
Overview
I am a urologic oncologist who specializes in the diagnosis and surgical treatment of tumors of the urinary tract in men and women. I employ minimally invasive techniques as much as possible in order to maximize quality of life and recovery from treatment. Examples include robotic surgical removal of the prostate, kidney tumors, and bladder with complete robotic reconstruction. I am passionate about researching tests and treatments that will help my patients achieve cure of their cancers. I believe this starts with understanding risk factors for cancer to guide screening and early detection of tumors. I enjoy listening to my patients and understanding their goals of care. I believe that cancer care is a team sport and the patient is the captain. I collaborate with other specialists to make a comprehensive treatment plan including but not limited to surgery. In my free time, I enjoy exploring the outdoors with my wife and two daughters.
Dr. Abern is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Erectile Dysfunction (ED). His top areas of expertise are Prostate Cancer, Bladder Cancer, Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC), Prostatectomy, and Nephrectomy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 107 peer reviewed articles and participating in 7 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, he has co-authored 1 article in the study of Erectile Dysfunction (ED).
Insurance
Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- HMO
- INDEMNITY
- POS
- PPO
- HMO
- PPO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- HMO
- POS
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE SNP
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
20 Duke Medicine Cir, Durham, NC 27710
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
6 Clinical Trials
Craig Donatucci is an Urologist in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Donatucci is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Erectile Dysfunction (ED). His top areas of expertise are Erectile Dysfunction (ED), Delayed Ejaculation, Enlarged Prostate (BPH), Prostatectomy, and Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT).
Duke Raleigh Hospital
I find the reconstructive aspect of urologic surgery the most exciting and challenging from a strategic and surgical perspective. Reconstructive urology provides an opportunity to help improve and to restore function as well as aesthetics for the patient who has endured injury, cancer, previous surgical complications, or congenital conditions. The uniqueness of each case poses a tactical and a surgical challenge, requiring a highly individualized and carefully planned and executed surgical approach to address the problem and underlying anatomical and medical cause. Within the emerging subspecialty of reconstructive urology, I focus on complex urethral stricture disease utilizing anastomotic and substitution urethroplasty; management of upper urinary tract obstruction; urinary fistula repair; prosthetic urology including penile implants for erectile dysfunction, as well as artificial urinary sphincters and minimally invasive slings for male stress urinary incontinence; penile reconstruction for Peyronie’s disease; and a comprehensive approach to male sexual health and male wellness. Dr. Lentz is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Erectile Dysfunction (ED). His top areas of expertise are Stress Urinary Incontinence, Urinary Incontinence, Erectile Dysfunction (ED), Prostatectomy, and Ureteroscopy.
Duke Regional Hospital
Robert Coward is an Urologist in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Coward has been practicing medicine for over 18 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Erectile Dysfunction (ED). His top areas of expertise are Varicocele, Peyronie Disease, Erectile Dysfunction (ED), Vasectomy, and Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT).
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Elite
- Prostate CancerDr. Abern isElite. Learn about Prostate Cancer.
- Distinguished
- Bladder CancerDr. Abern isDistinguished. Learn about Bladder Cancer.
- Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC)Dr. Abern isDistinguished. Learn about Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC).
- Advanced
- Chromophobe Renal Cell Carcinoma
- Clear Cell SarcomaDr. Abern isAdvanced. Learn about Clear Cell Sarcoma.
- Familial Prostate CancerDr. Abern isAdvanced. Learn about Familial Prostate Cancer.
- Familial Wilms Tumor 2Dr. Abern isAdvanced. Learn about Familial Wilms Tumor 2.
- Muscle Invasive Bladder CancerDr. Abern isAdvanced. Learn about Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer.
- NephrectomyDr. Abern isAdvanced. Learn about Nephrectomy.
- Experienced
- Bacterial ProstatitisDr. Abern isExperienced. Learn about Bacterial Prostatitis.
- Bilateral HydronephrosisDr. Abern isExperienced. Learn about Bilateral Hydronephrosis.
- Bladder Outlet ObstructionDr. Abern isExperienced. Learn about Bladder Outlet Obstruction.
- Bladder ReconstructionDr. Abern isExperienced. Learn about Bladder Reconstruction.
- Bladder StonesDr. Abern isExperienced. Learn about Bladder Stones.
- ChoriocarcinomaDr. Abern isExperienced. Learn about Choriocarcinoma.

