I have a passion for caring for men with prostate cancer and helping them and their families make the best treatment decisions. I am nationally and internationally recognized as a prostate cancer expert and have performed more than 2,000 radical prostatectomies both at Duke and formerly at Walter Reed Army Medical Center. I specialize in the nerve-sparing technique of surgery affording the best chance for sexual recovery. I have more experience with this small incisional open hands-on nerve-sparing operation than any surgeon in the Southeastern United States and am among the 10 most experienced surgeons using this technique in the United States. In addition to surgery, I have extensive experience managing men who have an elevated PSA and perform a gentle prostate biopsy using very liberal doses of local anesthesia. Our team also offers management of men who elect active surveillance for their early stage prostate cancer and are sensitive to men's needs regarding management of temporary urinary and sexual dysfunction related to prostate cancer treatments. We have a very experienced nursing team and a very experienced physician assistant who greatly assists in comprehensive and compassionate care. Dr. Moul is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in Prostatectomy. His top areas of expertise are Prostate Cancer, Familial Prostate Cancer, Enlarged Prostate (BPH), Prostatectomy, and Orchiectomy.

Every day, my goal is to take the best surgical care of my patients' kidney or prostate cancer by offering the most up-to-date minimally invasive surgical treatments, while making sure that their experiences and outcomes at Duke Health are top-notch! As we look at the scans together and discuss biopsy results, it is important to me that I spend all of the time that my patients and their families need to clearly understand their diagnosis as well as all treatment options, so that we can make joint decisions about next steps and their treatment plan. Many of my patients are referred from all over the country to seek highly specialized urology care, including nonsurgical focal cryotherapy for prostate cancer, robotic surgery for prostate cancer, or robotic surgical removal of their kidney tumor called a partial nephrectomy, among other treatments, with our multidisciplinary, collaborative team. I always reassure and share my positive outlook with my patients as we navigate the health system together. My patients know that, as their physician, I will be their champion and advise them and guide them through their treatment. We are in this together. Dr. Polascik is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Prostatectomy. His top areas of expertise are Prostate Cancer, Familial Prostate Cancer, Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC), Prostatectomy, and Nephrectomy.

Ryan Terlecki is an Urologist in Winston Salem, North Carolina. Dr. Terlecki is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Prostatectomy. His top areas of expertise are Urethral Stricture, Stress Urinary Incontinence, Urinary Incontinence, Reconstructive Urology Surgery, and Prostatectomy. Dr. Terlecki is currently accepting new patients.

Rhonda Bitting is an Oncologist and a Hematologist Oncology provider in Winston Salem, North Carolina. Dr. Bitting is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Prostatectomy. Her top areas of expertise are Prostate Cancer, Penile Cancer, Melanoma, Tissue Biopsy, and Prostatectomy.

Ashok Hemal is an Urologist in Winston Salem, North Carolina. Dr. Hemal is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Prostatectomy. His top areas of expertise are Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC), Bladder Cancer, Urothelial Cancer, Nephrectomy, and Cystectomy. Dr. Hemal is currently accepting new patients.

Prior to arriving at Duke, I was faculty at UT Southwestern where I had a dual appointment at the North Texas VA for 10 years. During this time, I was one of the highest volume robotic VA surgeons treating veterans with urologic cancer in addition to my clinic practice at UTSW. I joined the Urology department at Duke in 2024. At Duke, I have continued my focus on urologic oncology, specifically prostate, bladder and kidney cancer. I have a particular interest in prostate cancer. I was one of the earliest adopters of a novel surgical technique termed the Retzius Sparing Prostatectomy, which allows for the earlier return urinary control. I have further adopted a novel technique for the treatment of localized prostate cancer known as irreversible electroporation (IRE). This technique is a form of focal therapy for carefully selected patients. The advantages of IRE include less urinary and sexual side effects than conventional prostate cancer treatments. In addition, my clinical expertise includes advanced robotic reconstruction of the upper urinary tract. These procedures involve using segments of bowel or buccal grafts (inner lining of the cheek) to reconstruct damaged ureters. Dr. Gahan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Prostatectomy. His top areas of expertise are Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC), Enlarged Prostate (BPH), UPJ Obstruction, Nephrectomy, and Prostatectomy.

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 Advanced provider by MediFind in Prostatectomy. His top areas of expertise are Prostate Cancer, Bladder Cancer, Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC), Prostatectomy, and Nephrectomy.

