Innovative Research. World-Class Teaching. Outstanding Care.
The Department of Urology at the University of Wisconsin is a leading academic program offering comprehensive multidisciplinary urologic care in conjunction with innovative research, teaching, and learning opportunities. Our program was recognized by U.S. News & World Report’s 2022-2023 Best Hospitals rankings as “High Performing” – or among the top 6 percent of all rated programs. A majority of our fellowship-trained faculty have been represented in Best Doctors® in America, Castle Connolly Top Doctors, and Madison Magazine Top Doctors.
Latest News from UW Urology
UW Urology Resident Testimonial
Third-year urology resident Dr. Emily Davidson talks about her experience in UW Urology’s residency program.
September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month
Prostate Cancer Awareness Month provides a critical opportunity to shine a light on this highly prevalent disease, its profound impact, and the advancements being made to improve the lives of prostate cancer patients.
Prostate cancer is the most common non-skin cancer in men in the United States. The National Cancer Institute estimates more than 288,300 men in the U.S. will be diagnosed with the disease in 2023, while 34,700 men are expected to die of prostate cancer in the U.S. this year.
Latest Episode of UW Urology’s WInnovations Podcast Released
For the final episode of our first season, WInnovations host Dr. Kyle Richards is joined by Dr. Stephen Nakada, Professor and Chair of UW’s Department of Urology, David T. Uehling Chair in Urology, and Chief …
August 16, 2023
U.S. News Ranks UW Hospitals #1 in Wisconsin for 2023-2024
For the 12th year in a row, U.S. News & World Report ranked University of Wisconsin Hospitals, which includes University Hospital and UW Health East Madison Hospital, as No. 1 in Wisconsin on its Best …
August 1, 2023
June Episode of UW Urology’s WInnovations Podcast Released!
In this month’s episode of UW Urology’s WInnovations podcast, Dr. David Jarrard, Professor and Vice Chair of UW’s Department of Urology, John P. Livesey Chair in Urologic Oncology, and Deputy Director of the UW Carbone …
June 27, 2023
David Jarrard, MD, and Colleagues in the Carbone Cancer Center Awarded Large NIH Grant for Prostate Cancer Research
The University of Wisconsin Prostate Cancer SPORE was funded this week. UW received a nearly $12 million Specialized Program of Research Excellence award from the National Cancer Institute for its research initiatives to advance novel …
May 25, 2023Strong Showing by UW Urology at 2023 AUA Meeting
The American Urological Association (AUA) Annual Meeting took place Friday, April 28 through Monday, May 1, in Chicago, Illinois. Now in its 118th year, the AUA Annual Meeting is the largest gathering of urologists in …
May 4, 2023
Changing the Standard of Care for Pediatric BBD Patients
Pediatric bowel and bladder dysfunction (BBD) is a functional disorder that negatively impacts a patient’s physical and psycho-social health – causing stress and anxiety for these children and their families while representing a significant burden …
March 21, 2023- Read More News
Department of Urology Events
Recent Event
Uehling-Wear Lecture – September 13, 2023
Speaker:
Victor W. Nitti, MD
Professor of Urology & Obstetrics & Gynecology
Shlomo Raz Chair in Urology
Chief, Division of Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery
David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA
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Scheduled Conferences
The Department of Urology hosts both a City-Wide Urology Grand Rounds on Wednesdays from 7:00 a.m. – 7:45 a.m. as well as a University of Wisconsin Urology Conference on Wednesdays from 7:45 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. Both conferences are currently being held through WebEx due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Uehling-Wear Lecture Series
Dr. David T. Uehling was born and raised outside Chicago, and completed his urology training at Northwestern. Following a successful stint as a fellow at Chicago Children’s Memorial Hospital, he joined the staff at the University of Wisconsin in 1965. Clinically, Dr. Uehling developed a statewide practice in pediatric urology, and has served the children of Wisconsin admirably for 40 years.
Throughout his career, Dr. Uehling distinguished himself in research, with continuous NIHfunding in the treatment of urinary tract infections. In 1983, Dr. Uehling assumed the chair of the Division of Urology at UW-Madison, and has grown the program into one of national standing. Upon stepping down as chairman in 2001, Dr. Uehling continues to serve the Department of Urology as an Emeritus Professor. Dr. Uehling has impacted the lives of many patients, urologists and scientists throughout the world. This meeting in his honor is a small way to emphasize all of his accomplishments.
Dr. David Paolone Men's Health Visiting Professorship
Thanks to a generous gift by faculty member David R. Paolone, MD, the University of Wisconsin Department of Urology established the Dr. David Paolone Lecture Series in Men’s Health Visiting Professorship.
Charles and Margaret Lescrenier Lectureship
Charles (Les) and Margaret (Peggy) Lescrenier and Gammex established this endowment in 2010 to support an annual lectureship in the Department of Urology focused on an area of urologic disease. According to Peggy, “Charles’ life was saved in 2002 by surgery to remove a cancerous kidney. Dr. Stephen Nakada was the surgeon and Charles lauded him for saving his life.”
Charles Lescrenier was a radiological physicist, teacher and researcher whose academic career was marked by positions at MD Anderson Hospital in Houston, Yale University, the Royal Marsden Hospital in London, Marquette University and the University of Chicago Medical School. Charles was a Fellow of the American Association of Physicists in Medicine and the American College of Radiology and an honorary member of the American College of Medical Physics. He founded Gammex in 1969 to manufacture a device he invented to align medical imaging equipment using lasers. Charles earned 16 patents over the years and started several companies with Peggy. They have served an extensive list of professional and community organizations by giving their time and as philanthropists with a focus on medical research. Charles died peacefully on May 7, 2011. Peggy still serves on the Department of Urology Advisory Board and remains active as a philanthropist and advocate.
Robert F. Schnoes Lecture Series
Robert (Bob) and Dolores (Jinx) Schnoes owned Ultrasonic Power Corporation for 27 years. Their company developed, manufactured and sold precision ultrasonic washing equipment to global customers in industries such as aerospace, medical, pharmaceutical and manufacturing. Bob and Jinx were pleased with the outstanding care UW Health provided for Bob and they wanted to make a gift that would help others. In 2006, they established this endowment to provide a margin of excellence through incremental funding for innovative urologic research. Their hope was that this research would provide insights into urologic diseases and treatments, and help find new ways to identify and eliminate cancer cells.
The Robert F. Schnoes Lecture Series Fund was established through a generous donation by Bob and Jinx Schnoes. The income from this fund supports an annual lecture by a visiting professor with expertise in an area of urologic cancer treatment or research. Thanks to this endowment, the Department is able to host nationally prominent clinicians and researchers who share the latest cancer knowledge with UW faculty, residents and medical students.
Learn More About Us
Education and Training
The UW Department of Urology is a nationally recognized program with a core mission to train the next generation of urologists. The faculty, residents and support staff remain committed to achieving the highest standards of residency education.
Our Team
Our department has a dedicated and experienced team working to ensure the best possible patient care every day while remaining focused on identifying new treatments and cures for current and future generations.
Research
UW Urology is home to research programs investigating mechanisms of disease, translating discoveries in the laboratory to clinical trials, and making experimental treatments available to our patients with complex and challenging conditions.
Our Mission
The University of Wisconsin Department of Urology is dedicated to providing state-of-the-art, comprehensive, patient-centered care for adult and pediatric patients in Wisconsin and the region.
We conduct innovative research while building knowledge and improving care through extramurally funded research programs in basic, translational and clinical science.
We train the next generation of urologists through educational programs for medical students, residents and fellows.
We are the University of Wisconsin Department of Urology, and we are here to serve you.