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.
Video highlight
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.
staTS
High Performing US News and World Report Rated Prostate Cancer Surgery for 2025-2026
114 Peer-Reviewed Publications since 2022
29 Active Faculty Members
18 Active Residents
Urology News
A seat at the table
Scott Sellinger, M.D., has spent his career advocating for not only his patients, but his fellow practitioners
Jordan Smith, M.D. receives education award
Congratulations to chief resident Jordan Smith, M.D., who was recently honored at the 2026 Annual Celebration of Excellence in Medical Education…
Department well-represented at SESAUA 2026
Thank you to everybody who represented the department at the 90th annual meeting of the Southeastern Section of the American Urological…
UrologY Events
The David M. Drylie, MD Visiting Professor
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.
Cynthia Sharadin, MD
Urologic Management of Pediatric Spina Bifida
Cynthia Sharadin, MD discuss the treatment and goals of medical care for this special population.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
UroGators Alumni Society
