magnolia Regional Health Center in Corinth.

Dr. Jennifer MaLossi is a board certified practicing urology since 2003. She started her advanced education at Cornell University with a Major in Biology and a minor in Genetic sciences. She received her medical degree from SUNY Health Science Center at Brooklyn. She participated in clinical research at Cornell Hospital during medical school. She trained in General Surgery and Urology at the University of Maryland Medical System and pediatric urology at The Johns Hopkins Hospital. She is a member of the American Urological Society as well the Missouri State Medical Association. Dr. MaLossi has a special interest in multiple aspects of urology including treating Prostate Enlargement and both male and female voiding dysfunction, stone disease as well as urological cancers.

Dr. Peter Trinca has been practicing urology at CoxHealth Ferrell-Duncan Clinic, in Springfield, Missouri since March of 1995, following his residency at Kansas University Medical Center.  Dr. Trinca attended Louisiana State University Medical School in Shreveport, Louisiana after graduating with a zoology degree at University of Arkansas. Dr. Trinca has been doing Urolift procedures since April, 2018. 

Dr David Anderson is a board-certified urologist specializing in robotics and minimally invasive urologic surgery. He has been in practice at Ferrell Duncan Clinic since 2005. In addition, he is an assistant clinical professor through the University of Missouri School of Medicine Springfield Clinical campus.

John D. Horgan, M.D., F.A.C.S., received his medical degree from Creighton University School of Medicine in Omaha. He completed his internship and residency in urology at Long Island Jewish Medical center in New York. Dr. Horgan has been serving the Omaha community’s urologic needs since 1993. He is board-certified in urology and a fellow of the American College of Surgeons. He is a member of the American Urological Association and the Nebraska Urological Association.

Dr. Pohlman received his undergraduate degree from University of Nebraska – Lincoln and attended medical school at University of Nebraska College of Medicine. He completed his Surgical Internship and Urology Residency at University of Colorado Denver School of Medicine and Urology. In addition to general urology, Dr. Pohlman has extensive training and expertise in advanced laparoscopic and robotic urological surgery, pediatric urology, reconstruction of the adult urethra for stricture or trauma, urinary incontinence in men and women, and erectile dysfunction.

Dr. John Bishay is a native of Lincoln, Nebraska. He attended the University of Nebraska in Lincoln, where he received his Bachelor’s of Science degree in 2005, followed by his MD from the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, NE in 2009. Dr. Bishay received many awards throughout his undergraduate and medical schooling. Among these were the University of Nebraska Regent full tuition scholarship and the Nellie House Craven full tuition scholarship. After medical school, Dr. Bishay completed his urology residency at UNMC where he was named Urologic Surgery Chief Resident in 2014. During residency Bishay completed a Urology Resident Preceptorship in Adult and Pediatric Reconstructive and Prosthetic Urologic Surgery at the Cleveland Clinic. Post residency, Dr. Bishay entered into a private urology practice where he became board certified.

Dr. Brett Hill is a native of Omaha, Nebraska. He attended the University of Nebraska in Lincoln, where he received his Bachelor of Arts degree in 1999, followed by his MD from the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, NE in 2003. Dr. Hill received many awards throughout his undergraduate and medical schooling. Among these were numerous University of Nebraska Medical Center Merit Scholarships and the Dean’s Travel Fund.

After medical school, Dr. Hill completed his urology residency at UNMC which he completed in 2009.
Post residency, Dr. Hill entered into a private urology practice where he became board certified. Hill currently resides in Omaha, NE.

Ansar U. Khan, M.D. trained in Urology at The Mayo Clinic at Rochester, Minnesota followed by a Fellowship in Transplant Surgery also at Mayo. Dr. Khan has a Master degree in Surgery, he is Board Certified by the American Board of Urology, is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, and has memberships in the many specialty societies. He has special interests in the management of urinary incontinence, BPH, prostatic disease and pelvic prolapse. Dr. Khan is the first Urologist in Nebraska to receive the UroLift Center of Excellence designation.

Dr. Don Henslee and the staff at Urology, P.C. are dedicated to serving the urological needs of Lincoln and the surrounding communities while providing state-of-the-art diagnosis and treatment. The philosophy of Urology, P.C. is to treat each patient as a partner in his or her medical care and consider patient education our central focus. Dr. Henslee is board certified within the urology surgical specialty, has privileges at many hospitals in Lincoln and the surrounding area, and has completed extensive hands on training with the most up- to-date surgical techniques available. He specializes in adult and pediatric urology. Dr. Henslee practiced urology for the U.S. Navy prior to joining Urology, P.C. in 1993.

Dr. Sheldon Freedman completed his undergraduate degree at Temple University in Philadelphia. He graduated from medical school at Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia in 1977. His residency in urology was completed at Washington University in St. Louis in 1982. Dr. Freedman has been in practice in Las Vegas since 1983. He was Certified by the American Board of Urology in 1984.

After graduating Cum Laude from the University of California, Davis in Biochemistry, Dr. Michael Verni went on to study at the George Washington University School of Medicine. He completed his residency training at the University of Nebraska Medical Center in adult and pediatric urology. Dr. Verni is one of Las Vegas¹ premier Urologists and is a Diplomate of the American Board of Urology. He is also dedicated to his health community and is a member of several medical associations. Some of these prominent societies include: American Urologic Association, Endourological Society, and the American Medical Association. For his medical efforts, Dr. Verni has received numerous awards including the Pfizer Scholars in Urology in 2000. He has also published and presented medical research in several conferences and learning facilities internationally.

Christopher R. Girasole, M.D. received his undergraduate degree from Yale University and his medical degree from Vanderbilt University Medical School. He completed a urology residency at Vanderbilt as well. He is Board Certified in Urology. Dr. Girasole has been associated with Manchester Urology Associates, PA since 2007. Dr. Girasole currently holds the position of Vice President of Manchester Urology Associates with locations in Manchester, Dover, Derry, Bedford, and Portsmouth. He is also the Chief of Urology at Catholic Medical Center. He has been chosen by his colleagues as one of NH’s top doctors every year since 2015. His practice covers all aspects of general urology with areas of interest including BPH, incontinence, urologic oncology, and robotic surgery.

Dr. Andrew L. Hirsh is a certified Diplomate of the American Board of Urology and is focused on providing high quality comprehensive patient care. He is an expert in the diagnosis and treatment of voiding dysfunction, with a specialty focus in the medical and surgical treatment of enlarging prostates. His training included high volume minimally invasive procedures, including laparoscopic, robotic surgery, and endoscopic procedures. He is a recognized leader in the field, adopting new technologies to help his patients. Most recently, Dr. Hirsh has expanded his practice to include the UroLift procedure for men with enlarged prostates. He performed the first UroLift in the State of New Jersey.

Thomas J. Mueller, MD, FACS, received his medical degree from Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, where he received the Medical School Resident of the Year award. He completed his surgical and urologic residency program at University of Medicine and Dentistry-Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick, NJ. In addition to general urology, Dr. Mueller’s areas of expertise are in minimally invasive urologic surgery utilizing robotic, standard laparoscopy, and endourologic management of the kidney, bladder, and prostate. Other professional interests are in erectile dysfunction, prosthetics, infertility, and complex stone disease. Dr. Mueller is board certified by the American Board of Urology and has been a valued physician of Delaware Valley Urology, LLC since 2009.

David O. Sussman, DO, FACOS, received his medical degree at the University of New England in Biddeford, Maine in 1985. He completed his residency in general surgery and urology at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of NJ and the Kennedy Memorial Hospital-University Medical Center in Stratford, NJ. He also participated in a fellowship program in female urology and voiding dysfunction at Kaiser Permanente in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Sussman is board certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Surgery and has been in practice for over 25 years. He has lectured and published in peer-reviewed journals on almost all aspects of urologic conditions. He is currently President of Delaware Valley Urology, LLC.

Dr. Adam Perzin has been practicing urology in southern New Jersey since 1993. A graduate of Rutgers Medical School, he competed his residency at Temple University which included rotations at Fox Chase Cancer Center. Dr. Perzin has devoted much of his career at New Jersey Urology to prostate health, specializing in advanced prostate cancer and minimally invasive treatments for prostate enlargement. Dr. Perzin serves on the executive council of NJU and Urology Management Associates. He has won numerous awards for patient care including Best of Philly Magazine in 2019.

