Congratulations to Jennifer Bell, LPN, and Lindsey Rountree, RN, on being honored with 2025 Nightingale Unit Awards as part of this year’s Nurses Week celebrations! The UF Health Physician Nightingale Awards are given to RNs and facilitators who best exemplify workplace excellence. Awardees are chosen by their peers, and standards…
In a recent interview with Urology Times, fellow Joshua Heiman, M.D., discussed data from NIH-funded POuND OUT study. Data from an 18-month feasibility trial, which were presented at the 2025 American Urological Association Annual Meeting, show promising results for the treatment of uric acid nephrolithiasis with a combination of phentermine…
Congratulations to everybody recognized at the 2025 College of Medicine Spring Faculty Assembly! We were excited to celebrate two college-level awards from Department of Urology faculty. Jason Joseph, M.D., assistant professor of urology, received the clinical faculty Rising Star Award. Paul Crispen, M.D., the Pete and Carolyn Newsome Urologic Oncology Professor…
We are thrilled to announce that Dr. Cynthia Sharadin has been appointed as the new Associate Program Director for the UF Urology Residency Program. Dr. Sharadin has been an exceptional leader, mentor, and advocate for our residents, as well as a steadfast supporter of resident education and program development. Her…
Every January, the UF Health Cancer Center hosts its annual Cheers to the New Year event to celebrate the past year’s accomplishments and inspire enthusiasm for the months ahead. Alongside food, drinks, and dancing, the celebration honors members whose contributions have significantly advanced the center’s…
On Wednesday August 7th, 2024, a patient presented to the UF Health Urology practice located at the Shands Medical Plaza (SMP) for a follow-up office visit with Katherine “Katie” Lopez, APRN. On that day, when staff were unable to obtain the patient’s vital signs with an automatic monitor,…
Urologist John Hollingsworth, M.D. will serve as chief quality officer for UF Shands hospitals and practices. Welcome to the Department of Urology, Dr. Hollingsworth! Read more about Dr. Hollingsworth’s appointment at ufhealth.org: UF Health Shands chief qualify officer named – UF Health John Hollingsworth, M.D., is the…
US News and World Report has rated UF urology and prostate cancer surgery as high performing for 2024-2025. An overall rating of high performing indicates a hospital was significantly better than the national average in a given procedure or condition…
A fun time was had by all at the 2024 Urology Resident and Fellow Graduation Ceremony held at the Cade Museum for Creativity & Invention on June 21st, 2024. You are now part of our UROGators Family. Congratulations to our Graduating Residents: Dr. Marc Abboud – Private…
Dr. Bob Newman former UF Urology department chair, professor emeritus and renowned photographer met with our Residents and Fellow. Dr. Newman discussed the importance of wellness and presented his photography. A great time was had by all! We are grateful for the continued support of UROGator members like…
The 2024 American Urological Association conference will be held in San Antonio Texas from May 3-6.
Residents Drs. Massari, Mallory, and Krishingner had a total of five submissions accepted for the Sexual Medicine Society of North America conference held in San Diego, California from Nov. 16 through 19.
Left to Right: Dr. Joseph, Dr. DiBianco, Dr. Crispen Congratulations to Dr. Joseph and Dr. DiBianco, recipients of the Rising Star Award, which honors an early-career faculty member demonstrating exceptional skill, dedication, and innovation in patient care. Also recognized is Dr. Crispen, the recipient of the Clinical Excellence Award, which…
This past weekend, we were thrilled to welcome Dr. Lee Zhao, a visiting professor from NYU Langone Health, and celebrate the retirement of Dr. Thomas F. Stringer, who has dedicated over 40 years to urology and has impacted countless patients and the UF Department of Urology. For…
Congratulations to Dr. Ann Stolzle for her nomination to the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society!…
Out of all UF Health Clinics, Urology at Halifax came in second at a 97.96% on the ‘Likelihood to Recommend’ score from the Press Ganey Patient surveys. Thank you to Dr. Sidelsky and his team for their continued dedication to improving the patient experience!…
We are thrilled to announce that KC Hobbie (RN) and Anila Ajredini (Front Desk) from the UF Urology MedPlaza clinic have been selected as this quarter’s Customer Service is Key (CSIK) Award winners, recognized for their exceptional patient care and dedication among hundreds of nominees. In addition, Kelly Branham, Urology…
Shay Rajavel, Juan Varela, and Dr. Kwenda The Southeastern Section of the American Urological Association has recognized Shay Rajavel (MS-4) who won the Video Session Award and Juan Varela (MS-2) who won the Best Poster Presentation. In addition Dr. Kwenda (PGY-3) came in third place in the…
