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 SurgeWest, 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 70 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
General Arrangements Chair: Coming Soon
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) |
We look forward to Welcoming you to beautiful Maui! President Dr. Sia Daneshmand
Western Section American Urological Association
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