Dr. Thomas Y. Chun completed his undergraduate work at Cornell University and received his medical doctorate from George Washington University School of Medicine in Washington, DC. Dr. Chun completed his internship at New York University Medical Center in New York, NY, and his general surgery and urologic surgical residencies at New York University Medical Center and Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. He specializes in endoscopic laser surgery and complex surgical oncology. He continues taking advanced post-graduate courses and seminars. Dr. Chun is proficient in Korean and Spanish.

Dr. Michael Bernstein has been a practicing urologist in South Jersey since the late 1990s. He graduated from Cornell University, with distinction in all subject. He then went on the medical school at the University of Pennsylvania, where he was a part of the AOA medical honor society. Dr. Bernstein completed his general surgery training and urology residency at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. He is currently an assistant clinical professor at the Rowan School of Medicine. Dr. Bernstein's focus in urology is on male and female voiding dysfunction, pelvic reconstruction, along with kidney stones and BPH. He has served on numerous local hospital committees and is a member of the New Jersey Urology physician governance board.

A graduate of Northwestern University’s Feinberg School of Medicine in Chicago, IL, Dr. Sanjay Kasturi has been practicing urology for five years. Dr. Kasturi completed a Fellowship in Endourology and Laparoscopy at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia, PA.

Dr. Gazi graduated from the University of Miami School of Medicine and completed his post-graduate training in urology at UMDNJ Robert Wood Johnson Medical School (now known as Rutgers RWJ Medical School) in New Brunswick, NJ. He is currently an Adjunct Clinical Professor at Fox Chase Cancer Center and Clinical Assistant Professor at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. Dr. Gazi is Board Certified by the American Board of Urology. In addition to clinical practice, Dr. Gazi is a thought leader, author, and consultant for several top research, pharmaceutical, and biotech companies. Dr. Gazi’s expertise earned him recognition as one of America’s Top Urologists by Consumers’ Research Council of America and Castle Connolly Medical, Ltd., and as a repeat New Jersey Monthly Top Doctor 2011-2017

Andrew Grollman, M.D. is a board-certified urologist. He is a member of the American Urologic Association and American Medical Association. Dr. Grollman received his Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Maryland and his degree in medicine from the University of Maryland School of Medicine. He completed his general surgery residency at the University of Maryland Medical Center and his urology residency at the Robert Wood Johnson Hospital in New Jersey.

With over 15 years’ experience, prior to joining Lovelace Medical Group, Dr. Grollman practiced at Albuquerque Urology Associates. He is a certified DaVinci robot surgeon and has interest in laparoscopic surgery, overactive bladder, prolapse, and incontinence.

Wayne Kuang MD is the only fellowship-trained men’s health specialist in New Mexico specializing in testosterone rebalancing, erectile dysfunction, prostate health and no-needle vasectomy. After completing his undergraduate studies at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, he received his medical degree from Stanford University. Dr. Kuang then pursued his urology residency at the Cleveland Clinic to become a board-certified urologist then specialized in men’s health with an andrology/infertility fellowship also at the Cleveland Clinic. Desiring to change the way men perceive and receive health care, he founded MD for Men which aims to empower men with the tools to evolve fearlessly into the best version of themselves to positively impact personal, professional, community and global relationships.

Dr. Ricciardi is a board certified urologist and has been recognized as a Castle Connolly Top Doctor. He started his advanced education at Skidmore College, where he was Vice President of his class and graduated Phi Beta Kappa with highest honors in biochemistry. He received his medical degree from New York Medical College and began his surgical training at North Shore University/Cornell Medical College. Dr. Ricciardi then proceeded with his urological training at Albert Einstein College of Medicine/Montefiore Medical Center, where he was also fellowship trained in erectile dysfunction. He has advanced surgical skills in the areas of BPH, female incontinence, and erectile dysfunction.

Dr. Daniel Welchons received his undergraduate degree with highest honors from Geneseo State University. He received a full-tuition academic scholarship to attend medical school at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine where he graduated Alpha Omega Alpha. In medical school he spent part of his fourth year at Istituto Mediterraneo per i Trapianti e Terapie ad Alta Specializzazione (ISMETT) in Palermo, Italy assisting in transplantation surgery services.

He completed his surgical internship at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston and residency at the Harvard Program in Urology. As a senior resident, he was an instructor for the New England Urology Training Course in Robotic Surgery at Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital in Boston. Dr. Welchons was also involved with teaching students at Harvard Medical School.

Dr. Omarbasha completed his urology residency at Boston University Hospital and Boston Children’s Hospital. He then spent three years in a fellowship program at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in Manhattan, focusing on the treatment of urological cancers. He has a special interest and expertise in the treatment of male sexual dysfunction, and male and female incontinence. Dr. Omarbasha has been conducting Phase III clinical trials on behalf of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and for pharmaceutical companies investigating new anti-cancer drugs for the treatment of prostate and bladder cancer. Dr. Omarbasha was a clinical Assistant Professor at the Department of Urology at SUNY Upstate Medical Center. He is involved in training residents and medical students. He is a member of multiple associations including The American Medical Association, The American Urological Association and The International College of Surgeons.

Dr. Christopher Pieczonka graduated from the SUNY Buffalo School of Medicine in 1997. He then completed his surgical and urologic training at SUNY at Buffalo Consortium Program in 2003. He is board certified by the American Board of Urology. Dr. Pieczonka also has been co-author of multiple urological presentations. Dr. Pieczonka is currently the Executive Vice-President of the Physician Teamster Alliance of CNY Local #1149 and has a specialty interest in the treatment of advanced prostate cancer and BPH. He is currently a Clinical Assistant Profession of Urology at SUNY Upstate in Syracuse, NY.

Dr. John Griswold is a board-certified Urologist practicing at Buffalo Medical Group since 1995. Dr. Griswold received his Medical Doctorate from the University of Buffalo School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences. In addition to the American Board of Urology, Dr. Griswold is a member of many national and regional organizations including the American Urologic Association, Erie County Medical Society and Buffalo Urology Society. He is a Clinical Instructor of Urology at Buffalo Medical School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences and has Authored or Co-authored Articles and Abstracts on Urologic Topics.

Dr. Barkagan graduated the Universita Di Roma Facolta di Medicina E Chirurgia with honors (Cum Laude). He completed his residency in internal medicine, as well as general surgery and Urology at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York. He is also Board Certified in Forensic Medicine. Dr. Barkagan has performed pioneering work in reverse transcriptase enzymes and masterminded urological techniques such as improved 3D prostate ultrasound scanning. He has published many noted textual works and holds the award for the best research paper from Mount Sinai Alumni Association. He has lectured extensively around the world. Dr. Barkagan introduced Urolift in his practice March 2019, as an alternative treatment to BPH medication and has treated over 100 patients with excellent outcomes.

Dr. Jaspreet Singh is a board certified urologist. He obtained his medical degree from the New York College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed his clinical internship at Brookdale University Hospital and Medical Center followed by general surgery and urologic surgical residencies at Albert Einstein Medical Center, and Hahnemann University Hospital. Dr. Singh pursued additional fellowship training at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Pennsylvania. He has a special interest in the diagnosis and treatment of BPH and ED . Throughout residency and afterwards, Dr. Singh has sought to further advance his knowledge and surgical skill by continued training under the nation’s leading urologists. He joined the practice in 2012.

Dr. Sherman Chan is a urologist treating patients in Forest Hills, New York, and the surrounding communities. He is affiliated with facilities including the Long Island Jewish Medical Center, New York Hospital Queens, and Winthrop-University Hospital. He is also a member of professional organizations including the American Medical Association, the New York Section of the American Urological Association, and the Medical Society of the State of New York. For his undergraduate degree, Dr. Chan attended New York University. He pursued his medical degree at the State University of New York Downstate Medical School, where he received distinction in research. Dr. Chan continued his medical education at the Maimonides Medical Center.
Patients visiting Dr. Chan can receive a full range of urological services. He provides urodynamic studies, bladder and kidney ultrasound, prostate cancer screening, and general consultations. Treatment is available for issues including kidney stones, urinary tract infection, incontinence, and frequent urination.

