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Kevin P. Perry, MD, is a board-certified urologist and expert in general urology and routine pediatric urology at the Associated Urologists of North Carolina. Dr. Perry currently sees patients out of their Cary, Clinton, and Dunn offices.
His journey into the field of medicine began at Wright State University in Dayton, Ohio, where he completed his undergraduate degree then continued at the Boonshoft School of Medicine, where he earned his medical degree. Dr. Perry continued his doctoral training at the Northeast Ohio Medical University in Rootstown, Ohio, where he completed an internship and urology residency at the Cleveland Clinic Akron General in Akron, Ohio.
Dr. Perry is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons and an active member of the American Board of Urology. He brings more than two decades of experience and training to his patients at the Associated Urologists of North Carolina to help obtain them achieve positive health outcomes.
He is a urologic oncologist (surgeon) and urologist and works very closely with medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, and other surgeons to treat tumors in a multi-disciplinary fashion. Our very experienced clinical team greatly assists in managing your care in comprehensive and compassionate care. We strive to offer novel and often aggressive treatments for patients with few other options. My patients are often approached to participate in clinical trials and other research studies so that we can improve cancer care for future patients. I prefer to use minimally invasive surgical techniques when possible and feel comfortable handling complex cancer cases that require larger incisions. I try to individualize patient care as much as possible and consider myself privileged to care for another human being. My areas of expertise are bladder, kidney, and prostate cancer.
Seasoned urologist, Scott Baker, MD, brings nearly two decades of experience in urology and urologic surgery to the Associated Urologists of North Carolina, practicing out of their Raleigh office.
Dr. Baker began his professional education at George Washington University in Washington, DC, where he graduated magna cum laude, with special honors, and earned his Bachelor of Science in biology.
After receiving his undergraduate degree, Dr. Baker remained in Washington, DC, and enrolled in the George Washington University School of Medicine. Dr. Baker excelled in the program and earned his Doctor of Medicine. Following graduation from medical school, Dr. Baker pursued a residency in general surgery and urology at the University of Missouri Hospital and Clinics in Columbia, Missouri.
Dr. Baker enjoys practicing general urology and serving the unique needs of men, women, and children. However, his areas of special interest include urologic oncology and endourology. Dr. Baker welcomes any man, woman, or family seeking high-quality, comprehensive urologic care to the Associated Urologists of North Carolina.
Experienced urologist, Mark Jalkut, MD, brings more than two decades of experience in urology and urologic surgery to the Associated Urologists of North Carolina, practicing out of their Raleigh office.
Dr. Jalkut was born and raised in New England and began his professional education at Dartmouth College in Hanover, New Hampshire. He graduated from Dartmouth summa cum laude and earned his undergraduate degree in chemistry; he was also nominated for Phi Beta Kappa.
Following graduation, Dr. Jalkut headed west and obtained his medical degree from Stanford University in Stanford, California. Dr. Jalkut subsequently completed an internship in general surgery and a residency in urology at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA).
Dr. Jalkut diagnoses and treats all types of urologic problems, but specializes in urologic cancer, laparoscopic and robotic surgery, as well as female and reconstructive urology. As one of the most experienced robotic urologic surgeons in Wake County, people seek out Dr. Jalkut’s expertise for prostate cancer, kidney cancer, and reconstructive surgeries.
Dr. Jalkut has proctored several physicians in Wake County and across North Carolina in robotic and reconstructive surgery. He also maintains an interest in research, having chaired the Institutional Review Board at the University of North Carolina Rex Hospital in Raleigh, North Carolina. Dr. Jalkut also serves as a primary investigator for ongoing clinical trials involving erectile dysfunction (ED), prostate cancer, overactive bladder, and benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).
Dr. Jalkut loves educating his patients and developing unique treatment plans to address their concerns. This attention to detail hasn’t gone unnoticed either, as Dr. Jalkut is regularly nominated for The Best Doctors® in America.
When he isn’t working with patients or advancing his professional skills, you can find Dr. Jalkut spending time with his wife and three children, skiing, or rooting for the Boston Red Sox of Major League Baseball. Dr. Jalkut welcomes any man, woman, or family seeking comprehensive urologic care to the Associated Urologists of North Carolina.
Frank L. Tortora, MD, is a board-certified urologist at the Associated Urologists of North Carolina currently seeing patients at their Cary and Clayton offices.
Dr. Tortora is a nationally renowned developer of emerging urological techniques and treatments. He has helped develop many medical and surgical techniques to aid the treatment of male sexual dysfunction and also specializes in robotic surgery, and high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU).
