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Kelly Casperson, MD, is a founding member of Pacific Northwest Urology Specialists in Bellingham, Washington. Patients and physicians alike appreciate her expertise in comprehensive urology care and her commitment to patient-centered health care. She’s board-certified by the American Board of Urology and patient-approved for her outstanding service to Bellingham and its surrounding communities, as well as Canada and Alaska.

Dr. Casperson is highly qualified in treating men and women for a wide range of conditions, including kidney stones, urinary tract infections, and other general urology issues.

She also specializes in urogynecology, which addresses urological conditions specific to female patients, such as stress urinary incontinence, pelvic organ prolapse, vaginal atrophy related to menopause, sexual health and other pelvic health concerns. Dr. Casperson is also an expert in InterStim® therapy and Botox® injections for bladder leakage, urinary incontinence, and incomplete bladder emptying, as well as vaginal laser therapy treatment for genitourinary symptoms of menopause.

Dr. Casperson earned her medical degree from the University of Minnesota, completed her surgical training and urological residency at the University of Colorado, and is a proud member of the American Urological Association, International Society for the Study of Women’s Sexual Health and Society of Women in Urology.

She enjoys teaching, is an energetic public speaker and loves creating educational videos for the Pacific Northwest Urology YouTube channel. She also loves reading, fitness, copious cups of coffee, and being a wife to the most handsome man in her world and a mom to the two most adorable daughters a woman could ever ask for. Patients love Dr. Casperson’s warm personality, her dedication to making them feel comfortable, and the medical expertise she brings to the Bellingham community.   

Dr. Casperson also has her own podcast, You Are Not Broken. New episodes are released each week, and you can download and listen [HERE]

 

Katherine Khalifeh, MD, FACS, FASCRS, is a board-certified colon and rectal surgeon at Fairfax Colon & Rectal Surgery, PC.

Dr. Khalifeh was born and raised in Minnesota. She comes from a family of physicians and knew she wanted to follow in the footsteps of her father and grandfather by pursuing a career in surgery.

Dr. Khalifeh began her professional pursuits at Boston College, earning her Bachelor of Science. After graduation, Dr. Khalifeh earned her Master of Science from Georgetown University in Washington, District of Columbia, and her Doctor of Medicine from Johns Hopkins University, in Baltimore, Maryland.

Before entering private practice, Dr. Khalifeh completed general surgery training at Johns Hopkins and a colon and rectal surgery fellowship at MedStar Washington Hospital Center (formerly Washington Center Hospital) in Washington, DC.

Dr. Khalifeh has specialized training in diagnosing and treating a wide range of disorders affecting the colon, rectum, and anus, including cancer, inflammatory bowel disease, fecal incontinence, and hemorrhoids. 

When she isn’t performing surgery or meeting with patients, Dr. Khalifeh enjoys contributing to professional medical journals. She’s also presented papers at conferences for the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons and the American Medical Association.

Dr. Khalifeh is a member of the American Society of Colon & Rectal Surgeons and the American College of Surgeons. In her free time, she enjoys traveling with her husband Marwan, their two young daughters, and their dog, Bisou.

Gerald (Jerry) Thomas, PA-C, is a board-certified physician assistant who specializes in orthopedic care at Orthopedic Specialists of Oakland County, which has two convenient locations in Bloomfield Hills and Clarkston, Michigan. 

A native of Kalamazoo, Michigan, Jerry completed a master's degree in exercise science from Western Michigan University. Jerry worked as a personal trainer before completing his master's degree in physician assistant studies from the University of Detroit Mercy. 

Jerry has been with Orthopedic for over 20 years. Practicing as a PA with Dr. Kassab, he routinely sees patients in the office and participates as a first assistant at surgery. Jerry is intricately involved in the patient care process. Jerry is a member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants and is licensed by the state of Michigan. 

To schedule an appointment with Jerry and the team at Orthopedic Specialists of Oakland County, call the nearest office or request an appointment online today. 

Gerald (Jerry) Thomas, PA-C, is a board-certified physician assistant who specializes in orthopedic care at Orthopedic Specialists of Oakland County, which has two convenient locations in Bloomfield Hills and Clarkston, Michigan. 

