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Stephen Nakada, MD, FACS, is an urologist at UW Health and chair of the Department of Urology at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health.Dr. Nakada offers comprehensive care for adults with genitourinary conditions. He diagnoses and treats people seeking kidney stone medical management, provides preventative support and surgical intervention and improves the quality of life in former kidney stone patients.Dr. Nakada cares for patients with chronic urological diseases through surgical innovation. He specializes in the latest treatments and techniques for removing, fragmenting and mitigating pain and suffering from stone disease.Dr. Nakada’s passion for his work extends to his research. His contributions to studies on stone treatment and prevention as well as assessments of new technologies for urinary stone diseases can be found in 250 scientific publications.Recently, Dr. Nakada was named president-elect of the American Urological Association.When he is not at work, Dr. Nakada enjoys golfing, reading and spending time with his family.I'm interested in providing our patients with the most recent breakthroughs, especially from a surgical standpoint. My hope for every patient is that they can live with the highest quality of life possible. Dr. Nakada is highly rated in 18 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Kidney Stones, Perirenal Abscess, Folliculitis, Lithotripsy, and Ureteroscopy. Dr. Nakada is board certified in Urology. Dr. Nakada is currently accepting new patients.

Kyle Richards, MD, FACS is an urologist who is fellowship-trained in urologic oncology. He is an associate professor in the Department of Urology at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health. He treats patients who have cancer of the urinary system, including the bladder, prostate, kidney, testicle, penis and adrenal gland.Dr. Richards is an expert in both bladder and prostate cancers. He and his team perform innovative, minimally invasive surgical procedures for complex urological cancers. He performs reconstructive urology for patients with neurogenic bladder (lack of bladder control due to a neurological condition) and narrowing or blockage of the ureter. Dr. Richards works alongside the radiology and pathology departments to develop a comprehensive care plan that’s tailored to each of his patients.Dr. Richards believes in education for his patients. He spends a lot of time helping his patients understand their cancer and their treatment options so they can make informed decisions. He gives his patients as much time as they need to discuss options and make a plan that is going to provide the best possible outcome.In his free time, Dr. Richards enjoys reading, cycling, fishing and personal fitness.My hope for my patients is that we can cure their cancer, and that they can go on to lead a very productive life with a good quality of life. Dr. Richards is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Bladder Cancer, Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Cystectomy, and Nephrectomy. Dr. Richards is board certified in Urology. Dr. Richards is currently accepting new patients.

David Jarrard, MD, is a UW Health urologist. He’s also a professor at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health in the Department of Urology.Dr. Jarrard diagnoses and treats cancers of the prostate, urinary tract, kidney and bladder, with a strong focus on prostate cancer. He provides comprehensive cancer care and is skilled in minimally invasive surgical techniques.To understand their experiences, goals and expectations, Dr. Jarrard listens carefully to his patients. He takes time to educate people about their condition and treatment options and partners with them to develop a personalized plan of care.Dr. Jarrard appreciates the access to cutting-edge technology and research at UW Health. He feels that his patients benefit from advanced treatments that aren’t yet available anywhere else in the area. They also benefit from the care of a multidisciplinary team of cancer specialists, including surgeons, radiation therapists and medical oncologists.Dr. Jarrard is actively involved in research that focuses on prostate cancer diagnosis and treatment.Outside of work, Dr. Jarrard enjoys road cycling.My goal is to maximize cancer treatment while minimizing potential side-effects from treatment. Dr. Jarrard is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Prostate Cancer, Familial Prostate Cancer, Bladder Cancer, Prostatectomy, and Cystectomy. Dr. Jarrard is board certified in Urology. Dr. Jarrard is currently accepting new patients.