General Practitioners

• Male Infertility
  Originally from Seattle, Washington, Dr. Calvert earned his medical degree at the University of Washington School of Medicine. He completed his internship and residency at Vanderbilt University where he received many distinguished awards and honors including the American Urological Association’s Men’s Health Travelling Fellowship through AUA. Finally, Dr. Calvert received his Fellowship in Men’s Health/Infertility from the University of Utah. Dr. Calvert joins Urology Associates as both a general urologist and also an infertility specialist within the Nashville Men’s Health division. Specific areas of interest for Dr. Calvert include vasectomy and vasectomy reversal, Peyronie’s disease, testosterone management, PSA management, genital pain disorders, varicocelectomy, and a special focus on male infertility.
• Erectile Dysfunction
• Urinary Incontinence
  Dr. Knoll has been a principle investigator in over 110 basic science and clinical trials of new devices and pharmacotherapies for various urological diseases including for the diagnosis and treatment of male erectile dysfunction, male and female urinary incontinence, benign prostatic hypertrophy and Peyronie’s disease.

Gynecologists

• Gynecology
  Dr. Duong is married to David Matthews, a fourth-generation farmer in North Carolina. They enjoy travel, food, and wine, and spending time with their children. His sister, Joy Cox, practices obstetrics and gynecology at Heritage Medical Associates, and his brother-in-law, Charlie Cox, practices orthopedic surgery at Vanderbilt University.
• Female Infertility
• Obstetrics

Internists

• Internal Medicine
  Laura grew up in Atlanta, GA. She attended Samford University in Birmingham, AL, where she graduated with her Bachelor of Science in Nursing. She worked in the Medical Intensive Care Unit for 4 years as a Registered Nurse before returning to her alma mater to continue her education. She graduated with her Masters of Science in Nursing after getting married and moving to Nashville. She worked at a busy internal medicine practice in Cool Springs prior to specializing in Urology. She is a Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner and a member of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners and Tennessee Nurse Practitioner Association. Laura is passionate about providing individualized care to patients of all ages. Her goal as a health care provider is not only to diagnose and treat illness but also to develop meaningful, trusting relationships with each patient. She is thrilled to serve her patients and collaborate with the amazing group of healthcare providers at Urology Associates.
• Bladder Cancer
  Bladder Cancer: Patients who have undergone a removal of the bladder or kidney and ureter can take part in this study comparing investigational medicine with standard treatment.
• Urology
  Urology covers the kidneys, adrenal glands, ureters, urinary bladder, urethra, and the male reproductive organs. Here at Urology Associates P.C., we strive to provide comprehensive and compassionate urological care to men and women. Our Physicians and Advanced Practice Providers are well equipped with cutting-edge technologies to treat a variety of male and female urologic conditions.
• Kidney Cancer
  Kidney Cancer: Patients who undergo removal of their kidneys as treatment for this condition can take part in this study comparing investigational medicine with standard treatment versus standard treatment alone.
• Kidney Stones
  I was well pleased with the care I received. I was seen at my appointment time and Dr. Hood was very thorough. She took the time to discuss all of my options for treatment of my kidney stone as well as things I could do to decrease the chances of more stones forming.
• Testicular Cancer
  Dr. Dervishi specializes in robotic surgery and urologic cancers such as: prostate cancer, kidney cancer, bladder cancer, testicular cancer, and adrenal cancer. He received his bachelor of science degree in chemistry at the University of Tennessee in Knoxville. He then went on to complete his medical training at UTHSC College of Medicine in Memphis, TN. Following his medical training, he relocated to Kentucky, where he completed his urology residency at the University of Louisville. Dr. Dervishi then pursued advanced training at Hartford Hospital in Connecticut where he completed his fellowship in Urologic Oncology & Minimally Invasive Surgery.
• Interstitial Cystitis
  Growing up in Palm Beach, Florida, Cara received her bachelor’s degree in science from Vanderbilt University in 2005; she then attended Vanderbilt Nursing School in 2006 where she earned a Master of Science in Nursing. She began working at Urology Associates with Dr. Whitfield in 2007. They have a great time working together and specialize in female urology, including but not limited to interstitial cystitis, stress incontinence, and the placement of interstims which Cara programs.
• Urinary Tract Infection
  Very happy with my first visit with Dr. Hood. She offered options for UTI treatment beyond what I had heard of, even though I’ve been seeing another urologist for years. Love her thoroughness plus her willingness to explain things to me.
• Prostate Cancer
  Originally from Cleveland in East Tennessee, Dr. Morris attended The Baylor School in Chattanooga, TN. He graduated Summa Cum Laude from Vanderbilt University and then earned his doctorate from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine. Dr. Morris completed his residency training at The University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, MI with a special research interest in genetics that predicts the aggressiveness of prostate and bladder cancers. He authored and co-authored multiple scientific papers throughout his training and has presented research findings at regional and national meetings. He helps coordinate the Advanced Therapeutics Center for prostate cancer therapies and our clinical research trials.