One of the pioneer procedures he performs in the office is UroLift®, a minimally invasive approach to treating an enlarged prostate that doesn’t require cutting, heating, or removal of prostate tissue.
Dr. Tortora’s nearly four-decade career began as an undergraduate student at Yale University, where he graduated cum laude. He earned his medical degree at Emory University School of Medicine. Dr. Tortora completed an internship and residency at the University of North Carolina School of Medicine in Chapel Hill, where he currently serves as a clinical associate professor in the departments of surgery and family practice.
Dr. Tortora is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons and American College of Urological Surgeons, and a member of the American Board of Urology. When he isn’t busy helping his patients, Dr. Tortora enjoys traveling, skiing, and spending time with his wife, children, and labrador retrievers.
William S. Kizer, MD, is a highly trained urologist at the Associated Urologists of North Carolina, practicing out of their Cary and Dunn offices. Dr. Kizer is board-certified in urology and specializes in treating conditions like prostatitis, prostate cancer, kidney stones, overactive bladder, and erectile dysfunction.
Dr. Kizer began his medical career at Baylor University in Waco, Texas, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in biology, graduating with honors. While he was at Baylor, he was an active member of the Alpha Epsilon Delta Premedical Honors Society. Dr. Kizer received his medical degree from the Joe R. & Teresa Lozano Long Medical School, University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio.
He went on to serve in the U.S. Army, where he completed his postdoctoral training, beginning with a general surgery internship at Brooke Army Medical Center in Fort Sam Houston, Texas. He rounded out his clinical training with a urology residency at San Antonio Uniformed Services Health Education Consortium. During his residency, Dr. Kizer participated in a humanitarian surgical mission to Honduras.
In all, he served in the U.S. Army for more than a decade as an active duty urologist, completing his duty at the Womack Army Medical Center in Fort Bragg, North Carolina, where he was the chief of urology. During his years of service, Dr. Kizer was also active with the Society of Government Service Urologists. When he isn’t busy helping patients at the Associated Urologists of North Carolina, Dr. Kizer is an active member of the American Urological Association.
Seasoned urologist, John V. Kaspar, MD, brings more than 25 years of experience in urology and urologic surgery to the Associated Urologists of North Carolina, practicing out of their Cary and Raleigh offices.
Dr. Kaspar was born and raised in the New York and New Jersey area. He began his professional education at Washington University in St. Louis, where he earned his Bachelor of Science in biology. After graduation, Dr. Kaspar enrolled at Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, and received a master’s in microbiology. He subsequently attended Wake Forest University Medical School of Medicine and earned his Doctor of Medicine.
The next year, Dr. Kaspar completed an internship in general surgery and a residency in urology at Pennsylvania State University in Hershey, Pennsylvania. Following his residency, Dr. Kaspar entered private practice, serving at Wayne Urological Associates in Goldsboro, North Carolina, for 14 years, before joining the Associated Urologists of North Carolina in 2011.
Dr. Kaspar practices general urology but specializes in female urology and incontinence. He was one of the first providers in North Carolina to offer InterStim therapy for overactive bladders and is also on the cutting-edge of other incontinence procedures. Additionally, Dr. Kaspar is one of only 125 urologists in the country with the subspecialty certification in female pelvic medicine and reconstructive surgery (FPMRS).
Dr. Kaspar also specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). He was the first North Carolina-based physician to perform the UroLift® procedure in an office setting. UroLift is a minimally invasive treatment for BPH that requires no cutting, heating, or removal of prostate tissue.
Dr. Kaspar is a proud member of the American Urological Association, the North Carolina Medical Society, the Society of Female Urology, and the Wake County Medical Society. When he isn’t with patients or advancing his professional skills, you can find Dr. Kaspar spending time with his wife and three children. Dr. Kaspar loves playing tennis, working out, and keeping up with all of his children’s activities. He welcomes anyone seeking high-quality urologic care to the Associated Urologists of North Carolina.
