@thomaschi8

Urologist specializing in kidney stones, BPH and HoLEP, novel uses of Ultrasound for stone surgery, and laparoscopy. Fascinated by leadership. @UABUrology

 Birmingham, AL
uab.edu/medicine/urology/
Joined August 2015
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Every young urologist should learn HoLEP. @jfunkmd with an amazing talk at @IFRUEUrol. For those who haven’t attended in past, what a great meeting. @UABUrology
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UAB Urology@UABUrologyAug 28
The @UABHeersink Department of Urology is proud to welcome Jordan Smith, M.D., as its newest fellow in the Advanced Endourology and Stone Disease Fellowship Program. Learn more about Dr. Smith: buff.ly/Erb5iZa
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UAB Urology@UABUrologyAug 25
Please help us welcome Vicente Elorrieta Decombe, M.D., who has matched with the @UABHeersink Advanced Endourology & Stone Disease Program for the 2026-27 academic year. We look forward to welcoming Dr. Elorrieta in November and are excited for the year ahead!
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Joel Funk MD FACS
@jfunkmdJul 31
It’s been a year officially, this weekend, since I joined @UABUrology. At a recent meeting @thomaschi8 said to the group, “If you don’t know clearly WHY you are here. We need a [one on one] meeting.” Fam, lemme tell you, it was so wonderful to know in that moment EXACTLY why I am here. That feeling is indescribable. Thank you @UABHeersink for believing in what we are building.
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UAB Urology@UABUrologyJul 21
Dustin Hyatt, M.D., was recently featured on Good Day Alabama's "Ask the Doctor" segment discussing the prevalence of kidney stones, their causes, and their symptoms. 📽️ Watch the segment on @WBRCnews: buff.ly/Kj0E8yc @UABMedicine @UABHeersink
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UAB Urology@UABUrologyJul 20
Tracey Wilson, M.D., FACS, was recently featured by @UABNews explaining lifestyle and treatment options for women with urinary incontinence. @traceywilsonmd @UABHeersink Read more: buff.ly/KL17m5j
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UAB Urology@UABUrologyJul 25
Betsy Hopson, Ph.D., MSHA, of the @UABHeersink Dept. of Urology secured two funding awards to develop SAFE-CIC, a curriculum integrating body autonomy, boundaries and safety into catheterization education for patients with spina bifida. @AmerUrological 🔗 buff.ly/HlHZJQC
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UAB Urology@UABUrologyJul 23
#TBT Congratulations to Kyle Wood, M.D., MBA, on joining the Core Curriculum Editorial Committee. We're proud to celebrate this exciting achievement! @drkyledavidwood @UABHeersink @AmerUrological
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UAB Urology@UABUrologyJul 15
The @UABHeersink Department of Urology at @UABMedicine has launched the Urology Cancer Survivorship Clinic, providing coordinated, patient-centered follow-up care for patients recovering from urologic cancers. Read more: buff.ly/ezphQCb
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UAB Urology@UABUrologyJul 8
Supporting our residents is in the details, and this is what training at @UABHeersink Department of Urology looks like!
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Steve Nakada@NakadaSteveJul 7
The past is a place of reference not a place of residence. Roy Bennett. Don’t let the past inhibit your present or future! @wiscurology @Uro_Rich
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UAB Urology@UABUrologyJul 1
Congratulations to graduating residents John Corbin Norton, M.D., Zachary Burns, M.D., Pharm.D., and Alexander Nocera, M.D., on completing residency training at @UABHeersink Dept. of Urology!
UAB Medicine Urology graphic celebrating three graduating chief residents and their next practice destinations: Zachary Burns, M.D., Pharm.D. (Clinical Urology Associates, Gadsden, Alabama); John Corbin Norton, M.D. (Urological Associates of Savannah, Savannah, Georgia); and Alexander Nocera, M.D. (Urology Centers of Alabama, Birmingham, Alabama).

