Central Ohio Urology Group Opens New Interventional Radiology Center with Leading-Edge Men’s Health Initiative for Enlarged Prostate

Central Ohio Urology Group has opened a state-of-the-art Interventional Radiology Center and launched a groundbreaking initiative in the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) or enlarged prostate. Providing comprehensive urological services through 15 offices in Columbus and the surrounding region, Central Ohio Urology Group is an affiliate of U.S. Urology Partners, one of the nation’s largest independent providers of urology and related specialty services.

Central Ohio Urology Group is at the forefront of delivering exceptional results in men’s urological care and has a longstanding commitment to provide the most advanced and effective treatment options to men suffering from the symptoms of BPH or enlarged prostate. The new initiative includes a collaboration between Central Ohio Urology Group and Prostate Centers USA®.

Frederick L. Taylor, M.D., Chief Medical Officer of Central Ohio Urology Group, stated, “We are thrilled to be partnering with IR Centers to bring these life-saving and life-changing interventions to Central Ohio Urology Group, including prostate artery embolization, a new, minimally invasive treatment for benign prostatic hyperplasia that can safely and effectively treat large prostate glands without the need for surgical intervention.”

“Interventional radiology can be used to treat a variety of urologic conditions including benign prostatic hyperplasia, blockages of the urinary tract, vascular abnormalities that commonly cause pain, and urologic malignancies such as kidney cancer. We look forward to offering those services to our patients, conveniently located at the Central Ohio Urology Group Wilson Bridge location,” said Dr. Taylor.

Jason Guagenti, Chief Operating Officer of Central Ohio Urology Group, stated, “The new Interventional Radiology Center enables our urologists and their interventional radiology colleagues to work hand in hand to provide comprehensive urologic care for our patients in a convenient, outpatient environment where patient care is at the forefront. From scheduling, to the procedure, to after care requirements, our streamlined system is designed to focus on the patient’s needs and experience first.”Dr. Sandeep Bagla, Chief Executive Officer of Prostate Centers USA®, said, “This partnership signifies a leap forward in providing world-class care, particularly for those suffering from conditions like benign prostatic hyperplasia. By combining our expertise in interventional radiology with the comprehensive urological services offered by Central Ohio Urology Group, we are setting a new standard in patient care. Our goal is to significantly improve the quality of life for our patients through minimally invasive procedures, ensuring they receive the most effective treatments with the least amount of discomfort and downtime. We believe this initiative will have a profound impact on men’s health care in the region, and we are proud to be at the forefront of this advancement.”

To learn more about Central Ohio Urology Group or to schedule an appointment, please visit www.centralohiourology.com or call (614) 396-2684. The new Interventional Radiology Center is located at 350 W. Wilson Bridge Road, Worthington, OH 43085.

 

About Central Ohio Urology Group

Central Ohio Urology Group is one of the nation’s leading providers of urological services with a network of 15 offices in the region. Headquartered just outside of Columbus in Gahanna, Ohio, Central Ohio Urology Group provides comprehensive services, including general urology, men’s health, women’s health, interventional radiology, cancer care, advanced cancer treatment and radiation oncology. Facilities in the Columbus area include an Advanced Prostate Cancer Clinic, as well as the state-of-the-art Central Ohio Urology Surgery Center that is one of the first ambulatory surgery centers in the country to offer urologic robotic surgery. Central Ohio Urology Group’s experienced care team provides more than 50 urological specialties and subspecialties. For more information, visit www.centralohiourology.com.

About U.S. Urology Partners

U.S. Urology Partners is one of the nation’s largest independent providers of urology and related specialty services, including general urology, surgical and robotic procedures, advanced cancer treatment and other ancillary services. The U.S. Urology Partners clinical network consists of more than 60 locations throughout the East Coast and Midwest, including affiliate practices Associated Medical Professionals of NY, Central Ohio Urology Group, Florida Urology Center, Greater Boston Urology and Urology of Indiana. U.S. Urology Partners was formed to support urology practices with an experienced team of healthcare executives and resources, and is backed by NMS Capital. The U.S. Urology Partners corporate office is in Nolensville, Tennessee, just outside of Nashville. For additional information about U.S. Urology Partners, visit www.us-uro.com.

