Urologic oncologist recognized for excellent early-career practice.
Smelser Receives Young Urologist of the Year Award
Tag: Urologic Surgery
Five Things to Discuss with Your Doctor This Men’s Health Awareness Month
Addressing five common urologic men’s health concerns and how to start the conversation with your doctor.
Study reveals how treatment-resistant prostate cancer provides its own hormonal fuel (Links to an external site)
Findings, in mice, suggest potential treatment strategy
Top Doctors 2023
Congratulations to the 41 Department of Surgery faculty recognized on the 2023 Castle Connolly Top Doctors® list.
Five Things to Know About Vasectomy
Vasectomy is a safe, simple and common procedure which blocks sperm from reaching semen as a form of birth control.
Top Doctors 2022
Congratulations to the Department of Surgery faculty recognized on the 2022 Castle Connolly Top Doctors® list.
Department of Surgery New Faculty: July 2022
The Department of Surgery welcomes new Chair, John Olson, MD, and the Divisions of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Public Health Sciences and Urologic Surgery welcome new faculty.
Men’s Health: Starting the Conversation & Getting Screened
Washington University surgeons highlight the importance of speaking openly about men’s health with your doctors and learning about screening guidelines.
Dane Johnson, MD: The Men’s Health Expert
Dane Johnson, MD, explains what led him to his role as a men’s health, sexual dysfunction and infertility specialist at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis.
Vicky Peck, RN, and Erica Traxel, MD, Receive Barnes-Jewish Hospital Team Award for Quality Improvement
Vicky Peck, RN, Patient Safety and Quality Coordinator, and Erica Traxel, MD, Associate Professor of Surgery, helped create a culture of safety in the Division of Urologic Surgery by developing a program to track ureteral stents.
Neurogenic Bladder: Common Causes
Neurogenic bladder is a condition in which the nerves signaling to the bladder have been damaged, resulting in dysfunction of the bladder muscles and function. Common causes include genetic nerve problems, birth defects, injury, stroke, diabetes, infection, brain or spinal cord tumors. Treatments include lifestyle changes, medicinal treatments and surgery.
Beth Jurgensen Retires After 35 Years of Service
Ambulatory coder Beth Jurgensen retires after 35 years at Washington University. She reflects on the many fond memories from throughout her career while looking forward to giving back during retirement.
Ask the Doctor: Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy
The medical term for an enlarged prostate is benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). An enlarged prostate is not a medical problem, but it is a condition patients should understand.
Campus Catch-Up
The Washington University campus community is making headlines every day. Members of the School of Medicine are regularly featured in local, national and international news stories. Department of Surgery faculty, staff and medical students are leaders in their specialties, and share their expertise when called upon. Campus Catch-Up collects some of these stories and celebrates members of the community who are receiving recognition.
Andriole Receives Richard D. Williams, MD Prostate Cancer Research Excellence Award
Chief of Urologic Surgery Gerald Andriole, MD, was awarded for his outstanding and impactful research and work in the field of prostate cancer.
Top Doctors 2021
Congratulations to the Department of Surgery faculty recognized on the 2021 Castle Connolly Top Doctors® list.
Ask the Doctors: Kidney Stones
Kidney stones are exceptionally common and affect nearly one in ten Americans. Those who have suffered from stones understand that kidney stones can be incredibly painful when they begin to pass. Washington University Urology offers advanced care for the treatment and prevention of kidney stones. In order to help the public know more about this […]
New Hybrid Ureteroscope System Advances Kidney Stone Procedures
Urologic surgeon Charles Nottingham, MD, MS, explains the Washington University Urology’s new reusable and disposable ureteroscope hybrid system.
Community Care: Arnold Bullock, MD
Washington University urologist Arnold Bullock, MD, is an accomplished surgeon, public health advocate and mentor to young people in North St. Louis. Bullock discusses the importance of cancer screening, what makes a good patient and the value of mentorship in the local community.
Justin J. Cordonnier Visiting Professorship 2021
Benjamin Breyer, MD, MAS, serves as the 2021 Justin J. Cordonnier Visiting Professor at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis.
Community Practice | Department of Surgery 2020 Annual Report
In addition to providing care on the Medical Campus, Washington University surgeons extend patient care to community practice across the St. Louis region at locations including Christian Hospital and Alton Memorial Hospital.
Urology | 2020 Annual Report
The Department of Surgery 2020 Annual Report features clinical, research and educational accomplishments from the Division of Urologic Surgery.
Ask the Doctors: How to Check Yourself for Testicular Cancer
Testicular cancer expert Zachary Smith, MD, explains how and why to perform regular self-examinations for testicular cancer.
Campus Catch-Up
The Washington University campus community is making headlines every day. Members of the School of Medicine are regularly featured in local, national and international news stories. Department of Surgery faculty, staff and medical students are leaders in their specialties, and share their expertise when called upon. Campus Catch-Up collects some of these stories and celebrates members of the community who are receiving recognition.
Campus Catch-Up
The Washington University campus community is making headlines every day. Members of the School of Medicine are regularly featured in local, national and international news stories. Department of Surgery faculty, staff and medical students are leaders in their specialties, and share their expertise when called upon.
