UCI Urology - Men's Health Center

Celebrating Juneteenth with respect and hope for a better future. Let's continue to work towards health equity and justice for all.

Happy Father's Day to all the amazing dads out there! Take care of yourself, and enjoy your special day!

Today is National Call Your Doctor Day! Don't delay – schedule your urology check-up and take a step towards better health.

Today kicks off National Men's Health Week! This week serves as a great reminder to prioritize your health. From prostate screenings to kidney health, we have you covered.

June is World Infertility Awareness Month. At UCI Urology, we're committed to providing compassionate care and advanced treatments to help families grow. Let's break the silence and support those on their fertility journey.

Join us on Monday, 6/10/2024 for Grandest Rounds. At 5pm, Dr. Dean S. Elterman of the University of Toronto will present "MIST for the Management of BPH." At 6pm, UCI Urology's own Dr. Edward Choi will cover what has changed in urethral stricture disease management over the past five years.

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Join us on Monday, 6/3/2024 for Grandest Rounds. At 5pm, Dr. Bilal Chugtai of Northwell Health will be discussing current strategies for medical management of BPH.

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Today, we remember and honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom.

Join us on Monday, 5/20/2024 for Grandest Rounds. At 5pm, Dr. Ekamol Tantisattamo will discuss renovascular hypertension, and at 6pm, Dr. Felix Chen will present "Urologic Evaluation of the Renal Transplant Candidate."

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National Hospital Week celebrates the unity and shared purpose among all healthcare staff and patients. Our urology department is proud to be part of a community that's committed to providing exceptional care and advanced treatments in a supportive and caring environment. Thank you to everyone—patients and healthcare professionals—for making hospitals a place of healing and hope.

Congratulations to the UCI Urology team! At the 2024 AUA conference in San Antonio earlier this month, our team was acknowledged with a total of six awards:
-2 for Best Podium
-2 for Best Posters
-2 for Top 10 EUS Abstracts

Happy Nurses Day to the incredible nursing professionals who play a vital role in urology and healthcare as a whole! Your compassion, expertise, and unwavering dedication transform patient care every day. The entire UCI Urology department is deeply grateful for the outstanding care our urology nurses provide. Thank you for being the backbone of our healthcare system!

Happy Mother's Day to all the incredible individuals in a mothering role. Today, we also want to highlight the importance of female urological health, a crucial aspect often overlooked. Moms, take a moment to care for yourselves and consider scheduling a check-up with a specialist to ensure your urological health is taken care of, for you and your family.

Join us on Monday, 5/13/2024 for Grandest Rounds. At 5pm, Dr. Uttam Reddy will present "Medical Aspects of Renal Transplantation."

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May is Bladder Cancer Awareness Month, and we're dedicated to shedding light on this significant health issue. Early detection can lead to more effective treatment, which is why we encourage everyone to learn about the symptoms and risk factors associated with bladder cancer. At UCI Urology, our specialists are here to help you stay informed and healthy.

The UCI School of Medicine Office of Research annually recognizes excellence in research and outstanding academic achievement in six categories. Please join us in congratulating all the Department of Urology awardees of the 2024 UCI School of Medicine Annual Research Awards.

- Dr. Olivia Chang (Award Winner: School of Medicine Outstanding Early-Career Faculty Research Award)
- Dr. Muhammad A. Moukhtar Hammad (Award Winner: School of Medicine Outstanding Fellow/Resident Research Award, Clinical/Translational)
- Dr. Bruce Gao (Honorable Mentions: School of Medicine Outstanding Fellow/Resident Research Award, Clinical/Translational).

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Our team is looking forward to sharing its projects at the annual AUA conference this weekend in San Antonio! We'll see you there for the latest advancements in urologic medicine, hands-on workshops, and more.

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Testicular Cancer Awareness Month is coming to a close, so we want to reinforce the importance of continuous self-examinations and regular consultations with healthcare professionals. Early detection through consistent screenings is crucial in the effective management and treatment of testicular cancer. At UCI Men's Health Center, where we provide testicular cancer screenings and advanced treatment options, our commitment to comprehensive care continues year-round. Don’t wait until next year—prioritize your health today by scheduling an appointment with us.

As we wrap up Administrative Professionals Week, we'd like to give a special shout out to our admin team, the true behind-the-scenes of UCI Urology. Thank you for all you do!

Join us on Monday, 4/29/2024 for Grandest Rounds. At 5pm, Dr. Aaron Spitz will discuss "Urology: From Advocacy to Telemedicine" and at 6pm, UCI's Dr. Edward Choi will cover disorders of sexual differentiation.

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The UCI Urology Resident International Travel program began in 2018 with a goal to provide each participating medical resident with a one-week international travel mission trip without taking on any additional financial burden. During these trips, UCI Urology residents and staff work side by side with urologists in their home countries to treat patients and learn new surgical techniques. Recent trips have included Dakar, Senegal and Mozambique.

