Javier Santiago, MD, joined the Department of Urology at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health on August 12, 2024, as the department’s first neurourologist. Dr. Santiago’s path to the medical field …
Faculty News
Dr. Stephen Nakada to become AUA President at Annual Meeting in San Antonio
University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health Urology Department Chair Dr. Stephen Nakada, will formally assume the role of American Urological Association (AUA) President at the conclusion of the 2024 AUA Annual Meeting. …
Dr. Michael Risk appointed Chief of Urology at VA Hospital
Michael Risk, MD, PhD, has been named Chief of Urology at the William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin. This appointment is effective January 1, 2024. Originally from the Western suburbs of Chicago, Dr. …
A Medical Mission to Beirut
Last month, Pediatric Urology Division Chief Walid Farhat, MD, traveled to Beirut, Lebanon, on a medical mission as part of a UW SMPH Global Surgery initiative. We are grateful to Dr. Farhat for taking the …
Dr. William Ricke elected 2023 Society for Basic Urologic Research (SBUR) President
Congratulations to Dr. William Ricke, UW O’Brien Center Director, UW Department of Urology Director of Research and The UWMF Professor of Urologic Research, for being elected 2023 Society for Basic Urologic Research (SBUR) president!
Dr. Stephen Y. Nakada named 2023 AUA President-Elect
Stephen Y. Nakada, MD, chairman of the Department of Urology at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, was elected as the 2023 President-Elect of the American Urological Association (AUA). Dr. Nakada …
Dr. Grimes receives NIH K12 Institutional Career Development award
Dr. Matthew Grimes received a NIH K12 Institutional Career Development award effective July 1, 2020. This award, through the UW School of Veterinary Medicine’s K12 Urologic Research Career Development Program, will support the development of …
Daniel Williams, IV, MD promoted to Full Professor
Daniel Williams, IV, MD has been promoted to Full Professor. Since joining the faculty in 2006, Dr. Williams has been a model clinician, educator, and recognized leader in male factor infertility, among other areas. Under …
Sean Hedican, MD receives 2019 Wear Teaching Award
Sean Hedican, MD is the recipient of the 2019 Wear Teaching Award. Dr. Hedican was recognized at the Chief Resident Dinner for his outstanding commitment to resident education.
Sara Best, MD selected to serve on the American Urological Association’s History Committee
Sara Best, MD has been selected to serve on the American Urological Association’s History Committee. The History Committee consists of one historian from each of the AUA sections.