Bradley Olson, Author at Department of Urology

Urologists at UNC are at the forefront of performing a highly effective procedure called “transperineal biopsies” of the prostate, in which the biopsy needle enters through the patient’s perineum instead of the rectum. At UNC, traditional transrectal biopsies have a very low risk of serious infection.

This year’s Resident of the Year Award was presented to Dr. Hannah Kay, and the Attending of the Year award was presented to Dr. Kristy Borawski.

Join us in celebrating the achievements of UNC Urology Residency Program graduates, Drs. Alysen Demzik, Hannah McCloskey, and Christine Nikas

We are excited to announce that Dr. Brooke Spratte, a resident in the Department of Urology, has been selected as one of the Resident Representatives on the newly formed Strategic Plan Steering Committee for the UNC School of Medicine.

We are thrilled to extend our warmest congratulations to Drs. Tan and Zambrano on receiving the “Promoting Clinical Research in Southeastern NC” award. This award will fund their submitted research pilot program, titled “Reducing disparities in prostate cancer counseling and care through visual decision support.”

Drs. Katherine Chan and Angela Smith, have recently completed the intensive Level 2 Coach Training program offered by the UNC School of Medicine’s Coaching Academy, in collaboration with Pyramid Resource Group’s Healthcare Coaching Institute (HCI)

Dr. Hung-Jui (Ray) Tan and Dr. Matthew Nielsen have worked on developing the American Urological Association’s (AUA) new initiative; the AUA Data Research Program

In an interview with UroToday, Dr. Kathryn Gessner discusses her focus on improving patient-centered communication for managing small renal masses, an issue faced by 30% of such patients.

Congratulations to Dr. Angela Smith on receiving the 2023 SWIU Christina Manthos Mentoring Award in recognition of her exceptional mentoring skills and widely recognized commitment to empowering and guiding medical students, residents, and junior urologists, with a particular emphasis on championing the professional growth of women urologists.

Dr. Angela Smith has been named the inaugural recipient of the UNC Medical Alumni Affairs Early Career Achievement Award for 2023. This award recognizes graduates who have made significant contributions to their field of medicine through their scientific, academic, or humanitarian endeavors within the first 15 years of their careers.

We only need to make a single incision instead of multiple incisions, which typically translates into less post operative pain, and the patient being able to leave the hospital sooner,” says Dr. Bjurlin.

Congratulations to Dr. Kathryn Hacker Gessner who has been selected as a recipient of the prestigious 2023 Pope Clinical Trainee Awards.

Author Archives: Bradley Olson

UNC Urologists Perform Innovative “Transperineal Biopsies” to Reduce Risks and Optimize Prostate Cancer Detection

2023 End of Year Department of Urology Awards

Celebrating the Graduation of UNC Urology Residents Demzik, McCloskey, & Nikas

Dr. Brooke Spratte Selected as Resident Representative on the Strategic Plan Steering Committee

Celebrating Drs. Hung-Jui (Ray) Tan and Ibardo Zambrano for Receiving the “Promoting Clinical Research in Southeastern NC” Award

Drs. Chan and Smith Complete UNC SOM Coaching Academy ‘Level 2 Coach Training’

AUA Introduces New Data Research Program with Key Involvement from UNC Urologists

Enhancing Patient-Centered Communication in Small Renal Mass Management – Dr. Kathryn Hacker Gessner

Dr. Angela Smith Recipient of the 2023 SWIU Christina Manthos Mentoring Award

Dr. Angela Smith Recipient of UNC School of Medicine’s 2023 Early Career Achievement Award

UNC’s Advanced Robotic Surgery Tools Provide Less Invasive “Single Port” Procedures For Urology Patients

Kathryn Hacker Gessner, MD, PhD Receives Prestigious Pope Clinical Trainee Award