Working to solve the most difficult urological problems and train the next generation of surgeons and scientists.
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News
6th Annual Paul H. Lange Endowed Lectureship - Dr. David F. Penson, October 1, 2016
September 22, 2016
Dr. David F. Penson presents: “PSA Screening: Science, Politics and Uncertainty” The Department of Urology invites you to the Paul H. Lange, MD, FACS Endowed Lecture presented by visiting professor Dr. David F. Penson, Paul V. Hamilton MD and Virginia E. Howd Professor of Urologic Oncology, and Chair, Department of Urologic Surgery, Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center,…
UW Urology Trainees Win Western Section Essay Contest
September 6, 2016
This Fall, Dr. Brian Winters, Dr. Anobel Odisho, and Dr. Geolani Dy will be honored at the Western Section meeting of the American Urological Association for their prize-winning essays. Dr. Brian Winters took second place in the Miley B. Wesson Resident Essay Award contest with his essay titled "Inhibitions of ERG Activity in Patient Derived…
UW Works With NASA to Protect Astronauts From Kidney Stones
June 29, 2016
UW Health Sciences NewsBeat has recently featured Dr. Michael Bailey's groundbreaking work in ultrasonic kidney stone management. This work, supported by NASA, is essential to long distance space travel endeavors. Click here to read this entire fascinating story.
AUA 2016 San Diego - University of Washington Highlights
May 5, 2016
A tremendous amount of effort has gone in to planning a strong showing at this year's American Urological Association Conference. Some of the highlights include: Our residents and fellows will be presenting nearly all of the 26 posters, 10 podiums, and various EUS, Video, and Science and Technology talks. Dr. Geolani Dy is presenting her…
Past Public Event: May Men's Health Seminar
April 14, 2016
On Tuesday, May 3, The Department of Urology will host our quarterly Men's Health Seminar. These seminars provide a fantastic opportunity to get up to date on men's health related issues, and to meet some of our world-class physicians for open and informative discussion. Lead by Dr. Tom Walsh,Director of the Men's Health Center, with…
About us
The department has thirty-four faculty members, five fellows and eighteen residents who work with multiple staff to deliver the highest quality patient care.
What is urology?
The American Urological Association defines urology as a specialty which deals with diseases of the urinary tract and the male reproductive organs.