University Hospitals Cleveland & Case Western Reserve University are committed to enhancing human health through reimagined urologic care, training & research.
Celebrating
#NationalAPPWeek
! 🎉
A special shoutout to our dedicated
@UHhospitals
Urology Advanced Practice Providers: your hard work & dedication make a world of difference for our patients.
Thank you for being vital members of our healthcare team!
Please join us in congratulating & welcoming our newest crop of CWRU/UH CMC Urology residents: Ilon (
@ilon_weinstein
), Elizabeth & Jad (
@JadBadreddine3
)! After an incredible application/interview cycle, we can't wait to hit the ground running with this talented crew.
Congratulations to the talented medical students matching into our great field today. Please join us in welcoming Elizabeth, Raymond & Dana to the University Hospitals/CWRU Urology family. Unparalleled experiences in Cleveland await!
#AUAMatch2023
#MatchDay
#UroMatch
#UroSoMe
Congratulations to the medical students marching into our great field today. We are thrilled to welcome Vivian
@ParedesBhushan
,
@MattDeMasi2
and Laura Davis to our program. We’re celebrating a great match and can’t to welcome you to Cleveland!
An innovative urologic oncologist with a passion for minority men’s health and racial justice in medicine has joined
@UHhospitals
! We're so delighted to have
@randy_vincejr
as a faculty member of UH Urology Institute and Seidman Cancer Center. Read more:
Congrats to
@LauraBukavinaMD
@FoxChaseCancer
who wins
@ASCO
Genitourinary Conquer Cancer Merit Award for Microbiome Research in Bladder Cancer, to be presented in February 👏👏👏
This fall, join the experts of Cleveland's
@UHhospitals
for a comprehensive
#genderaffirmingsurgery
course. Enjoy presentations, surgical videos, panel discussions, cadaver dissections & premier networking with leaders in the field.
Register Today! 🌈
Please join us on Thursday, 4/9 as we host Dr. Ranjith Ramasamy from
@miami_urology
for a discussion on "Testosterone deficiency in men interested in fertility" - looking forward to an exciting discussion that is open to all
The days go slow, but the years go fast… happy to announce Case Urology’s interview dates for the 2021 season: 11/2, 11/15, 12/2!
We are excited to open our doors and meet the future members of our residency family!
We’re excited to partner with our colleagues to provide educational opportunities for us all. Join us this upcoming Wednesday, 4/1, via YouTube live as we host Dr Inderbir Gill from
@USC_Urology
for a discussion on prostate cancer clinical considerations.
Happy 3rd Chair-iversary to
@LPonsky
, whose clear eyes, full heart and fierce leadership have brought tremendous growth to this institute. Cheers to more years!
@UHhospitals
Congratulations to the
@CaseUrology
staff named to Cleveland Magazine's
#BestDoctors
list for 2023/24! This year’s list includes 1087 physicians in 67 specialties rated tops by their peers in the
#Cleveland
area 🏆
#UHProud
Lots of exciting news in the
#recon
world today! Pleased to announce Dr. Alex Xu will be joining the team in 2024 as our first-ever recon & ga fellow. Congratulations also in order for our own Dr. Michael Callegari on his forthcoming fellowship with Lahey Health! 🥂
@SocietyGURS
Congratulations to our chief resident,
@ZhinaSadeghi
on winning the basic science poster award for her research in stem cell repair mechanisms in a urethral-injury-induced incontinence rat model.
#SUFU20
@HijazAdonis
@KKseattle
Congratulations to
@shubhamdotgupta
on his recent appointment as
@UHhospitals
inaugural Alexander & Sarah Cutler Chair in Men’s Health - an endowed chair to help the recruitment, retention and research efforts of a renowned physician-scientist in the men’s health field!
UH Cleveland Medical Center has been named the first SpaceOAR Hydrogel, Center of Excellence in the world - led by Drs. Jonathan Shoag & Daniel Spratt. The COE designation recognizes UH's commitment to superior prostate cancer care. Read more:
We're reimagining the residency here at
@UHhospitals
. The CWRU/UH CMC Urology Residency Program is home to a diverse pool of budding urologists, training for successful careers in both academic and private practice urology! Won't you join us?
