UAB Urology

Official X page for the Department of Urology at the University of Alabama at Birmingham.

[UAB Urology @UABUrology]

Take a look inside the @UABHeersink Dept. of Urology Residency Program!

Our new video highlights training, mentorship, and hands-on experience across urologic subspecialties.

Watch and learn more: https://t.co/gDSZBBI0ve

[Thomas Chi @thomaschi8]

When searching for inspiration, find it both inside & outside your organization thru people with great ideas. Having world class researchers like @drtmitchell and Dr. Sonia Fargue at @UABUrology makes it easy to look inward for motivation. They’ve built a big kidney stone team!

[BackTable Urology @_backtableUro]

Which new bladder cancer therapies are making a difference outside the OR?

Dr. Charles Peyton (@ccp1983) and Dr. Ruchika Talwar (@RuchikaTalwarMD) share the latest on device-based treatments, trial updates, and why smarter biomarker testing is the next big leap for patient-centered care.

Access the full episode in the BackTable app: https://t.co/Z79bpFN6vU

#URO323 #BladderCancer #NMIBC #TURBT #Biomarkers @UABUrology @VUMCDiscoveries

[UAB Urology @UABUrology]

TOMORROW: Join us for Grand Rounds with Dr. Sonia Fargue and Dr. Tanecia Mitchell presenting:

“Kidney Stone Research at UAB - What's Going on Next Door?”

📅 Oct. 6 | 7:00 - 8:00 a.m.
📍 West Pavilion, Board Room and via Zoom

More info: https://t.co/aRFG501VY0

[UAB Urology @UABUrology]

Congratulations to the @UABHeersink Department of Urology researchers recognized at ISU!
🥇 Feres Camargo Maluf, M.D. earned 1st Place
🥉 Halle Bright earned 3rd Place
#UABUrology #ISU #KidneyStones

[UAB Urology @UABUrology]

The @UABHeersink Dept. of Urology is being represented at The 2026 International Symposium on Urolithiasis (ISU) in Chicago!

Our team is actively engaging in discussions and collaborations that are defining the future of stone disease management and research! #ISUchicago2026

[UAB Urology @UABUrology]

Adam S. Baumgarten, M.D., MBA, and Charles Peyton, M.D., from the @UABHeersink Department of Urology, will participate in UAB's Clinical Trialist Development Program.

Learn more about the program: https://t.co/Zq02CLHs5j

@adam_baumgarten @ccp1983

[UAB Urology @UABUrology]

Kazumi Taguchi, M.D., Ph.D., represented the @UABHeersink Dept. of Urology at @UAA2026 in Manila, sharing his expertise through lectures, panel discussions, and a live surgery session!

@Kazumi_Taguchi | #UAA2026

[UAB Urology @UABUrology]

Kyle Wood, M.D., MBA, associate professor in the @UABHeersink Department of Urology, is pioneering a new handheld robotic ultrasound-guidance device that changes how physicians access the kidney during stone surgery.

Learn more: https://t.co/n8XW50oP7K

[UAB Urology @UABUrology]

Congratulations to our very own Charles Peyton, M.D., and Betsy Hopson, Ph.D., on receiving UAB Faculty Development Grants!

Read more about their projects and this year’s recipients: https://t.co/NeP24hrXHu

@ccp1983

[UAB Heersink School of Medicine @UABHeersink]

Join us in congratulating the five Heersink faculty members who have been named recipients of UAB’s Faculty Development Grants! These grants support faculty in developing manuscripts, publications, presentations, and more.

https://t.co/KohGULnia9

[UAB Urology @UABUrology]

“Men are now being offered more comfortable and advanced options to receive prostate cancer screenings,” said Jeffrey Nix, M.D., section chief of Urologic Oncology and professor in the @UABHeersink Department of Urology.

[UAB Urology @UABUrology]

September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month.

Prostate cancer remains one of the most commonly diagnosed cancers among men, and screening has changed considerably in recent years.

[UAB Urology @UABUrology]

Congrats to Carmen Tong, D.O., on being selected as a @UABHeersink BIRCWH K12 Scholar! This prestigious appointment recognizes the significance and potential impact of her PARITY research project and supports her continued development as an independent women's health researcher.

[UAB Urology @UABUrology]

UAB Urology was represented at the Erlanger Scenic City Urology Symposium 2026!

Charles Peyton, M.D., presented on bladder cancer, with Aditye Sathe, M.D., and Kyle Wood, M.D., MBA, also sharing their expertise.

@ccp1983 @drkyledavidwood @ASatheMD @ErlangerHealth @UABHeersink

[UAB Urology @UABUrology]

Congratulations to @CarmenTongGU, D.O., and her team on a 2026–28 Medical Education Innovation Award from @UABHeersink.

The award will support ultrasound-compatible models to help teach students how to differentiate between testicular anomalies.

@UABEngineering @ChildrensAL

[UAB Urology @UABUrology]

We’re excited to welcome three new faculty members to the @UABHeersink Dept. of Urology!

Please join us in welcoming Daniel Roberson, M.D., Cameron Britton, M.D., and David Patrick Murray, M.D., who joined our department on Sept. 1 as assistant professors.

[UAB Urology @UABUrology]

UAB Urology is hiring!

We're looking for a temporary Researcher Associate. This role involves designing experiments, interpreting data, and collaborating with senior researchers to develop and refine research protocols. @UABHeersink

Apply at https://t.co/0lJEgJVjjX.

[UAB Urology @UABUrology]

One week until the @UABHeersink Dept. of Urology Residency Program application deadline!

Apply by Sept. 23. Interviewees receive a one-night hotel stay covered by the department when traveling to Birmingham.

Learn more: https://t.co/mE62PczmEQ
Apply: https://t.co/Z6RSfyJdbB

[UAB Urology @UABUrology]

Bellamy Davis, MPH, PA-C, is helping expand access to urologic care across Alabama.

Davis helped develop a new Urology Specialty Protocol approved by the Alabama Board of Medical Examiners.

Read more: https://t.co/ThgChKUc7F

@UABHeersink @UAB_SHP @AlaMedBd

[UAB Urology @UABUrology]

We’re excited to see Tracey Wilson, M.D., FACS, featured on the BackTable Urology Podcast!

@traceywilsonmd @_backtableUro

[BackTable Urology @_backtableUro]

How do you choose the right neuromodulation strategy for a younger, active patient with mixed incontinence?

Dr. Tracey Wilson (@traceywilsonmd), Dr. Kenneth Peters (@KennethMPeters1) , and Dr. Jannah Thompson break down a real-world case, sharing how patient needs, ankle checks, and lifestyle drive their neuromodulation choices.

Access the full episode in the BackTable app:
https://t.co/km97iRb8qN

This podcast was developed in collaboration with @sufuorg.

#URO318 #SUFU #Neuromodulation #OAB #UrinaryIncontinence @BeaumontUrology @UABUrology @TrinityHealthMI @RuchikaTalwarMD