Procedure Volume Patient Data Patient Conditions Reviews General Payments Back to Top

Home > MO Providers > Urologists

Dr. Naveen Pokala, MD

(Naveen Pokala, MD)

(No ratings)

Specializes in: Urology (Urinary Tract Disease) and General Practice

Osmania Medical College

Professional interests include: cryosurgery, bladder cancer, penile implant, and more.

1 Hospital Drive
Columbia, MO

(573) 882-2100

Dr. Naveen Pokala, MD is an urologist in Columbia, MO specializing in urology (urinary tract disease) and general practice. He graduated from Osmania Medical College. Dr. Naveen Pokala, MD is affiliated with U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, University of Missouri Health Care and Ellis Fischel Cancer Center.

Office Locations

1 Hospital Drive
Columbia, MO 65212

open_in_new

University of Missouri Health Care

1 Hospital Drive
Columbia, MO

(573) 882-2100

open_in_new

4801 Linwood Boulevard Kansas City Vamc (589)
Kansas City, MO 64128

open_in_new

Some issues Dr. Naveen Pokala, MD can help you with:

Adrenalectomy (Adrenal Surgery)

Adrenalectomy is a surgical procedure to remove the adrenal glands, which lie above each kidney. The adrenal glands are responsible for producing hormones that are necessary for bodily functions, such as the regulation of blood pressure and metabolism. If the adrenal glands overproduce certain hormones, or if a tumor grows on them, removal of the glands is a treatment option.

Adrenal surgery can be open or laparoscopic. Laparoscopic adrenalectomy is a minimally invasive procedure that inserts a thin tube with a camera (laparoscope) through several small incisions on the abdomen. The surgeon uses the laparoscope to guide the procedure and is able to access and remove adrenal glands through the small incisions. Laparoscopic adrenal surgery lasts approximately 1-2 hours.

Laparoscopic adrenalectomy is associated with shorter recovery periods, reduced risk of infection, and smaller scars. Although these factors may be desirable, the location of the tumor, its size, and the severity of the condition may require that an individual instead undergo open surgery. An open adrenalectomy is typically done for larger adrenal tumors and requires a single, large incision on the abdomen. Open adrenal surgery takes around 2-4 hours.

Following the operation, patients will remain in the hospital for 1-2 days for a laparoscopic adrenalectomy or 3-5 days for an open adrenalectomy. Patients will likely have a liquid diet immediately after their surgery, but should be able to return to solid foods after a day. If both of the glands are removed, patients will be given drug therapy to replace the hormones they produced.

Kidney Stones

Kidney stones are hard deposits that form in the kidneys, made up of minerals that are normally present in urine. They can vary in size, from as small as a grain of sand to as large as a nickel, occasionally even larger. Sometimes they lodge in the kidney, and sometimes they break free and make their way out through the urinary tract, which can be extremely painful.

Kidney stones can be smooth or jagged and are yellow to brown in color. They are mostly comprised of the minerals calcium, oxalate, and phosphorus. Examining the stones to see what they are made of can show what caused the stone to be formed in the first place. For example, a stone made of mostly calcium, which is the most common type, can happen any time the urine becomes too concentrated due to dehydration or a blockage in the kidney. A uric acid stone forms when acid levels in the urine get too high, usually due to excessive consumption of animal protein such as meat and fish. A struvite stone is a sign of certain infections, and a cystine stone can be due to a genetic disorder that raises the risk of kidney stones.

The most common symptom of kidney stones is pain, either in the back or lower abdomen, or severe pain when urinating. There may also be blood in the urine. Treatment for kidney stones depends on how large the stone is. Very small stones can pass out of the body on their own, and they do not require treatment other than drinking adequate water and taking pain killers. Larger stones need to be broken apart and removed. The main treatment options are:

Shock wave lithotripsy, which uses sound wave vibrations to break apart the stone
Percutaneous nephrolithotomy, or the use of a very tiny tool (like a wire inserted through the back) to break apart and remove the stone
Ureteroscopy, a thin tube inserted through the urethra and bladder to the stone, where tiny tools can grasp the stone and remove

People who have had one kidney stone are at risk of developing another. To reduce this risk, patients are given instructions specific to the type of stone they developed. Generally the instructions will include drinking more water to dilute the urine, but it may also involve lowering sodium intake or eating less meat.

