Western Section AUA • 101st Annual Meeting
The Meritage Resort Napa Valley
November 2-6, 2025
Join Us for the Best Week in Urology
Abstract Submission Opens Soon
Registration, Rooms Open in April
Abstract Submission Deadline - June 11, 2025
Delivering Wellness, Learning and Community
All Urology Professionals Welcome
The Western Section of the American Urological Association invites all AUA members and urology professionals to join us for one of Urology’s top meetings. Our priority is delivering the most cost-effective use of your time by combining a great location, top quality CME, world-class speakers and fun networking. Enjoy a wide variety of topics & content infused with hospitality and collegiality while immersing yourself in sessions that foster engagement, connections and learning. With over 450 urologists and 50 allied health attendees expected, the WSAUA Annual Meeting is the largest regional gathering of urology professionals in the Western U.S.
Who Should Attend?
Urologists • Urology Residents and Fellows • Doctors of Osteopathy • Advanced Practice Providers • Physician Assistants • Nurse Practitioners • Industry Partners
Meeting Venue
The Meritage Resort Napa Valley
875 Bordeaux Way, Napa, CA 94558
Website: https://www.meritageresort.com/photo-gallery
Meritage Resort is 60 miles away from the Sacramento International Airport, 55 miles away from the San Francisco International Airport, 47 miles away from the Oakland Airport, 40 miles away from the Sonoma County Airport, and 4 miles away from the Napa County Airport.
Both self-parking and valet parking options are available at The Meritage Resort and Spa.
At The Meritage Resort and Spa, self-parking is $15 per night and valet parking is $25 per night.
EV Charging: there are six charging stations located at The Meritage Resort. Please note that a ChargePoint card is needed for payment, Tesla's required adapter. Please see our valet team for complete information when you arrive.
Shuttle Service: Hotel offers shuttle service to Downtown Napa 7 days a week. The shuttle drops off and picks up from the corner of Third Street and Main Street. The shuttle will depart from The Meritage Resort from 4pm to 10pm on the hour. The shuttle will depart from downtown from 4:30pm to 9:30pm on weekdays and until 10:30pm on weekends. For assistance, please call 707.251.1900.
Activities: click here for a listing of nearby activities
Special Assistance
We encourage participation by all individuals. If you have a disability, advance notification of any special needs will help us better serve you. Call (714) 550-9155 if you require special assistance to fully participate in the meeting.
Dress Code
Business casual is appropriate for SurgeWest attendees.
Registration Materials
You may pick-up your registration materials and badge beginning at 2pm on Saturday at hotel meeting area.
PARTICIPANT INFORMATION & POLICIES
Off-label or Unapproved Use of Drugs or Devices: The audience is advised that this continuing medical education activity may contain reference(s) to off-label or unapproved uses of drugs or devices. Please consult the prescribing information for full disclosure of approved uses.
Disclaimer: The opinions and recommendations expressed by faculty, authors and other experts whose input is included in this program are their own and do not necessarily represent the viewpoint of the AUA or WSAUA.
Audio, Video and Photographic Equipment: The use of audio, video and other photographic recording equipment by attendees is prohibited inside WSAUA meeting rooms.
Reproduction Permission: Reproduction of written materials developed for this AUA course is prohibited without the written permission from individual authors and the Western Section American Urological Association.
Trademarks: WSAUA, SURGE WEST and all other trademarks, service marks, trade names and logos of WSAUA appearing on the SURGE WESTor WSAUA Web Site are the property of WSAUA. All other trademarks, trade names, service marks, logos, product names, and company names appearing on these Web Sites are the property of their respective owners.
Email/Mail Release: Registration and attendance at, or participation in, WSAUA meetings and other activities constitutes an agreement by the registrant to give permission to WSAUA to use and distribute the registrant or attendee’s contact information and email addresses to program partners and exhibitors. The information provided to program partners and exhibitors will only be used to inform the attendee of promotions and networking opportunities with the program partners and exhibitors at the event. Attendee information is never given to any other parties.
Mobile App Policy: As a knowledge sharing community, the WSAUA Mobile App has features that allow fellow meeting attendees to know and contact each other. By participating in the Meeting you grant WSAUA the right to upload your name, company and company's primary address & phone number in your profile to the meeting App, which will be available to registered attendees only.
Meeting Conduct: All attendees are expected to conduct themselves in a collegial and respectful manner and strive to foster a safe, inclusive, and collaborative atmosphere. Inappropriate conduct, including but not limited to harassment; threatening physical or verbal actions; or disorderly or disruptive conduct, will not be tolerated. WSAUA reserves the right to take any action deemed necessary and appropriate, including immediate removal from the meeting without refund.
Contact Information
If we may be of any assistance, please contact us by phone at 714-550-9155, by email at info@wsaua.org.
WSAUA office mailing address: 1950 Old Tustin Avenue, Santa Ana, CA 92705
Program committee
Dan Lin, MD, Secretary/Program Chair (UW), (Posters) |
Jonathan Wright, MD (UW) (Prostate Cancer 1&2) |
Jonathan Berger, MD (UCSD), (Kid/Lap, Calc) |
Gary Chien, MD (Kaiser LA), (Video Sessions) |
Brian Hu, MD, (LLUMC) (Urothielial/Testis Cancers) |
Heidi Stephany, MD, (UCI), (Peds/Sex Med) |
Chris Twiss, MD (UofA), (Incont/Pelvic Floor/Neuro.) |
Alvaro Lucioni, MD (VMMC), (PREP Courses / Assist Allied HP's) |
Brian Duty, MD, MBA, ( OHSU ) (PPQD) |
Joseph Presti, Jr, MD (Kaiser OAK) (GU Tumor Bd) |
Craig Comiter, MD, (Stanford) (Round Table) |
Polina Reyblat, MD, (Kaiser LA) (Round Table) |
Sia Daneshmand, MD, (USC), (Residents Bowl / Social Media) |
Charlene Chow, PA-C (Stanford) (APP/ Allied Health Program) |
Chris Porter, MD, (Poster Awards /Life Learning/Symp. Liaison) |
John C. Prince, MD, Orange, CA (History Essays/CME Advisor) (Past Pres) |
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