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Sean Elliott, MD, MS, FACS, Professor and Director of Reconstructive Urology at the University of Minnesota Department of Urology, was elected to active membership in the American Association of...

Urology is among the most competitive specialties, with limited residency positions and growing demand for urologists nationwide. Research has shown that one of the strongest predictors of matching...

In recognition of Bladder Cancer Awareness Month, the Masonic Cancer Center hosted a virtual Fireside Chat that offered a comprehensive discussion on bladder cancer, from initial symptoms, to...

Minneapolis, Minnesota — The University of Minnesota Department of Urology proudly congratulates Christopher Warlick, MD, PhD, on being named a Top 3 Urologist in Minneapolis by...

Faculty, trainees, and medical students from the Department of Urology made an exceptional showing at this year’s American Urological Association Annual Meeting. They delivered plenary talks,...

The 121st American Urological Association (AUA) Annual Meeting begins on Thursday, May 14 in Washington, D.C. Sixteen University of Minnesota Department of Urology faculty, residents, fellows, and...

Research shows that the number one predictor of matching into a urology residency program is having access to a home urology program.1 These programs offer invaluable advantages, including early...

Minneapolis, MN — Martin A. Koyle, MD, MSc, MMgmt, MBA (cert.), FAAP, FACS, FRCSC, FRCS (Eng.), FRSM, Adjunct Professor of Pediatric Urology at the University of Minnesota Medical School, has been...

Drs. Deepak Agarwal, Vishnuvardhan (Vishnu) Ganesan, and Rachel Mann have been named “Top Doctors: Rising Stars” by Mpls.St. Paul Magazine. The annual recognition honors physicians in the...

Each year, the American Urological Association (AUA) Residents and Fellows Committee hosts a national essay contest that invites urology trainees to share their perspectives through thoughtful and...

Vishnu Ganesan, MD, was selected to participate in the AUA/USI Academic Exchange Program this past January. This prestigious program offers early-career academic urologists the opportunity to share...

Minneapolis, Minn. – Christopher Warlick, MD, PhD, Department Chair and Professor in the Department of Urology, has been inducted into the University of Minnesota’s Academy for...

Congratulations to Drs. Sami Mostafa and Vishnu Iyer for being selected as recipients of the Gold Humanism Honor Society's (GHHS) Humanism and Excellence in Teaching Award. The mission of the GHHS is...

We are delighted to share that our department has matched with four exceptional incoming residents: Dr. Jake Ratanawong: University of Minnesota Medical SchoolDr. Amir Khan: Khyber Medical...

We are pleased to announce that Dr. Hamed Ahmadi and Dr. Joseph Zabell have been recognized as 2026 Top Doctors for Women by Minnesota Monthly. Physicians across the state may nominate up to three...

We are proud to announce that four faculty members have been recognized with the 2026 Castle Connolly Top Doctor award. Nominated by their physician peers, this distinction places them among the top...

In the latest episode of the American Urological Association’s “Inside Tract: Training Transformed” podcast series, Residency Program Director Dr. Philipp Dahm, and chief resident Drs. Lane Shish and...

 Kidney stones affect nearly one in ten people during their lifetime and are among the most common—and painful—conditions in urology. For patients with large or complex stones, percutaneous...

If you are considering a reconstructive urology fellowship or are already in one, this episode is for you! Dr. Rachel Mann joined Dr. George Koch of Ohio State University on the BackTable Urology...

The University of Minnesota Department of Urology is pleased to announce that Melissa Beck, MS, will join our team as Clinical Research Manager beginning November 17. In this role, Ms. Beck will...