Maheetha Bharadwaj

@uwurology '28 | @harvardmed '22 | @Gates_Cambridge '17 | @Stanford '16
| #healthservicesresearch | #medicalethics | #narrativemedicine

[Maheetha Bharadwaj @MaheethaB]

Happy New Year! I had the wonderful opportunity to write a perspective on social media as a trainee and physician for the Urology Times. Check it out! https://t.co/aVJCA7jwZs @UrologyTimes

[Amer. Urol. Assn. @AmerUrological]

🚨 The Who to Follow list is back! 🚨

Want real-time updates, behind-the-scenes moments and insider perspectives? We’ve got you covered! Introducing the #AUA26 Who to Follow List! 🔥

These are the voices bringing the meeting to life—sharing key takeaways, candid moments and on-the-ground content all throughout the conference.

👉 Follow them
💬 Engage with their content
🔁 Join the conversation

Whether you’re attending in person or tuning in from afar, this is how you stay connected, informed and in the know. 👇

@drrachelrubin
@CourtneyKRoweMD
@anorth21
@Adam_Weiner535
@RuchikaTalwarMD
@Cacciamani_MD
@RomanCarvajal
@peepeeDoctor
@Uro_Rich
@drjaminb
@SoumLokeshwar
@ysaralee
@ernestommdo
@DrDenise_
@Jason_Kim_MD
@Mrwailee
@MaheethaB
@JGomezRivas
@UroDocAsh
@GabyGonzalezMD

[Blue Cure @BlueCure]

If something has changed when you pee, don’t ignore it.

Getting up more at night.
Pushing or straining.
Even blood in the urine.

In this clip, Maheetha Bharadwaj, MD explains why these changes are worth paying attention to.

These symptoms are easy to brush off. But they’re worth paying attention to.

Sometimes it’s something manageable.
Sometimes it needs a closer look.

Either way, it’s worth getting checked.

If something has changed, talk with your doctor or see a urologist.

There is nothing wrong with saying,
“Something feels off. I want to get this checked.”

Maheetha Bharadwaj, MD
Urologist in Training, PGY-4
@MaheethaB

For education and awareness. Talk with your doctor about your own health.

[Gabe Canales @GabeCanales]

If something has changed when you pee, don’t ignore it.

Getting up more at night.
Pushing or straining.
Even blood in the urine.

In this clip, Maheetha Bharadwaj, MD explains why these changes are worth paying attention to.

These symptoms are easy to brush off. But they’re worth paying attention to.

Sometimes it’s something manageable.
Sometimes it needs a closer look.

Either way, it’s worth getting checked.

If something has changed, talk with your doctor or see a urologist.

There is nothing wrong with saying,
“Something feels off. I want to get this checked.”

Maheetha Bharadwaj, MD
Urologist in Training, PGY-4
@MaheethaB

For education and awareness. Talk with your doctor about your own health.

[Amer. Urol. Assn. @AmerUrological]

Headed to #AUA26 in Washington, DC? ✈️

Make the most of your experience—follow our Who to Follow participants for real-time updates, behind-the-scenes moments and insider perspectives you won’t want to miss.

👉 @MaheethaB
👉 @ysaralee
👉 @SoumLokeshwar

Stay connected, stay informed and jump into the conversation as it happens. 💬

[Yeonsoo Sara Lee, MD @ysaralee]

Honored to be among the likes of @MaheethaB and @SoumLokeshwar! Looking forward to #AUA26 in DC!

[Maureen Cones @MaureenCones]

@RuchikaTalwarMD @GabeCanales @MaheethaB @MargoWickersham @kvnkoo @HansArora @DrDenise_ @AllisonS_Meling @BenPockros @candacegranberg @J_WebstAr We missed you!

[Kevin Koo @kvnkoo]

@RuchikaTalwarMD @GabeCanales @MaheethaB @MargoWickersham @HansArora @DrDenise_ @AllisonS_Meling @BenPockros @candacegranberg @J_WebstAr #AUASummit26 isn't the same without @RuchikaTalwarMD on Capitol Hill! We're missing you but raising our voices together with yours 📣

[Ruchika Talwar @RuchikaTalwarMD]

@GabeCanales @MaheethaB @MargoWickersham @kvnkoo @HansArora @DrDenise_ @AllisonS_Meling @BenPockros @candacegranberg

and a HUGE shoutout to @J_WebstAr who helped us pivot into a virtual panel!