A native of Kalamazoo, Michigan, Jerry completed a master's degree in exercise science from Western Michigan University. Jerry worked as a personal trainer before completing his master's degree in physician assistant studies from the University of Detroit Mercy. 

Jerry has been with Orthopedic for over 20 years. Practicing as a PA with Dr. Kassab, he routinely sees patients in the office and participates as a first assistant at surgery. Jerry is intricately involved in the patient care process. Jerry is a member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants and is licensed by the state of Michigan. 

To schedule an appointment with Jerry and the team at Orthopedic Specialists of Oakland County, call the nearest office or request an appointment online today. 

Dr. Payam Hakimian is board certified by the American Board of Urology. He has acquired his medical degree at Tufts University School of Medicine and has completed his residency and fellowship trainings at Maimonides Medical Center. Currently Dr. Hakimian is the Associate Fellow of American College of Surgeons, Member of American Urological Association, Member of Endourological Society and Member of New York Section of American Urological Association.

Dr. Hakimian is an attentive and thorough urologist serving the underserved and underinsured communities of Brooklyn. Dr. Hakimian is dedicated to ensuring the longevity of his patients’ health and developing long-lasting relationships with them. He takes his time to understand patient’s symptoms and to give proper diagnoses to ensure positive health outcomes of all his patients.

Alexander Lipyansky, MD is a board-certified urologist. He is affiliated with SUNY Downstate University Hospital and The Brooklyn Hospital Center. In 2001, Dr. Lipyanksky graduated with his Medical Doctorate from Mt. Sinai School of Medicine and completed his residency program in urology at SUNY Brooklyn (Downstate) College of Medicine. Prior to joining Be Well Primary Health Care Center, Dr. Lipyansky practiced at Mt. Sinai Brooklyn Heights Medical Group, TBHC Physician Services, PC, and Integrated Medical Professionals PLLC. He is fluent in both English and Russian.

Dr. Michael D. Jurewicz is a board-certified urology specialist with over 10 years of experience. He earned his medical degree at the Wayne State University School of Medicine and completed his urology residency at the University of Miami in 2016. Dr. Jurewicz specializes in men’s health, andrology, and infertility. Dr. Jurewicz is a member of multiple professional societies relating to urology including the American Society for Reproductive Medicine. Dr. Jurewicz is affiliated with New York Community Hospital and Maimonides Medical Center. 

Dr. Jurewicz offers his patients the best and safest treatment options while maintaining a reassuring, knowledgeable disposition.

Multi-Specialty Diagnostic and Treatment Center located in Flatbush, Brooklyn, NY

Be Well Primary Health Care Center, LLC is an Article 28 Diagnostic and Treatment Center that is conveniently located in Flatbush, Brooklyn, New York and has been serving the community since 2004. The center is a one-stop-shop health care facility serving patients of all ages. In addition to providing evidence-based comprehensive primary care services with a strong focus on preventative care, patients have access to an extraordinary range of specialty services including dentistry, ophthalmology, optometry, and physical therapy. Be Well Primary Health Care Center, LLC is a state-of-the-art facility designed to improve patients’ overall health outcomes and well-being.

The center is licensed by the NYS Department of Health since February of 2004. It is also recognized as a Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH), the highest level of recognition by the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA), for its combination of exceptional medical care and outstanding patient communication and services. PCMH recognition means that the practice emphasizes care coordination and communication to provide a team-based approach to primary care where the patients are at the center.

Patients always come first for the physicians and staff at Be Well Primary Health Care Center. Whether patients need routine annual physicals or more specialized care following a new diagnosis, hospitalization or surgery, the team focuses on delivering the best possible patient outcomes.

The center accepts most insurances and is currently welcoming new patients. Appointments are available by calling the practice or through the online booking agent.

James J. Elist M.D, has been in private practice in Beverly Hills, California since 1982, specializing in urology, specifically in impotency, male sexual dysfunction, and infertility. Dr. Elist has served as the chairperson and a member of several committees at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center and other hospitals, including the Oncology Committee, Ethics Committee, Utilization Committee, ​and Medical Records Review Committee. Internationally, Dr. Elist has performed surgery and trained surgeons in the Middle East and Europe. Nationally, Dr. Elist is the first surgeon in the Los Angeles area to perform procedures involving penile prosthesis devices manufactured by American Medical Systems.

