From our Chairman

OUR DIFFERENCE

Li-Ming Su, MD

I’m excited to share with you my passion for our department and our commitment to excellence in urologic care. In keeping with UF Health’s mission, we remain committed to providing outstanding patient care, conducting innovative research and training tomorrow’s leaders.

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UF Urology

With over a 60 year history, UF Urology provides a multidisciplinary approach to some of the most challenging urologic disorders by combining the expertise of physicians from many specialties within UF Health, all with the common goal of providing the best patient-centered care.

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High Performing US News and World Report Rated Prostate Cancer Surgery for 2025-2026

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140 Peer-Reviewed Publications in the Past 3 Years

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Urology News

2026 AUA Advocacy Summit Announced

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Photo of Drs. Stringer and Golan at the 2025 Summit. The Annual AUA Advocacy Summit is scheduled February 23-25, 2026, in Washington, D.C. This is…

Drs. Stringer and Golan at the 2025 AUA Advocacy Summit in Washington DC

Recent Faculty Publications

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Congratulations to all Department of Urology faculty who were published in September and October! Published faculty were Doctors Paul Crispen, John…

2025 Exemplary Teacher Award Winners

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“Each year it is always challenging to select two faculty members for the exemplary teaching awards as all of our urology faculty are rated very…

Photo of Drs Campbell and Sharadin in their white coats.

UrologY Events

Welcome to Movember!

In 2003, four men in Melbourne, Australia convinced 26 of their friends to grow a moustache for 30 days to raise awareness for prostate cancer, testicular cancer, and depression. The movement quickly spread all over the world.

#2 Prostate cancer is the second most common cancer in men in the U.S

98% Survival rate if prostate cancer is detected early

15 to 44 Testicular cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in young men aged 15 to 44

UF Health Urology Podcasts/Videos

Tarik Benidir, MD

Focal Therapy for Prostate Cancer

Tarik Benidir, MD discusses the trends and development of prostate cancer treatments including new developments in Focal Therapy.

doctor benidir is wearing a white doctors coat with a blue collared shirt and purple and gray tie

Cynthia Sharadin, MD

Urologic Management of Pediatric Spina Bifida

Cynthia Sharadin, MD discuss the treatment and goals of medical care for this special population.

Dr. Sharadin in white coat

Paul L. Crispen, MD

Improving Outcomes for Stage I Bladder Cancer

Paul Crispen, MD, defines recurrence rates in stage I bladder cancer. He characterizes established methods to decrease disease recurrence and helps us to recognize barriers to implementing methods that would improve outcomes.

head shot of doctor Paul L. Crispen in a white doctor coat. he has on a blue shirt with a multi striped tie. He has dark blond hair. The background of the photo is medium blue.

Patient Stories

Bladder Cancer

Susan’s Road to Acceptance

It was late December when Susan Baglivio, a 68-year-old outpatient surgery nurse from St. Augustine, felt that she may have a urinary tract infection, or UTI.

picture of susan baglivio and a relative. they are standing with their arms around each other. They are both smiling. the background is the fort at st augustine. its a brick half wall with water far in the background.

INFERTILITY

From Infertility Struggles to Finding a Family at UF Health

A few years ago, Nicholas and his wife moved back to Nicholas’ home state of Florida to complete his training at UF Health. Their plan was that as soon as the stresses of day-to-day life eased and their careers settled, they would start a family. Both young and healthy, they never thought twice about whether that dream would come true

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KIDNEY CANCER

Kidney Cancer – a Silent Disease

After a series of tests, the medical team had two findings: the source of her pain was an ovarian cyst, but Jessica also had an incidental finding of a tumor on her left kidney.

Jessica dressed in a black outfit with a black headband and is doing a yoga pose on a turquoise towel. Jessica is on a wooden pier with two wooden posts on left side an one wooden post on the right side of the pier. The pier is built out over a large water mass. Her yoga pose is a hand stand and she is resting on her knees on her upper arms holding herself up using her hands.

KIDNEY CANCER

Bill’s Blessing in Disguise: ‘Cancer Saved My Life’

William Blue did not wish for cancer but is now thankful he had it. Bill’s diagnosis, at age 56, was his reckoning – a life-changing experience that may have saved his life.

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UroGators Alumni Society

UroGators Alumni Society

The UroGators serve to support and promote the fellowship and communication between current and former residents, fellows and faculty,