Scott Sparks, MD
@scotter
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Peds urologist in LA- Fellowship PD, LGBT+ representation in surgery. Views my own. Obsessive movie/TV/podcast fan. Podcast producer. 🏳️🌈👨🏼🤝👨🏻 he/him
Los Angeles, CA
Joined April 2008
@colleenmfarrell I feel so proud when I see trainees fighting for what’s right and putting their neck out there. I’m so sorry you’re going thru all of this and I hope there’s some silver lining for you. Know that we see you and will support you however we can! . Sincerely, A Concerned PD.
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Ok #MedTwitter why are there STILL so many MDs who don’t “get” PrEP?!? It’s not new - there’s just no excuse. AND FOR THE LOVE OF GOD, IF YOU HAVE A PT ON TRUVADA (PrEP) DO NOT DOCUMENT THAT THEY’RE HIV+ BC ITS NOT FACTUALLY ACCURATE.
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I worry about grown adults who wear literal pajamas on airplanes.
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Hi, I’m a pediatric urologist. You may know me from my hits “that’s not actually a UTI”, “no we don’t need an ultrasound to find your kid’s testis”, and the chart-topping “you’re symptoms are probably due to constipation”.
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@PettyHomoMD Yes but…have you tried being a patient? I’ve had times where I know a lab takes 24 hrs tops and I haven’t heard back for a week w results bc the doctor hasn’t reviewed it. That’s not ok either 🤷🏼♀️.
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God help me for this (and I really hope gay twitter doesn’t cancel me). Lady Maga.
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@DrLuskin @AshleyGWinter @fuzzymittens @NationalZoo @GUUrology I did 7 otter vasectomies in one day! (They wanted a peds urologist cuz they were tiny otters lol)
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Ah the arrogance of a surgery resident on twitter. Just as gross online as it is in person 🤦🏼♂️
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I cant believe I’m posting this 😬😳😂
post a picture of yourself from high school.
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@RupaliGautam_ I think it’s important as physicians that we don’t lose sight of that feeling. It’s often easier to depersonalize patients to protect ourselves. Don’t do that. Feel sad for your patients. Cry with your patients. Keep being a human.
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I did a thing! Wrote an article (w help and collaborators!) about #LGBTQ representation in Urology.
From the Diversity and Inclusion Focus Issue of AUA News:. Increasing Diversity and Inclusion with Urologists for Equity
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And today is the day I understand why people say I have resting bitch face 🤷🏼♀️
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Anyone want proof that #lgbtq people still experience barriers to medical care? Here’s a small snippet of my husbands experience (and he’s presumably advantaged since I’m a dr). This is why #gaymedtwitter is so important to me!.
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Since I’m on my way home, I guess I can post a couple pics. Here’s a good (and rare) photo of me and the hubs together 😍
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@elle_gayar That really sucks. No one should have to work under those conditions. Besides, you can’t provide appropriate care to others when you’re grieving the loss of a loved one.
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@theatermania @TheTonyAwards THIS is the musical they choose?!? How about one of the MANY shows that have been recorded on stage? How about “fan fav” Tony performances from years past? How about anything other than a Grease song-along by myself?.
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@NTConnell Happy pride! I’m Scott and I’m a pediatric urologist in Los Angeles. Focus on pediatric kidney stones and gender affirming surgery for young adults. Also fellowship PD and getting a masters in Med Ed.
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@RupaliGautam_ I remember my first code too. In a word- surreal. I didn’t cry in the moment. I was so caught up in the choreographed chaos of all the providers and in awe of their focus and dedication. That night tho, it finally hit me that I saw someone’s life end and at that point I cried.
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Ok fine
Let me see yall at 19? 👀.
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@AshleyGWinter I love it but I’m a staunch believer that Xmas doesn’t start til after thanksgiving so I really don’t wanna hear it yet.
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@jack_turban Non-psychiatry fact of the day: whippets are adorable animals that make wonderful pets - as long as you don’t value your personal space too much.
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Been seeing several doctors post this as if their mind is blown. I find it hard to believe that people *actually* don’t know this?!?.
Daily reminder that turtles are not “inside” their shells. They *are* their shells.
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@TamaraSurin @JAMA_current Oof. I listened for myself and…it’s something. The host seems like he just can’t get over the term racism being part of this VERY REAL AND PRESENT PHENOMENON. So instead of diving into the topic he keeps perseverating on the word. It’s pretty 😬.
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@jfunkmd @clavelluro @SPuro88 @justindubinmd @AshleyGWinter @kjdelay1 @frosso55 @melina_mccarty I try to be more tactful on here but…fuck that urologist. Hate to see that kind of bigotry in our field.
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Ok folks. I’m in Maui solo til Friday. Anyone got any recs? (And of course I accepted the lei at check in 💅🏻)
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As a gay urologist, I feel you (personally and professionally). We all have days where our “tissue” handling could be better 🤷🏼♀️😂.
Learnt to catheterise today and for some reason my hands just didn't wanna work so I kept mishandling the mannekin penis and I accidentally looked a teaching fellow in the eye and said "I swear I'm usually better at holding these".
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@DocWithBowtie @JAMA_current @DrKatzNYCHH @ehlJAMA This was 💯 my takeaway. The host just couldn’t handle calling it racism bc HE clearly was too busy trying to defend his own anti-racism. The guest was trying to have a serious discussion but the host kept coming back to the term.
