University Urology

11/04/2025

The Department of Urology had a strong showing at the Alabama Urology Network 2025 meeting at the Grand Hotel Golf Resort & Spa. Urology Chair Christopher Keel, D.O., FACS, spoke about "Minimally Invasive Surgical Therapies for BPH," and "Integrating Decision Tools in Prostate Cancer Management."

10/30/2025

Urethroplasty is a surgery that can significantly improve quality of life by restoring normal urination and reducing infections or discomfort. USA Health is the only health system in the area to offer this option. https://ow.ly/NvKu50Xk3kH

09/24/2025

"When you start seeing football on TV, it's time to get your prostate checked." That's just one of the takeaways from this 2024 podcast episode with Christopher Keel, D.O. He shares the latest info on prostate cancer risk, screening, and treatment. Don't miss it! https://ow.ly/ecaT50X1JLE

07/16/2025

Congratulations to the winners listed below for receiving a 2025 Nappie award! The Nappies are Lagniappe’s annual awards, voted on by readers.

Best Local College | The University of South Alabama

Best Local College President | USA President Jo Bonner

Best Oncology Practice | USA Health Mitchell Cancer Institute

Best Lung Doc | Dr. Philip Almalouf | Mastin Internal Medicine

Best Urologist | Dr. Christopher Keel | University Urology

Best Doc to Kick Cancer’s Ass | Dr. Daniel Cameron | MCI

Best Surgical Oncologist | Dr. Harrison Howard | Surgical Oncology Clinic

Best Pediatrician | Dr. Kelly Ison | Pediatric Associates of Mobile

Best Nurse Practitioner | Holley Collins, CRNP | Pediatrics Complex Care Clinic

Best Plastic Surgeon-Breast | Dr. Ronald Brooks | Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Clinic

Best Butts and Guts Doc | Dr. Mary Caitlin Marshall | Digestive Health Center

06/19/2025

USA Health urologist Lorie G. Fleck, M.D., FACS, FPMRS, has been elected as a trustee of the American Board of Urology, nominated by the American Association of Clinical Urologists. https://ow.ly/Uazb50WbQMR

03/21/2025

Christopher Keel, D.O., FACS, chair of urology at USA Health, is one of nine urologists to be named 2025 Young Urologist of the Year Award winners by the American Urological Association. https://ow.ly/oAz750VkYC0

12/12/2024

Our chair of urology, Dr. Christopher Keel, was on Alabama Public Radio recently discussing why the South is considered the kidney stone capital of America and how the USA Health Kidney Stone Center can help. https://ow.ly/jItC50Uq2SK

11/16/2024

USA Health urologist Christopher Keel, D.O., FACS, discussed the symptoms of kidney stones and when to seek treatment on WKRG's Medical Moment recently.

MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — According to the National Kidney Foundation, kidney stones affect roughly 10% of Americans and are most common in people ages 40 to 60. Christopher Keel, D.O., FACS, urologist…

09/19/2024

"I always tell everybody when you start seeing football on TV, it's time to get your prostate checked." That's the first suggestion from USA Health urologist Dr. Christopher Keel for Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. Listen at cancering.com or wherever you get podcasts!

08/17/2024

Lorie Fleck, M.D., FACS, associate professor of urology at the Whiddon College of Medicine, recently taught emergency medicine residents and medical students about urologic emergencies.

07/26/2024

Pediatric urologist Christopher Bayne, M.D., a nationally recognized leader in robotic and single-port robotic surgery, gave a urology grand rounds recently on single-port robotic applications in pediatric urology. He came as a visiting surgeon, helping attend to our pediatric urology patients and sharing his techniques with our residents and faculty.

05/24/2024

Lorie Fleck, M.D., FACS, and Christopher E. Keel, D.O., FACS, recently attended the 2024 American Urological Association annual meeting in San Antonio, Texas.