About Prostate Centers USA®
Prostate Centers USA® is a leading provider of minimally invasive men’s health care solutions. With a team of renowned physician leaders and state-of-the-art facilities, they deliver exceptional outcomes for men suffering from various urological conditions, including BPH. Through their collaborative approach, they partner with leading urologists across the United States to ensure that patients have access to the best care possible. Their commitment to innovation and patient-centric care has earned them a reputation as the trusted leader in the field of men’s health care. Prostate Centers USA® is a network partner of Hemorrhoid Centers®, Ortho Centers™️ and IR Centers™️. For more information about Prostate Centers USA® and their services, please visit www.ircenters.com.

Leading Radiation Oncologist Dr. Steven E. Finkelstein Joins Associated Medical Professionals of NY

Associated Medical Professionals of NY (A.M.P.) is pleased to announce that internationally recognized radiation oncology physician, researcher and thought leader Steven E. Finkelstein, M.D., DABR, FACRO, has joined its care team as Director of the Center of Advanced Radiation Excellence (CARE) and Director of Radiation Oncology Research.

Associated Medical Professionals of NY spans 18 locations in Central New York, including nine offices and nine hospitals. A.M.P. Radiation Oncology is the region’s leading provider of comprehensive cancer care services, providing the most advanced, effective treatments available for urological and other types of cancers. A.M.P. is an affiliate of U.S. Urology Partners, one of the largest independent providers of urological and specialty related services in the nation, which is backed by NMS Capital.

Dr. Finkelstein has treated thousands of patients with prostate cancer and genitourinary malignancies, been principal investigator for groundbreaking clinical trials, and continues contributing to prestigious scientific journals with over 11,000 literature citations with an H-Index of 42. Additionally, he is renowned in bladder, kidney and testicular cancer as well as lung, breast and skin cancers which he will also treat at A.M.P. Dr. Finkelstein is passionate about leadership in organized medicine and is a strong advocate for physicians and the patients they serve. He is a graduate of the University of Michigan, where he completed his medical degree, and spent his residency at Moffitt Cancer Center and fellowship at the National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health. Dr. Finkelstein has been recognized as a Castle Connolly Top Doctor for five years in a row.

Corina Tracy, Chief Executive Officer of U.S. Urology Partners, stated, “Dr. Steven Finkelstein’s extensive experience in radiation oncology care and his leadership in the medical field will be a tremendous asset to U.S. Urology Partners, Associated Medical Professionals of NY and most importantly to individuals receiving cancer care in the Central New York region. Dr. Finkelstein’s dedication will further our mission to provide the best treatment available to our patients in the most compassionate way utilizing the most advanced, proven technology for every person we are privileged to serve.”

Christopher M. Pieczonka, M.D., Chief Executive Officer of Associated Medical Professionals of NY and Corporate Director of Clinical Research of U.S. Urology Partners, stated, “The Central New York community has long been the geographic heart of New York State and is on the cusp of a significant population influx from the construction and opening of Micron Technology Inc. We have recruited Dr. Steven Finkelstein for his prowess and expertise in providing cutting-edge clinical research in all aspects of radiation oncology to our patients. Currently Associated Medical Professionals is running over 30 active clinical trials, and we anticipate exponential growth with Dr Finkelstein’s expertise.”

Steven E. Finkelstein, M.D., DABR, FACRO, stated, “I am passionate about advancing patient care for all and committed to outstanding cancer care providing access to today’s leading-edge technologies and innovative treatment options. I am excited to join the team of Associated Medical Professionals of NY and look forward to helping patients in the community.”

To learn more about Dr. Finkelstein and A.M.P. or to schedule an appointment, please visit www.ampofny.com or call (315) 478-4185. Dr. Finkelstein will be based in the A.M.P. Syracuse office at 1226 East Water Street, Syracuse, NY 13210.