Campus Catch-Up
The Washington University campus community is making headlines every day. Members of the School of Medicine are regularly featured in local, national and international news stories. Department of Surgery faculty, staff and medical students are leaders in their specialties, and share their expertise when called upon.
Campus Catch-Up
The Washington University campus community is making headlines every day. Members of the School of Medicine are regularly featured in local, national and international news stories. Department of Surgery faculty, staff and medical students are leaders in their specialties, and share their expertise when called upon. Campus Catch-Up collects some of these stories and celebrates members of the community who are receiving recognition.
Men’s Health Questions Answered: Why Should I Choose Washington University Urology?
Dane Johnson, MD, Assistant Professor of Urologic Surgery, answers some of the most frequently asked questions about choosing a urologist.
Women in Urology
Research shows that the role of women in urology is growing rapidly, but there is still work to be done to ensure equity and access to opportunities. Erica Traxel, MD, Director of the Urologic Surgery Residency Program, and women in the residency program share their experiences at the School of Medicine.
Hands-on Training in Endourology
The Division of Urology offers hands-on training, fellowships and clinical research trials in endourology.
Men’s Health Questions Answered: Male Infertility
Dane Johnson, MD, Assistant Professor of Urologic Surgery, answers some of the most frequently asked questions about male infertility.
Single Port Robotic Training Comes to WISE
Training with an Intuitive Single Port Surgical System at the WISE Center allows practicing physicians to hone their skills on one of the newest innovations in robotic surgery.
Meet the Residents: Corbin Frye, MD, and Carrie Ronstrom, MD
Get to know the residents in the Department of Surgery’s residency programs, and why they chose Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis for their surgical training.
Meet the Residents: Helen Kim, MD, and Brad Krasnick, MD
Get to know the residents in the Department of Surgery’s residency programs, and why they chose Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis for their surgical training.
Men’s Health Questions Answered: What is the Urolift Procedure?
Arnold Bullock, MD, Professor of Urologic Surgery, explains the UroLift procedure, one of the treatment options for voiding dysfunction available at Washington University Urology.
Meet the Residents: Maria Martinez, MD, and Daniel Wong, MD
Get to know the residents in the Department of Surgery’s residency programs, and why they chose Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis for their surgical training.
Men’s Health Questions Answered: Voiding Dysfunction
Arnold Bullock, MD, Professor of Urologic Surgery, explains the causes of voiding dysfunction and treatment options available at Washington University Urology.
Meet the Residents: Hailey Shepherd, MD, and Nick Pickersgill, MD
Get to know the residents in the Department of Surgery’s residency programs, and why they chose Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis for their surgical training.
Campus Catch-Up
The Washington University campus community is making headlines every day. Members of the School of Medicine are regularly featured in local, national and international news stories. Department of Surgery faculty, staff and medical students are leaders in their specialties, and share their expertise when called upon. Campus Catch-Up collects some of these stories and celebrates members of the community who are receiving recognition.
Meet the Residents: Katie Agamawi, MD, and Britta Han, MD
Get to know the residents in the Department of Surgery’s residency programs, and why they chose Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis for their surgical training.
Men’s Health Questions Answered: What if Erectile Dysfunction Medication Stops Working?
Dane Johnson, MD, Assistant Professor of Urologic Surgery, answers some of the most frequently asked questions about what to do if a man’s erectile dysfunction medication stops working.
Meet the Residents: Erin Andrade, MD, MPH, and Affan Zafar, MD
Get to know the residents in the Department of Surgery’s residency programs, and why they chose Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis for their surgical training.
Campus Catch-Up
The Washington University campus community is making headlines every day. Members of the School of Medicine are regularly featured in local, national and international news stories. Department of Surgery faculty, staff and medical students are leaders in their specialties, and share their expertise when called upon. Campus Catch-Up collects some of these stories and celebrates members of the community who are receiving recognition.
Meet the Residents: Laura Lee, MD, and Andrew Linkugel, MD
Get to know the residents in the Department of Surgery’s residency programs, and why they chose Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis for their surgical training.
Men’s Health Questions Answered: Penile Curvature
Dane Johnson, MD, Assistant Professor of Urologic Surgery, answers some of the most frequently asked questions about penile curvature.
Meet the Residents: Nimrod Barashi, MD, and Katharine Caldwell, MD
Get to know the residents in the Department of Surgery’s residency programs, and why they chose Washington University School of Medicine for their surgical training.
Urology Chief Residents Share Their Wisdom
Three graduating urology chief residents reflect on their training as they prepare for the next steps of their careers.
Men’s Health Questions Answered: Vasectomy Reversal
Dane Johnson, MD, Assistant Professor of Urologic Surgery, answers some of the most frequently asked questions about vasectomy reversal.
Society of Urologic Oncology Fellowship
The Division of Urology announces an SUO-approved fellowship designed to train urologic oncologists by providing a broad clinical and research experience.
Men’s Health Questions Answered: Vasectomy
Arnold Bullock, MD, Professor of Urologic Surgery, answers some of the most frequently asked questions about vasectomy.