Learn more:
Introducing UH UI's newest
@UHhospitals
Distinguished Physician: Shubham Gupta, MD! Dr. Gupta is a brilliant clinician-scientist leading LGBTQ+ & gender care in Northeast Ohio. Among other qualities, Dr. Gupta's depth of knowledge, compassion & professionalism have earned him
Congrats to our talented
@domillima
matching into a fellowship with
@TempleHealth
's Fox Chase Cancer Center today! Danly's talent and drive know no bounds. We can't wait to see what comes out of his time with our colleagues at
@FCUroOnc
!
#FellowMatch
🙋🏻♂️🙋🏾♀️🙋🏼Save the dates! We’ve set our residency interview dates and times:
1️⃣ Monday, November 30, 2020 from 11 AM to 3:30 PM
2️⃣ Tuesday, December 8, 2020 from 8 AM to 1 PM
3️⃣ Wednesday, December 16, 2020 from 8 AM to 1:30 PM
We look forward to meeting this years applicants!
Congratulations to Dr. Lee Ponsky, named chair of Urology at
@UHhospitals
Urology institute and
@CaseUrology
. Dr. Ponsky brings strong leadership, and a dedication to research and service. We are thrilled to have him leading the helm at this exciting time! Congratulations
@lep3
Yesterday, the
@UrologyCareFdn
named Dr. Randy Vince Jr. (
@randy_vincejr
) the recipient of its inaugural
#HealthEquity
Fellowship - awarded to a humanitarian urologist to aid in the connection to diverse & marginalized communities.
#UHProud
Read More:
We’ve had great success with our first two lectures and will continue to host a genitourinary reconstruction lecture series in partnership with
@SocietyGURS
! Information for all lectures can be found below.
@shubhamdotgupta
Absolutely delighted to post this snapshot of the newest additions to our pediatric urology team: Divison Chief, Dr. Pedro-Jose Lopez & Dr. Juan Manuel Moldes. 📸
Welcome to Cleveland - Welcome to UH - Welcome to Rainbow!
UH/CWRU Urology is looking to hire a talented Resident Team Assistant to help our faculty reimagine urology in Cleveland. Independent research opportunities, educational conference access and clinical/operative experiences included! See pic for details.
#UroMatch
#Hiring
@UHhospitals
Urology Institute urologist Dr. Irina Jaeger is the 1st physician in Ohio & 1st woman in the country to be designated as a Center for Excellence for GreenLight Laser Therapy for enlarged prostate treatment. 👏👏👏
@IrinaJaeger
Fantastic lecture from our newest addition to the Division of Pediatric Urology: Dr. Jack Weaver,
@jweave2925
! Using AI may help us risk stratify patients who are more vs less likely to need intervention for urinary tract dilation of various etiologies.
@lynnlwoo
@JHannickMD
UH LGBTQ+ & Gender Care’s first-ever Phalloplasty & Metoidioplasty Course is underway at
@FEStadium
! Welcome to the med students, residents, fellows and faculty surgeons who have joined us this sunny Cleveland afternoon.
A milestone to celebrate:
@UHhospitals
@LPonsky
secures FDA clearance for his novel Relief ureteral stent, to improve QoL for patients and reduce hospital costs. Support and collaboration from Ohio
@kscarberryMD
@UH_Ventures
and regional investors.
Earlier this week, our
@CWRUSOM
/
@UHhospitals
CMC Urology residents threw two of their own a surprise baby shower! Gestures like this one remind us what a (growing) family this institute has become. Congratulations, Drs. Erin Jesse & Elaine Yang! 🍼
#UHProud
This morning we congratulate Dr. Rachel Pope on her recent selection as a 2024 fellow for the
@UHhospitals
Anton Physician Leadership Development Program!
