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Dr. Adam De Fazio, MD, JD is a urologic surgeon and co-founder of Modern Urology in Miami, Florida.

Dr. De Fazio completed his undergraduate degree from Columbia University in New York in 2003.  He went on to receive his law degree from Georgetown University, gained admission to the New York Bar and worked as a corporate attorney.  After deciding to change careers and pursue his lifelong interest in medicine, Dr. De Fazio returned to his alma mater to obtain his medical degree from Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons.  Dr. De Fazio completed both his general surgery training and residency in urologic surgery at the University of Minnesota.

Dr. De Fazio has published in the areas of stone disease and men's sexual health.

Dr. De Fazio speaks English, Spanish and Italian

José Vilaró, MD, is a urologist and co-founder of Modern Urology in Miami, Florida.

Dr. Vilaró completed his bachelor’s degree at Boston College in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts.  He then returned home to Puerto Rico to earn his medical degree at the Universidad Central del Caribe.  After his medical school education, Dr. Vilaró then headed to Brooklyn, NY complete his urology residency at Maimonides Medical Center. 

Dr. Vilaró has co-authored several industry publications and presented on numerous urology and medical topics in the field of robotic surgery, surgical safety, prostate cancer surveillance, and novel prostate biopsy techniques. 

Dr. Vilaró is fluent in Spanish and English and has some knowledge of Portuguese and Russian. 

Marc Gittelman, MD, is a board-certified urologist at Optimal Health Miami who draws on decades of experience in the field of sexual health to diagnose and treat patients in Aventura, Florida. A nationally recognized speaker on the subject of sexual health, he has lectured before audiences at universities and medical conferences around the country. 

Before opening Optimal Health Miami, Dr. Gittelman founded South Florida Medical Research, a renowned research center. While there, he directed more than 350 clinical trials in medical advances in urology. He played a role in the research and development of leading sexual health medications, including VIAGRA®, Levitra®, and Cialis®. Dr. Gittelman also made significant contributions to clinical trials submitted to the Food and Drug Administration for virtually every medical treatment for prostate enlargement, urinary incontinence, and sexual health.

Dr. Gittelman completed his doctorate and training at Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York, New York. His academic success earned him multiple honors, including essay prizes, honors in all clinical rotations, and induction into the prestigious Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society. Dr. Gittelman served as chief resident at Mount Sinai. After relocating to Florida, Dr. Gittelman served for six years as a clinical assistant professor in the department of medicine at the University of Miami. 

Today, Dr. Gittelman uses his specialized training to benefit patients’ health. He and the team at Optimal Health Miami treat a range of problems related to sexual health and aging in men and women. Dr. Gittelman diagnoses and treats prostate enlargement and prostate cancer and offers innovative therapies for erectile dysfunction, low sex drive, and inhibited orgasm.

Dr. Craig Herman, MD, is the founder of the Urology Center of Florida in Pompano Beach. He is widely recognized as one of the nation’s best urologists, performing some of the most difficult and delicate procedures. He is an expert in urologic oncology and was awarded the Samuel Soifer Award for Academic Excellence in Urology.

Dr. Herman attended Columbia University and received his medical degree at New York University (NYU) Medical Center, where he was an assistant professor of urology. He completed his internships and residency at the prestigious NYU Medical Center, the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, and Lenox Hill Hospital.

During his career, Dr. Herman has conducted advanced professional studies in many areas of urological care so that he can use the very latest technologies for diagnosing and treating his patients. He is certified by the American Board of Urology and is a member of the American Medical Association, the American Urological Association, the Florida Medical Association, and the Broward County Medical Association.

Dr. Herman has been a practicing urologist in the Miami area for more than 25 years. He has treated thousands of patients and published numerous articles in medical journals.

Dr. Steven C. Kester, MD, is a urology specialist working with Dr. Herman at the Urology Center of Florida in Pompano Beach.

Dr. Kester studied at the University of Notre Dame and received his medical degree from the Medical College of Ohio. He conducted his internships and residency at the University of Illinois, Cook County Hospital, the Michael Reese Hospital, and the Westside VA Hospital.

Dr. Kester was formerly Chief of Surgery at the North Ridge Urological Center. He has served the community of Pompano Beach, Florida, for more than 15 years. He completed many hours of specialty training in urological care in order to better diagnose and treat urological disorders. Dr. Kester’s professional studies have also given him greater knowledge and certification in some of the very latest diagnostic and treatment technologies available in urologic medicine.  

Dr. Kester is certified by the American Board of Urology and is a member of the American Medical Association, the American Urological Association, and the Florida Medical Association.

In speaking of his practice at the Urology Center of Florida, Dr. Kester has pledged his commitment to providing every patient with the best care available and to maintaining lasting relationships with all his patients.

Boca Care Surgical Associates of Palm Beach County in Boca Raton, Florida, offers expert, compassionate care for a variety of adult colon and rectal conditions. Led by renowned surgeon Avraham Belizon, MD, FACS, FASCRS, the team provides comprehensive services on-site for treating conditions like colorectal cancer, rectal prolapse, and hiatal hernias.

Dr. Belizon is highly skilled in using minimally invasive surgical techniques to repair damage in the digestive tract. He uses the advanced, intuitive da Vinci® robotic surgical system to complete each surgery with the highest level of precision. The team at Boca Care Surgical Associates of Palm Beach County provides postsurgical follow-up care to help patients heal quickly and without complications.

In addition to minimally invasive and robotic surgery, Dr. Belizon provides surgical care for colon cancer and rectal cancer, fecal incontinence, diverticulitis, and gallbladder conditions. He customizes treatment plans based on individual needs and focuses on reducing risk factors for further complications.