About U.S. Urology Partners

U.S. Urology Partners is one of the nation’s largest independent providers of urology and related specialty services, including general urology, surgical and robotic procedures, advanced cancer treatment and other ancillary services. The U.S. Urology Partners clinical network consists of more than 60 locations throughout the East Coast and Midwest, including affiliate practices Associated Medical Professionals of NY, Central Ohio Urology Group, Florida Urology Center, Greater Boston Urology and Urology of Indiana. U.S. Urology Partners was formed to support urology practices with an experienced team of healthcare executives and resources, and is backed by NMS Capital. The U.S. Urology Partners corporate office is in Nolensville, Tennessee, just outside of Nashville. For additional information about U.S. Urology Partners, visit www.us-uro.com.

Radiation Oncology Expert and Cancer Researcher Dr. Daniel Vanderbilt Joins Associated Medical Professionals of NY, an Affiliate of U.S. Urology Partners

Associated Medical Professionals of NY (A.M.P.) is pleased to announce that Daniel B. Vanderbilt, MD, PhD, has joined its care team. Specialty trained in radiation oncology with a doctorate in cancer cell biology, Dr. Vanderbilt has vast experience in researching, diagnosing and treating cancers utilizing the latest technologies.

The Associated Medical Professionals of NY multi-specialty practice spans 19 locations in Central New York, including ten offices and nine hospitals. A.M.P. Radiation Oncology is the region’s leading provider of comprehensive cancer care services, providing the most advanced, effective treatments available for prostate, breast, lung, colorectal and other types of cancers. A.M.P. is an affiliate of U.S. Urology Partners, one of the largest independent providers of urological and specialty related services in the nation, which is backed by NMS Capital.

Dr. Vanderbilt joins A.M.P. after serving as a Resident Physician at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York-Presbyterian Hospital Weill Cornell Medicine and West Virginia School of Medicine, and most recently as a Radiation Oncologist at MultiCare Health System. In addition to receiving prestigious grants and awards, Dr. Vanderbilt’s research is published in numerous peer-reviewed publications and presented at international medical conferences. More extensive information about Dr. Vanderbilt can be found at www.ampofny.com/physicians/daniel-b-vanderbilt/.

Christopher M. Pieczonka, MD, Chief Executive Officer of Associated Medical Professionals of NY and Corporate Director of Clinical Research of U.S. Urology Partners, stated, “Associated Medical Professionals, as well as the central New York community, are very happy to announce the hiring of Dr. Daniel Vanderbilt. Dr. Vanderbilt has a fairly unique background including having a PhD in translational medicine and trying to identify how cancer cells proliferate and become aggressive. We anticipate his physician scientist background to help the care of our patients within our community and are pleased that he has chosen to join our practice.”

Daniel Vanderbilt, MD, PhD, said, “I am excited to join the fantastic team at Associated Medical Professionals of NY and serve our community in providing excellent cancer care. A.M.P. is a growing multispecialty practice providing cutting-edge cancer treatments. The A.M.P. facilities will enable me to provide optimal cancer treatment modalities, including intensity-modulated radiotherapy, using precisely targeted, noninvasive radiation beams.”

“My philosophy of patient care is to understand the unique needs of each patient as an individual, develop the best possible cancer treatment plan, and serve our community with compassion and diligence in oncologic care,” stated Dr. Daniel Vanderbilt. “I look forward to partnering with referring physicians in the care of their patients using my strong expertise in external beam radiotherapy, stereotactic body radiotherapy and image-guided treatments.”

To learn more about Dr. Vanderbilt and A.M.P. or to schedule an appointment, please visit www.ampofny.com or call (315) 724-1012. Dr. Vanderbilt will be based in A.M.P.’s office at 2 Ellinwood Drive in New Hartford, NY 13413.

About Associated Medical Professionals of NY (A.M.P.)