Seth A. Capello, M.D. was raised in Saratoga Springs, New York. He received a Bachelor of Science in biomedical engineering summa cum laude from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, New York. He received his medical degree and completed his urology residency training, both at Albany Medical College in Albany, New York. He subsequently completed a fellowship in robotic surgery at the University of Rochester in Rochester, New York.

Dr. Capello is the Director of Robotic Surgery at Saratoga Hospital and is a member of the leadership board of the Saratoga Hospital Medical Group. He is board certified by the American Board of Urology, and specializes in the minimally invasive treatment of prostate disease, including benign prostate enlargement and prostate cancer.

Dr. Robert Valenzuela is a Diplomate of the American Board of Urology and a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. Dr. Valenzuela earned his Medical degree from the Mount Sinai School of Medicine and completed both his internship and residency at Beth Israel Medical Center in New York City. Dr. Valenzuela specializes in prosthetic urology, sexual dysfunction, urinary incontinence, surgical management of Peyronie’s disease and the latest techniques for the management of BPH. He is one of the most prolific implanters of penile prostheses, artificial urinary sphincters and male slings in the Northeast region.

Dr. Valenzuela is an active educator, conducting patient education seminars and lectures the treatment of BPH and erectile dysfunction and Peyronie’ disease. He also provides expertise and training to physicians, nationally and internationally, on his unique surgical techniques for Urolift, inflatable penile prosthesis insertion, male slings, Artificial Urinary Sphincters and the management of complex prosthetic and Peyronie’s cases. Dr. Valenzuela maintains affiliation with the American Urological Association, Hispanic Medical Association, Dominican Medical Association, Sexual Medicine Society, and the International Society for Sexual Medicine.

Peter J. Walter, M.D. F.A.C.S., a board-certified physician, is a graduate of the State University of New York at Buffalo School of Medicine. He completed his general surgical and urological training at Upstate Medical Center in Syracuse. He is well versed in the medical and surgical treatment of urologic cancers, prostate disorders, stone disease, erectile dysfunction, and urinary incontinence. Dr. Walter has a special interest in the appropriate diagnosis and treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and prostate cancer.

Ryan G. White, M.D., is a graduate of the State University of New York at Buffalo Medical School. He did his general surgical training and completed his urological training at the Albany Medical Center Hospital. Dr. White trained in general urology and his interests include the treatment of erectile dysfunction, stone disease, urologic cancers, as well as male and female voiding dysfunction.

K. Kent Chevli, M.D. comes to Western New York after completing urologic training at the University of Louisville. He is a graduate of Washington University, and St. Louis University School of Medicine. His board-certified training includes female urology and laparoscopic surgery. Dr. Chevli is a Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Urology at SUNY at Buffalo, and an Adjunct Assistant Professor of Oncology at Roswell Park Cancer Institute. His special interest lies in management of urologic cancers, including prostate, kidney, and bladder cancer.

Christopher J. Skomra, M.D. is a medical honors graduate of the University of Buffalo. Dr. Skomra is board-certified and completed his urologic training at George Washington University, which included specialization in cancer surgery, laparoscopic surgery and pediatric and female urology. He is also certified in daVinci robotics.

Joseph M. Greco, M.D., a board-certified physician, joined the practice in 1979, after completing his urologic training at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore. Dr. Greco’s training at Johns Hopkins included a one-year fellowship in conjunction with the American Cancer Society on the diagnosis and treatment of prostate cancer.

Brian D. Rambarran, M.D., MPH received his medical degree from the State University of New York’s Downstate College of Medicine in Brooklyn, NY. He completed his General Surgery Internship and Urology Residency at the State University of New York at Buffalo where he was also named administrative chief resident. Dr. Rambarran’s special interests include radiotherapy and the treatment of prostate cancer.”

Dr. Jeffrey Schiff is a board-certified Urologist, an Assistant Professor of Urology at Stony Brook University School of Medicine and an attending at Winthrop Urology, PC. Before joining Winthrop Urology he was the Director of Adult Urology at SUNY Downstate Medical Center and was a member of the Academic Executive Committee – Residency Advisory Board in the Department of Urology. He was also a voluntary Attending Physician in the Department of Urology at Kings County Hospital Center, a Level 1 Trauma Center. Dr. Schiff attended Tufts University School of Medicine where he was conferred the Doctor of Medicine Degree in 2006. He then began a Residency in the Department of Urology at SUNY Downstate Medical Center from 2006-2011. Interests include Clinical Urology, Urology Research and Academic Medicine.

Dr. Kaspar grew up in the New York/New Jersey area. He received a Bachelor’s degree in Biology from Washington University in St. Louis and a Master’s Degree in Microbiology from Wake Forest University. He received his medical degree from Wake Forest University School of Medicine and an internship in General Surgery and residency in Urology from Pennsylvania State University in Hershey, PA. Dr. Kaspar is a member of the American Urologic Association, NC Medical Society, Society of Female Urology, and Wake County Medical Society. He specializes in treatments for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) for men. He was the first physician to perform the UroLift® procedure in an office setting in North Carolina.

Dr. Chang practices general urology and specializes in male pelvic reconstructive surgery, ureteral injury and ureteral reconstructive surgery, urethral stricture disease and urethral reconstructive surgery. Dr. Chang also focuses on kidney stone disease, erectile dysfunction, male incontinence and penile cancer. He also performs the UroLift System procedure for the treatment of BPH/enlarged prostate.

During his residency at the University of Missouri, Dr. Chang was the chief resident in urology. He received general surgery sub-internship honors at Crozer-Chester Medical Center in 2006 and at Temple University Hospital in 2005. He received the Cullen Family Scholarship from Temple University School of Medicine from 2004 to 2006 and the Neressian Scholarship from Temple University School of Medicine in 2005 and 2006. In addition, he received the John McKee Scholarship while at Dickinson College from 1992 to 1996.

Dr. Tortora graduated Cum Laude from Yale University and from medical school at Emory University. His internship and residency were served at UNC Hospital in Chapel Hill, NC. He is affiliated with the UNC School of Medicine as a Clinical Associate Professor in the departments of Surgery and Family Practice. Dr. Tortora is a Diplomate of Urology. Dr. Tortora is sought after nationally by developers of new urological techniques and treatments and is considered an expert for panel discussion in his field. He has helped develop medical and surgical techniques to aid the treatment of male sexual dysfunction. He specializes in robotic surgery, HIFU and the UroLift® System.

Dr. Schlesinger has been serving patients in Statesville since 1995. He is dedicated to providing the most up to date diagnostic and treatment options in the field of Urology in a comfortable and compassionate setting. He is aware that many urological conditions are accompanied by social discomfort or embarrassment, so he approaches all patients with particular sensitivity and discretion. He does surgical and medical treatments for disorders of kidneys, bladder and male reproductive system. Radioactive seed Implantation for Prostate Cancer, Office Vasectomy, Lithotripsy, Treatment for Male and Female Incontinence. He is an associate of Iredell Memorial Hospital, Davis Medical Center, Lake Norman Regional Medical Center and Iredell Surgical Center.

Dr. Griewe received his medical degree from The George Washington University in Washington, DC. He completed his residency in urology at Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington. He joined Pinehurst Surgical in November 2005, specializing in oncology, pediatrics, minimally invasive surgery and incontinence. Some of the treatments he specializes in are Robotic Prostatectomy, High Dose Rate Brachytherapy (radiation) for treatment of Prostate Cancer, Kidney Stone Treatment, Microwave Thermotherapy of Prostate, and Laser Treatment of Prostate. Dr. Griewe is board certified by the American Board of Urologic Surgery.

Dr. Thomas Phillips is a board-certified urologist practicing at Urology Specialists of the Carolinas. Dr. Phillips received his undergraduate degree from Brown University and his Medical Degree from George Washington University School of Medicine. His specialties include Urologic Oncology, Stone Disease, da Vinci® Robotic Prostatectomy and Kidney Surgery as well as both cancerous and non-cancerous Minimally Invasive Prostate Treatments. Dr. Phillips is a member to many societies including North Carolina Medical Society, American Urological Association and National Honor Medical Society. He was honored as one of America’s Top Urologists in 2010 and as a Top Doctor by Charlotte Magazine in both 2008 and 2009.