Dr. Miyad Movassaghi is one of the newest additions to Associated Urologists of North Carolina, practicing out of the Wake Forest and Raleigh offices. Dr. Movassaghi has a particular interest in stone disease, robotic-assisted surgery for both benign urologic conditions and genitourinary cancers, minimally invasive surgery treatments for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), and prosthetic surgery for erectile dysfunction. Dr. Movassaghi completed his undergraduate studies at Cornell University and went on to obtain a Master’s of Science in Immunology and Infectious Diseases from the University of Maine. Following his graduate studies, he completed medical school at the Frank H. Netter School of Medicine at Quinnipiac University in Connecticut and then went on to complete a Urologic Surgery Residency at Columbia University Irving Medical Center/New York Presbyterian in New York, one of the top ranked urology programs in the country by U.S. News and World Report. Dr. Movassaghi takes pride in providing the most up-to-date, evidence-based medical care with a high level of commitment to improving the quality of life of patients who come through our doors.
Outside of work, he loves to spend time with his wife and children. He enjoys skiing, traveling, and rooting for the NY Knicks.
Kevin P. Perry, MD, is a board-certified urologist and expert in general urology and routine pediatric urology at the Associated Urologists of North Carolina. Dr. Perry currently sees patients out of their Cary, Clinton, and Dunn offices.
His journey into the field of medicine began at Wright State University in Dayton, Ohio, where he completed his undergraduate degree then continued at the Boonshoft School of Medicine, where he earned his medical degree. Dr. Perry continued his doctoral training at the Northeast Ohio Medical University in Rootstown, Ohio, where he completed an internship and urology residency at the Cleveland Clinic Akron General in Akron, Ohio.
Dr. Perry is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons and an active member of the American Board of Urology. He brings more than two decades of experience and training to his patients at the Associated Urologists of North Carolina to help obtain them achieve positive health outcomes.
Brian C. Bennett, MD, is an accomplished urologist who has been dedicated to compassionate patient care for more than three decades. Today he is a board-certified urologist at the Associated Urologists of North Carolina, currently seeing patients out of their Cary and Raleigh offices.
He began his medical career as an undergraduate student at Pennsylvania State University. Upon graduation, Dr. Bennett went on to Vanderbilt University School of Medicine in Nashville, Tennessee, where he earned his medical degree. Dr. Bennett completed his postdoctoral clinical training at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, where he first did an internship, followed by residencies in general surgery and urology.
When he isn’t busy helping his patients at the Associated Urologists of North Carolina, Dr. Bennett is active in numerous medical associations, including the American Board of Urology, American Urological Association, American Urological Association — Southeastern Section, the North Carolina Medical Society, and the Wake County Medical Society.
Board-certified urologist Shawn Todd, DO, PA, provides personalized, high-quality medical care at Texas Urological Clinic to address the urological health needs of men, women, and children in and around Lufkin, Texas.
Dr. Todd has extensive experience in diagnosing and treating acute and chronic diseases of the kidneys, bladder, prostate, and testicles. He also takes a special interest in hormone optimization and improving sexual function.
After earning his medical degree from the University of North Texas Health Science Center in Fort Worth, Texas, Dr. Todd completed his residency in urological surgery at Michigan State University in East Lansing, Michigan.
During his training, he fine-tuned his skills in both minimally invasive and robotic surgical techniques to treat kidney stones, cancer, and other urological conditions.
Dr. Todd opened Texas Urological Clinic in September 2015 to provide a safe place for people to discuss uncomfortable symptoms. He helps his patients maintain their privacy and goes the extra mile to improve the quality of their lives.
Marc Gittelman, MD, FACS, is a skilled board-certified urologist and the Director of Optimal Health Miami located in Aventura, Florida. Dr. Gittelman has specialized training and expertise in the field of hormones, sexual medicine for men and women, as well as “all things” prostate.
In addition to his rigorous academic training and research, Dr. Gittelman brings a blend of age management medicine, allowing for an integrated approach that is designed to evaluate and treat the entire patient in a preventive and proactive fashion. Research, publishing medical papers, and sharing information with the top professors in his field allow Dr. Gittelman to provide his patients with the most cutting-edge diagnostics and therapies. His philosophy is to empower his patients with the knowledge that will allow them to understand what evaluation and treatments are best for them.
To schedule a consultation with Dr. Gittelman or the team at Optimal Health Miami, call the office or request an appointment online today.
In 2013, Dr. Jaffee moved to Arizona and joined the Phoenix urology clinic, Affiliated Urologists, bringing more than a decade of surgical experience with him. He is double board certified in urology, and female pelvic medicine and reconstructive surgery, now referred to as Urogynecology.
Dr. Jaffee received his bachelor’s degree at McGill University in Montreal, Canada in 1993. After graduating from McGill magna cum laude, Dr. Jaffee received his medical degree from Albany Medical College in New York. During his time at Albany Medical College, Dr. Jaffee was involved in medical research for diseases affecting the prostate at the Leahy Clinic in Massachusetts. It was that experience, combined with the influence of his father who was also a urologist, that convinced him to become a urologist as well.