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UAB Urology@UABUrologyJun 4
The UAB Department of Urology is proud to spotlight Kaylin Swoboda, MPH, education administrator, who recently joined the department and brings a thoughtful, steady approach to her role. @UABHeersink Check out her employee spotlight! ⭐ buff.ly/X5t76N3
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Yesterday we celebrated the graduation of our daughter Camila @camiconttreras , now Camila Contreras, MD 🎓👏👏👏 We love you, we admire you, we are so proud of you ❤️ #JuaniContreras #Gabriela @GabyAndradaMD @GuidoGiusti @EduardoMazzucc1 @urobraulio @endourol @ytanidir @LauraMouro4 @VicentiniUro @cmordin75 @natxo73 @Esteban_Acuna_G @DrKScotland @sbinhamrii @IngridPerscky @Jgaducampos @DrSandroVarea @DRSALVADOSTONE @MSGONZALEZURO @BernardoNor9 @sproietti81 @thomastailly @KSternAZ @OTRAXER @DrFmarchantUro @endouro @ameliapietr1 @dr_ocastillo @ThiagoHotaUro @HugoLopezRamos @lfredosanchez @MartinCKanne @endohugologo @LaurianDragos @drjanakddesai @HolgerGerullis @BEkidneystone @CAU_URO @UroZampolli @ARRODRIGUEZMD @FCAFigueiredo @HAlemanBsAs @DrVitagliano @nicolas29120919 @hernandorp74 @fran_mlopez @maxiringa @luisrico89 @UnivAustral @MBaptistussi
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UAB Urology@UABUrologyMay 22
That’s a wrap on #AUA2026! 🎉 @UABHeersink Dept. of Urology showed up strong in D.C. with faculty and residents! @AmerUrological @thomaschi8 @Bethops17 @ccp1983 @FeresMalufMD @velorrieta @DSRoberson93 @KartikPatel___ @afang5604 @AydinAMurat @tanaksta @TBoswellMD @davekitchens
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UAB Urology@UABUrologyMay 16
Excited to see Dan Roberson presenting his poster at #AUA2026! We’re looking forward to welcoming him to @UABHeersink Dept. of Urology this summer. @SES_AUA @DSRoberson93
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UAB Urology@UABUrologyMay 15
We’re excited to see @UABHeersink Urology research on display at #AUA2026! Ethan Wan, MS3, presenting “Long-term Renal Function After Radical Nephrectomy and IVC Thrombectomy: A Multicenter Analysis.” @ccp1983 | @KartikPatel___ | @afang5604 | @AydinAMurat | @AmerUrological
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Presenter standing beside a research poster at a conference poster session, holding a microphone and gesturing while speaking. The poster is titled “Long‑term Renal Function After Radical Nephrectomy and IVC Thrombectomy: A Multicenter Analysis” and includes charts, graphs, and institutional logos from UAB Medicine and UAMS Health.

ALT Presenter standing beside a research poster at a conference poster session, holding a microphone and gesturing while speaking. The poster is titled “Long‑term Renal Function After Radical Nephrectomy and IVC Thrombectomy: A Multicenter Analysis” and includes charts, graphs, and institutional logos from UAB Medicine and UAMS Health.

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Anupam Agarwal@anupamuabMay 13
Honored to welcome my former fellowship mentor, Dr. Karl Nath of @MayoClinic Rochester, to UAB for the @UABDeptMed Grand Rounds and the @uab_nrtc annual Renal Symposium’s James A. Schafer Lecture. Grateful for his mentorship and his visit to campus this week.
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Congratulations to the 2026 Will Ferniany Academic Leadership Award recipient, Jordan DeMoss, Executive Vice President at @uabmedicine! #UABHeersink
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Anupam Agarwal@anupamuabApr 16
It was great welcoming @ADM_Christine back to @UABHeersink and to hear his insights on @HHSgov priorities. His leadership and deep ties to Alabama bring a valuable perspective to our work in community‑engaged research.
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