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.
Recent News
Groundbreaking Urethral Stricture Study Sees 310% Improvement in Urinary Flow
February 27, 2020
In the trauma and reconstruction world, patients with urethral stricture know too well the dwindling success rates in reducing the recurrence of strictures as no form of urethroplasty has shown to last a lifetime. Which is why Dr. Judith Hagedorn with the University of Washington Medical Center (UWMC) joined the Urotronic Robust III Study to alleviate the painful, most likely…
This Cutting-Edge Bladder Cancer Research is Changing the Face of Patient Care
February 27, 2020
Urologist Dr. Jonathan Gore at the University of Washington School of Medicine is changing the way clinical trials are viewed in the eyes of patients and researchers, one bladder cancer patient at a time. His work with the Comparison of Intravesical Treatment and Surgery (CISTO) is a first-of-its-kind patient first approach to recurrent bladder cancer treatment options…
Marijuana and (In)Fertility
February 13, 2020
Marijuana consumption is prevalent among men of reproductive age, and decriminalization in the United States is growing as the medical use of marijuana is legal in 33 states and recreational use is legalized in 10 states, including Washington, with no signs of slowing down. It is estimated that 192 million individuals, comprising 2.5% of the…
UW Researchers Use Burst Wave Lithotripsy to Successfully Treat Kidney Stones in First 10 Humans
February 13, 2020
University of Washington (UW) researchers in a multi-institutional study funded by the NIH report comminution of the first ten stones in humans by burst wave lithotripsy (BWL)- focused, cyclic ultrasound pulses at pressure amplitudes lower than in shock wave lithotripsy (SWL).After successfully fragmenting a kidney stone in the first patient treated with BWL, researchers kicked off an…
UWMC Leads State in Advanced Wireless Technology for Patients with Incontinence
February 13, 2020
UW Medical Center Northwest’s own Director of Female Urology, Dr. Suzette Sutherland, is the first provider in the state to bring new Axonics neuromodulation technology to patients.The small, flash drive-sized device has shown highly positive outcomes in clinical studies of patients with urinary incontinence with at least 90% (116/129) patients implanted with the Axonics Sacral Neuromodulation (SNM) System achieving at least a 50% reduction in the number of urgency…
2020 AUA Match Results
January 17, 2020
The Department of Urology is thrilled to announce another successful American Urological Association match resulting in all four of its open residency position being filled. Please join the University of Washington Urology Residency Program in welcoming 2020 residents Arash Amighi (research), Daniel Carson (research), Tova Weiss (clinical) and Lisa Zhang (clinical). Cheers to another great recruiting…
Dr. Wessells' End of Year Chair Message
December 30, 2019
Dear Colleagues and Friends, The outstanding performance of the Department of Urology in 2019 gives me a deep appreciation for the many individuals who contribute to our success. Our patients continually inspire us to innovate and secure our highest collective impact. Our faculty are exceptional, and we continue to attract a very talented and diverse…