Robotic Surgery

Robotic surgery is a type of minimally invasive surgery, using a tiny opening to get inside the body instead of making a large cut. It uses small tools attached to a thin robotic arm, which is controlled by the surgeon. Robotic surgery may be referred to by the specific kind of robot that is used. The most advanced robot currently in use is called the da Vinci, and surgery using it is sometimes called da Vinci surgery.

There are many benefits to robotic surgery, both for the patient and the surgeon. Robotic surgery allows for more precise movements and increased control during very delicate surgical procedures. This makes performing surgery accurately much easier for surgeons and reduces fatigue. The smaller 'hand' of the robot can enter the body via a much smaller opening, which reduces the risk of infection and scarring and leads to a faster recovery. The robotic hands also contain tiny moveable cameras among their tools, giving surgeons a much closer view of the procedure than would be possible with traditional surgery.

In The News

"https://www.muhealth.org/our-stories/feted-trip-home-treating-tims-prostate-cancer", University of Missouri Health Care

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Naveen Pokala, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Volume:

kidney surgery

laparoscopic pelvic lymphadenectomy

laparoscopic radical nephrectomy

laparoscopic radical prostatectomy

laparoscopic surgery

lymphadenectomy

By Affordability:

dissection

laparoscopic lymphadenectomy

lymphadenectomy

lymph node excision

lymph node procedures

surgical dissection

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within Missouri, Dr. Naveen Pokala, MD performed more kidney surgery, laparoscopic pelvic lymphadenectomy, laparoscopic radical nephrectomy, laparoscopic radical prostatectomy, laparoscopic surgery, and lymphadenectomy (lymph node dissection) procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and he also had a list price for dissection, laparoscopic lymphadenectomy, lymphadenectomy (lymph node dissection), lymph node excision, lymph node procedures, and surgical dissection that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 25%

By Volume:

core needle prostate biopsy

minimally invasive procedures

prostate punch biopsy

By Affordability:

core needle prostate biopsy

cystoscopy

diagnostic cystoscopy

prostate biopsy

prostate punch biopsy

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Missouri, Dr. Naveen Pokala, MD performed more core needle prostate biopsy, minimally invasive procedures, and prostate punch biopsy procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for core needle prostate biopsy, cystoscopy, diagnostic cystoscopy, prostate biopsy, and prostate punch biopsy that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Naveen Pokala, MD treated as an urologist in Columbia, MO during 2012 were minimally invasive procedures, urologic procedures and stent placement (stenting).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Naveen Pokala, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	187
minimally invasive procedures	50
stent placement (stenting)	21
urologic procedures	50

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Naveen Pokala, MD treated as an urologist in Columbia, MO during 2013 were minimally invasive procedures, urologic procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Naveen Pokala, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	275
hospital care	25
inpatient care	25
minimally invasive procedures	56
stent placement (stenting)	22
urologic procedures	56

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Naveen Pokala, MD.

**Gender**
Male	177
Female	66

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	216
Black	16
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	94
From 75 to 84	49
85 and over	16
Less than 65	84

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Naveen Pokala, MD in 2013

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	41
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	33
Dementia	11
Cancer	24

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Naveen Pokala, MD treated as an urologist in Columbia, MO during 2014 were minimally invasive procedures, urologic procedures and stent placement (stenting).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Naveen Pokala, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	378
minimally invasive procedures	65
stent placement (stenting)	16
urologic procedures	65

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Naveen Pokala, MD.

**Gender**
Male	223
Female	86

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	272
Black	22
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	129
From 75 to 84	74
85 and over	15
Less than 65	91

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Naveen Pokala, MD in 2014

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	39
Dementia	9
Cancer	20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Naveen Pokala, MD treated as an urologist in Columbia, MO during 2015 were minimally invasive procedures, urologic procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Naveen Pokala, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	13
doctor visit	414
foreign body removal	12
hospital care	95
inpatient care	95
minimally invasive procedures	101
minor procedures	13
stent placement (stenting)	16
urologic procedures	101

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Naveen Pokala, MD.