Associated Medical Professionals of New York (A.M.P.) is a multi-specialty medical practice based in Syracuse serving the Central New York region. Established in 2008, A.M.P. has grown to become one of the largest multispecialty groups of its kind in the area that strives to provide quality care at each of its ten offices and nine hospital locations. As a pivotal point of care in each community, A.M.P. is able to provide continuity of care for a vast population of patients. A.M.P. maintains a robust suite of services, including advanced urological care, robotic surgery, cancer care, radiation oncology, pathology, lithotripsy, imaging and clinical research. For more information about A.M.P., visit www.ampofny.com.

About U.S. Urology Partners

U.S. Urology Partners is one of the nation’s largest independent providers of urology and related specialty services, including general urology, surgical and robotic procedures, advanced cancer treatment and other ancillary services. The U.S. Urology Partners clinical network consists of more than 60 locations throughout the East Coast and Midwest, including affiliate practices Associated Medical Professionals of NY, Central Ohio Urology Group, Florida Urology Center, Greater Boston Urology and Urology of Indiana. U.S. Urology Partners was formed to support urology practices with an experienced team of healthcare executives and resources, and is backed by NMS Capital. The U.S. Urology Partners corporate office is in Nolensville, Tennessee, just outside of Nashville. For additional information about U.S. Urology Partners, visit www.us-uro.com.

 

 

 

Internationally Recognized Urologist, Robotic Surgeon and Researcher Dr. Andrew J. Stephenson Joins Associated Medical Professionals of NY

Associated Medical Professionals of NY (A.M.P.) is pleased to announce that Andrew J. Stephenson, MD, MBA, FACS, FRCS(C) has joined its care team. Specialty trained in urologic oncology and robotics, Dr. Stephenson has vast experience in diagnosing and treating urologic cancers using the latest minimally invasive technologies and more conventional approaches. Dr. Stephenson has performed more than 2,000 robotic urology surgeries in his career.

Associated Medical Professionals of NY is a leading multi-specialty practice spanning 19 locations in Central New York, including ten offices and nine hospitals. A.M.P. is an affiliate of U.S. Urology Partners, one of the largest independent providers of urological and specialty related services in the nation, which is backed by NMS Capital.

Christopher M. Pieczonka, MD, Chief Executive Officer of Associated Medical Professionals of NY and Corporate Director of Clinical Research of U.S. Urology Partners, stated, “A.M.P. is very proud to have Dr. Andrew Stephenson join our practice. We are so excited to welcome a world renown expert and former Director of Urologic Oncology at the Cleveland Clinic to enhance and elevate the care of our local cancer patients. We look forward to the new skills and expertise that Dr. Stephenson will contribute that will put us on par with National Cancer Institute designated cancer centers.”

Dr. Andrew Stephenson said, “I am committed to excellence in patient care, research and innovations in urology. I am excited to join the team at A.M.P. as it provides me an opportunity to deliver innovative, compassionate and high-quality care to patients with complex urological problems, including cancers of the prostate, bladder, kidney and testis, BPH and prostate problems, and PSA screening. I am honored to join a team of like-minded and skilled professionals who are aligned in A.M.P.’s goals: to deliver world-class and comprehensive urological care to the people of the Syracuse community and upstate New York.”

“I am passionate about urological problems and the care of my patients. I endeavor to be my best every day for my patients. I have an unwavering commitment to developing and adopting the most effective treatments for my patients and advancing the field for future patients through clinical trials,” said Dr. Stephenson. “The state-of-the-art facilities at A.M.P. will enable me to deliver the most advanced and innovative urological care for my patients. We endeavor to be at the forefront of urological care, offering patients the spectrum of medical and surgical treatment for their urological problems.”

