Urology
UROLOGY SERVICES
UROLOGY SERVICES
HOW TO REFER A PATIENT
For referrals or inpatient transfers, please call UAB MIST (Medical Information Services via Telephone) at 1-800-UAB-MIST
(1-800-822-6478) or email mist@uabmc.edu. UAB MIST is a toll-free, 24-hour service that connects physicians anywhere in the country with UAB Medicine specialists.
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
Kidney Stones
UAB Urology faculty members have special training in caring for patients with kidney stones. Their expertise in kidney stone removal procedures includes shockwave lithotripsy, ureteroscopy, percutaneous nephrolithotomy, laparoscopic and robotic-assisted methods, and open surgery. Strategies for kidney stone prevention follow a patient-centered approach that may include dietary modifications and medical therapy. Our team conducts pioneering research aimed at determining the underlying causes of kidney stone formation and developing novel treatments for both simple and complex cases.
Infertility
UAB Urology physicians have years of experience in diagnosing and treating both male and female infertility. We develop highly individualized care plans using a team approach that includes a urologist, a reproductive endocrinologist, specialized nurses, and laboratory scientists. A variety of conventional treatments are available, including corrective microsurgery, and procedures such as intrauterine insemination and in vitro fertilization may be used for untreatable conditions and more challenging cases. As a major research center, UAB Medicine investigates new advances in fertility aimed at increasing the chances of conceiving healthy babies.
Urologic Oncology
UAB Urology’s medical and surgical specialists have extensive training in their areas of expertise and are active leaders in their fields. UAB Medicine is one of only 15 medical centers in the country with the state-of-the-art da Vinci Single-Port robotic platform. This innovative system enables our surgeons to enter the body through one small abdominal incision before deploying the robot’s surgical instruments, which greatly improves patient outcomes and recovery time. This is particularly true in cancer cases, as we can access more narrow spaces without compromising precision.
Reconstructive Urology
UAB Urology features the only reconstructive urologists in the state who are fellowship-trained in helping restore normal urinary or sexual function, and we perform more urethral reconstruction procedures than any other medical center in Alabama, Mississippi, the Florida Panhandle, and western Georgia. Common conditions treated include erectile dysfunction, female and male urinary incontinence, pelvic organ prolapse, urethral stricture, and ureteral stricture. Our specialists are dedicated to providing state-of-the-art care to minimize or eliminate problems that may arise from these conditions.
Neurogenic Bladder
Our Neuro-Urology team delivers the latest treatments for this bladder dysfunction, which results from neurological conditions such as spinal cord injury, multiple sclerosis, transverse myelitis, spina bifida, bladder extrophy, and spinal surgery complications. Our physicians have over 50 years of combined clinical experience, and they are supported by highly trained nurse practitioners and nurses. We combine this expertise with state-of-the-art equipment, which allows the team to diagnose and treat even the most complex cases with one goal in mind: restoring quality of life for both patients and their caregivers.
Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery
The Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery team is led by the first urologist in Alabama to become certified in this specialty. This experienced group treats numerous symptoms associated with female pelvic floor dysfunction, including urinary and fecal incontinence, urinary retention, pelvic organ prolapse, recurrent UTI, and interstitial cystitis. Treatment options range from nonsurgical and minimally invasive procedures to reconstructive surgeries that do not include mesh. We also emphasize education and empowerment for patients, to help them manage or overcome their symptoms and be more involved in their care plan.
Men's Health
The Men’s Health Clinic at The Kirklin Clinic of UAB Hospital treats some of the most common male health conditions, including infertility, incontinence, sexual health issues, and genitourinary cancer, and it also provides services such as prostate cancer screening, vasectomies, and vasectomy reversals. Our experienced team of physicians, surgeons, nurse practitioners, radiation and medical oncologists, and urology nurses and technicians work together to make the most accurate diagnoses and deliver the most effective treatments, from complex genital and urinary reconstructive surgery to minimally invasive laser procedures for enlarged prostate.
Pediatric Urology
The UAB Section of Pediatric Urology features nationally recognized physicians and surgical subspecialists who are trained in open, minimally invasive, and robotic procedures for male and female children, teenagers, and young adults, including patients with congenital problems who are transitioning to adult care. They diagnose and treat neurogenic bladder dysfunction, voiding dysfunction, male and female genitourinary abnormalities, obstructive uropathy, urinary stone disease, vesicoureteral reflux, urinary trauma, and cloacal and exstrophic anomalies. They actively participate in one of the nation’s largest multidisciplinary clinics for children with spina bifida.
THANK YOU FOR CONSIDERING UAB UROLOGY SERVICES
The UAB Department of Urology offers a wide range of treatment options for conditions of the genitourinary tract. Our board-certified and often fellowship-trained experts provide cutting-edge care in the areas of urologic oncology, pediatric urology, neurogenic bladder dysfunction, infertility, men’s health, female urology, and much more. The National Institutes of Health consistently ranks the department among the top 15 urology programs in the country. We operate highly specialized clinics and conduct pioneering research that help us deliver exceptional, patient-centric care
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Urology
FEATURED EDUCATION
Prostate Artery Embolization
November 17, 2020
November 17, 2023
Urologist, vascular and interventional radiologist, healthcare professional
Accreditation Statement: The University of Alabama School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. The University of Alabama School of Medicine designates this online enduring material activity for a maximum of 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Urology and Radiology Collaborate on Alternative Image-Guided Prostate Biopsy Approaches
January 29, 2021
January 29, 2024
Urologist, radiologists, healthcare professionals
Accreditation Statement: The University of Alabama School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. The University of Alabama School of Medicine designates this online enduring material activity for a maximum of 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Testicular Cancer
March 23, 2021
March 23, 2024
Urologists, oncologist, primary care physician
Accreditation Statement: The University of Alabama School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. The University of Alabama School of Medicine designates this online enduring material activity for a maximum of 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Uterine Transplantation
October 19, 2020
October 19, 2023
Urologists and primary care physicians.
Vasectomy Reversal
January 9, 2019
Reissue:
February 7, 2022
February 6, 2025
Urologists and primary care physicians
Accreditation Statement: The University of Alabama School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. The University of Alabama School of Medicine designates this online enduring material activity for a maximum of 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Urology New Single Port Robot
October 8, 2019
October 8, 2022
Urologists, surgeons, and primary care providers
Male Infertility
October 31, 2019
October 31, 2022
Urologists and primary care physicians
AUA Guidelines for Management of Ureteral Stones
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Urologists, nephrologists and primary care physicians.
Chair of UAB Department of Urology and the American Urological Association panel to develop new guidelines for the management of kidney and ureteral stones, Dean Assimos, MD, discusses the best practices of treating a patient with kidney and ureteral stones.
UAB Urology - Ureteral Reimplant Bladder Flap
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Urologists, surgeons, and primary care physicians.
This surgical video demonstrates a technique for creation of a bladder flap during robotic-assisted ureteral reimplantation for a long ureteral stricture.