Patients who need help managing a chronic colon or rectal condition can rely on the expertise of Dr. Belizon. Request a consultation online or call Boca Care Surgical Associates of Palm Beach County today.

Lawrence M. Yore, MD, FACS of Advanced Urology of South Florida in Delray Beach, Florida, earned his Bachelor of Science degree in biomedical engineering from Tulane University in New Orleans. He continued his biomedical engineering education with a master’s degree at the University of Miami before pursuing a degree in medicine.

After earning his medical degree from The Medical College of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, Dr. Yore completed two years of general surgery residency at Albert Einstein Medical Center, followed by a urology residency at Eastern Virginia Graduate School of Medicine. He enhanced his general urology training with a year-long fellowship in urologic oncology at Roswell Park Cancer Institute, the nation’s first cancer research, treatment, and education center.

Dr. Yore is an affiliate assistant professor of clinical biomedical science in the Department of Surgery at the Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine at Florida Atlantic University. Board certified by the American Board of Urology, he is also a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons.

Having practiced urology in South Florida since 1990, Dr. Yore has been on staff at Delray Medical Center (DMC) since 1992 and has been honored to serve as both their chief of surgery and a governing board member. Dr. Yore has also been on staff at Boca Raton Regional Hospital since 1993, and he is a consultant at Pinecrest Rehabilitation Hospital.

Dr. Yore specializes in the nonsurgical and surgical treatment of all urologic disorders, including cancer treatment and screening; prostate, bladder, kidney, and testicle issues; PSA blood testing; laser surgery; in-office ultrasound; impotence treatments, such as MUSE, self-injection therapy, and penile implants; kidney stones; lithotripsy; ureteroscopy; voiding disorders, incontinence, and frequent urination; urinary tract infections (UTIs); male infertility treatment, including semen analysis; hormone therapy; varicocelectomy; and state-of-the-art, no-scalpel, in-office vasectomies.

Proud to be an active member of the Delray Beach community, in 1993 Dr. Yore was instrumental in establishing a monthly prostate cancer support group at DMC, and he continues to facilitate this group to this day. Dr. Yore also enjoys speaking to men’s clubs and participating in hospital lecture series.

A South Florida native, Dr. Yore resides in Boca Raton with his wife Stacy.

With over two decades as a practicing urologist, Edward M. Scheckowitz, MD, FACS is a trusted leader in modern urologic medicine. Dr. Scheckowitz cares for patients at Advanced Urology of South Florida in Delray Beach, Florida.

After earning his bachelor’s degree in economics with honors from Washington University in St. Louis, Dr. Scheckowitz earned both his master’s in physiology and his medical degree from Georgetown University in Washington, DC. Dr. Scheckowitz then completed a two-year general surgery residency, as well as a four-year urology residency through the University Hospitals of Cleveland and Case Western Reserve University.

To ensure that he continues offering the latest and most advanced treatments for his patients, Dr. Scheckowitz maintains membership as a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. He is also board certified through the American Board of Urology.

Dr. Scheckowitz is an affiliate assistant professor of clinical biomedical science in the Department of Surgery at the Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine at Florida Atlantic University (FAU). Prior to this position, he served as the chairman of the Department of Surgery at Delray Medical Center.

Specializing in both surgical and nonsurgical treatments for a wide range of urologic disorders, Dr. Scheckowitz offers comprehensive care for bladder and kidney cancer, prostate issues, impotence, chronic urinary tract infections, and more. Dr. Scheckowitz was also among the first urologists in South Florida to offer bipolar vaporization and the GreenLight™ Laser for treating prostate disorders.

When Dr. Scheckowitz is away from the clinic, he enjoys spending time with his wife and their two children. They reside locally in Parkland, Florida.

An innovator in modern urologic solutions, Emanuel E. Gottenger, MD, FACS provides first-class diagnosis and treatment of the most complex urology issues at Advanced Urology of South Florida in Delray Beach, Florida.

Born and raised in Caracas, Venezuela, Dr. Gottenger began his medical training in his native country, earning his medical degree from Universidad Central de Venezuela, before relocating to the United States. Dr. Gottenger did both his internship and residency through the Albert Einstein College of Medicine at Beth Israel Medical Center in Manhattan, New York.

To enhance his skillset, Dr. Gottenger completed a combined fellowship in urologic oncology and laparoscopy from the Department of Veterans’ Affairs (VA) Medical Center in West Palm Beach and the University of Miami School of Medicine. After his fellowship, Dr. Gottenger remained on staff at the VA and started a urologic laparoscopic program where he performed some of the first laparoscopic nephrectomies, nephroureterectomies, and prostatectomies in Palm Beach County.

Dr. Gottenger is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and is board certified through the American Board of Urology. By also maintaining professional memberships with the American Association of Clinical Urologists, the American Urological Association, and the Florida Urological Society, Dr. Gottenger continues to stay on top of advancements in the field of urology. He currently serves as the chairman of surgery at Delray Medical Center.

While he’s known for specializing in comprehensive care and minimally invasive urologic surgery for the treatment of kidney stones and benign prostatic hyperplasia, Dr. Gottenger also helps patients struggling with impotence, infertility, cancer, or chronic bladder issues. He was one of the first physicians in South Florida to perform transurethral laser vaporization of the prostate using the cutting-edge GreenLight™ Laser. He also performs in-office procedures such as Rezũm and UroLiftⓇ for treatment of enlarged prostates.

His fluency in English, Spanish, Hebrew, and German allows Dr. Gottenger to communicate efficiently with patients from diverse cultural backgrounds.