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Biography: Dr. John Chacko, MD is an urology doctor who practices in Ocala, FL. He is 56 years old and has been practicing for 32 years.

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 Pinellas Urology, a division of Urology Specialists of West Florida, are dedicated to you 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.

Care Philosophy: Patrick J. Guthrie, MD is a board-certified urologist who focuses on urologic oncology, male sexual medicine and kidney disease. He is a noted clinician and researcher with advanced training in minimally invasive laparoscopic and robotic-assisted surgery. He specializes in helping patients experiencing kidney disease, urinary incontinence, and other complex urological issues. He is also a member of the American Urologic Association and American Medical Association. Dr. Guthrie is uncompromising in his dedication to the compassion of his patients. He is devoted to caring for the whole patient and strongly feels faith and family are paramount to the wellbeing of patients. Dr. Guthrie is passionate about running, food, duck hunting, baseball and loves to travel in his free time.

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 Pinellas Urology, a division of Urology Specialists of West Florida, are dedicated to you 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: 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.

Biography: Dr. Ali Syed, MD is an Urology Specialist who practices in Trinity, FL. He is 37 years old and has been practicing for 11 years. Dr. Ali Syed, MD is affiliated with HCA Florida Trinity Hospital.