**Gender**
Male	512
Female	148

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	570
Black	54
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	290
From 75 to 84	166
85 and over	24
Less than 65	180

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Naveen Pokala, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	49
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	4
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	39
Dementia	12
Cancer	21

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Naveen Pokala, MD treated as an urologist in Columbia, MO during 2016 were minimally invasive procedures, urologic procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Naveen Pokala, MD for Medicare patients.

cancer surgery	15
dissection	14
doctor visit	424
excision	14
foreign body removal	15
hospital care	38
incontinence surgery	13
inpatient care	38
lymph node procedures	14
minimally invasive procedures	138
pelvic surgery	14
stent placement (stenting)	24
urologic procedures	124

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Naveen Pokala, MD.

**Gender**
Male	264
Female	97

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	323
Black	23
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	174
From 75 to 84	80
85 and over	14
Less than 65	93

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Naveen Pokala, MD in 2016

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	48
Asthma	24
Osteoperosis	4
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	32
Dementia	7
Cancer	24

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Naveen Pokala, MD treated as an urologist in Columbia, MO during 2017 were minimally invasive procedures, urologic procedures, dissection and pelvic surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Naveen Pokala, MD for Medicare patients.

cancer surgery	15
dissection	16
doctor visit	401
excision	16
incontinence surgery	14
lymph node procedures	16
minimally invasive procedures	87
pelvic surgery	16
urologic procedures	71

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Naveen Pokala, MD.

**Gender**
Male	242
Female	79

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	279
Black	22
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	170
From 75 to 84	66
85 and over	14
Less than 65	71

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Naveen Pokala, MD in 2017

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	52
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	34
Dementia	9
Cancer	24

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Naveen Pokala, MD treated as an urologist in Columbia, MO during 2018 were minimally invasive procedures, urologic procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Naveen Pokala, MD for Medicare patients.

cancer surgery	11
diagnostic procedures	12
dissection	11
doctor visit	438
excision	11
hospital care	25
inpatient care	25
lymph node procedures	11
minimally invasive procedures	94
minor procedures	12
pelvic surgery	11
stent placement (stenting)	14
urologic procedures	83

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Naveen Pokala, MD.

**Gender**
Male	279
Female	93

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	336
Black	22
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	202
From 75 to 84	69
85 and over	15
Less than 65	86

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Naveen Pokala, MD in 2018

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	49
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	35
Dementia	6
Cancer	24

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Naveen Pokala, MD treated as an urologist in Columbia, MO during 2019 were minimally invasive procedures, urologic procedures, stent placement (stenting) and minor procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Naveen Pokala, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	21
doctor visit	447
hospital care	15
inpatient care	15
laser treatment	13
lithotripsy (stone fragmentation)	13
minimally invasive procedures	109
minor procedures	21
stent placement (stenting)	31
urologic procedures	109

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Naveen Pokala, MD.

**Gender**
Male	291
Female	99

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	342
Black	27
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	217
From 75 to 84	68
85 and over	28
Less than 65	77

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Naveen Pokala, MD in 2019

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	43
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	53
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	30
Dementia	12
Cancer	23

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Naveen Pokala, MD treated as an urologist in Columbia, MO during 2020 were minimally invasive procedures, urologic procedures, stent placement (stenting) and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Naveen Pokala, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	17
doctor visit	302
hospital care	25
inpatient care	25
minimally invasive procedures	114
minor procedures	17
stent placement (stenting)	26
urologic procedures	114

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Naveen Pokala, MD.

**Gender**
Male	224
Female	89

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	283
Black	15
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	160
From 75 to 84	71
85 and over	17
Less than 65	65

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Naveen Pokala, MD in 2020

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	58
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	4
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	35
Dementia	10
Cancer	26

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Naveen Pokala, MD treated as an urologist in Columbia, MO during 2021 were minimally invasive procedures, urologic procedures, minor procedures and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Naveen Pokala, MD for Medicare patients.

cancer surgery	16
diagnostic procedures	28
dissection	16
doctor visit	324
excision	16
hospital care	22
inpatient care	22
lymph node procedures	16
minimally invasive procedures	121
minor procedures	28
pelvic surgery	16
stent placement (stenting)	12
urologic procedures	105

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Naveen Pokala, MD.