[Amer. Urol. Assn. @AmerUrological]

Social media isn’t just entertainment, it’s a powerful tool for education, advocacy, and equity. @MaheethaB and @GabeCanales share how short‑form video can amplify physician voices, combat misinformation, reach diverse patient communities, and inspire the next generation of urologists.
A compelling reminder that advocacy happens beyond the clinic.

#AUASummit26 #Urology

[Maheetha Bharadwaj @MaheethaB]

@AmerUrological @GabeCanales Thank you so much for giving me the opportunity to share my journey

[Rachel S. Rubin, MD @drrachelrubin]

@candacegranberg @MaheethaB Love this!

I want to remind @AmerUrological that I live in dc… 😳🧐🤨

[UW Urology @uwurology]

@MaheethaB is featured in Urology Times reflecting on the importance and impact of physician presence on social media — from educating a global audience to humanizing the medical profession and fostering connection beyond the clinic. Her article offers insight into how thoughtful engagement can combat misinformation and support both peers and patients.

Read more: https://t.co/bUFwJdTCyu

[Urology Times @UrologyTimes]

@UrologyUS @MaheethaB

[Amer. Urol. Assn. @AmerUrological]

Maheetha, a fourth‑year urology resident, is heading to #AUASummit26 to fight for patients caught in harmful prior authorization delays. Nearly a third of patients wait weeks for approval on procedures their doctors say are necessary, and many end up abandoning care entirely. That’s why advocacy isn’t optional. It’s essential.

Want to see real change in action?
➡️ Follow @MaheethaB and everyone on our Who to Follow list for firsthand updates from D.C., inside looks at conversations with lawmakers, and ways you can help push for a more transparent, patient‑centered PA process.

🔗 Check out the list here: https://t.co/BgvX2TJiej

[Amer. Urol. Assn. @AmerUrological]

Stay connected and in the know during the 2026 Annual Urology Advocacy Summit! 📣✨

We’ve put together a Who to Follow list featuring 10 incredible voices you should be following on X. These individuals will be sharing real-time updates, key takeaways, behind-the-scenes moments and expert insight throughout the Summit. 📲

Give them a follow, join the conversation, engage with their posts and share your experience along the way. Let’s keep the advocacy momentum going together! 🤝💬

@GabeCanales
@RuchikaTalwarMD
@DrDenise_
@kvnkoo
@MaheethaB
@HansArora
@candacegranberg
@AllisonS_Meling
@MargoWickersham
@BenPockros

Be sure to use #AUASummit26 so we can see and amplify your posts! 🚀

[Maheetha Bharadwaj @MaheethaB]

@UroResAdvocacy Thank you! Social media for education, equity, and advocacy! It also sheds light on medicine as a whole for the greater community, making our profession much less of a black box! This is how we build trust with our communities!

[Maheetha Bharadwaj @MaheethaB]

@candacegranberg Thank you so much for the shoutout!

[Maheetha Bharadwaj @MaheethaB]

Thank you so much!!!

[Candace Granberg, MD @candacegranberg]

Advocacy for combating misinformation on SoMe, @MaheethaB is leading the way!
👎 Poor quality of urology information on SoMe platforms
❓How to improve? Who is fact-checking?
Develop policy to require degrees & credentials?
🤝Support docs in doing this work!
#AUASummit26

[Maheetha Bharadwaj @MaheethaB]

You are such an inspiration to me! @drrachelrubin

[Rachel S. Rubin, MD @drrachelrubin]

@candacegranberg @MaheethaB Love this!

I want to remind @AmerUrological that I live in dc… 😳🧐🤨

[Maheetha Bharadwaj @MaheethaB]

@candacegranberg Yes! This happened to me and a young gentleman in GERMANY! He had seen one of my videos and went straight to the ED. Detorsed in the ED, and --> bilateral orchipexy!