“I saw how passionate my father was about caring for people and how meticulous he was as a surgeon; he combined his love of science, medicine, and people," said Dr. Jaffee. "He found his work to be profoundly satisfying, and I am fortunate enough to have followed in his footsteps.”
Dr. Jaffee completed his surgical internship and urology residency at SUNY Stony Brook. Following the completion of his training, Dr. Jaffee practiced urology in a diverse academic setting for 10 years in Providence, Rhode Island. He also gave lectures and mentored the medical students at Brown University School of Medicine. Dr. Jaffee's role as a faculty member at Brown University Medical Center required training the residents in urology as well as the fellows in urogynecology.
Dr. Jaffee is proud to have been selected as a Center of Excellence and Faculty Proctor/Preceptor for both Interstim and Urolift. At our Phoenix urology clinic, he is proficient in the treatment of diseases affecting the prostate, bladder, kidney, and genitourinary system. He has additional expertise in issues relating to female pelvic organs and incontinence. In his spare time, Dr. Jaffee enjoys playing tennis, hiking, or unwinding with a good book.
He considers himself extremely lucky to be married to a physician who can help him solve all of life's mysteries, whether they be work or home-related. Together they have four wonderful children and a dog who loves chasing balls without end!
Dr. Faisal is from Gainesville, Florida. She attended Yale University for college and Johns Hopkins University for medical school. She completed her Urology residency at Johns Hopkins in Baltimore, MD and further subspecialty training in Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery in Minneapolis, MN. She moved to Phoenix, AZ in 2022.
Dr. Faisal graduated Summa Cum Laude from Yale University with a degree in Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology. She attended Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and completed her Urology residency at the prestigious Brady Urologic Institute of Johns Hopkins. At Hopkins, she received comprehensive training in the management of benign and malignant urologic conditions for adult and pediatric patients. During residency, she was also involved in innovative urologic research, published her work in many medical journals, and presented at national and international urology meetings. For her contributions to research in urology, she received the Physician Scientist Award from Johns Hopkins in 2019.
Dr. Faisal completed a fellowship in Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery in Minneapolis, MN. She specializes in female and male voiding dysfunction, including overactive bladder and urinary incontinence, as well as in female pelvic floor disorders such as pelvic organ prolapse and pelvic/bladder pain syndrome. She performs complex reconstructive pelvic surgeries using both open and endoscopic/laparoscopic techniques.
Similar to her partners at Affiliated Urologists, Dr. Faisal is dedicated to her patients and their quality of life and strives to be the empathetic physician every patient deserves.
In 2013, Dr. Jaffee moved to Arizona and joined the Phoenix urology clinic, Affiliated Urologists, bringing more than a decade of surgical experience with him. He is double board certified in urology, and female pelvic medicine and reconstructive surgery, now referred to as Urogynecology.
Dr. Jaffee received his bachelor’s degree at McGill University in Montreal, Canada in 1993. After graduating from McGill magna cum laude, Dr. Jaffee received his medical degree from Albany Medical College in New York. During his time at Albany Medical College, Dr. Jaffee was involved in medical research for diseases affecting the prostate at the Leahy Clinic in Massachusetts. It was that experience, combined with the influence of his father who was also a urologist, that convinced him to become a urologist as well.
“I saw how passionate my father was about caring for people and how meticulous he was as a surgeon; he combined his love of science, medicine, and people," said Dr. Jaffee. "He found his work to be profoundly satisfying, and I am fortunate enough to have followed in his footsteps.”
Dr. Jaffee completed his surgical internship and urology residency at SUNY Stony Brook. Following the completion of his training, Dr. Jaffee practiced urology in a diverse academic setting for 10 years in Providence, Rhode Island. He also gave lectures and mentored the medical students at Brown University School of Medicine. Dr. Jaffee's role as a faculty member at Brown University Medical Center required training the residents in urology as well as the fellows in urogynecology.
Dr. Jaffee is proud to have been selected as a Center of Excellence and Faculty Proctor/Preceptor for both Interstim and Urolift. At our Phoenix urology clinic, he is proficient in the treatment of diseases affecting the prostate, bladder, kidney, and genitourinary system. He has additional expertise in issues relating to female pelvic organs and incontinence. In his spare time, Dr. Jaffee enjoys playing tennis, hiking, or unwinding with a good book.
