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We're proud to announce the Elizabeth R. Sagan, MD, Endowed Chair of Female Urology at @pitt_medicine. This endowed chair will strengthen female urology within our department while providing mentorship for women in the field—one of Dr. Sagan's passions. giveto.pitt.edu/femaleurology

First-ever #UPMCUrology Faculty Retreat in the books. Grateful to everyone who showed up, spoke up, and leaned in. We tackled the big questions, shared bold ideas, and took the first step in shaping the future of our department—together. #AcademicUrology #Leadership #Teamwork



👏 Congratulations to Drs. Fola Laditi, John Myrga, Chris Owen, Peyton Skupin, & Brett Teplitz on receiving #PittMed Professionalism Accolades! Thank you for your dedication to mentoring medical students and proudly representing our residency program. @PittHealthSci #uroresidency




Congratulations to our graduating chiefs! 🎓 Dr. @JohnMyrga 🎓 Dr. @shyam_patnaik1 🎓 Dr. @PintauroMD 🎓 Dr. @ChrisStaniorski Thank you for 6 years of leadership, mentorship, and legendary matching outfits. We wish you all the best in your fellowships and private practice!

Our Chief Residents took a quick trip to Houston this weekend for the @AmerUroAssn Annual Review Course! @ChrisStaniorski @shyam_patnaik1 @JohnMyrga @PintauroMD #AUAARC #CME

🎉Celebratory dinner with our Chief Residents: Drs. @JohnMyrga, Shyam Patnaik, Michael Pintauro, and @ChrisStaniorski. Graduation's right around the corner! #upmcurology

Thankful for the opportunity to speak about prostate cancer awareness at a recent community event hosted by the African American Male Wellness Agency. It was great working with Joanne Boyd and Audra DeVaughn and getting a chance to connect directly with the people we serve.…
Subgroup analysis confirms darolutamide efficacy in Black #ProstateCancer patients. @qdtrinh @UPMCUrology sits down with @zklaassen_md @GACancerCenter in this discussion emphasizing the critical importance of studying minority subgroups in prostate cancer trials, noting that most…
💬 How often is too often to pee? UPMC Urologist Dr. Ronald Benoit shares tips on healthy bathroom habits and when to seek medical attention: verywellhealth.com/are-you-peeing… @Verywell
We're excited to announce Dr. Tatum Tarin has been named Program Director of our Residency Program! Please join us as we welcome him to the role and thank Dr. Stephen Jackman for 20 years of incredible leadership for our trainees. @pitt_medicine

We recently celebrated our newly renovated UPMC St. Margaret Urology clinic! This consolidated hub now offers in-office transperineal biopsies to support earlier and more precise prostate cancer detection. 📸: John Dillard/@UPMCnews
A new urology lab with advanced diagnostic testing is up and running at UPMC St. Margaret Hospital to deal with a slow but steady increase in the number of prostate cancer cases diagnosed each year. triblive.com/local/valley-n…
A new urology lab with advanced diagnostic testing is up and running at @UPMC St. Margaret Hospital to deal with a slow but steady increase in the number of #prostate #cancer cases diagnosed each year. Check out the story from @TribLIVE 👇 triblive.com/local/valley-n…
Dr. Marchetti has officially become a Urologic Oncologist. It's getting harder and harder to say goodbye...she really was amazing in every way possible.
Huge thanks to Dr. David Ginsberg (@DavidGUSCFPMRS) for joining us as Visiting Professor this week! We had great discussions on NLUTD guidelines, case studies, and treatment approaches personalized to each patient. @KECKSchool_USC @USC_Urology @RanchoRehab



📰 In the news: Dr. Christopher Chermansky breaks down the recently published NIH Pelvic Floor Disorders Network study published in @JAMA_current comparing Botox and mid-urethral sling as initial treatments for women with mixed urinary incontinence. @PittsburghPG
Treatments for mixed urinary incontinence examined in Pitt study post-gazette.com/news/health/20…
🏆 Congratulations to our five physicians who were named Urology Research All-Stars by Avant-Garde Health! The 2025 Healthcare Research All-Stars list recognizes physicians and hospitals in the top 5% for publishing leading-edge healthcare research. 🔗 bit.ly/3TjHL9L

Dr. @PaulRusilko recently served as Visiting Professor at @MayoUrology and participated in a urethral reconstruction workshop with Drs. Nick Warner and Katie T. Anderson—an alum of our residency and now a reconstructive urologist at Mayo! 📍Rochester, MN

🚨BREAKING: The #FDA has approved darolutamide for the treatment of patients with metastatic castration-sensitive prostate cancer. #mCSPC #pcsm urologytimes.com/view/fda-appro…
In 2 Urology Times® Investigator Perspectives, Dr. Neal Shore explores ultra-low PSA in mHSPC, while @qdtrinh highlights new data on treatment outcomes in Black patients with mHSPC. Watch Now: Dr. Shore: hubs.li/Q03px4Xf0 Dr. Trinh: hubs.li/Q03px32z0
Thanks, @daviesbj for the fantastic hospitality! What a superb trip to a storied Urology Department. Having had 7! UPMC residents as our @FCUroOnc @SUO_YUO fellows, know first hand how incredible the training that the residents receive. Great to see old friends and meet the…
Most popular man on the VP circuit @uretericbud was a supremely successful and erudite VP
On NPR this morning with @NPRinskeep Tried to give a broader view of metastatic prostate cancer landscape. npr.org/2025/05/19/nx-…