Department of Urology
Working to solve the most difficult urological problems and train the next generation of surgeons and scientists.
Education
UW Urology has two residency tracks, five fellowships, and multiple sub-internships.
Research
The Department of Urology has an outstanding research program that is at the core of its mission.
Patient Care
Our experts see patients with a range of urological conditions at the top hospitals in the region.
Department News
Pediatric Urologists Paul Merguerian and Margarett Shnorhavorian Participate in Medical Mission to Armenia
October 11, 2017
Pediatric urologists Paul Merguerian, MD, and Margarett Shnorhavorian, MD, participated in a medical mission trip to Armenia this fall, providing urologic consultations and surgical services to dozens of children in Yerevan.
Visiting Professor Urs Studer, MD, educates and entertains on bladder reconstruction
October 3, 2017
The Department of Urology was honored to host Professor Urs E. Studer, MD, of the University of Bern, as our Autumn visiting professor to deliver the 7th annual Paul H. Lange Endowed lectureship.
Drs. Jonathan Wright and Kevin Ostrowski to give "Prostate Health 101" Talk Nov. 16 in conjunction with Movember
October 2, 2017
UW Urologists Jonathan Wright, MD, and Kevin Ostrowski, MD, will give a talk in November, "Prostate Health 101", geared toward an audience of UW staff, faculty, and students. The talk will address screening, cancer diagnosis and treatment, and post-treatment care.
UW Urology participating in national study on preventing recurrent kidney stones
September 25, 2017
UW Urology researchers are participating in an NIH-funded national trial of a "smart" water bottle that monitors fluid consumption in the hope of preventing recurring kidney stones.
Urology Resident Skills Training Initiative Kicks Off 6th Year
September 18, 2017
The sixth annual Urology Resident Skills Training Initiative program kickoff featured bowel reconstruction with porcine intestines, proctored by Dr. Jonathan Wright.
Improving Urological Care of Transgender Patients
September 8, 2017
Chief Resident Geolani Dy, MD, is on a mission to reduce healthcare disparities among transgender and gender nonbinary people.
Pediatric Urologist Mark Burns, MD, Retiring after 45 Years at UW
August 28, 2017
Pediatric urologist Mark Burns, MD, will officially retire this summer after training and working at the University for more than 45 years.
