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The University of Florida’s Department of Urology has recently partnered with Orlando Health and I am proud to be one of the first physicians in this collaboration. It is an honor to have this opportunity to serve the residents of Orlando, and Florida. Urology encompasses issues and disorders of…

We offer a comprehensive set of solutions for our patients, ranging from traditional to state-of-the-art and excellent post-surgical care. We have specializations in: Urologic Oncology Laparoscopic & Robotic Surgery Kidney Stone Disease Female Urology/Urinary incontinence Reconstructive Surgery/Sexual Medicine Pediatric Urology General Urology The UF Department of Urology is unique in…

When urine is formed by the kidney, it pools in an area called the renal pelvis. Almost like a funnel used to pour motor oil into your car engine, the renal pelvis is wide at the top and tapers at the bottom, “funneling” the urine into the…

Adrenal tumors are relatively rare but can cause significant problems including hypertension, excessive sweating, palpitations, weight gain, headaches and other symptoms as a result of hormone production from the adrenal mass. These “functional” or hormone-secreting tumors include pheochromocytoma, aldosteronoma, Cushing’s tumor and adrenal cancer.

For patients diagnosed with a small (i.e., < 4 cm) kidney tumor (Figure 1), laparoscopic and robotic partial nephrectomy provides patients with a safe and minimally invasive technique for removal of the tumor, while preserving the remainder of the healthy kidney.

Committed to Advanced Patient Care The University of Florida Urologic Oncology Program at UF Health was established in 2007 to provide comprehensive, multidisciplinary care for patients with urologic cancers. The primary mission of the program is to streamline access both for patients and referring physicians to UF cancer specialists…

Ureteropelvic junction obstruction (UPJ obstruction) is a congenital abnormality in which the ureter is obstructed or kinked near its insertion into the renal pelvis. UPJ obstruction is the most frequently diagnosed cause of urinary obstruction in children and is commonly diagnosed…

Vesicoureteral reflux (VUR) is a congenital anomaly in which the urine refluxes backwards from the bladder up into the kidneys. This condition is related to an abnormal valve mechanism being present at the insertion site of the ureter into the bladder. In most cases,…

Radiology Several different imaging studies are used routinely in the work-up of pediatric patients with urologic abnormalities. Some of these tests will be scheduled at the Shands Medical Plaza, while others will be scheduled at Shands Hospital. Please pay careful attention to the location and time that…

Pediatric Urology is a surgical subspecialty focused on the evaluation and treatment of congenital and acquired disorders of the genitourinary tract in infants, children, and adolescents. Pediatric urologists care for fetuses that have urologic abnormalities diagnosed on prenatal ultrasound and frequently care for prepubescent females with genital issues.  While…