Urology, Reimagined.
University Hospitals Urology Institute is expanding strategically, academically, clinically, and geographically. We opt for fresh thinking. Over the past few years, we’ve almost doubled our number of published studies. We’ve substantially grown the number of grants submitted and funded. We’ve doubled the number of new providers, evolved our divisions to include a global perspective, and built leading programs that reflect today’s needs.
Our roster of diverse providers is the next generation of urologic leaders — outstanding providers, surgeons, researchers, and advanced practice professionals. A cross-disciplinary team approach means tapping experts across the system and doing what it takes to remove silos, so patients and their families get the best care. This means working together and collaborating across disciplines to ensure every need is met. It requires delving to extraordinary depths to get to the roots of patients’ concerns. And it means keeping their health at the forefront while never losing sight of their humanity. Living an entrepreneurial spirit has pushed us to grow fast, and we can accommodate more needs and reach new and vulnerable populations.
Creating a Research Path
Through a newly defined Parallel Path™ clinicians will advance healthcare through both clinical and academic medicine. With an internal support system, they can explore and pursue their research ideas and advance within the industry.
Where Education is Core
All of our trained physicians commit time to the next generation of urology leaders, providing outstanding, hands-on education and training. Our faculty provide mentorship and support so the residents so can fulfill their academic and professional goals.
A Culture of Collaboration
We recruit and retain outstanding, diverse, and global talent. Empowering new ideas and information sharing across functional and departmental lines will greatly impact caregivers, patients, and humanity.
An Industry Leader
We aspire to improve humanity and the needs of our global society. Changing the way people approach their healthcare needs. We seek and own unique opportunities and ventures that nobody else will tackle.
Redefining Men’s Health and Well-Being
A $15 million gift was awarded to University Hospitals to create the UH Cutler Center for Men. The UH Cutler Center for Men redefines men’s well-being and sense of belonging through remarkable, personalized programs that provide comprehensive, life-long support for all men. The Center offers a variety of value-added services, programs, and support that go beyond healthcare.
U.S. News & World Report Ranks us at the #26 Urology Program in the Nation and we are ranked in the Top 25 for NIH research funding.
Providing One-of-a-kind Care to the LGBTQ Community
UH’s LGBTQ & Gender Care services strive to make patients feel at home. We will address the health disparities in the LGBTQ population by providing gender affirmation surgery and customized, quality care and consultation. Our team spans the system from has doubled gender affirmation surgeries in just one year, performed more surgeries than any other U.S. academic health center in Ohio and several neighboring states, and completed the first phalloplasty in Ohio in July 2020. We work with partners across primary care, behavioral and mental health, pediatrics and adolescent medicine, endocrinology, dermatology, rehabilitation services, ENT and craniofacial surgery, plastic surgery, reproductive services, female and male sexual health, gynecology, and many others.
Featured Articles & News
UH Grows Groundbreaking LGBTQ and Gender Care Services
Program addresses physical, mental, social and spiritual wellbeing of patients
Expansion of Endourology Program Improving Outcomes for Patients
UH Urology Institute focuses on new techniques and research to improve care
New Female Sexual Health Division Addresses Array of Needs
1 in 10 women have a diagnosable condition, but many suffer in silence
New Pediatric Urologist Jessica H. Hannick, MD, MSc
Building rapport for today and improving outcomes for tomorrow
Patient Care
Learn more about how our Institute provides care for patients with urological disorders.