**Gender**
Male	232
Female	91

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	281
Black	17
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	182
From 75 to 84	74
85 and over	13
Less than 65	54

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Naveen Pokala, MD in 2021

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	54
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	4
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	27
Dementia	11
Cancer	28

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Naveen Pokala, MD treated as an urologist in Columbia, MO during 2022 were minimally invasive procedures, urologic procedures, minor procedures and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Naveen Pokala, MD for Medicare patients.

cancer surgery	18
diagnostic procedures	24
dissection	18
doctor visit	283
excision	18
hospital care	16
inpatient care	16
lymph node procedures	18
minimally invasive procedures	111
minor procedures	24
pelvic surgery	18
urologic procedures	93

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Naveen Pokala, MD.

**Gender**
Male	205
Female	68

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	248
Black	12
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	152
From 75 to 84	73
85 and over	12
Less than 65	36

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Naveen Pokala, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	30
Dementia	5
Cancer	55

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Naveen Pokala, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Naveen Pokala, MD treated as an urologist in Columbia, MO were minimally invasive procedures, urologic procedures, inpatient care and hospital care.

cancer surgery	15
diagnostic procedures	19
dissection	15
doctor visit	352
excision	15
foreign body removal	13
hospital care	32
incontinence surgery	13
inpatient care	32
laser treatment	13
lithotripsy (stone fragmentation)	13
lymph node procedures	15
minimally invasive procedures	95
minor procedures	19
pelvic surgery	15
stent placement (stenting)	20
urologic procedures	88

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Naveen Pokala, MD.

**Gender**
Male	240
Female	83

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	20
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	286
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	71
85 and over	15
Less than 65	76
65 to 74	160

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Naveen Pokala, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Naveen Pokala, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	7
Osteoporosis	4
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	30
Atrial Fibrillation	9
Dementia	8
Cancer	24

Education & Training

Dr. Naveen Pokala, MD graduated from Osmania Medical College. He completed residency at Henry Ford Hospital. He is certified by the American Board of Urology and has a state license in Missouri.

Medical School: Osmania Medical College

Residency: Henry Ford Hospital

Board Certification: American Board of Urology

Licensed In: Missouri

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Naveen Pokala, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

University of Missouri Health Care

Ellis Fischel Cancer Center

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Naveen Pokala, MD does not have any reviews yet, be the first to leave a review of Dr. Naveen Pokala, MD here: Leave a Review

(No ratings)

Leave a Review

General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Naveen Pokala, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.	$40,076 Da Vinci Surgical System $40,076
Transenterix, Inc.	$734 Senhance Surgical Robotics System $734
Boston Scientific Corporation	$526 AMS $143	EMBOLD Fibered $137	rezum Generator $101	AMS 700 CXR RTE KIT $42	GENERAL THERAPIES $24	Other $79
Astellas Pharma US Inc	$365 $365
Medtronic USA, Inc.	$218 Sacral Nerve Stimulation - Neuro $112	INTERSTIM $107
Other	$409 JELMYTO $171	ZYTIGA $60	Urology & Gynecology Products $48	Echelon Flex $46	GENTLECATH $26	Other $57

**Types of Payments**
Education	$26,225
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$8,450
Travel and Lodging	$4,601
Food and Beverage	$3,053

Biography

Dr. Naveen Pokala specializes in general practice and urology (urinary tract disease) and practices in Columbia, MO and Kansas City, MO. He attended medical school at Osmania Medical College. Dr. Pokala's medical residency was performed at Henry Ford Hospital. These areas are among his clinical interests: adrenalectomy (adrenal surgery), bladder cancer, and erectile dysfunction (impotence). He has received the following distinctions: Awarded a certificate of merit in the National Talent Search Examination (NTSE); Honorable mention- Michigan urological Society meeting; and April" selected to the Faculty of 1000 Medicine (www.f1000medicine.com). He is professionally affiliated with the University of Missouri Health Care and U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.