Laura T. Hermsen, PA

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.

E. Jason Abel, MD, FACS is a UW Health urologist and a professor in the Department of Urology at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health. He specializes in diagnosing and treating medical conditions related to the urinary tract and male reproductive system, including kidney stones, urinary infections, prostate issues and cancers.As a urologist, Dr. Abel treats patients with a range of urological conditions, focusing on personalized care and advanced treatment options. He uses various diagnostic and surgical techniques to provide minimally invasive and effective treatments, aiming to improve patient outcomes and quality of life.Dr. Abel is committed to building trust through open communication and shared decision-making. They ensure patients and their families fully understand their diagnosis, treatment choices and potential outcomes. Dr. Abel is highly rated in 27 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC), Chromophobe Renal Cell Carcinoma, Ureterocele, Nephrectomy, and Reconstructive Urology Surgery. Dr. Abel is board certified in Urology. Dr. Abel 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.