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Biography: Dr. Lydia Laboccetta first thought she wanted to focus on primary care or emergency medicine, but she quickly discovered she was a surgeon at heart. She believes urology is the perfect balance between surgical and clinical experience. She particularly enjoys minimally invasive surgeries such as laparoscopy and robotics. Dr. Laboccetta strives to stay up-to-date on the latest advancements in the urology field to be able to treat more urologic diseases with less recovery time for her patients. Dr. Laboccetta is happy to be able to deliver cutting-edge care and still have the opportunity to develop a general practice. When Dr. Laboccetta is not working, you will likely find her outside jogging, spearfishing or boating with her husband, Mark.

Biography: I thoroughly enjoy all aspects of urology. My years at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center during wartime kindled a special interest in trauma and reconstruction. Improving the quality of life for my patients is the best part of my practice. \n I joined Novant Health New Hanover Urology in 2023 after retiring from the military. Before that, I was chief of urology at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center in Germany, and before that I was chief of urology at Martin Army Community Hospital in Columbus, Georgia. \n I am a member of the American Urological Association and a Fellow in the American College of Surgeons. \n I have been married since 2006 to the love of my life, Caroline. Along with our children and our dog, we enjoy hiking and sailing, and have extensive experience hiking throughout Europe and sailing throughout the Mediterranean.