Dr. Michael F. Cunningham, M.D., is a board-certified urologist, specializing in treating benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) through minimally invasive therapy, female incontinence and kidney stones. Dr. Cunningham has been a physician at Central Ohio Urology Group since 1998. He is affiliated with Riverside Methodist and Dublin Methodist hospitals and operates at Central Ohio Urology Surgery Center and Knightsbridge Surgery Center. He graduated from The Ohio State University College of Medicine in 1992 and completed both his internship and residency at The Ohio State University Hospital. Dr. Cunningham is also an active professional member of the American Urological Association.

Dr. Jorge Arzola specializes in Urology with a personal interest in benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), overactive bladder (OAB), urinary stone disease and Oncology. Dr. Arzola was born and raised in San Juan, Puerto Rico and is bilingual in Spanish and English. In 1995 he earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Rochester, New York. As an Air Force Health Profession Scholar, Dr. Arzola received his medical degree in 1999. Dr. Arzola worked as a Urologist at Wright-Patterson AFB from 2008-2013 where he served as Chief of the Urology element and as the Commander of the Surgical Specialties flight. He was deployed to Afghanistan as a urologist from December 2011 to June 2012. Dr. Arzola was awarded the distinguished Emmett Broxson Award for Outstanding Compassion Patient Care in 2010. He is an Assistant Professor of Surgery at Wright State University and is Board Certified in Urology.

Dr. Saleem Zafar is a native of Toledo, Ohio. He attended Maumee Valley Country Day School prior to attending the University of Chicago for his undergraduate degree. He returned to Toledo obtaining his medical license and doing his residency at the University of Toledo Medical Center. Dr. Zafar is passionate about treating all urologic disorders with an emphasis on minimally invasive and robotic surgery. He obtained advanced training in urology at Henry Ford Hospital and utilizes cutting-edge treatments whenever possible and traditional treatments when appropriate. Dr. Zafar has been recognized by the University of Toledo as one of the best educators on campus by being awarded the Arnold P. Gold Humanism in Medicine Award three times. He also won the John D. Silbar Award, given by the American Urologic Association annually for "outstanding qualities in clinical ability, high ethical and moral standards, compassion for patients, and outstanding bedside manner."

Dr. Naveen Arora earned his undergraduate degree from Case Western Reserve University where he graduated Magna Cum Laude. He earned his medical degree from the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine where he graduated at the top 10% of his class. He completed his General Surgery internship and Urologic Surgery training at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation Akron General residency program. Upon completion of his residency, Dr. Arora pursued further specialized training by completing a Fellowship in Urologic Oncology, Minimally Invasive and Robotic Surgery at Carolinas Medical Center at the Levine Cancer Institute in Charlotte, NC. Dr. Arora has an interest in benign prostatic hyperplasia, kidney stone disease, overactive bladder, urinary incontinence, and urologic oncology.

Irina Jaeger, MD, received her medical degree from University of Maryland School of Medicine. She completed her internship and residency in Urology at University Hospitals of Cleveland and has been serving the Cleveland community’s Urologic needs since 2003. She is board certified in Urology and is a member of The American Urologic Association and the North Central Section. She is an expert in multiple aspects of Urology but has special interest and advanced skills in BPH and stone disease. She has served as Chief of Urology of University Hospitals Ahuja Medical Center and Richmond Medical Center and is currently an assistant professor at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine. She is involved in the training of Resident Physicians, Medical students and Physician Assistant students. She has authored numerous presentations and journal articles. Dr. Jaeger is fluent in Russian and Ukrainian.

Dr. Ochs graduated from The University of Kansas medical school in 1993. He began his post graduate training as a surgical intern at the Naval Hospital in San Diego, California. Prior to starting his Urological residency, he served 2 years as the general medical office aboard the USS Juneau. Dr. Ochs began his private practice in Canton, Ohio in 2004. He is a partner in a progressive 3 Urologist single specialty group. Dr. Ochs enjoys evaluating and efficiently implementing new technologies. He was the first Urologist in the state of Ohio to perform the UroLift procedure for BPH. He is a member of the American Board of Urology, The American Urological Association, The Ohio Urological Association, and The American Association of Clinical Urologists.

Dr. Espinosa completed his undergraduate and medical school at the University of Texas and residency at the University of Cincinnati Hospital. He is a board certified urologist. Dr. Espinosa is a member of the American Urology Association and the Clark County Medical Society.

Dr. Mardovin graduated from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio in 1990. He went to medical school at Wright State University and completed his residency at Wright State and the University of Cincinnati Hospital. Dr. Mardovin joined Urology Specialists of Ohio in 2001. He is a board certified urologist and serves on the board at Ohio Valley Surgical Hospital, and is also the Urology Chief at Springfield Regional Hospital.

James R. Colvert, III, M.D.

Dr. Colvert received his undergraduate degree and his medical doctorate from the University of Oklahoma. He is certified by the American Board of Urology.

Jarrett D. Kruska, M.D.

Dr. Kruska received his undergraduate degree from Oklahoma State University and his medical doctorate from the University of Oklahoma. He is certified by the American Board of Urology.

Dr. James Tycast graduated Cum Laude with a B.S. in Biology and finished a NASA research grant fellowship from Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska in 1998. He completed his medical degree as well as his internship and residency training in Urologic Surgery at Saint Louis University Hospital in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Tycast received the Distinguished Teaching Award in 2010 for his educational contributions to the medical school. Dr. Tycast is a member of the American Urological Association, the Endourological Society, and the American College of Surgeons.  His special interests include all areas of urology such as BPH, minimally invasive surgery, endourology, kidney stones, overactive bladder, incontinence, and erectile dysfunction.

Daniel Janoff, M.D. is a board-certified urologist, who practices all aspects of adult urology for men and women. He has special interests in minimally invasive surgery and laparoscopy, robotics in surgery (including the da Vinci®), stone disease, urologic cancers, and infertility.

Dr. Janoff attended the University of California, Los Angeles for undergraduate studies, graduating with a degree in psychobiology. He graduated from the University of California, Irvine, College of Medicine in 1999. He completed a urology residency at Oregon Health and Sciences University in 2005 and joined Urologic Consultants shortly after. He has co-authored several publications in the field of urology on subjects including prostate cancer, kidney imaging by computerized tomography, endoscopic management of ureteral stricture disease, and congenital urologic anomalies.

Dr. Nicholas Boncher received his undergraduate and medical degrees from the University of Michigan Medical School. Following this, he completed his urology residency at Case Western, in Cleveland, Ohio. He then completed his Fellowship at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation in Male Reconstruction and Prosthetics. Dr. Boncher worked as the Director of Reconstructive Urology at the University of New Mexico as an assistant Professor as well as jointly managing reconstructive urology at the Veteran’s Affairs hospital in Albuquerque before moving to Portland. His expertise is in Men’s Health.Dr Boncher is a regional leader in BPH management including the UroLift System procedue and laser therapy. His practice centers on keeping his patients active and healthy no matter their age while balancing quality outcomes with cost effectiveness and patient comfort.

Matt S. Ashley, MD is a member of Summit Medical Group Oregon’s Urology team. Dr. Ashley practices all aspects of urology including treatment of enlarged prostates, kidney stones, voiding dysfunction and all urologic cancers. He specializes in minimally invasive prostate procedures, erectile dysfunction and testosterone replacement. He has undergone additional training in the UroLift procedure for obstructive prostates and is working toward being designated a Center of Excellence based on his volume and patient outcomes. Prior to joining Summit Medical Group Oregon, Dr. Ashley practiced with Bend Urology Associates since 2017. He received his undergraduate degree from Princeton University and obtained his medical degree from Oregon Health & Science University in Portland, OR. Dr. Ashley feels a responsibility to be a translator in medicine, helping patients navigate complex medical information. He strives to educate patients and create an environment that fosters honesty and collaboration, so they feel confident making important health decisions.

Dr. Dutta completed his medical degree at the University of Southern California School of Medicine in 1996. He completed his internship and residency at Vanderbilt University Medical Center and has been practicing in Oregon since 2002. He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Urology and is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. Dr. Dutta has extensive experience in minimally invasive treatments for BPH, stone disease, and use of the DaVinci surgical system for genitourinary cancers. He is currently head of robotics at Emanuel Hospital. In addition, he has conducted research into how specific urologic treatments affect quality of life for patients.