Led by the UH Leadership Institute and the Organizational Development & Learning team, this 12-month fellowship
#Congratulations
to
@shubhamdotgupta
on his recent appt. to
@SocietyGURS
BOD. Dr. Gupta will assist GURS in their work to improve the practice, encourage the study of & otherwise advance the field of genitourinary reconstructive surgery.
View full BOD:
Congratulations to all the 4th year medical students matching into Urology today! We are thrilled to welcome the newest members of our team: Megan Prunty, Michael Callegari, and Erin Jesse!
@AmerUrological
#AUAMatch
#2018
Exciting news from
@UHhospitals
LGBTQ+ & Gender Care! In 2022, our gender affirmation team added specialists & doubled its surgical volume for the second consecutive year. A move to
@UHParma
aims to expand access & sustain the program's growth!
#LGBTQHealthAwarenessWeek
Congratulations to Dr. Jason Jankowski (
@jtjanko
) on his recent induction to
@UHhospitals
2022 Distinguished Physician Class. Well deserved recognition for his exceptional clinical skills, fierce mentorship and dedication to patient care. View full class:
At this year's residency graduation, we celebrated more than just outgoing chiefs. Residency teaching awards were presented to our
@michaelzellmd
(Rookie of the Year) and
@AramLoeb
(Martin I Resnick Excellence in Teaching Award)! Congratulations and thank you Drs. Zell & Loeb!
My biggest contribution to
@CaseUrology
will be explaining this concept to our awesome ED resident colleagues, in my continued crusade against 18 Fr 3-way catheters.
#biggerisbetter
Congrats to our grads who we celebrated at
@ClevelandBrowns
stadium this afternoon! Already missing you dearly, but so excited for your next chapters 🍾
@lynnlwoo
Welcome Dr. Rachel Pope
@drrpope
to UH's Urology Institute!🥳She will lead the new Female Sexual Health division in partnership with
@AnnaMyersCUNP
and many others, bringing much-needed medical and surgical solutions to women with sexual health issues.
#sexualhealth
Happy
#ThankAResidentDay
to the budding clinicians in our UH/CWRU Urology Residency Program. We're nothing without your insights and support!
@UHhospitals
To those looking for their next steps post
#AUAMatch2024
, let us introduce you to a unique and rewarding opportunity. UH UI is looking to hire a skilled Resident Team Assistant into the family - become a crucial part of our care team and learn alongside our residents, fellows,
David Sheyn, MD, was recently named Division Chief of Female Pelvic Medicine at UH Urology Institute. This
#WomensHistoryMonth
, we highlight Dr. Sheyn's commitment to revolutionizing the historically overlooked field of female urology. Read more:
Congratulations to all the Case Western medical students who applied for Urology residency positions this cycle. All CWRU students matched. Congratulations! We wish you all success in your careers wherever you go!
Everyone always talks about resident wellness. But what about attending wellness?? PGY 5
@domillima
felt like
@lynnlwoo
deserved a massage between cases!
Oncogenic HPV infection is a known risk factor in the development of penile cancer. However, the contribution of the remainder of the penile microbiome (bacterial, fungal) has been largely ignored. Excited to pursue this question with the support of the
@UrologyCareFdn
!
Celebrating
@UHhospitals
Dr. Jason Jankowski (
@jtjanko
) as a 2022 Distinguished Physician. 👏 👏 👏 Well deserved recognition, joining an esteemed group of Urology Institute physicians and leaders across the system:
Dr. Ehud Gnessin and
@domillima
just completed the first ever ultra mini PCNL performed in Ohio at
@UHhospitals
Ahuja Medical Center! Advances in urologic technology and surgical techniques will hopefully reduce patient morbidity related to percutaneous stone surgery.
Pictured: Our Cedar team enjoying a night out on the town. Always happy to see how our culture of collaboration leads to long-lasting friendships! 🥂
#UHProud
Thrilled to announce registration is live for University Hospitals first-ever Female Sexual Health & Menopause Symposium! Proud to lead the national conversation encouraging women and their providers to speak the unspoken in genitourinary women’s health.
