
Overview
Dr. Karen Lynne Crotty is a board-certified urologist with additional experience as an educator and clinical researcher in the field of urology. She attended medical school as a Second Lieutenant on a United States Air Force scholarship. After completing her surgery training at two USAF bases from 1994 to 1998, Dr. Crotty served as a chief of the Urology sections at the rank of Major before beginning her career in the private sector. Since 2007, she has been on staff at the Dallas VA Medical Center and has served as its Urology chief and assistant chief of Surgery for many years. She has also been a clinical associate professor in the Department of Surgery at The University of Texas Southwestern Medical School in Dallas since 2009. Dr. Crotty earned her medical degree from the University of California San Diego School of Medicine in La Jolla. She completed her general surgery and urology residencies at The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston. Dr. Crotty has participated in research across the field of urology and now focuses her practice on the treatment of overactive bladder; incontinence; urologic cancers; and urinary tract, pelvic and reproductive disorders. Dr. Crotty is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and an active member of the American Urologic Association. She is also a decorated military veteran and has served on numerous committees during her extensive medical career, including on cancer and surgical improvement committees and a fluoroscopy safety subcommittee.
Dr. Crotty is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Retroperitoneal Fibrosis, Intussusception in Children, Obstructive Uropathy, and UPJ Obstruction.
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Locations
1300 W Terrell Ave, Ste 400, Fort Worth, TX 76104
UT Southwestern - Urology
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University Of Texas Southwestern Medical Center At Dallas
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UT Southwestern - Urology
"A world-renowned urologist and expert on cancerous prostate diseases, Claus Roehrborn, M.D.</strong>, has been practicing at UT Southwestern for more than 20 years and has been Chair of the Department of Urology</a> since 2002. Under his leadership, the Department has consistently been named among the nation's best by U.S. News & World Report.Dr. Roehrborn's practice focuses on the treatment of prostate cancer and benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). Over the past several years, he has performed more than 1,200 robotic prostatectomies for prostate cancer and more than 800 laser prostatectomies for BPH, making him one of the country's most experienced surgeons in the use of robotic procedures for urologic conditions. In addition, he is involved in virtually all aspects of BPH research as well as translational and clinical research in prostatitis and prostate cancer.Born and raised in the former West Germany, Dr. Roehrborn earned his medical degree from Justus Liebig University in Giessen and began his residency in surgery and urology at the German Army Hospital there. He was initially drawn to urology during medical school because of the comprehensive nature of the specialty that allows physicians to see patients, do their own medical tests, diagnose their conditions, operate on them if necessary, and then do follow-up care.In 1984 Dr. Roehrborn moved to Dallas and continued his studies at UT Southwestern where he received advanced training in urologic endocrinology. He became a faculty member of UT Southwestern in 1992.In 2018, Dr. Roehrborn was included in D Magazine</em>'s Best Doctors list and was named a Super Doctor by Texas Monthly</em>. In 2010, he was the recipient of the Patricia and William L. Watson Jr., M.D., Award for Excellence in Clinical Medicine, which recognizes a UT Southwestern clinician whose work exemplifies a commitment to outstanding patient care and advancement of innovative medical therapy. The recipient of the award is chosen by a panel of colleagues and peers.". Dr. Roehrborn is highly rated in 33 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Enlarged Prostate (BPH), Prostate Cancer, Familial Prostate Cancer, Aquablation, and Prostatectomy.
Areas of Expertise
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- Advanced
- Bilateral HydronephrosisDr. Crotty isAdvanced. Learn about Bilateral Hydronephrosis.
- HydronephrosisDr. Crotty isAdvanced. Learn about Hydronephrosis.
- Intussusception in ChildrenDr. Crotty isAdvanced. Learn about Intussusception in Children.
- Obstructive UropathyDr. Crotty isAdvanced. Learn about Obstructive Uropathy.
- Retroperitoneal FibrosisDr. Crotty isAdvanced. Learn about Retroperitoneal Fibrosis.
- UPJ ObstructionDr. Crotty isAdvanced. Learn about UPJ Obstruction.
- Experienced
- Acute Arterial Occlusion of KidneyDr. Crotty isExperienced. Learn about Acute Arterial Occlusion of Kidney.
- Acute CystitisDr. Crotty isExperienced. Learn about Acute Cystitis.
- Bladder CancerDr. Crotty isExperienced. Learn about Bladder Cancer.
- Bladder Outlet ObstructionDr. Crotty isExperienced. Learn about Bladder Outlet Obstruction.
- Bladder StonesDr. Crotty isExperienced. Learn about Bladder Stones.
- BoilsDr. Crotty isExperienced. Learn about Boils.