I am a urologic oncologist who is specifically trained in the surgical management of cancer. As a result of my fellowship and training, I feel very comfortable handling complex cancer cases. My patients are my favorite part of my job. I feel it’s incredibly important to make a connection with the patient and listen to them. It’s an amazing privilege to be able to take care of another human being and an honor to operate on someone. Surgery is a unique specialty, it’s a direct invasion of a person’s body and they are putting their trust in you. Duke is an amazing place. I was immediately attracted to Duke’s commitment of excellence when I first came here for training in the 1980s. Outside of my job, I enjoy fishing, golfing and spending time with my wife. Dr. Robertson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Prostatectomy. His top areas of expertise are Prostate Cancer, Familial Prostate Cancer, Urothelial Cancer, Prostatectomy, and Reconstructive Urology Surgery.

Deborah Kaye is an Urologist in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Kaye has been practicing medicine for over 15 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Prostatectomy. Her top areas of expertise are Prostate Cancer, Ureterocele, Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC), Cystectomy, and Prostatectomy.

I’m a reconstructive urologic surgeon who also cares for cancer survivors. Cancer survivorship care focuses on providing patients and families relief from the symptoms, pain and distress that may develop after and during cancer therapy. I find it gratifying to help a patient that has a significant problem and increase their quality of life. I decided I wanted to go into medicine while in high school after feeling a sense of duty to serve those around me; this was the same calling that drew me to service in the military for 23 years. I came to Duke after my active duty service in the Army was completed in 2010 and since then, my family has really become a “Duke family.” We regularly attend Duke Football games and other sporting and social events. My wife also works here, my kids have expressed interest in attending college here and we all regularly wear the Duke blue colors on weekends. Dr. Peterson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Prostatectomy. His top areas of expertise are Urinary Incontinence, Stress Urinary Incontinence, Urethral Stricture, Reconstructive Urology Surgery, and Prostatectomy.

Peter Clark is an Urologist in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dr. Clark is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Prostatectomy. His top areas of expertise are Bladder Cancer, Urothelial Cancer, Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC), Cystectomy, and Nephrectomy. Dr. Clark is currently accepting new patients.

I am an abdominal imaging specialist, and I also serve as the director of the Abdominal Imaging Fellowship Program at Duke Radiology. My main clinical and research interests are multiparametric prostate MRI, as well as liver MRI. I have strong clinical and research collaborations with the Division of Urologic Surgery, Department of Pathology and Department of Biomedical Engineering. Much of my work focuses on improving the detection and characterization of prostate cancer using cutting-edge imaging techniques. Our goal is to improve the care for our prostate cancer patients by creating a customized treatment plan via a multidisciplinary team approach. Dr. Gupta is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Prostatectomy. His top areas of expertise are Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC), Visceromegaly, Ascites, Prostatectomy, and Nephrectomy.

Barry Lee is an Urologist in Gastonia, North Carolina. Dr. Lee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Prostatectomy. His top areas of expertise are Testicular Failure, Male Pseudohermaphroditism with Gynecomastia, Eunuchoidism Familial Hypogonadotropic, Ureteroscopy, and Reconstructive Urology Surgery. Dr. Lee is currently accepting new patients.

George Salama is an Urologist in Gastonia, North Carolina. Dr. Salama is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Prostatectomy. His top areas of expertise are Hydronephrosis, Obstructive Uropathy, Bilateral Hydronephrosis, Ureteroscopy, and Nephrectomy. Dr. Salama is currently accepting new patients.

Gopal Badlani is an Urologist in Winston Salem, North Carolina. Dr. Badlani is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Prostatectomy. His top areas of expertise are Urinary Incontinence, Interstitial Cystitis, Enlarged Prostate (BPH), Aquablation, and Prostatectomy. Dr. Badlani is currently accepting new patients.

Mitchell Anscher is a Radiation Oncologist in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Anscher is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Prostatectomy. His top areas of expertise are Prostate Cancer, Familial Prostate Cancer, and Prostatectomy. Dr. Anscher is currently accepting new patients.

Phillip Febbo is a Hematologist Oncology provider in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Febbo is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Prostatectomy. His top areas of expertise are Prostate Cancer, Familial Prostate Cancer, and Prostatectomy.

Michael Blute is an Urologist in Washington, North Carolina. Dr. Blute is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Prostatectomy. His top areas of expertise are Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC), Bladder Cancer, Prostate Cancer, Nephrectomy, and Prostatectomy. Dr. Blute is currently accepting new patients.

Sundip Patel is an Urologist in Greenville, North Carolina. Dr. Patel is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Prostatectomy. His top areas of expertise are Bilateral Hydronephrosis, Hydronephrosis, Obstructive Uropathy, Ureteroscopy, and Prostatectomy. Dr. Patel is currently accepting new patients.

Matthew Nielsen is an Urologist in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Nielsen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Prostatectomy. His top areas of expertise are Bladder Cancer, Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Urothelial Cancer, Cystectomy, and Nephrectomy. Dr. Nielsen is currently accepting new patients.