ProstatectomywithRoboticAssist near Sarasota, FL

Care Philosophy: Urology Professionals is a premier provider of urological healthcare offering a distinctive patient experience. Dr. Otheguy and Dr. Rabinowitz are at the forefront in the diagnosis and treatment of urological diseases and disorders. With over 25 years of combined experience and constant innovation, our physicians have attained unparalleled expertise in diagnosing and treating all types of urologic disorders. Urology Professionals uses the latest technology and the most innovative, advanced therapies. This translates into unsurpassed patient care and outcomes that allow our patients to achieve full and fast recovery. Urology Professionals features Board Certified Urologists and experienced and skilled clinical staff. Our doctors meet the highest standards of professional excellence. We work as a team, with frequent consultations among our doctors and maintain close communication with your primary care physician. Because of the nature of many urological conditions, our office emphasizes total confidentiality and discretion when dealing with all of our patient's concerns.

Biography: Richard I. Silver, M.D. is a board certified Urologist caring for patients in Kissimmee, Florida. Dr. Silver was born in New York City and was raised in New Jersey. He earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in Natural Science at Johns Hopkins University, where he graduated with honors and was inducted into the Phi Beta Kappa honor society. He earned his Doctor of Medicine degree at The University of Chicago, where he again graduated with honors and was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha honor society. Dr. Silver then trained as a resident in urology at The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, TX. In addition to five years of surgical training, he spent a year performing laboratory research on 5alpha-reductase type 2, an enzyme responsible for both normal genitourinary development and abnormal growth of the prostate. He was the first in the world to develop and perform experiments to show the exact location of the enzyme in both benign and malignant prostate tissue, which was a milestone discovery. After his residency, Dr. Silver spent an additional two years in training as a fellow in pediatric urology at Johns Hopkins Hospital, where he performed complex reconstructive procedures on younger patients, conducted laboratory and clinical research on hypospadias and the exstrophy-epispadias complex, and contributed significant original reports to the urology literature. He has published 35 peer reviewed papers and 13 book chapters. Dr. Silver enjoys all aspects of urology and caring for patients with a wide variety of urologic problems. His special interests include urinary tract infection, varicocele, benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), stone disease, trauma, voiding dysfunction, vesicoureteral reflux, undescended testes, congenital anomalies, and urogenital reconstruction.In his limited spare time he enjoys playing golf, fresh water fishing, digital photography, international travel, and spending time with his family. Dr. Silver is certified by the American Board of Urology and is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons.

Care Philosophy: We recognize that good health is a blessing, and that when people have health problems it can be very unsettling. We want you to know that the physicians and staff of Urology Specialists of West Florida are dedicated to your concerns and helping you to recover your health and well-being as quickly as possible. We provide minimally invasive techniques and the most advanced technology for the ideal treatment and fastest recovery.

Biography: David Melendez is a board-eligible urologist with HCA Florida Osceola Urology. Using robotic surgery and other advanced treatments, Dr. Melendez cares for patients with diseases and conditions of the male urinary tract and reproductive system. Some of these include cancers of the kidney and prostate, incontinence, kidney stones, erectile dysfunction and benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).He earned his medical degree from the Universidad Autonoma de Guadalajara in Mexico followed by an internship at New York Medical College in Valhalla. Dr. Melendez then completed general surgery residencies at the University of Mississippi Medical Center and New York Medical College's Westchester Medical Center. He finished his postdoctoral training with a urology residency at St. Louis University School of Medicine in Missouri. Early in his residency, Dr. Melendez developed a strong interest in sexual medicine and men's health. Following his residency, he completed a clinical fellowship in Men's Health and Urological Prosthetics at Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein School of Medicine in New York. The fellowship included extensive surgical training in a minimally invasive solution for erectile dysfunction. Dr. Melendez is a member of several professional societies, including the American College of Surgeons, American Urological Association, Sexual Medicine Society of North America, and Endourological Society. He is a member of the United States Air Force Reserve and fluent in both English and Spanish.