The Department Spotlight Shines on Research
For this month’s Department Spotlight, we’re focusing on Urology Austin’s research team. Often, research can seem mysterious, even to people who work in the medical space. That’s why we’re providing an overview of what clinical research is, why it’s so important and how you can help our own research department.
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The Urology Austin Navigation Team
Marco Carlos, AVP of Clinical Development
Olyvia Garcia, NRCMA, Prostate Cancer Navigator
Erika Saldivar, Advanced Prostate Cancer Navigator
Valerie Guzman, Navigation Manager
Erica Villanueva, CCMA, OAB Navigator
Holly Campbell, OAB Navigator
Vanessa Castaneda, Radiation Oncology Navigator
What Is Patient Navigation?
Patient navigation is a concept that many folks are not familiar with,
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This month, our top employee excellence recognition goes to Samantha Demendonca, Surgery Scheduler (Round Rock #1). Thank you, Samantha!
Huge thanks to Samantha for locating the Far West CLIA after literally months of trying to track down a copy. Thanks for being a team player and going above and beyond!
– Gabriella Davis
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Get to Know Dr. Eric Giesler
How and why did you become a urologist?
I grew up in a medical family. My dad was a gynecologist, my mother was a nurse, and I knew I wanted to go into medicine. In medical school, I had a leaning toward oncology, and then I found urology.
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UA Pharmacy Provides Personalized Prescription Services
Since 2017, Urology Austin Pharmacy has provided direct, convenient, affordable access to medications for patients within the UA system.
“It’s all about providing convenience for our Urology Austin patients,” says Rich Cuellar, RPh, who manages the pharmacy and its three-person team of pharmacy technicians. “We are a closed-door pharmacy,
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Get to Know Dr. Varun Sundaram
How and Why Did You Become a Urologist?
I like operating, seeing patients, and developing long-term relationships with them. Choosing urology as a specialty allowed me to operate and do procedures, but still maintain that patient relationship that I value.
I kind of discovered urology after doing research in the field.
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The Urology Austin Robotic Surgery Team
Carl Bischoff, MD
Grady Bruce, MD
David Cuellar, MD
Nick Freidberg, MD
Eric Giesler, MD
Brian Mazzarella, MD
Elizabeth Mobley, MD
Robert Northway, MD
Peter Ruff, MD
Kashyap Shatagopam, MD
Herb Singh, MD
Rachel Sosland,
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This month, our top employee excellence recognition goes to the entire Cedar Park clinic, including all staff members, and Divya, Drew, Wendy, Erica, Kristen, Daniella and Alisa! We also want to recognize Roxanne Kulman for going above and beyond to support her teammates and our patients.
On February 16, the Cedar Park UA clinic had a bit of a fright!
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Congratulations to the 17 Urology Austin physicians recognized as 2023 Top Doctors in Austin Monthly magazine. Of the 22 total urologists chosen in Austin, 15 are from the UA family. Urology Austin is also represented in the female pelvic medicine category, with two UA physicians among the five doctors selected – including Dr. Grady Bruce,
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Urology America proudly hosted our first-ever Urology America Summit, February 3 through 5, at the Hotel Van Zandt in Austin. The event was a resounding success, focusing on discussion and review of implementation of new and best practices in urological oncology and general urology that will improve patient care.
Our first summit had a fantastic turnout,
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