Meet Dr. Movassaghi

Mehran Movassaghi, M.D., is a board-certified, fellowship trained urologist treating patients in Santa Monica California. He has vast experience with endourology and men’s health. He provides a variety of treatments for conditions including prostate enlargement and cancer, low testosterone, erectile dysfunction, testicular cancer, kidney stones, and infertility including vasectomies. Before joining St. John’s Physician Partners, Dr. Movassaghi began the first of its kind comprehensive men’s health program in the Los Angeles area.

Dr. Movassaghi earned his medical degree at the University of California, Los Angeles, Geffen School of Medicine. He then served his internship at Stanford University Hospital & Clinics and his residencies at Stanford University Hospital & Clinic and USC (University of Southern California). He later completed a prestigious fellowship at Cedars Sinai Medical Center. Dr. Movassaghi is a member of the American Urological Association, the Endourological Society and sits on the board of the American Society for Men’s Health.

Throughout his tenure, he has published numerous peer-reviewed articles in the areas of endourology, quality of life and integrative medicine. He is the founder of the Los Angeles Prostate Cancer 5K and an avid advocate of prevention for both urologic and other forms of chronic illness.

Dr. Movassaghi believes our body is the most complex piece of machinery ever made, and each system is dependent on the other for optimal performance. At every milestone in life, men face different health challenges. Screening, education, and early treatment are the most effective means for longevity and optimal quality of life. He looks forward to welcoming new patients and accepts most major forms of insurance.

 

 

Pankaj M. Jain, MD, MBA, is a board-certified urologist and one of Phoenix Magazine’s “Top Doctors” in Urology. He currently treats patients at Arizona Urology, which has three convenient locations in Goodyear, Glendale, and Gilbert, Arizona. 

Dr. Jain earned his medical degree from the Feinberg School of Medicine at Northwestern University in Chicago. He graduated in the MD/MBA program, also earning a degree in health services management and finance from Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management. He stayed at Northwestern University for his residency, which he completed in urology. 

At Arizona Urology, Dr. Jain specializes in oncology, female urology, stones, benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH), and laparoscopy. He’s regarded as a leader in his field in minimally invasive surgery, including robotic-assisted surgery and robotic radical prostatectomies. He has performed over 1000 robotic procedures in his career. 

Outside of his work at Arizona Urology, Dr. Jain serves as the Vice-Chief of Staff at the Abrazo West Hospital Campus in Goodyear, Arizona. Dr. Jain is also very involved in the Arizona Care Network (ACN). He holds a position on the Board of the ACN and as the Chairman of the Network Committee.  He is currently certified by the American Board of Urology. He looks forward to keeping his patients in good health and improving their quality of life.

Pankaj M. Jain, MD, MBA, is a board-certified urologist and one of Phoenix Magazine’s “Top Doctors” in Urology. He currently treats patients at Arizona Urology, which has three convenient locations in Goodyear, Glendale, and Gilbert, Arizona. 

Dr. Jain earned his medical degree from the Feinberg School of Medicine at Northwestern University in Chicago. He graduated in the MD/MBA program, also earning a degree in health services management and finance from Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management. He stayed at Northwestern University for his residency, which he completed in urology. 

At Arizona Urology, Dr. Jain specializes in oncology, female urology, stones, benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH), and laparoscopy. He’s regarded as a leader in his field in minimally invasive surgery, including robotic-assisted surgery and robotic radical prostatectomies. He has performed over 1000 robotic procedures in his career. 

Outside of his work at Arizona Urology, Dr. Jain serves as the Vice-Chief of Staff at the Abrazo West Hospital Campus in Goodyear, Arizona. Dr. Jain is also very involved in the Arizona Care Network (ACN). He holds a position on the Board of the ACN and as the Chairman of the Network Committee.  He is currently certified by the American Board of Urology. He looks forward to keeping his patients in good health and improving their quality of life.