I am beyond thrilled and exited to have matched at my
#1
pick Fox Chase
@FCUroOnc
for Fellowship in Urologic Oncology . Looking forward to amazing training with the best crew
@dytcmd
@uretericbud
. Could not have done this without
@KirtishriM
@LPonsky
Earlier this year, UH UI's
@DrCalamari
was selected as a 2022
@SSMR_malefactor
Traveling Fellow. Provided networking & learning opportunities through sponsored conference attendance, Dr. Callegari traveled to NOLA for
#AUA2022
. His experience summarized:
UH/CWRU Urology is looking to hire a talented RTA to help our clinicians reimagine urology in Cleveland this year. Independent/group research opportunities, educational conference access & clinical/operative experiences w/ this funded position!
@uro_match_help
#AUAMatch2023
Two years ago
@UHhospitals
@DanSimonMD
said
@LPonsky
was the "clear choice" to become the Chairman of the Urology Institute. Since then he has shaped, expanded and reimagined urology. Looking ahead he promises fresh thinking and addressing unmet needs.
A $3.5 million
@NIH
-funded project, led by Jonathan Shoag, MD,
@jeshoag
, and
@giladevrony
, is delving into how genetic mutations influence aging. This study will help researchers understand healthy aging & define new predictors for aging-related diseases:
Urology Institute grand rounds with Dr
@lkayat
discussing how prostate mpMRI has revolutionized prostate cancer diagnosis. We hope to continue to “push technology” so that we can provide equitable care to all, at a lower cost.
The future of urethral reconstruction depends on strides in basic science. Understanding the process will lead us to novel therapies that reduce patient morbidity.
@UroRecon
Announcing our
#NCSAUA22
pièce de résistance! Join
@shubhamdotgupta
as he leads an interactive learning course on building gender affirmation programs. Feat.
@KirtishriM
,
@drrpope
and several other UH LGBTQ+ & Gender Care team members, this is a session you won’t want to miss.
Congratulations to our Dr. David Sheyn on his recent acceptance to the inaugural class of
@UHhospitals
Fellowship for Leadership & Clinical Transformation!
As part of the organization's Veale Initiative for Healthcare Innovation, the fellowship aims to develop promising leaders
@UHhospitals
Urology Institute teamed up to volunteer
@medwish
sorting discarded medical supplies and equipment to provide humanitarian aid to people in need, saving lives and the environment.
#uiproud
#MakeYourMark
Congrats to
@UH_RE_Institute
&
@DanSimonMD
on a fabulous State of UH Research Address this week. What an honor to have our Institute called out as a major contributor to
#research
excellence at
@UHhospitals
- we promise to keep up the good work! 🔬📄🌟
Huge thanks to
@DrNannanT
and
@AramLoeb
for organizing our microsurgery simulation lab! Covering everything from ergonomics and scope set up, to tips for successful suturing. 🔬🍇
In this
@UrologyTimes
video, our specialists
@jeshoag
and
@AmihayNevo
discuss why kidney stones should be considered a "mainstream public health problem" in the new year. Check it out!
@shubhamdotgupta
and
@UHhospitals
LGBTQ+ & Gender Care are enabling gender euphoria for LGBTQ+ individuals in Greater Cleveland. To highlight the lasting impact our services have, we recently profiled one of our first patients, 5 yrs. after her transition.
Incredibly proud to post some shots of the Urology Institute’s growing research team. Academic research perfectly compliments our reimagined patient care here at UH. We’re excited to further our contributions to the urology research landscape!
GRAND ROUNDS:
@WadeMuncey
discussing erectile function rehabilitation in the setting of cancer survivorship. Opportunities for multi-modal
#prehab
may improve outcomes but studies are limited and generally in patients with good baseline erectile function.
We are likely doing the same and applaud you for bringing attention and normalizing prioritizing safety and health/well-being of our residents, staff, and patients!
We made the decision to not have our residents take the in-service exam as we prioritize the safety and welfare of our colleagues above all else. This way we can ensure we protect them, their families, staff
@PennMedicine
@pennsurgery
and of course all our patients.