To learn more about Dr. Stephenson and A.M.P. or to schedule an appointment, please visit www.ampofny.com, www.ampofny.com/physicians/andrew-j-stephenson-md/ or call (315) 478-4185.                                                                                                                                                                                             

About Dr. Andrew J. Stephenson

Andrew J. Stephenson, MD, MBA, FACS, FRCS(C) is an internationally recognized urologist, robotic surgeon and researcher. Before joining Associated Medical Professionals of NY, he served as Director of Urologic Oncology at Rush University Medical Center, Director of the Center of Urologic Oncology at Cleveland Clinic’s Glickman Urological and Kidney Institute and a staff member of the Taussig Cancer Institute. His clinical and research focus is on the treatment of patients with cancers of prostate, bladder and testis. He has published over 125 articles in peer-reviewed journals since 2002 on issues related to prostate, bladder and testis cancer, many of which have received international mainstream media attention. He has been invited to speak on these subjects at major international medical conferences.

Dr. Stephenson is board-certified in urology by the American Board of Urology and the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. He has received several awards from organizations such as the Prostate Cancer Foundation, American Society of Clinical Oncology and Society of Urologic Oncology. He is listed as one of the Best Doctors in America. He received the Urology Teacher of the Year award while at Rush University and Cleveland Clinic.

Dr. Stephenson has received grant support for prostate cancer research from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. His research focus is on the development of prognostic statistical models called nomograms. These prognostic models provide accurate predictions of treatment outcome for prostate cancer and are widely used for patient counseling. He is on the editorial board for several urology journals, including Urology, and is an ad hoc reviewer for Journal of the National Cancer Institute, Journal of Clinical Oncology and Journal of Urology.

For patients with prostate cancer, Dr. Stephenson performs both nerve-sparing robotic prostatectomy using latest state-of-art approaches. The decision to perform either robotic or open prostatectomy is tailored to the specifics of each patient’s cancer and preferences. For patients with bladder cancer, Dr. Stephenson also performs robotic nerve-sparing radical cystectomy and orthotopic urinary diversion (neobladder or Studer) for both men and women. He is highly skilled on minimally invasive robotic approaches for kidney tumors and advanced kidney cancers. For select patients with testicular cancer, Dr. Stephenson performs robotic nerve-sparing lymph node dissection. He also has vast experience in minimally invasive treatments for BPH and voiding dysfunction. He has also been a pioneer in the development of biomarkers and image-guided diagnostic approaches for prostate cancer diagnosis and treatment.

About Associated Medical Professionals of NY (A.M.P.)

Associated Medical Professionals of New York (A.M.P.) is a multi-specialty medical practice based in Syracuse serving the Central New York region. Established in 2008, A.M.P. has grown to become one of the largest multi-specialty groups of its kind in the area that strives to provide quality care at each of its ten offices and nine hospital locations. As a pivotal point of care in each community, A.M.P. is able to provide continuity of care for a vast population of patients. A.M.P. maintains a robust suite of services, including advanced urological care, robotic surgery, cancer care, radiation oncology, pathology, lithotripsy, imaging and clinical research. A.M.P. is an affiliate of U.S. Urology Partners, one of the largest independent providers of urological and related specialty services in the nation, which is backed by NMS Capital. For more information, visit www.ampofny.com and www.us-uro.com.

Robotic Surgery Pioneer Virtuoso Surgical Awarded $1.8 Million in SBIR Funding

Medical device company Virtuoso Surgical, Inc. has been awarded a $1.8 million Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) NIH grant to be received over the next two years. Virtuoso’s robotic surgery system enables a new scale of robotic tools and maneuvers in endoscopic surgery that are not possible using today’s instruments.

“We are honored to receive this SBIR Phase II grant as we move toward commercialization of our groundbreaking robotic surgical system,” said S. Duke Herrell, III, MD, FACS, CEO, Co-Founder and Chief Medical Officer of Virtuoso Surgical. “The Virtuoso system gives surgeons their hands back, enabling them to use two ’hands’ to perform procedures deep within the body, at the tip of an endoscope, with unprecedented control and dexterity.”

“For this SBIR Phase II grant, Virtuoso will continue its research regarding the use of its patented robotic technology to improve bladder lesion removal,” Dr. Herrell said. “Bladder lesion removal often does not obtain key information such as depth of invasion or margins if the lesion is a cancer, and we know that outcomes can be improved for these surgeries and patients.”