He considers himself extremely lucky to be married to a physician who can help him solve all of life's mysteries, whether they be work or home-related. Together they have four wonderful children and a dog who loves chasing balls without end!
Dr. Faisal is from Gainesville, Florida. She attended Yale University for college and Johns Hopkins University for medical school. She completed her Urology residency at Johns Hopkins in Baltimore, MD and further subspecialty training in Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery in Minneapolis, MN. She moved to Phoenix, AZ in 2022.
Dr. Faisal graduated Summa Cum Laude from Yale University with a degree in Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology. She attended Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and completed her Urology residency at the prestigious Brady Urologic Institute of Johns Hopkins. At Hopkins, she received comprehensive training in the management of benign and malignant urologic conditions for adult and pediatric patients. During residency, she was also involved in innovative urologic research, published her work in many medical journals, and presented at national and international urology meetings. For her contributions to research in urology, she received the Physician Scientist Award from Johns Hopkins in 2019.
Dr. Faisal completed a fellowship in Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery in Minneapolis, MN. She specializes in female and male voiding dysfunction, including overactive bladder and urinary incontinence, as well as in female pelvic floor disorders such as pelvic organ prolapse and pelvic/bladder pain syndrome. She performs complex reconstructive pelvic surgeries using both open and endoscopic/laparoscopic techniques.
Similar to her partners at Affiliated Urologists, Dr. Faisal is dedicated to her patients and their quality of life and strives to be the empathetic physician every patient deserves.
Dr. Joseph Welser is a board-certified urologist who provides comprehensive, patientcentered care for a wide range of urologic conditions. He brings a unique background to patient care. He earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees in electrical and computer engineering from Carnegie Mellon University and worked for twelve years in the hightech industry before pursuing a career in medicine. He received his medical degree from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School and completed his surgical internship and urology residency at the University of Tennessee in Memphis.
Before entering private practice in Arizona, Dr. Welser practiced in Florida and later moved to the East Valley to be closer to family. He spent seven years working at the Phoenix VA Medical Center, where he cared for veterans with uniquely complex urologic conditions. During that time, he helped modernize and expand urologic services, introduced new surgical procedures, contributed to the development of the robotic surgery program, and performed some of the facility’s first robotic surgeries.
Dr. Welser treats a wide range of conditions including stone disease, benign prostatic enlargement (BPH), erectile dysfunction, and genitourinary cancers. He is experienced in reconstructive and prosthetic urologic surgery, which he finds especially rewarding because it allows him to help patients regain quality of life after trauma, cancer, or other diseases. He is also an adjunct clinical instructor at Mayo Clinic and the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix.
In addition to his clinical training, Dr. Welser recently earned a master’s degree in artificial intelligence from Johns Hopkins University. He uses this background to thoughtfully evaluate new medical technologies and data-driven tools, with the goal of improving care while preserving what matters most: time, clarity, and meaningful communication with patients.
Dr. Welser is compassionate, caring, and down-to-earth. He believes in explaining medical conditions and treatment options in clear, plain language and taking the time to answer all questions. Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with his wife and three children, visiting national parks, hiking, reading, and exploring new technology
Dr. Faisal is from Gainesville, Florida. She attended Yale University for college and Johns Hopkins University for medical school. She completed her Urology residency at Johns Hopkins in Baltimore, MD and further subspecialty training in Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery in Minneapolis, MN. She moved to Phoenix, AZ in 2022.
Dr. Faisal graduated Summa Cum Laude from Yale University with a degree in Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology. She attended Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and completed her Urology residency at the prestigious Brady Urologic Institute of Johns Hopkins. At Hopkins, she received comprehensive training in the management of benign and malignant urologic conditions for adult and pediatric patients. During residency, she was also involved in innovative urologic research, published her work in many medical journals, and presented at national and international urology meetings. For her contributions to research in urology, she received the Physician Scientist Award from Johns Hopkins in 2019.
Dr. Faisal completed a fellowship in Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery in Minneapolis, MN. She specializes in female and male voiding dysfunction, including overactive bladder and urinary incontinence, as well as in female pelvic floor disorders such as pelvic organ prolapse and pelvic/bladder pain syndrome. She performs complex reconstructive pelvic surgeries using both open and endoscopic/laparoscopic techniques.
Similar to her partners at Affiliated Urologists, Dr. Faisal is dedicated to her patients and their quality of life and strives to be the empathetic physician every patient deserves.
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