Through the generosity of friends, family and grateful patients, Dr. Heidi Stephany has committed to building an endowment to generate annual income so UCI Urology residents can travel cost-free, donating only their time, to do this life-altering international work.

Through your gift to the Margaret Eskola Endowed Resident International Travel Fund, UCI Urology residents will have the resources to expand their horizons and apply their knowledge to benefit patients in countries all over the world.






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is going strong! Help us reach our goal–every gift counts, of any size!

Our dedication to address unique urogynecological challenges faced by women and individuals requiring urological procedures is rooted in our groundbreaking research and efforts. At UCI Urology, our focus on Female Urology Research & Education enables us to explore cutting-edge techniques, surgical procedures, and medical interventions to improve patient outcomes and overall well-being, such as new techniques in reconstruction to improve quality of life.

In 2023, Dr. Olivia Chang started the Center for Pelvic Floor Disorders laboratory, where she works with 10+ trainees in a culture of mentorship, sponsorship in the pursuit for research excellence, and a dedication to the advancement of women’s health research. This research is focused on clinical outcomes and health services and includes surgical treatment outcomes after urologic and prolapse surgery, barriers to care, and incorporating patient preferences into deciding treatment.

Through collaboration with molecular biologist Dr. Mike Wu, our brilliant team (including medical students and undergrads, along with other esteemed urology research centers nationwide) is running multiple unique projects, such as the active investigation into spinal cord injury-related bladder failure and biomarkers to predict patient outcomes. A recent top priority is unraveling women’s urinary incontinence and understanding female urethra function failure in order to pioneer innovative treatments. This research recently won the First Award of the Society of Urodynamics, Female Pelvic Medicine & Urogenital Reconstruction (SUFU).

Through your support to the Female Urology Research & Education, you become a part of a movement that fosters innovative solutions, advancing the effectiveness and efficiency of urological care.






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Support the Curiosity and Innovation Fund this ! The generosity of grateful patients and visionary benefactors has empowered our team to continuously pursue innovation, despite the changing landscape of healthcare and decreased federal funding.

The Curiosity and Innovation Laboratory seeks to discover – through translational research that reduces human suffering and improves the status quo. With a commitment to innovative, creative, and disruptive thought and approach, these discoveries can be applied to patient care, impacting future generations to come.

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It’s , our 24-hour online philanthropic event! Thanks to an generous anonymous donor, the first 100 gifts to any of our Urology initiatives will unlock a $35,000 gift in memory of Dr. Wadie Najm.

Built upon Dr. Thomas Ahlering’s efforts in defining UCI as the premier option for prostate cancer care, generous donors have helped us to create a comfortable place for men to receive personalized integrative care with a central theme of prevention. With a space designed for groups to have intimate discussions about Men’s Health topics–and to learn about how food can positively impact our health through our new Teaching Kitchen–every part of the Comprehensive Men’s Health Initiative is designed to bring together the men in Orange County and all over the world.

With your donation, you can help us extend our reach!






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Tomorrow is ! A special day where our department can highlight four special programs we hope you consider supporting this year. Find what matters to you and make a difference towards our Comprehensive Men’s Health Initiative, our Female Urology Research & Education, the Curiosity & Innovation Laboratory, or our Resident International Travel Fund. It's all about participation and collective impact, no matter the size. Last year, our department raised $77,412. What will we be capable of tomorrow?

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Join us on Monday, 4/15/2024 for Grandest Rounds. Dr. Mohit Khera will present "Testosterone and Cardiovascular Disease: Lessons Learned" at 5pm, followed by a 5:40pm presentation of PCNL by Dr. Jaime Landman. At 6pm, Dr. Jake Miller presents "Renal Mass Evaluation and Management," and at 6:40pm, Dr. Bruce Gao will cover in-vivo acute ureteral dilation using EMDA in the porcine ureter.

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is fast approaching! The impact of UCI Giving Day, our 24-hour online giving campaign, is as limitless as the generosity of our community. No matter the size of your gift, your participation in UCI Giving Day has a direct impact on our ability to provide increased support for students, faculty, staff and programs. Together, we can build a brilliant future.

There is an Early Bird Challenge leading up to the start of the event! Thanks to a generous gift from UCI Foundation trustees Gary and Melanie Singer, early donors will be chosen at random to unlock an additional $500 for the school, program, or cause supported.

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Join us on Monday, 4/8/2024 for Grandest Rounds. At 5pm, Dr. Irwin Goldstein will present "Testosterone and Women: From Safety to Efficacy and Beyond." At 6pm, Dr. Jennifer Anger will cover gender affirming surgery.

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On National Doctors' Day, we’ve paused to celebrate and express our deepest gratitude to the remarkable physicians whose unwavering commitment to their patients makes up the very essence of healthcare. At UCI Urology, we are privileged to collaborate with an extraordinary group of doctors renowned for their expertise, empathy, and dedication to excellence in patient care. A heartfelt thank you to all doctors for their relentless efforts and the profound impact they make in healing and transforming lives every day!