“We look forward to continuing to collaborate in this research with world renowned simulation and education expert Ahmed Ghazi, MD, and his colleagues at the Johns Hopkins University Simulation Innovation Lab at the Brady Urological Institute,” Dr. Herrell said.

While Virtuoso Surgical’s initial clinical applications will likely be bladder lesions and benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) tissue removal, the technology is a platform that will improve many if not all surgical procedures where tools are delivered through rigid endoscopes.

The Virtuoso Surgical system includes two robotically controlled, needle-sized manipulators working from the tip of a rigid endoscope that is less than half the diameter of a U.S. dime. The scope itself is far smaller than current robotic endoscope hardware, and the manipulators are 1mm in diameter. Equipped with a camera, the endoscope comes with an array of manipulators depending on the procedure, including a tissue grasper, retractor, tissue snare, laser aiming manipulator and electrosurgical tools.

In addition to Dr. Duke Herrell, the Virtuoso Surgical team includes Co-founder and President Robert J. Webster, III, PhD, who also founded the Vanderbilt Institute for Surgery and Engineering (VISE) with Dr. Herrell. They developed the Virtuoso Surgical system with a design team helmed by COO, Co-founder and Lead Engineer Richard Hendrick, PhD. Pending regulatory approval, company executives anticipate first-in-human use in early 2024 followed by regulatory submission pursuant of FDA approval for sale in the United States.

The Virtuoso Surgical system has demonstrated feasibility in animal, cadaver and tissue model studies examining use in surgeries for bladder cancer, uterine fibroids (among other intrauterine procedures), enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia – BPH), central airway obstruction removal and endoscopic neurosurgery. The technology can provide dexterity in rigid endoscopic procedures, including in urology, neurosurgery, pulmonology, gynecology, orthopedics, thoracic surgery, otolaryngology (ENT) and other sub-specialties.

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About Virtuoso Surgical

Virtuoso Surgical has developed a groundbreaking robotic surgery system that radically improves minimally invasive endoscopic surgery. The Virtuoso Surgical system features a pair of instrument delivery arms made of concentric nitinol tubes that mimic a surgeon’s hand motions to offer unprecedented control and dexterity to a full range of endoscopic applications. The system uses patented technology developed by Virtuoso’s founders at Johns Hopkins University and Vanderbilt University with funding from the National Science Foundation and the National Institutes of Health. For additional information about Virtuoso Surgical and the initial public offering of common stock, visit www.virtuososurgical.net and www.virtuososurgical.net/investors. This device has not yet been approved by the FDA and is not for sale in the United States.

 

 

EndoTheia Announces Successful Clinical Study Results for a Novel Medical Device for Endoscopic Surgery

EndoTheia, Inc. has announced the completion of a successful first-in-human clinical study performed at Vanderbilt University for their groundbreaking technology that radically improves minimally invasive endoscopic surgery. EndoTheia is pleased to report that all primary and secondary endpoints were successfully met with no adverse events. This news follows the company’s recent announcement that the FDA recently named EndoTheia’s ENT endoscopic surgery technology a Breakthrough Device.

EndoTheia’s new device is designed to answer the FDA’s “call to action” highlighting alarming infection rates in difficult-to-sterilize reusable duodenoscopes, and calling on medical device companies to create  new, cost effective, disposable devices to treat biliary disease. “EndoTheia is proud to have been able to respond to this call-to-action from the FDA in a unique and outside-the-box way,” said Robert J. Webster, III, PhD, Co-Founder and President of EndoTheia. “We took a look at what others were doing within the space and saw mostly incremental advancements and/or costly fully disposable endoscope solutions.”

EndoTheia’s system completely eliminates the need for the duodenoscopes that concern the FDA, replacing them with inexpensive, disposable components that allow standard endoscopes to perform their same functions. “EndoTheia is pleased to report the success of this first-in-human clinical study. It is a major milestone for EndoTheia and for the 700,000 patients suffering from biliary disease per year domestically,” stated Joshua Gafford, PhD, Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer of EndoTheia.

