UAB Department of Urology

Episode 5 of Urology Unscripted dives into the power of “unreasonable hospitality,” where connection, thoughtful listening, and making people feel genuinely valued become the foundation for growth and impact!

Learn how this approach is helping elevate UAB Urology’s mission to discover, serve, and inspire through creativity and care.

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Unreasonable Hospitality: Our New Secret Sauce! Discover the power of 'unreasonable hospitality' to define and sust...

The UAB Heersink School of Medicine Department of Urology is proud to spotlight Kaylin Swoboda, MPH, education administrator, who recently joined the department and brings a thoughtful, steady approach to her role.

Check out her employee spotlight! ⭐

Department of Urology employee spotlight: Kaylin Swoboda | Heersink School of Medicine News The Department of Urology is proud to spotlight Kaylin Swoboda, MPH, education administrator, who recently joined the department and brings a thoughtful, steady approach to her role.

NEXT WEEK: The UAB Heersink School of Medicine Department of Urology Grand Rounds will feature a panel on innovation and device development with members of the UAB Innovation Team.

Panelists include Diptiman Chanda, Ph.D., MSPH; Andrés Morales, M.S., M.B.A.; and Terance Chapman. UAB School of Engineering | John Hollister LLC

The discussion will explore entrepreneurship, innovation, and the journey of device development from concept to real-world application.

Wednesday, June 3 | 5:30–6:30 p.m. | ALGEN Room 102 + via Zoom

Dinner provided for faculty and visitors who RSVP by Monday, June 1, at noon (urology residents do not need to RSVP).

RSVP for dinner: https://uab.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6hsbEPFILnICNee

Charles Peyton, M.D., served as senior author on this multi-institutional study, published in Urologic Oncology, with contributions from members of the UAB Heersink School of Medicine Department of Urology and collaborators at the UAMS - University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences .

The study evaluates intraoperative heparin use during radical nephrectomy and IVC tumor thrombectomy, with findings supporting safe, selective use based on patient risk and surgical complexity.

Read the full study: https://buff.ly/2SSs2CF

Thomas Chi, M.D., MBA, FACS, and Peter Kolettis, M.D., were both recently featured on WBRC 6 News Good Day Alabama! Dr. Chi discussed kidney stones while Dr. Kolettis spoke to male fertility issues.

Interested in a research gap year after medical school? The UAB Heersink School of Medicine Department of Urology offers postdoctoral research opportunities designed to help graduates build strong academic foundations and prepare for the next step in their careers. Current fellows and research scholars came to UAB during gap years and made a meaningful impact!

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Kyle Wood, M.D., MBA, has reached an exciting milestone! UAB Heersink School of Medicine Department of Urology is proud to have him as part of our department as he completes his 150th Steerable Ureteroscopic Renal Evacuation (SURE) procedure.

SURE is a minimally invasive, FDA-approved technique designed to efficiently remove large kidney stones. With Alabama’s high prevalence of stone disease, this achievement highlights UAB’s expertise and commitment to providing advanced, timely care for even the most complex cases.

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The UAB Heersink School of Medicine Department of Urology had an incredible showing at the 2026 American Urological Association Annual Meeting in Washington, D.C.!

Our faculty and residents were actively involved throughout the conference, presenting research and contributing across the field.

We’re proud to be part of such a dynamic community and grateful for the opportunity to connect, collaborate, and advance urologic care together!

Last week, we had the opportunity to celebrate Nurses Week and recognize the outstanding nurses in our Urology department.

Thank you for your dedication to patient care and the important role you play every day. We are grateful for all that you do!

UAB Medicine has combined many types of health care services to form the Men’s Health Clinic, where a team of physicians and surgeons from the UAB Heersink School of Medicine Department of Urology treat some of the most common men’s medical conditions such as prostate cancer screenings, male infertility, low testosterone, and more.

Learn more: https://buff.ly/UrO8nmv