Dr. McCoy completed his medical degree from Vanderbilt University in 1981 and his residency at Oregon Health & Sciences University in Portland in 1987. He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Urology. He is a Fellow of the American Urologic Association, a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, a member of the Oregon Urologic Society and a Delegate of the Multnomah County Medical Society.

Dr. McCoy has sub-specialized in robotic prostatectomy, seed implants for prostate cancer, laser and microwave treatment of prostatic obstruction, endoscopic kidney stone procedures and other minimally invasive surgery techniques. He also specializes in no scalpel vasectomy, microscopic vasectomy reversal and sling procedures for male and female incontinence, and testosterone replacement in men. He is encouraged by the technological advances being made and the ways in which they are changing people's perceptions of urology. Dr. McCoy believes in going above and beyond in offering patients options and explanations. He stresses education as a crucial component of treatment.

Dr. Marr graduated from Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) and later completed a general surgery residency, urology, and renal transplant residency at OHSU. He finished a research fellowship at Northwestern University in Chicago, IL. Dr. Marr focuses on bladder cancer, kidney cancer, and general urology at The Oregon Clinic – Urology. As of January 2018 Dr. Marr received recognition as the first urolift center of excellence in the Pacific Northwest. He is also a volunteer for the International Volunteers of Urology, the Wallace Medical Concern, the Safehaven Community Outreach program and is an organizer for Physicians for Social Responsibility at OHSU.

Dr. John Henry received his medical degree from Johns Hopkins School of Medicine in Baltimore, MD. While at Johns Hopkins he performed research of the biology and treatment of prostate and bladder cancer. He has published on these topics regarding this research.

At the University of Pennsylvania he served as an intern and resident in general surgery. He completed his urologic studies at the University of Pennsylvania. He performed his pediatric training at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.
At the New York Hospital, Cornell University in New York he performed studies on microsurgical technique and has published on this research.

Dr. Henry remains active in urological research and has presented several papers at professional meetings. He is certified by the American Board of Urology and is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. He is a member of the American Urological Association, Philadelphia Urologic Society, American Association for Clinical Urologists, Reading Physicians Organization, and Berks County Medical Society.

Dr. Georges is a urologist in Allentown, PA specializing in the treatment of BPH.  He graduated from New York University with a Bachelors of Science in Neuroscience.Dr. Georges then went to Columbia University College of Physicians & Surgeons after which he completed his Residency at SUNY-Downstate Medical Center.  Dr. Georges has been in practice for 7 years and currently practices at LVPG Urology where he is the Director of the Center for BPH and Men's Health.

Dr. Goldsmith, a Pennsylvania native, completed his urologic training at Duke University.  He has a strong academic background, having completed a combined MD and PhD program at Temple University in Philadelphia, earning a PhD in molecular biology and cancer research.  During residency he completed a research fellowship in endourology and minimally invasive surgery.

Dr. Frank Costa is Clinical Associate Professor of Urology at the University of Pittsburgh and Director, of the Urology Institute of Pittsburgh. He has received repeated selection in America's Top Physicians. He has affiliations with several hospitals and holds memberships in several professional scientific societies. He has appeared on local, national and international television interviews and radio programs. He has published numerous articles, participated in numerous research trials and serves as a Men's Health advisor for GNC. Dr. Costa is board certified in Urology and Anti-Aging Medicine.

Dr. R Scott Owens is a board-certified urologist, specializing in minimally invasive treatments for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), prostate cancer, laparoscopic and robotic surgery (including radical prostatectomy, partial and total nephrectomy and pyeloplasty), and female/male bladder slings. Dr. Owens has been a physician at UCPA since 2005 and practicing urology since 1993. Dr. Owens is affiliated with Geisinger Holy Spirit and UPMC Pinnacle where he is the Vice Chairman of Surgery and Divisional Chief of Urology. He graduated from Penn State University College of Medicine and completed his residencies at York Hospital, The University of Illinois, and The Medical College of Wisconsin. Dr. Owens is a member of American Urological Association, PA Medical Society, Dauphin County Medical Society, Society of Laparoscopic Surgeons, AMA and LUGPA.

Dr. Edgar Baselli received a bachelor's degree from State University of New York at Binghamton. He received a medical degree from Pennsylvania State University college of medicine in 1995. He completed his Urology training at Temple University hospital. Dr. Baselli is a diplomate of the American Board of Urology. He has been in practice in York, pa since joining our group in 2001. Dr. Baselli's professional area of interests include minimally invasive management of BPH, endourology, nephrolithiasis, men’s health, and general Urology.

Dr. Manish Patel is board-certified in adult male and female Urology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery. He graduated as valedictorian from Medical School (Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine). He completed his surgical training at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. Dr.Patel is a highly sought out consultant and medical researcher. He has authored numerous medical papers, presentations and text book chapters. He gets excited about patient care and advancing medical information and technology for the benefit of his patient’s in Richland County, Kershaw County and his surrounding communities!

Dr. David Stanley enlisted in the United States Army after high school. After completing his active-duty requirement he attended Northeast Louisiana University while completing an Army reserve enlistment. He attended LSU Health Science Center on New Orleans for medical school and following graduation he volunteered to serve again in the US Army as a commissioned officer and physician in 2007. He began his urology residency at Brooke Army Medical Center in San Antonio and transferred to UTHSC San Antonio to complete his urology residency. He has an increased interest in BPH surgical options, minimally invasive oncology, robotics, and endourology. He completed his active duty requirement in 2018 at which point he transitioned to a group urology practice. Dr. Stanley is a board-certified urologist and current member of the American Urologic Association as well as a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons.

Dr. William Flanagan is a board-certified urologist who received his Medical degree from Duke University School of Medicine. He completed both his General Surgery and Urology residencies at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, TX. His special interests include penile implant surgery, male and female incontinence, prostate radiotherapy and cryotherapy, vasectomy and ultrasound applications in urology.

Anand Shridharani, MD is a board certified fellowship trained urologist that specializes in male reproductive and prosthetic urology with UT Erlanger Urology in Chattanooga, TN. His urology practice
offers comprehensive Men’s Reproductive and Sexual Health services including comprehensive management of the infertile male, reproductive microsurgery including vasectomy reversal, urologic cancer survivorship, and penile/urethral reconstruction.

In practice, Dr. Shridharani prides himself on applying the most current techniques and data in urology while approaching each patient in an individualized manner.
Furthermore, Dr. Shridharani emphasizes patient education and participation in all aspects of care. He believes that although physicians and urologists can make treatment recommendations, patients must be closely involved in the decision-making process. He understands that through this process the most successful outcomes with regard to patient satisfaction is obtained.

Dr. Walter Chiles has been practicing general urology in Knoxville since 2006. He specializes in female incontinence and kidney stone disease. Dr. Chiles also performs the advanced procedures — UroLIft® and Rezum® — for BPH/enlarged prostate and advanced treatments for overactive bladder (OAB) including Interstim® neuromodulation therapy and BOTOX® and Xiaflex® for Peyronie’s disease. In addition, he treats bladder cancer, prostate cancer including robotic prostatectomy and laser prostatectomy, erectile dysfunction, and male sexual health issues, male incontinence, low testosterone and Peyronie’s disease, and also female pelvic health, interstitial cystitis, and urinary tract infection.Dr. Chiles is certified by the American Board of Urology and is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons.

Dr. Sean DeLair has been practicing general urology since 2007. His clinical interests include kidney cancer, prostate cancer, bladder cancer, stone disease, sexual dysfunction, and voiding  dysfunction including incontinence and benign prostatic hypertrophy. His specialties include neuromodulation therapy (Interstim®) for overactive bladder and the UroLift® System treatment for  BPH/enlarged prostate.

Dr. DeLair is certified by the American Board of Urology and is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons.

Dr. Lee Congleton has been practicing general urology in Knoxville since 1990. His areas of interest include bladder and prostate cancer, including robotic prostatectomy, erectile dysfunction, penile prosthesis, incontinence in men and women, kidney stone disease, and low testosterone. He also focuses on low testosterone and Peyronie’s Disease. Dr. Congleton also performs the UroLIft® and Rezum® procedures for BPH/enlarged prostate, and advanced treatments for overactive bladder (OAB) including BOTOX®.

Dr. Congleton is certified by the American Board of Urology and is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons.