Radiologist

• MRI
  Went in today to get results of recent MRI. Dr. Gregory Head was very thorough in his explanation. Good news - bad news scenario turned out to be two good newses according to how it could have been. A little cleverness thrown into the mix made a pleasant experience, as doctor visits go. I am glad that I have Dr. Head as my urologist. My kidney health is in good hands.

Surgeons

• General Surgery
  Dr. Duong was born in Saigon, Vietnam, and arrived with his family in the United States as war refugees. He grew up in Knoxville, TN, as the eldest of three children. With the help of private scholarships, he earned a B.A. in Molecular Biophysics & Biochemistry and Religious Studies at Yale University. He subsequently earned both an M.D. and a Ph.D. in Molecular Physiology & Biophysics at Vanderbilt University in the NIH-funded Medical Scientist Training Program. He completed his internship in general surgery and residency training in urology at Stanford University. Over the course of his career, he has published numerous scientific articles and presented his work at national meetings.
• Orthopedics
  Dr. Patrick Selph is a native of Franklin, TN, and joins Urology Associates after spending seven years as an Associate Professor in the Department of Urology at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. During his time at UAB, Dr. Selph was twice voted as the faculty teacher of the year for the department. Furthermore, he served as the young urologist representative for the Southeastern section of the American Urological Association, was the chair of UAB Hospital’s American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer committee, and was the ambulatory Quality Officer for the Departments of Urology, Orthopedics, and Otolaryngology. He was also one of three urologists from the United States selected to represent the American Urological Association in a visiting scholar program with the European Association of Urology, traveling to hospitals throughout Europe in 2017.
• Minimally Invasive Surgery
  Although Dr. Hawkins was born in Nashville, he grew up in Lewisport, KY, just outside of Owensboro. He graduated magna cum laude from Transylvania University (Lexington, KY), and attended the University of Louisville School of Medicine where he graduated with honors. Dr. Hawkins completed both his internship in surgery and residency in urology at Indiana University Medical Center working with an extensive network of urologic oncologists, reconstructive urologists and experts in endoscopic and minimally invasive surgery and stone disease. Dr. Hawkins is a Board Certified Urologist providing comprehensive urological care in all aspects of urology with a particular focus on patient-driven care and new technologies.
• Orthopedic Surgery
• Vasectomy
• Robotic Surgery
  Dr. Rogman joined Urology Associates, P.C., after completing his fellowship training at the Cleveland Clinic in Urologic Oncology. His clinical interests include prostate cancer, kidney cancer, bladder cancer, prostate enlargement, and robotic surgery. He has over 10 peer-reviewed publications and presentations in robotic procedures and post-prostatectomy incontinence.
• Otolaryngology
• Laparoscopy
  Dr. Daniel Ramirez joined Urology Associates after fellowship training at the Cleveland Clinic in robotics and advanced laparoscopy. He is bilingual, speaking Spanish fluently. His clinical interests include prostate cancer, kidney cancer, bladder cancer, prostate enlargement, kidney stones, and reconstructive urology. He has over 20 peer-reviewed publications and 8 book chapters and is currently an active reviewer for Urology and Journal of Endourology.
• Reconstructive Surgery

Plastic Surgeons

• Laparoscopic Surgery

Physical Therapists

• Physical Therapy
  Originally from Murfreesboro, TN, Aaron graduated from Lipscomb University with a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology. After working in Physical Therapy, he went on to complete his Masters in Medicine from Trevecca University as a Physician’s Assistant and joined Urology Associates in 2013. He became the Director of the Advanced Practice Providers in 2015. Aaron helps with our Advanced Therapeutics Center and clinical research trials.