“We are deeply appreciative of the patients and clinical investigators who participated in this study, and look forward to the broad clinical impact of this technology following FDA clearance,” said Gafford. He went on to thank Launch Tennessee for their support and for helping to fund the successful trial through a generous SBIR/STTR matching grant awarded to EndoTheia in August 2022.

Dr. Keith Obstein, Professor of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, noted, “This device enabled us to clearly visualize the duodenal papilla en face with a standard forward-viewing endoscope, which normally would not be possible, and has the potential to eliminate the risk of infection from reusable duodenoscopes. This would be a huge win for patients, hospitals, and healthcare systems.”

The results of this clinical study will support EndoTheia’s FDA 510(k) application for its biliary product, scheduled for submission later this year. EndoTheia plans to follow this initial product with several other product lines using its proprietary technology in urology, neurosurgery, interventional pulmonology, gastroenterology, orthopedics, and otolaryngology.

About EndoTheia, Inc.

EndoTheia has developed a novel technology that radically improves dexterity in minimally invasive endoscopic surgery. This technology harnesses the power of micro-machined advanced materials to create highly dexterous manipulators at millimeter and sub-millimeter scales to improve therapeutic outcomes in complex flexible endoscopic procedures. This patented technology was invented and developed by EndoTheia’s founders at Vanderbilt University and the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, with funding from the National Institutes of Health. For additional information about EndoTheia and the FDA Breakthrough Device designation, visit www.endotheia.com.

Florida Urology Center Joins Forces with U.S. Urology Partners

U.S. Urology Partners announced today its strategic partnership with Florida Urology Center, a full-service specialty group which has set the standard of care in the region for three decades. Florida Urology Center provides comprehensive services in five locations throughout Florida, including Ormond Beach, Port Orange, Orange City, New Smyrna Beach and Palm Coast.

U.S. Urology Partners is one of the nation’s largest independent providers of urological and related specialty services, including general urology, surgical procedures, advanced cancer treatment and other ancillary services. The rapidly growing U.S. Urology Partners clinical network now consists of more than 40 locations throughout the East Coast and Midwest. U.S. Urology Partners partnered with NMS Capital in 2018 to support urology practices in communities across the country.

Corina Tracy, Chief Executive Officer of U.S. Urology Partners, stated, “We are honored to welcome Florida Urology Center, which is well-known for its quality care and advanced technology, including a state-of-the-art surgery center. The addition of Florida Urology Center expands our multi-regional clinical network, which now spans the East Coast and the Midwest. Through collaboration among our partner practices, we are able to make an even greater impact on delivering the highest level of urological care in the communities we serve.”

Greg A. Parr, M.D., of Florida Urology Center stated, “We are pleased to join U.S. Urology Partners and share a common dedication to providing the highest quality of comprehensive urological care. Our partnership with U.S. Urology Partners will enable us to continue improving the lives of patients by offering the most current diagnostic and therapeutic alternatives available in the region and investing in the latest technologies. Through the support provided by U.S. Urology Partners to our growing practice, the Florida Urology Center care team can remain focused on our most important priority—our patients.”

U.S. Urology Partners assists urology practices through an experienced team of healthcare executives and resources. The practices benefit from U.S. Urology Partners’ substantial investment in people, technology and services to better address patient and employee needs in the communities they serve, while being well positioned for continued growth.

About U.S. Urology Partners

U.S. Urology Partners is one of the nation’s largest independent providers of urology and related specialty services, including general urology, surgical procedures, advanced cancer treatment and other ancillary services. The U.S. Urology Partners clinical network consists of more than 40 locations throughout the East Coast and Midwest. U.S. Urology Partners was formed to support urology practices with an experienced team of healthcare executives and resources, and is backed by NMS Capital. The U.S. Urology Partners corporate office is in Nolensville, Tennessee, just outside of Nashville. For additional information about U.S. Urology Partners, please visit www.us-uro.com.

