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Gregory T. Adams, MD performs full-spectrum urology with an emphasis on minimally invasive and robotic surgery. He treats a wide range of urologic diseases, including BPH (enlarged prostate), kidney stones, prostate cancer, bladder cancer, and tumors of the kidney. Dr. Adams has extensive experience with the DaVinci surgical robot and advanced training in image-guided and minimally invasive treatment of kidney tumors.
Dr. Adams is passionate about patient-centered care and improving the quality and experience of health care for his patients. In his free time, he enjoys spending time outdoors with his family, being active in his church, and preparing gourmet meals.
Stephen A. Brassell, MD, FACS is a urologic oncologist with expertise in minimally invasive and robotic surgery and the management of complex urologic cancers.
During his Army career, Dr. Brassell completed an internship at Walter Reed Army Medical Center, followed by two years as battalion surgeon with the 10th Special Forces Group. While at Walter Reed he also served as a urologic oncologist, and was appointed the Associate Director of the Center for Prostate Disease Research, a multi-institutional national prostate cancer program, and Assistant Professor at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences.
His military courses include airborne, flight surgery, dive medical, and cold weather/mountain warfare training. He has received a Meritorious Service Medal and Army Commendation Medal among other awards. Dr. Brassell chaired over 30 research studies and has published and presented over 70 articles in the urologic literature with a focus on urologic cancer.
Autumn Bridger, DO concentrates her practice in the evaluation and management of a wide spectrum of adult urologic disorders, including prostate, kidney, and bladder cancer; enlarged prostate (BPH); kidney stone disease; and other urologic conditions. Her skills include use of the daVinci robotic surgery for urologic cancers. She also enjoys offering medical and surgical treatment options for BPH, endoscopic treatment of kidney stones, and voiding dysfunction treatment and evaluation.
Derek Derkacs, PA-C has experience in family practice, general surgery, orthopedics, and urology.
Derek earned his bachelor's degree in nutrition and dietetics from the University of Northern Colorado, and his master's of degree in physician assistant studies from the University of Utah Physician Assistant Program. He also serves as an aeromedical physician assistant in the Idaho Army National Guard.
In his free time, Derek enjoys spending time with his family and running.
Scott G. Erpelding, MD treats all aspects of adult urology, and has a special interest in the evaluation and treatment of men's health issues, including erectile dysfunction, BPH (enlarged prostate), and reconstructive urology. He has additional training in penile implants and artificial urinary sphincters.
He is skilled in da Vinci® robotic surgery for BPH, urologic malignancies, and reconstructive urology, and uses both percutaneous and ureteroscopic approaches for the management of kidney stones.
William Fredriksson, MD treats urologic problems in men, women, and children. His pediatric practice includes the treatment of incontinence, reflux, undescended testicles, urinary tract infections (UTIs), circumcision, and urinary problems. In men, his area of expertise includes cancers of the prostate, kidney, bladder, testicles and penis, incontinence, poor flow, urgency, dribbling, surgery and prevention of stones, and erectile dysfunction. In women, Dr. Fredriksson treats all urologic problems including stress incontinence, urgency, and repair of prolapse.
Dr. Fredriksson is the president of Surgery Center of Idaho and a founding member of the Idaho Urologic Institute. He is a member of the Idaho Medical Association, American Urological Association, and the Ada County Medical Society. He is also a diplomate of the American Board of Urology.
Prior to his medical training, Dr. Fredriksson earned a bachelor's degree at Texas A&M University. A native of Texas, he enjoys traveling and spending time with his wife and children. He enjoys outdoor activities including golfing, hunting, and fishing.
John Greer, MD specializes in male infertility, vasectomy, vasectomy reversal, and sperm retrieval for in vitro fertilization. He also has professional interest in caring for patients with prostate cancer, kidney stones and erectile dysfunction. His surgical practice also includes the placement of inflatable penile prosthesis and the daVinci robot for prostatectomy. He actively participates in research.
Dr. Greer is a founding member of Idaho Urologic Institute. He is a member of the American Urological Association, the Idaho Medical Association, the Ada County Medical Society, and the American Society for Reproductive Medicine. He is also a diplomate of the American Board of Urology.
Prior to his medical training, Dr. Greer earned a bachelor's degree at Auburn University. His fellowship training at Baylor University College of Medicine focused on male reproductive medicine and microsurgery.
Raised in Georgia, Dr. Greer moved to Boise many years ago to open a practice in male reproductive medicine. In his time away from the office, he enjoys hunting, fishing, skiing, and tennis.
Lisa Parrillo, MD has special interest in reconstructive urology and conditions such as urethral stricture disease, erectile dysfunction, urinary incontinence, vesicovaginal fistulas, urologic cancer, complex urinary infection issues, and stone disease. Her procedural expertise includes robotic treatment of ureteral stricture, robotic treatment of prolapse disease, and vasectomy. She sees both male and female patients, and participates in research studies at Idaho Urologic Institute.
Craig R. Spencer, MD provides care in all aspects of adult and pediatric urology, including urologic oncology, male and female voiding dysfunction, and stone disease. He performs open, laparoscopic, endoscopic, and robotic surgery, and is experienced in the minimally invasive Rezum™ treatment for BPH.
Dr. Spencer continues to serve as a commander in the Naval Reserves.
Michael B. Taylor, MD treats all aspects of adult urology, including kidney stones, prostate cancer, bladder cancer, kidney cancer, and urinary incontinence. He has a special interest in benign prostatic hyperplasia, where he has specialized training in greenlight photovaporization, Rezum™, and the UroLift® procedures as alternatives to drugs or more invasive therapies.
Dr. Taylor received his bachelor's degree from Brigham Young University where he graduated summa cum laude. He then went to medical school at the University of California, Irvine where he was elected part of the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society. He completed his urology residency at the University of Utah. Dr. Taylor is a member of the American Urologic Association and is medical director of the St. Luke's Meridian operating room.
Todd Waldmann, MD specializes in the treatment of prostate cancer, kidney stones, kidney cancer, enlarged prostate (BPH), and erectile dysfunction. He performs robotic assisted prostatectomy, robotic and laparoscopic kidney surgeries, vasectomy, BPH surgery, and kidney stone procedures. Dr. Waldmann treats men, women, and children.
Dr. Waldmann is a founding partner and currently serves as president of Idaho Urologic Institute. He is a member of the American Urologic Association, the Ada County Medical Society, and the Idaho Medical Association, as well as a diplomate of the American Board of Urology.
Dr. Waldmann earned a bachelor's degree in English from the University of Notre Dame. He is married and enjoys running, skiing, backpacking, travel, and (thanks to his children) is a budding soccer enthusiast.
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