Pankaj M. Jain, MD, MBA, is a board-certified urologist and one of Phoenix Magazine’s “Top Doctors” in Urology. He currently treats patients at Arizona Urology, which has three convenient locations in Goodyear, Glendale, and Gilbert, Arizona. 

Dr. Jain earned his medical degree from the Feinberg School of Medicine at Northwestern University in Chicago. He graduated in the MD/MBA program, also earning a degree in health services management and finance from Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management. He stayed at Northwestern University for his residency, which he completed in urology. 

At Arizona Urology, Dr. Jain specializes in oncology, female urology, stones, benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH), and laparoscopy. He’s regarded as a leader in his field in minimally invasive surgery, including robotic-assisted surgery and robotic radical prostatectomies. He has performed over 1000 robotic procedures in his career. 

Outside of his work at Arizona Urology, Dr. Jain serves as the Vice-Chief of Staff at the Abrazo West Hospital Campus in Goodyear, Arizona. Dr. Jain is also very involved in the Arizona Care Network (ACN). He holds a position on the Board of the ACN and as the Chairman of the Network Committee.  He is currently certified by the American Board of Urology. He looks forward to keeping his patients in good health and improving their quality of life.

Prabhakar Pandey, MD, FRCS, FACS, is a board-certified urologist and a compassionate physician. He treats patients at Arizona Urology, which has three clinics conveniently located in Goodyear, Glendale, and Gilbert, Arizona. 

Dr. Pandey was initially educated at Patna Medical College in Patna, India, where he earned a master of surgery in general surgery. He relocated to Scotland to study at the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh and the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow, where he earned his fellowship of the royal colleges of surgeons. He eventually relocated again to the United States, completing a residency in urology at the University of Jackson in Jackson, Mississippi. 

At Arizona Urology, Dr. Pandey specializes in general urology, urinary stones, female urology, urologic oncology, reconstructive urology, and laparoscopy and minimally invasive urological procedures. He’s also regarded for his advanced skill set in ureteroscopy and retrograde intrarenal surgery and urological reconstruction laparoscopy. He’s currently a member of the American Urological Association, a fellow of the American College of Surgeons, and is certified by the American Board of Urology. 

When he isn’t working with patients at Arizona Urology, Dr. Pandey is heavily involved in scientific research and instrument design communities. He’s been published in numerous national and international scientific journals, has served as a peer reviewer for scientific journals and annual meetings, and has had publications cited in several prostate cancer guidelines. He’s also contributed his expertise as a consultant to the medical device industry and venture capital firms.

Prior to joining the team at Arizona Urology, Dr. Pandey was an attending physician at numerous hospitals in Arizona and Maryland. He looks forward to looking after his patients’ health in a private practice setting at Arizona Urology.

Prabhakar Pandey, MD, FRCS, FACS, is a board-certified urologist and a compassionate physician. He treats patients at Arizona Urology, which has three clinics conveniently located in Goodyear, Glendale, and Gilbert, Arizona. 

Dr. Pandey was initially educated at Patna Medical College in Patna, India, where he earned a master of surgery in general surgery. He relocated to Scotland to study at the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh and the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow, where he earned his fellowship of the royal colleges of surgeons. He eventually relocated again to the United States, completing a residency in urology at the University of Jackson in Jackson, Mississippi. 

At Arizona Urology, Dr. Pandey specializes in general urology, urinary stones, female urology, urologic oncology, reconstructive urology, and laparoscopy and minimally invasive urological procedures. He’s also regarded for his advanced skill set in ureteroscopy and retrograde intrarenal surgery and urological reconstruction laparoscopy. He’s currently a member of the American Urological Association, a fellow of the American College of Surgeons, and is certified by the American Board of Urology. 

When he isn’t working with patients at Arizona Urology, Dr. Pandey is heavily involved in scientific research and instrument design communities. He’s been published in numerous national and international scientific journals, has served as a peer reviewer for scientific journals and annual meetings, and has had publications cited in several prostate cancer guidelines. He’s also contributed his expertise as a consultant to the medical device industry and venture capital firms.

Prior to joining the team at Arizona Urology, Dr. Pandey was an attending physician at numerous hospitals in Arizona and Maryland. He looks forward to looking after his patients’ health in a private practice setting at Arizona Urology.