 About Florida Urology Center

Established in 1992, Florida Urology Center has five convenient locations throughout Florida, including Ormond Beach, Port Orange, Orange City, New Smyrna Beach and Palm Coast. Florida Urology Center is committed to providing quality healthcare to its patients through education, training, clinical research, and support. The practice is dedicated to improving the lives of its patients by offering the most current diagnostic and therapeutic alternatives available. Facilities are equipped with the latest state-of-the art technology to provide the safest and most comprehensive care. Most of the surgeries are performed in Florida Urology Center’s outpatient surgery center licensed by the state of Florida and certified by Medicare. For more information about Florida Urology Center, please visit www.floridaurology.com.

Nationally Recognized Urological Expert Dr. T.J. Tausch Joins Central Ohio Urology Group

Central Ohio Urology Group is pleased to announce that Timothy “T.J.” Tausch, M.D., M.S., M.B.A. has joined its care team. Dr. Tausch joins Central Ohio Urology Group from Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, where he was Director of Trauma, Reconstructive and Prosthetic Urology, Residency Program Director and Urology Consultant to the White House.

With a clinical network of 15 offices in the region, Central Ohio Urology Group is one of the nation’s leading providers of comprehensive urological services, including general urology, men’s health, women’s health, cancer care, advanced cancer treatment and radiation oncology. Central Ohio Urology Surgery Center is one of the first ambulatory surgery centers in the country to offer robotic surgery.

Corina Tracy, Chief Executive Officer of U.S. Urology Partners, the parent company of Central Ohio Urology Group, stated, “We are honored to welcome Dr. T.J. Tausch to our urological care team. Dr. Tausch’s fellowship training and extensive experience in trauma, reconstructive and prosthetic urology provides us with leading edge insight into the most advanced, effective treatments available. His expertise will help us continue to expand our level of care, improving the quality of life of people in the communities we serve.”

Born and raised in Wayne County, Dr. Tausch returns to Ohio following 15 years on active duty in the United States Army. After graduating from the University of Notre Dame, Dr. Tausch attended medical school at Case Western Reserve University, where he received a dual M.D./M.S. degree in applied anatomy. Dr. Tausch completed his General Surgery Residency (Pre-Urology) and Urology Residency at Madigan Army Medical Center in Tacoma, Washington. He further specialized in Trauma, Reconstructive and Prosthetic Urology with a fellowship at University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas. Dr. Tausch also earned an M.B.A. from the George Washington University School of Business.

Dr. Tausch said, “I am excited to be back in Ohio, where I was born and raised. My practice focuses on helping people with urologic problems – repairing issues caused by side effects of cancer treatment, urologic trauma, surgical complications and general effects of aging. With my arrival, Central Ohio Urology Group will now be able to offer state-of-the-art reconstructive options for all urology patients.”

“I often tell my patients, ‘I might not be the surgeon who saves your life, but I promise to do everything I can to make it better.’ I look forward to bringing my training and expertise to patients in Ohio, and doing my best to help those with urologic problems maximize their quality of life,” added Dr. Tausch.

To learn more about Dr. T.J. Tausch or to schedule an appointment with the Central Ohio Urology Group care team, please visit www.centralohiourology.com or call (614) 396-2684.

About Central Ohio Urology Group

Central Ohio Urology Group is one of the nation’s leading providers of urological services with a network of 15 offices in the region. Headquartered just outside of Columbus in Gahanna, Ohio, Central Ohio Urology Group provides comprehensive services, including general urology, men’s health, women’s health, cancer care, advanced cancer treatment and radiation oncology. Facilities in the Columbus area include an Advanced Prostate Cancer Clinic, as well as the state-of-the-art Central Ohio Urology Surgery Center that is one of the first ambulatory surgery centers in the country to offer robotic surgery. Central Ohio Urology Group’s experienced care team provides more than 50 urological specialties and subspecialties. Central Ohio Urology Group is an affiliate of U.S. Urology Partners, one of the largest independent providers of urological and related specialty services in the nation, which is backed by NMS Capital. For more information, visit www.centralohiourology.com and www.us-uro.com.