Dr. Adam Shrewsberry practices general urology and specializes in minimally invasive techniques to treat urological conditions. His expertise includes robotic, laparoscopic, and endoscopic management of prostate, bladder, and kidney cancer, as well as minimally invasive treatments for ureteral disease, benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH/enlarged prostate), kidney stones, and the medical and surgical management of erectile dysfunction and female incontinence.

Dr. Timothy Davenport is an urologist trained in treating all areas of urologic conditions. Dr. Davenport received his medical degree at the University of Tennessee College of Medicine and his urology training at the University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, TN. He also has trained with many of the experts in the field of robotic urologic surgery and has been performing robotic surgery since 2008 including Robotic Kidney removal (Nephrectomy), Robotic Partial Kidney removal (Partial Nephrectomy), Robotic Prostate Removal (Prostatectomy), and Robotic Reconstructive Surgery. In 2010, he authored The Patient and Physician Guide to DaVinci Robotic Prostatectomy. Dr. Davenport has also received extensive training and has published many article and papers in the field of female incontinence.

Dr. Mark Greenberger received his Medical Degree from Emory University in 1994. He completed his internship and residencies in Surgery and Urology at the University of Tennessee, Memphis in 2000. Dr. Greenberger was certified by the American Board of Urology in 2002. Dr. Greenberger participated in several research studies throughout his residencies as well as serving as a Clinical Instructor for the University of Tennessee, Memphis. He currently holds memberships in the American Medical Association and the American Urological Association. He practices at both the East Memphis and Southaven locations.

Dr. Jason B. Carter has been providing outstanding urologic care since 2003. He obtained his medical degree from East Tennessee State University and completed a residency at University Hospital and Clinics in Columbia, MO. He opened his private practice in the Greeneville, TN area in 2006.

A Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and board certified by the American Board of Urology, Dr. Carter is a member of various professional organizations including the American Association of Clinical Urologists, American Medical Association, American Urological Association and the Tennessee Medical Association.

Moving from the East Coast to the Midwest through Exeter, New Hampshire, and Chicago, Illinois; Dr. Michael Belsante found the hometown feeling in Durham, North Carolina. He received his Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Engineering from Duke University, earning Cum Laude honors. He achieved his medical degree, with distinction, from the University of North Carolina School of Medicine. Dr. Belsante completed his urology residency training at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, TX. He then completed a fellowship in Reconstructive Urology, Female Urology, and Urodynamics at Duke University Medical Center.

A native of South Korea and raised in Chicago since age nine, Dr. Kathy Ravanbakhsh says her childhood dream was to become a physician. She earned her bachelor's degree from University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and medical degree from Midwestern University in Downers Grove, Illinois. In her work as a Urologic Surgeon, Dr. Ravanbakhsh says it is rewarding to see patients improve and heal despite the tough and vulnerable times she knows many patients experience. Dr. Ravanbakhsh values the team approach at CHI St. Joseph Health and the importance placed on every individual's role in patient care from beginning to end.

Dr. Gustavo Villegas completed his undergraduate degree from the University of Texas at El Paso, medical degree from Boston University School of Medicine, and residency at the University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio. He is a partner with DHR Health Urology Institute, where he has practiced since completing residency in 2015. Dr. Villegas is also a member of the hospital foundation’s board. As a generalist, BPH makes up a big portion of his busy practice.

Dr Bayo Tojuola was born and raised in Nigeria. He moved to the United States in 1993. He received his B.S in Biomedical Sciences at the University of Florida in Gainesville, Florida. He then completed his medical degree at the University of Florida College of Medicine in Gainesville, Florida. Dr Tojuola finished his internship in General Surgery and residency in Urology trainings at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center in Memphis Tennessee. Dr Tojuola also completed a robotic microsurgery and male infertility fellowship at Southlake Hospital in Clermont, Florida. He practices general urology with special interests in kidney stones, Kidney cancer, prostate cancer, bladder cancer, prostate issues, enlarged prostate, male infertility and vasectomy. Dr Tojuola is a board-certified urologist and a member of the American Urological Association and the American Board of Urology.

Dr. R. Robert Dhir is a board-certified Urological Surgeon in the Clear Lake area of Houston, TX. He earned his undergraduate and medical degrees from Georgetown University. Dr. Dhir served as chief resident during his urological surgical residency at University of Texas at Houston / MD Anderson Cancer Center, in addition to completing his internship in general surgery. With over 10 years of clinical Urological experience, Dr. Dhir’s expertise includes minimally invasive treatments for enlarged prostate (UroLift), kidney stone disease, surgical management of urological cancers, and Men’s Health (erectile dysfunction, low testosterone, and infertility). He has multiple scientific publications in the field and remains an active member of the American Urological Association and Sexual Medicine Society of North America.

Dr. Nathan Starke is a board-certified urologist with fellowship training in andrology, which is the study of Men’s Health and male-specific urologic issues. Following his training at Baylor College of Medicine, residency at UT Southwestern in Dallas, and andrology fellowship at the University of Virginia, he returned home to Houston to take a position of co-director of the Houston Methodist Men’s Health Center. He specializes in benign prostate disease including BPH, erectile dysfunction, male reconstruction, infertility, and low testosterone. He is the only Urolift Center of Excellence within the world-renowned Texas Medical Center, and takes pride in his patients’ consistently excellent outcomes following such a minimally-invasive office procedure for men who suffer with BPH.

Dr. Michael Trotter earned his Bachelor of Science degree at the University of Texas at Austin, earned his medical degree at the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, and completed his residency at the University of New Mexico. He is board certified by the American Board of Urology. In 2005, Dr. Trotter opened Midtown Urology Associates, and realized his goal to move back to his hometown of Austin. In his practice, he specializes in the treatment of general urology, vasectomies, erectile dysfunction, prostate needs, urinary tract infection, male infertility, and male and female incontinence.

Dr. Kenworthy earned his M.D. from The Ohio State University College of Medicine. He completed an internship in General Surgery and residency in Urology at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston and MD Anderson Cancer Center. During residency, his clinical research was published in journals Urology and The Journal of Urology, as well as in several scientific proceedings and presentations. Dr. Kenworthy pursues all aspects of general urologic care for his patients with special interest in management of benign prostatic hyperplasia, men’s Urologic health, men’s and women’s voiding dysfunction and urinary incontinence, and urinary stone disease. Dr. Kenworthy is board certified by the American Board of Urology.

As a native Spanish speaker, Dr. Miguel Mercado enjoys the diversity of his patient population, which allows him to treat a wide variety of urological needs and utilize his extensive training in minimally invasive surgery. Dr. Mercado attended medical school at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons in New York City. He completed a six-year urologic residency at Baylor College of Medicine, Scott Department of Urology at the Texas Medical Center in Houston.

Steven Sukin, M.D., is board certified by the American Board of Urology and specializes in general urology. Dr. Sukin has performed hundreds of robotic procedures including prostatectomies, kidney removal surgeries, partial kidney removal surgery, pyeloplasties, and adrenal procedures. He received his medical degree from Tufts University, completed his Internship in General Surgery at Baylor College of Medicine and Training in Urology at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, TX. Dr. Sukin is a member of the Houston Urological Society, Harris County Medical Society, Texas Urology Society and the Endourological Society.

Dr. Jeffrey C. Toubin is a board-certified Urologist practicing at Texas Urology Specialists in Dallas, TX. Dr. Toubin received his undergraduate degree from Southwestern University, completed his Residency in Urology and General Surgery Residency from the University of Minnesota Hospital and Clinic and received his Medical Doctorate from the University of Texas Health Science Center. In addition to the American Board of Urology, Dr. Toubin is a member of many national and regional organizations including the American Medical Association, American College of Surgeons and South Central Section of American Urological Association. Dr. Jeffrey C. Toubin is clinically interested in genitourinary cancer, endourology, benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH), urinary incontinence, urinary stone disease and erectile dysfunction.

Dr. Carl Bischoff is a graduate of Louisiana State University Medical School in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Bischoff completed his Urology residency at the University of Florida in Gainesville, Florida.

