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What is the history of Urology at LSU Health Shreveport?

The LSU Health Shreveport Department of Urology Residency was established in the late 1940’s by Dr. Robert K. Womack, with Dr. Burdette (Burt) Trichel taking over as Chairman in 1962. This preceded the opening of the LSU School of Medicine in Shreveport, which accepted its first class of 32 students in September of 1969.

What is the primary clinical service at LSU Health Shreveport?

The residents spend at least six months annually on the primary clinical service which is headquartered at the Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport Academic Medical Center. This site is home to a Level 1 Trauma Center and serves as a major tertiary medical referral center for the northern half of Louisiana, East Texas, and Southern Arkansas.

Why urology residency at LSU?

Since then, the Urology Residency Program has enjoyed an uninterrupted period of accreditation and a legacy of outstanding clinical training. The residents spend at least six months annually on the primary clinical service which is headquartered at the Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport Academic Medical Center.

Why choose a urology subspecialist?

Patients, residents, and students alike have benefited from the depth and breadth of knowledge brought to the service by urology subspecialists. During these five decades, over one hundred young men and women have successfully completed urology training in our Residency Program and are actively practicing our specialty throughout the United States.

What is regional urology?from regionalurologyms.com

Regional Urology is a leading medical clinic specializing in urology disorders, including the treatment of incontinence, kidney stones, and urologic cancers.

Do women see urologists?from regionalurology.com

Did you know women see urologists too? We see women for UTIs, vaginal atrophy, urinary incontinence, overactive bladder, and many other reasons. We’ll care for you too!