{"id":2168,"date":"2018-04-17T15:56:00","date_gmt":"2018-04-17T19:56:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/med.sites.unc.edu\/urology\/?post_type=directory&p=2168"},"modified":"2024-01-24T11:27:15","modified_gmt":"2024-01-24T16:27:15","slug":"davis-viprakasit-md-facs","status":"publish","type":"directory","link":"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/urology\/directory\/davis-viprakasit-md-facs\/","title":{"rendered":"Davis Viprakasit, MD, FACS"},"content":{"rendered":"
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\n\"\"<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\nDr. Viprakasit received his medical degree from the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine in Chicago, IL where he also completed his urologic residency. After completing residency, Dr. Viprakasit completed a Laparoscopy, Robotics and Endourology fellowship at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, TN. He joined the faculty as an Assistant Professor with the UNC Department of Urology in 2011.<\/p>\n

Dr. Viprakasit specializes in all facets of kidney stone disease, from diagnosis and surgical treatment to medical prevention. He also has a clinical interest in new technologies for the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia and bladder outlet obstruction. Through collaborations with the Division of Nephrology and Nutrition Services in the Department of Family Medicine, Dr. Viprakasit helped develop and serves as the Director of the Multidisciplinary Kidney Stone Program to address the kidney health concerns of high-risk patients.<\/p>\n

Dr. Viprakasit\u2019s research interests focus primarily on outcomes related to kidney stone surgery and utilization of preventive measures for stone recurrence. He also has a strong interest in medical teaching and was appointed Associate Residency Program Director for the Department of Urology in 2013.<\/p>\n

Specialties<\/h2>\n

General Urology<\/a><\/p>\n

Board Certifications<\/h2>\n

Urology – Board Certified<\/p>\n

Publications<\/h2>\n

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Education<\/h2>\n

Fellowship: Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tennessee, 2009-2011
\nResidency: Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, Illinois 2003-2009
\nMD: Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, Illinois, 1999-2003<\/p>\n

Schedule an Appointment with Dr. Viprakasit<\/h2>\n

UNC Urology Medical Center Office<\/a>
\nUNC Urology at Eastowne<\/a>
\nUNC Urology at Pittsboro Specialty Care Clinic<\/a><\/p>\n

Refer a Patient to Dr. Viprakasit<\/h2>\n

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2 weeks ago<\/p>

A Broad Presence on the National Stage: UNC Urology at AUA 2026<\/h3><\/div>

As colleagues gather in Washington this spring, attendees moving from session to session will encounter a consistent presence from UNC Urology. Their participation across the 2026 AUA Annual Meeting reflects the ongoing work taking place within our department \u2013 work that spans clinical care, research, and education and connects UNC Urology to the broader national community of physicians and scientists advancing the field.<\/p>

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4 weeks ago<\/p>

UNC Urology Faculty Help Launch New Hands-On AUA Training Course for Advanced Practice Providers at AUA 2026<\/h3><\/div>

UNC Urology faculty Viprakasit, Schultz, and Pham play key roles in launching a new hands-on AUA training course for Advanced Practice Providers at AUA 2026.<\/p>

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