University Urology, PC · Knoxville, Tennessee
Comprehensive Urologic Services
Fellowship-trained urologists covering the full spectrum of urology — from routine care to the region’s most advanced cancer surgery, stone management, and reconstruction.
Dedicated Service Pages
Specialized Programs With Their Own Pages
The following services have dedicated pages with full clinical detail, candidacy information, physician profiles, and FAQs.
Prostate Cancer Services
Active surveillance, focal therapy, robotic prostatectomy, radiation coordination, radiopharmaceuticals, and advanced systemic therapy.
Focal Therapy: HIFU & NanoKnife
East Tennessee’s only HIFU and NanoKnife (IRE) program. Primary and salvage focal therapy for localized prostate cancer.
Transperineal Prostate Biopsy
MRI/ultrasound fusion-guided transperineal biopsy under local anesthesia or general anesthesia. Four physicians performing this procedure.
Bladder Cancer Treatments
TURBT, BCG, Anktiva, Adstiladrin, INLEXZO, Zusduri, Jelmyto, radical cystectomy, and neobladder reconstruction.
Advanced BPH Treatments
UroLift, iTind, Aquablation (only in the region), PAE, robotic simple prostatectomy, and medical management.
Kidney Stone Treatment
Urgent 24–48 hour access, ureteroscopy, ESWL, mini-PCNL, stent placement, and metabolic prevention program.
Vasectomy Center
In-office vasectomy with optional nitrous oxide. Vasectomy reversal by the region’s only fellowship-trained andrologist.
Erectile Dysfunction & Peyronie’s
Oral medications, injection therapy, VED, penile implant surgery, and Xiaflex for Peyronie’s disease.
Male Incontinence
AUS, male slings, post-prostatectomy incontinence management, and urethral reconstruction by a fellowship-trained reconstructive urologist.
Prostatic Artery Embolization (PAE)
Non-surgical BPH treatment coordinated with interventional radiology partners. Candidacy evaluation and follow-up by University Urology.
All Services
Complete Scope of Urologic Care
University Urology manages the full spectrum of urologic conditions for men and women. Below is a complete overview organized by category.
Prostate Health
- PSA screening and risk stratification
- Transperineal and transrectal prostate biopsy
- Prostate MRI coordination and interpretation
- Active surveillance for low-risk prostate cancer
- Radical prostatectomy (robotic-assisted)
- Focal therapy: HIFU and NanoKnife (IRE)
- Radiation therapy coordination and hydrogel spacer placement
- Hormone therapy and advanced systemic therapy
- Biochemical recurrence evaluation and salvage treatment
- Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) management
Bladder & Urinary Tract
- Cystoscopy for hematuria, surveillance, and diagnosis
- TURBT (transurethral resection of bladder tumor)
- BCG, Anktiva, Adstiladrin, INLEXZO, Zusduri
- Radical cystectomy with ileal conduit or neobladder
- Urinary tract infection management (acute and recurrent)
- Overactive bladder evaluation and treatment
- Interstitial cystitis / bladder pain syndrome
- Urinary retention management
- Radiation cystitis management
- Sacral neuromodulation (Axonics)
Kidney & Upper Tract
- Kidney stone evaluation and treatment
- Ureteroscopy with laser lithotripsy
- Shockwave lithotripsy (ESWL)
- Mini-PCNL and standard PCNL
- Metabolic stone workup and prevention
- Renal mass evaluation and management
- Partial nephrectomy (robotic)
- Radical nephrectomy
- Upper tract urothelial carcinoma (Jelmyto, nephroureterectomy)
- Hydronephrosis and ureteral obstruction management
- IVC tumor thrombus / caval thrombectomy
Male Reproductive & Sexual Health
- Erectile dysfunction evaluation and treatment
- Oral PDE5 inhibitors, injection therapy, intraurethral therapy
- Inflatable penile prosthesis (IPP)
- Peyronie’s disease and Xiaflex
- Low testosterone evaluation and management
- Male infertility workup and treatment
- Varicocele evaluation and repair
- Vasectomy (nitrous oxide available)
- Vasectomy reversal (fellowship-trained andrologist)
- Gender-affirming orchiectomy
Incontinence & Reconstruction
- Post-prostatectomy incontinence
- Artificial urinary sphincter (AUS)
- Male urethral slings
- Female stress urinary incontinence (Bulkamid)
- Overactive bladder — Botox and Axonics
- Urethral stricture and urethroplasty
- Bladder and urethral reconstruction
- Neobladder creation after cystectomy
- Vaginal mesh complication management
- Buried penis correction
Oncology
- Prostate cancer — all stages
- Bladder cancer — NMIBC through MIBC
- Kidney cancer — partial and radical nephrectomy
- Testicular cancer evaluation and management
- Penile cancer — glans resurfacing, partial/radical penectomy, groin dissection
- RPLND (retroperitoneal lymph node dissection)
- Adrenal tumors
- Clinical trials and investigational therapies
- Radiopharmaceuticals: Pluvicto, Xofigo, Provenge
- Genetic testing and molecular profiling
Advanced Diagnostics
- In-office cystoscopy
- Transperineal and transrectal prostate biopsy
- MRI/ultrasound fusion biopsy targeting
- Urodynamic studies (uroflow, PVR, urodynamics)
- PSMA PET coordination and interpretation
- CT, MRI, and ultrasound coordination
- Molecular testing: Oncotype DX, Decipher, Prolaris
- Germline and somatic genetic testing
- In-office ultrasound (scrotal, renal, bladder)
- Lab services through Labcorp partnership
General Urology
- Hematuria (blood in urine) evaluation
- Scrotal and pelvic pain evaluation
- Testicular mass evaluation
- Epididymitis and orchitis management
- Hydrocele and varicocele management
- Circumcision
- Nocturia evaluation and management
- Neurogenic bladder management
- Prostatitis (acute, chronic, CPPS)
- Hematospermia evaluation
Advanced Technology
Procedures & Technology Not Available Everywhere
We invest in the tools and training that produce better outcomes — including several programs that are the only ones of their kind in East Tennessee.
FDA-cleared focal therapy for prostate cancer — only program in East TN
Non-thermal focal ablation for prostate cancer — only program in East TN
Robotic image-guided waterjet BPH therapy — only in East TN (Dr. Pickens)
Prostatectomy, cystectomy, nephrectomy, and more
Precision targeting of PI-RADS 3–5 prostate lesions
In-office under local anesthesia or general — Pronox available
Advanced percutaneous kidney stone removal with reduced recovery
Current-generation laser lithotripsy for stone fragmentation
Most sensitive staging for prostate cancer, coordinated at UTMC
Rectal protection before prostate radiation
For refractory overactive bladder and urinary urgency/frequency
Kidney-sparing treatment for low-grade upper tract urothelial carcinoma
Fellowship Training
Subspecialty Expertise Across Every Major Urologic Field
Fellowship training is an additional 1–2 years of intensive subspecialty education beyond a 5-year urology residency. University Urology is the only practice in East Tennessee with fellowship-trained subspecialists across all four major urologic subspecialties.
Urologic Oncology
Advanced cancer surgery, robotic technique, systemic therapy, and clinical trials
Endourology
Complex kidney stone management, PCNL, advanced endoscopic procedures
Andrology & Male Infertility
Vasectomy reversal, infertility, ED, IPP — only fellowship-trained andrologist in the region
Reconstructive Urology
Urethral stricture, AUS, IPP, incontinence — only fellowship-trained reconstructive urologist in the region
7 fellowship-trained urologists. 11 locations across East Tennessee. Backed by the academic resources of the University of Tennessee Medical Center. Meet Our Team →
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