Department of Urology

We treat all types of urologic conditions with both traditional and minimally invasive surgical options, including robotic-assisted techniques.

About

Program Overview

Carilion Clinic Urology offers locations in the New River Valley, southwest Virginia and Salem area to care for your urological needs. Our dedicated team provides compassionate and innovative care to the communities we have been proudly serving for over 40 years.

We manage all urologic problems in men, women and children using state-of-the-art diagnostic equipment and advanced treatment techniques, including robot-assisted technology and minimally invasive procedures. We develop personalized and comprehensive treatment plans with our patients and their loved ones with compassion and respect for individual goals and values. 

Virginia Tech Carilion Partnership

Carilion Clinic is a partner with the Edward Via School of Osteopathic Medicine (VCOM) and provides training for third- and fourth-year medical students.

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Provides excellence in patient care including the most progressive, advanced treatment options available.
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Provides coordinated multidisciplinary care.
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Supports Carilion's mission of improving the health of the communities we serve.

Message from Leadership

Charles Bissell, MD

Charles Bissell, MD, Section Chief

Department specs

Program Size

  • 5 physicians and 5 advanced care practitioners (ACPs)

Services

  • Stone surgery (ureteroscopy/ESWL/PCNL)
  • da Vinci robotic surgery
  • Radical and simple prostatectomy
  • Nephrectomy, partial nephrectomy
  • Pyeloplasty
  • Midurethral sling
  • BPH treatment (TURP and Urolift)
  • Artificial urinary sphincter
  • Penile prosthesis
  • AdVanceXP male sling
  • Urethroplasty (urethral stricture repair)
  • Pediatric hydrocelectomy
  • Orchidopexy
  • Circumcision
  • Scrotal surgery (hydrocelectomy, spermatocelectomy)
  • Microscopic surgery (varicoceles)
  • Microscopic surgery (vasectomy reversal)

Conditions Treated

  • General urologic conditions
  • Cancer care (bladder, prostate and kidney)
  • Kidney stones
  • Urinary incontinence
  • Overactive bladder treatment including Interstim device
  • Erectile dysfunction
  • Male andropause
  • Vasectomy
  • Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)
  • Pediatric urologic conditions
  • Scrotal and testis disorders
  • Infertility/low testosterone/varicoceles
  • Urinary stricture disease
  • Female incontinence
  • Cryptorchidism (undescended testicles)

Areas We Serve

  • New River Valley
  • Southwest Virginia
  • Salem
  • Roanoke