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@RyanMarino @MCpublicsafety @STPDMontcoPA @MontcopaDA The heart attack these people would have if you just walked in wearing street clothes and cleaned up the fentanyl for them 😂🫢.
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Had a great time at Outfest opening night tonight and got to see a great movie on top of it! Plus who doesn’t like hanging out in a cemetery!
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Very excited to match Callum Lavoie from @UrologyAlberta to our pediatric urology fellowship program @CHLAUrology. Welcome to the team Callum!
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@AllisonRBond As a urologist, while “difficult” foley consults can be annoying, there’s nothing more satisfying than sliding it in first try and seeing everyone’s surprised looks 😎😂
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As a pediatric urologist I come across this frequently. It’s completely pathological and encourages not only poor voiding behaviors but also dehydration. These teachers should be educated about the potential harms associated with this restriction.
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The CHLA division of pediatric urology is thrilled to announce that Austin Shults from @MGHUrology will be our next clinical fellow! Congrats to Austin and we’re thrilled to have him join our team!.@AmerUrological .@SPU_Urology .@CHLAUrology
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You know that feeling when you apply for something that you really want and then don’t get it? Yeah it’s that kind of day. #theresalwaysnexttime.
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@KimiChernoby @DGlaucomflecken Ok but can we talk about how anyone who uses abbreviations in their notes should ABSOLUTELY BE DOING THIS?!?.
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@jack_turban When I came out to my co residents and one of them (my chief resident) started spreading rumors that I was HIV positive 🤦🏼♂️. Unfortunately I was too embarrassed and deeply entrenched in “subordinate resident mindset” to lodge an official complaint.
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Phantom of the Opera is just objectively terrible 😬.
Broadway opinions that’ll make you end up like this quick. ‼️ (Please no attacking of actors/writers/other individual fans, etc.) ‼️
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🌈E👏🏻V👏🏻E👏🏻R👏🏻Y🌈 🌈D👏🏻A👏🏻M👏🏻N🌈 🌈D👏🏻A👏🏻Y 🌈.
Good morning to everyone, and today is another great day to be rampantly, unapologetically gay. 💖🏳️🌈🦄🦸🏽♂️✊🏽🔥.
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@AshleyGWinter @alextatem Totally agree. Worst part about being a surgeon. I used to assume that I’d become more of a morning person but now here I am, 12 years out of fellowship, still struggling to wake up in the mornings 🤦🏼♂️.
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#socialdistancingsocks Day 30 - today might be the last day guys. Running low on interesting socks 🤷🏼♀️
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Just eating fries and watching Mean Girls on a Monday night like a couple of bros.
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Who is this joker making fun of/belittling DOs? Oh right, someone who knows nothing about it. The next time you wanna disparage a whole subset of LICENSED DOCTORS maybe consider keeping your mouth shut. All of #medtwitter should be outraged.
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@trpender @jbcarmody @BriChristophers @pedsmd2b @MollieMarr @ReginaRoyan This is most evident during end of M4 as you said AND end of training. It still bothers me that ppl don’t notice their privilege when talking about taking trips or time off. I don’t begrudge them but don’t look at the rest of us like we’re crazy if we couldn’t afford that 🤷🏼♀️.
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@basophil_brett I’m so sorry Brett! Definitely nothing to be ashamed about though - I know multiple people going through it too. Wishing you a very speedy recovery!.
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@jack_turban I clearly know what you mean. But on a different note, much of gay Twitter would disagree 😂.
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Is it too much to ask for our anesthesiologists to wear this shirt instead of scrubs?.
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I mean look at this absolute supermodel showing off his brand new hoodie
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Ok #SocialDistancing socks Day 6 (with a totally unabashed plug of the hubbies podcast @eos_10) @justinmclachlan
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I’ve seen multiple ppl share this and I watch it every time 😂 - my favorite part is “God I can see your feet” 😂😂😂.
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Here’s our @CHLAUrology division Halloween costume! Thanks to our CFO (chief fun officer) Evalynn Vasquez, MD for organizing @rdefilippomd
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Taking a moment to celebrate the best part of the opening ceremony (I’m assuming since I didn’t actually watch 😂).
Rio 2016 ✅.PyeongChang 2018 ✅.Tokyo 2020✅. If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. 😎 . #OpeningCeremony #Tokyo2020
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@DGlaucomflecken My goal is to one day work in a hospital with a lounge that’s stocked with food.
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How’s everyone’s evening? The dog seems to be taking the social isolation better than the rest of us
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I think we all have these concerns. Ultimately I think we all have to decide for ourselves what professional on social media looks like for us. I personally believe we can be our authentic selves while staying on “the right side” of our individual definition of professional.
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Congratulations to Brian Chun from @UPMCUrology who matched with us @CHLAUrology for his pediatric urology fellowship! We are so excited to have him!.
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@MarkHoofnagle Oh god just watching this gives me anxiety. No sharp trousers in my room either!.
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#socialdistancingsocks Day 36 - until I get new socks, this will be the last day of socks friends
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Just over here doin my thing. Casual morning dog walk looks 😜
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I’ve never identified with anything more.
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First meeting of our hospital’s new LGBTQ+ ERG this past week! Super excited to be able to co-lead this group and hopefully do some really cool things with these (and plenty more not pictured) awesome folks
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Why are people (read: the gays) just now realizing how great Kathryn Hahn is?!? Some of us have been out here singin her praises for years! I’ve been obsessed with her since Stepbrothers
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