Dr. Bischoff practices general urology with a focus on urologic oncology. He has a special interest in robotic and laparoscopic surgery for the treatment of urologic cancers as well as reconstructive surgery. In April 2019, Dr. Bischoff and colleague Dr. Peter Ruff were trained on the daVinci SP (Single Port) Surgical System . Drs. Bischoff and Ruff were honored to be the 14th and 15th surgeons in the world to be trained on the SP robot. With his training, Dr. Bischoff will have the ability to utilize the SP robotic system to perform surgeries for BPH (Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia), prostatectomies, cystectomies, nephrectomies, robotic pyeloplasty, and other urologic reconstructive surgeries on the bladder, kidneys and ureters.

Robert Dickinson, M.D. is a graduate of The University of Texas Medical Branch Medical School in Galveston, where he was honored as both a member of the Dean’s List and the Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society. Dr. Dickinson completed his surgical internship and urology residency at The University of New Mexico and a National Urology Resident Preceptorship in Laparoscopic Surgery at the Cleveland Clinic.

Dr. Dickinson treats both male and female patients and has special interests in therapy for enlarged prostates (BPH), prostate cancer, treatments for overactive bladder.

Dr. Brian Mazzarella grew up in Austin and completed his undergraduate degree at The University of Texas. He then attended The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. He completed his surgery internship at Parkland Hospital in Dallas and his urology training at the renowned University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center.

Dr. Mazzarella practices in all areas of urology, caring for male and female patients alike, including the treatment of kidney stones, enlarged prostates as well as prostate and kidney cancer. He is extensively trained and highly experienced in robotic surgery. He is active in the treatment of erectile dysfunction and testosterone issues and has a particular interest in male fertility concerns. He is also a leading surgeon in UroLift and is recognized as a UroLift Center of Excellence.

Dr. Mazzarella serves as the Director of Clinical Research for Urology Austin and can provide the latest in cutting edge care. He serves as an Affiliate Faculty Member for the Dell Medical School. Dr. Mazz has traveled extensively, both nationally and internationally, to teach surgical techniques to his colleagues.

Dr. Sammy Vick

Sammy C. Vick, MD is a board-certified Urologist practicing in San Antonio, TX since 1997. Dr. Vick graduated from University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio in 1989 and has been in practice for 28 years. He completed a residency at University of Texas Health Science. He currently practices at Urology Consultants PA and is affiliated with Methodist Hospital, Methodist Specialty & Transplant Hospital and Christus Santa Rosa City Centre & Children’s Hospital. Dr. Vick accepts all insurance plans except Medicaid. Dr. Vick is board certified in Urology.

Dr. Keith Waguespack attended Texas A&M University studying biomedical science when his family suffered a double blow. His grandfather and father were both diagnosed with prostate cancer. Seeing the way his father’s cancer was managed put Dr. Waguespack on the path to becoming a urologist and prostate cancer surgeon.

Dr. Waguespack’s deep expertise in robotic-assisted laparoscopic prostatectomy using the da Vinci® Surgical System—as well as a variety of minimally invasive procedures to treat kidney and bladder cancer, kidney stones, and benign prostate enlargement (BPH). As a founder of Urology Partners, Dr. Waguespack is committed to making sure men understand and explore all their treatment options.

After graduating summa cum laude from Texas A&M University in 1995, Dr. Waguespack earned his medical degree at University of Texas Southwestern Medical School at Dallas and completed his internship and residency at Louisiana State University in Shreveport.

Dr. Frank (Trey) Moore III earned his undergraduate degree at Texas Christian University in Fort Worth. He earned his medical degree at the University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio, and selected urology because he liked the variety of patient care and surgery. He honed his skills during residencies in general surgery and urology at the University of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City.

Dr. Moore has been caring for the men and women of Fort Worth since 1996. Dr. Moore has served as the former chief of staff of Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Fort Worth, an assistant professor at TCU Medical School, and a supporting team physician for the TCU Athletic Department. Now as a founder of the physician-led Urology Partners, he’s excited to practice medicine devoted to providing patients with compassionate, world-class care in a practice that is very clear about its physician-led mission—patients first.

Dr. Keith Xavier is a graduate of Trinity University in San Antonio, Texas. He received his medical degree from the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, Texas, and completed his general surgery internship and urology residency at the University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center in Albuquerque.

As a founder of Urology Partners, Dr. Xavier performs a wide variety of minimally invasive treatments for overactive bladder, daytime and nighttime urinary frequency, stress urinary incontinence, pelvic organ prolapse, prostate disorders, voiding issues, kidney stones, post-prostate cancer treatment incontinence, and more.

His fellowship in female urology, neurourology, and stone disease at New York’s Columbia University makes him uniquely qualified to help women and men—especially with bladder and prostate disorders that cause incontinence, overactive bladder, pelvic organ prolapse, and other urinary issues.

Dr. Achai Modi was born and raised in Illinois. He received his BS in Bioengineering at University of Illinois in Champaign, IL, during which time he worked as an Engineer for the US Army Corps of Engineers. He then completed his medical degree at Ohio State Medical School in Columbus, OH. Dr. Modi finished his internship and residency training at Ohio State University Medical Center where he published several papers and abstracts in minimally invasive treatments for Urologic diseases and presented his results at various scientific meetings. He practices general urology with special interests in kidney stones, prostate cancer, bladder cancer, prostate issues, enlarged prostate and vasectomy. Dr. Modi is a board-certified urologist and a member of the American Urological Association, the Texas Urological Society and the American College of Surgeons.

Dr. Steven Gange has over 25 years of clinical and research experience developing a particular expertise in Men’s Health Urology, emphasized in minimally invasive procedures. He was the first Urologist in North America to perform the UroLift® System procedure and the first in the world to perform the procedure under local anesthesia. In addition, he has trained dozens of urologists on the UroLift System. Dr. Gange is dedicated to all aspects of Urology education to the public and medical providers. In 2001, he founded The Utah Healthy Living Foundation, a non-profit corporation dedicated to improving quality of life in Utah through health education and screenings, and he remains its President. He has held numerous other leadership positions including President of the Utah Urological Society, Chair of the Utah Cancer Action Network, Chief of Surgery at St. Mark’s Hospital, and member of the Practice Management Committee for the American Urological Association.

Dr. Sparenborg graduated from the University Of Rochester School Of Medicine And Dentistry in 2012. He completed his residency program at Georgetown University Hospital in Washington, DC in Urology, 2013 – 2017. He is a member of the American Medical Association, American Urological Association, and Utah Urological Association. He works in Provo, UT and specializes in Urology.

Dr. Gregg R. Eure received his undergraduate education at the University of Virginia and medical degree at the Medical College of Virginia. He completed residency at the Eastern Virginia Graduate School of Medicine. He is board certified by the American Board of Urology. He served on the board of the Mid-Atlantic Section of the AUA. He is a fellow of the American College of Surgeon and an assistant professor at Eastern Virginia Medical School. He serves on an International Medical Educational Advisory. He is active in clinical research and has been an investigator in numerous clinical trials. He serves as the research chairman for the Urology of Virginia Research Department.

Dr. Joshua Langston has a broad experience in all aspects of adult urology with an interest in Men’s Health – focusing on Erectile Dysfunction, Peyronie’s Disease, infertility, and voiding difficulties related to the prostate. He uses this background to provide knowledgeable and personalized care to his patients at Urology of Virginia.

In addition to caring for patients, Dr. Langston has an active academic career with interest in teaching medical students and residents and furthering the field of urology. He is the author of numerous book chapters and peer-reviewed journal articles focusing on Men’s Health and his interest in health policy.

During medical school, he was the co-founder of a student-run free medical clinic. During training he served as the President of the UNC Housestaff and received the American College of Surgeons Leadership/Advocacy Scholar Award. Dr. Langston won the Resident Scholar Award from IVU Med. He was recently promoted to Chief Medical Officer for Urology of Virginia.

Dr. Kinloch Nelson is a board-certified urologist who received his medical degree from Medical College of Virginia in Richmond. He completed his Urology residency at New York Presbyterian Hospital/Cornell Medical Center in New York. His special interested include General Urology, Urologic Oncology, Robotic Surgery and the UroLift System.

Dr. John Pettit is a Board Certified Urologist who has practiced in the Pacific Northwest for 30 years. He graduated with a degree in Chemical/Biomedical Engineering from Columbia University in New York, after which he then went on to study medicine at St. George’s University. He is a member of the Surgery Department at St. Joseph Hospital and served for a period as Chief of Surgery. One of his true passions has always been the search for new cutting-edge technologies and treatments to bring to his community. As a founding partner of Cascade Urology Lithotripsy Company, Dr. Pettit was instrumental in bringing to the Northwest successful, advanced urology treatments, including lithotripsy, a now common and effective way to dissolve kidney stones. He was one of the first Urologists in the Pacific Northwest to be trained to perform the UroLift System.

