Johns Hopkins Brady Urological Institute

09/01/2026

Prostate cancer is the second-leading cause of cancer death in American men, yet many men don’t know their risk factors, screening options, or what early detection can mean for long-term outcomes.

This Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, learn more about screening, prevention, and treatment from our experts. Click the link in our bio for more information.

08/19/2026

The Johns Hopkins Hospital is ranked #5 in the nation for Urology and #1 in Maryland and the Baltimore metro region, according to U.S. News & World Report’s 2026–27 Best Hospitals list. This recognition reflects the Brady Urological Institute’s dedication to delivering world-class urological care.

08/11/2026

Following the news that former President Biden's prostate cancer has spread to his bones, Dr. Otis Brawley, professor of oncology at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, joined NPR's A Martinez to discuss what it means when prostate cancer metastasizes to bone and the treatment options available at this stage.

Listen to the full conversation: https://www.npr.org/2026/08/11/nx-s1-5927282/hunter-biden-says-joe-bidens-cancer-has-spread-a-doctor-explains-what-that-means

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Former President Joe Biden's cancer has spread to his bones, according to his son Hunter. NPR's A Martinez asks Johns Hopkins Professor Otis Brawley about prostate cancer diagnoses and treatments.

07/13/2026

Dr. Marisa Clifton, a urologist at Johns Hopkins Brady Urological Institute and chief medical officer at Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center, shares insight about the underlying causes of frequent nighttime urination, or nocturia:

Waking up once during the night is considered normal and occasionally occurs for most people, but repeated wake ups may be cause for concern.

06/26/2026

As our chief residents and fellows graduate, we recognize the outstanding educators and mentors who shaped their training. Congratulations to our 2026 Teaching Award recipients:

Resident Teaching Award: Naren Nimmagadda, M.D.

Allied Health Care Award: Kalli Veldman, MSN, RN

Thank you to these honorees and the entire Brady team who foster an environment of excellence and learning for the next generation of clinicians!

06/25/2026

We're proud to celebrate four exceptional physicians completing their fellowship training at the Brady Urological Institute!

Olivia Copelan, M.D. (Sexual Medicine and Reconstructive Urology Fellow)

Carlos Rivera Lopez, M.D. (Urologic Oncology Fellow)

Mahir Maruf, M.D. (MIS and Endourology Fellow)

Catherine Robey, M.D. (Pediatric Urology Fellow)

Your advanced expertise and unwavering dedication to urological care will transform countless lives. We're honored to have been part of your journey!

06/24/2026

Congratulations to our graduating Chief Residents! We're incredibly proud to celebrate three outstanding physicians who have completed their residency at the Brady Urological Institute:

Zhuo (Tony) Su, M.D.
Logan Galansky, M.D.
Lamont Wilkins, M.D.

Thank you for your leadership, dedication to excellent patient care and for mentoring the next generation of urologists. We can't wait to see all you'll accomplish next!

06/19/2026

We’re excited to share that Ben Pockros, M.D., M.B.A., has matched into our Urologic Oncology Fellowship! Ben is currently a urology resident at the University of Michigan. Please join us in welcoming him to the Brady Urological Institute!

06/17/2026

We are thrilled to announce that we matched Christina Kottooran into our Endourology Fellowship! Christina is currently a urology resident in the Harvard Urologic Surgery Residency Program at Massachusetts General Hospital. Welcome to the Brady Urological Institute, Christina!

06/15/2026

A Wonder Woman-sized investment in the future of urologic surgery!

Thanks to Lynda Carter and the Robert and Lynda Carter Altman Family Foundation’s transformational $10 million gift, the Robert Altman Division of Minimally Invasive Surgery – The RAD – is accelerating innovation, advancing surgical excellence, and empowering the next generation of urologic surgeons to reach new heights for the benefit of patients worldwide. Read more: https://giving.jhu.edu/brady-urological-institute-carter-altman-gift