Daniel Reznicek, MD, is pleased to be part of the top-rated team of experts at Pacific Northwest Urology Specialists in Bellingham, Washington. His extensive training and medical expertise blend well with Pacific Northwest Urology’s standard of excellence. He also has a welcoming and caring attitude and focuses on his patients’ overall well-being when designing treatment plans for a variety of urological issues.

Dr. Reznicek treats all urological disorders but has a special interest and significant expertise in treating erectile dysfunction, large and complex kidney stones, and urological cancers. He also has extensive experience in using the innovative robotic da Vinci® Surgical System, with a focus on treating kidney and prostate cancers.

He earned his medical degree from Creighton University School of Medicine in Omaha, Nebraska, and completed his urology residency and surgical training at the University of Maryland School of Medicine/Medical Center.

Dr. Marina Cheng is a board certified Urologist in Olympia, Washington. She received her Bachelor of Science from Georgetown University, School of Foreign Service in International Economics where she graduated cum laude. She has worked and lived abroad for many years, after which she then returned to complete her medical school training the US. She received her Doctor of Medicine from the Georgetown University School of Medicine in 2007. She completed her General Surgery internship and Urology Residency at Medical College of Georgia where she was trained in a wide variety of urologic surgeries. She was certified by the American Board of Urology in 2014. Dr. Cheng has been a member of the American Urologic Association, a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, and member of the Society of Women in Urology.

Dr. Li is a Board Certified urologist who practices General Urology. She received her undergraduate degree from Harvard University and then completed her medical degree and urology residency at University of Michigan. Her areas of special interest include men’s prostate problems/BPH, incontinence (leaking urine), kidney stones, minimally invasive/robotic surgery, and cancers of the urinary tract. Dr. Li provides state-of-the-art urological care and surgical expertise, while taking the time to listen to patients and guide them through individualized treatment plans.

Brian DeFade, D.O. is certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Surgery.  He is a graduate of the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine in Lewisburg, W.Va. He completed a general surgery internship at Charleston Area Medical Center (CAMC) in Charleston, W.Va. Dr. DeFade completed a urology residency at CAMC where he was chief resident. He also completed a urological specialty fellowship in erectile dysfunction and voiding dysfunction at the University of North Carolina/Chapel Hill in Chapel Hill, N.C.

Dr Jaschar Shakuri-Rad graduated from Parkersburg High School in Parkersburg, WV and completed his undergraduate studies in the honors college at West Virginia University with degrees in chemistry and German. He completed his medical studies at the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine in Lewisburg, WV. He graduated number one in his class with honors and moved to Grand Rapids, Michigan for training in Advanced Robotic Urological Surgery at Metro Health - University of Michigan Health system. He has conducted multiple clinical studies and published in several peer reviewed journals. He is a fellow of the American College of Osteopathic Surgeons. He currently serves as the Director of Robotic Surgery at Mon Health Medical Center in Morgantown, WV and specializes in advanced minimally invasive urologic surgery.

Rocco Anthony Morabito, Jr., M.D.

Dr. Morabito, Jr. received his undergraduate B.A. degree and his M.D. degree from WVU School of Medicine in 2002 and 2006. He then completed residency training in General Surgery and Urology in 2011 at WVU Medical Center.

He joined his father, Dr. Morabito, Sr. at St. Mary’s Urology in Huntington, WV. He performs a wide variety of urological surgeries, with a special interest in advanced endoscopic stone surgery and minimally-invasive robotic-assisted surgery for all aspects of urological diseases. He has become a leader in these fields in our region.

Dr. Morabito, Jr. has proven to be a leader within his specialty, the medical center, and the community. He is dedicated to education and holds clinical positions with both WVU and Marshall Departments of Urology. He regularly has rotating students from Marshall SOM and the WV Osteopathic SOM.

He is a Diplomat of the American Board of Urology (2013) and has been inducted as a Fellow with the American College of Surgeons (2014).

Dr. Timothy Kennedy is a board-certified urologist. He received his medical degree from the University of Iowa, Roy J Carver College of Medicine and completed his residency at Parkland Memorial Hospital.

Dr. Stormont’s special interests include urinary problems, issues related to prostate enlargement or BPH, erectile dysfunction or ED, kidney stones, low testosterone, and urologic cancers. Most of these issues can be addressed without surgical intervention. If treatment progresses to surgery, Dr. Stormont provides the most up-to-date, minimally invasive treatment options.

Urologic problems affect millions of people in the United States. Many patients do not seek medical treatment and feel this is a problem they must deal with alone. Dr. Stormont believes it is his responsibility to provide information and support to his patients. He works with patients and families to help them select a treatment that is right for their lifestyle. He encourages patients to seek care as the vast majority of these problems are treatable and can be addressed in a stepwise, non-invasive fashion that improves quality of life.

Christopher J. Walsh was born in Chelsea, MA. and grew up in Brookfield, WI. He is a graduate of Marquette University High School, Georgetown University, and Georgetown University Medical School. He completed his residency in Urology at George Washington University Hospital in Washington D.C.

Dr. Walsh’s special interests include the treatment of prostate, bladder, and kidney cancer, in addition to urinary incontinence in men and women, da Vinci robotic and laparoscopic urologic surgery, cryoblation surgery and reconstructive bladder surgery.

Dr. Daniel DeGroot is a board-certified urologic surgeon at Prevea Health who specializes in adult and pediatric urologic disorders. As a Green Bay native, Dr. DeGroot values listening to his patients and discussing their urologic health care needs and concerns. After graduating from medical school at the Medical College of Wisconsin in Milwaukee he completed his residency at the Medical College of Wisconsin Affiliated Hospitals. He is affiliated with the American Urologic Association and the American Board of Urology.

In her role, Dr. Jennifer Burns cares for patients of all ages and all stages of life utilizing laser and minimally invasive techniques. As a urologist, she helps patients understand their options so they are comfortable and confident with their health care decisions. Dr. Burns is a board-certified urologic surgeon who specializes in adult and pediatric urologic disorders at Prevea Health. After graduating from medical school at the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine in Iowa City, she completed her residency at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, also in Iowa City. She is affiliated with the American Urologic Association, North Central Section of the American Urologic Association and American College of Surgeons.

Dr. Andrew Maes provides comprehensive, compassionate urological care to all ages, Dr. Maes specializes in both clinical and surgical treatment options. Dr. Maes earned his bachelor’s degree at Marquette University. He received his medical degree in osteopathic medicine from Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences. His professional affiliations include the American Urological Association and the American College of Osteopathic Surgery.

Dr. Butler earned his Bachelor of Science in Chemistry at Georgetown University. He attended medical school at the University of Michigan Ann Arbor and completed residency training in Urology at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland Ohio. He has been actively caring for patients in Wisconsin since 1996. Dr. Butler is interested in all areas of adult urology with special focus in risk stratification and treatment of men with prostate cancer including genomic testing. He has over 12 years experience in DaVinci Robotic Surgery and also provides Medical and surgical treatment for enlargement of the prostate. He is a former Medical Co-Director at The Center for Prostate and GU Oncology at the UW Regional Cancer Center at ProHealth, Pewaukee campus. He is active in educating patients, Primary Care Providers and other Urologists on prostate cancer screening and treatment. He began Urolift treatment of voiding symptoms due to enlarged prostate in 2017.

Dr. Dewire is a 1987 graduate of Indiana University School of Medicine. He went on to complete his Urology Residency at the Medical College of Wisconsin in 1992. He then had fellowship training in Male Infertility/Andrology at Cleveland Clinic Foundation in 1993. Before starting at Urology Associates, Dr. Dewire gained valuable experience at Froedtert and Columbia St. Mary’s Hospital in Milwaukee. He began at Urology Associates in 2014, bringing 23 years of local practice experience in urology, with emphases in male infertility and men's sexual health. Dr. Dewire has completed research in varicocele, microsurgical treatments, erectile dysfunction, and management of low testosterone in infertile men.