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Andrew Kim, MD

Dr. Kim received his medical degree from University of Maryland School of Medicine, and he completed his surgical and urological residency at University of Maryland Medical Center. He earned his BS degree in Mechanical Engineering from Columbia University and completed his Graduate Post Baccalaureate Program at University of Maryland, College Park.

Joseph Sarcona, MD

Dr. Sarcona received his medical degree from New York Medical College, Valhalla, NY, and he completed his surgical and urological residency at Lenox Hill Hospital, New York, NY. He earned his BS degree in Neuroscience from the University of California, Los Angeles, CA and completed his Graduate Post Baccalaureate Program at Drexel University College of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA.

Kevin P Asher M.D.

Kevin Asher, MD graduated from Towson University and Columbia University Medical School.
He completed his residency in Urology at Boston University and has completed a fellowship in
Urologic Oncology at the National Cancer Institute/National Institute of Health. Dr. Asher is certified by the American Board of Urology.

Dr. Asher is a member of the following professional organizations:

Columbia University Medical School

Boston University (Urology)

National Cancer Institute/National Institute of Health (Fellow in Urologic Oncology)

Baystate Medical Center

Mercy Medical Center

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Stephen J Gallo MD

Dr.Gallo received his BA Degree from Johns Hopkins University and his medical degree from New York Medical College. He completed his training in urology at New York Medical College. Dr. Gallo is the Chief of Urology at Baystate Medical Center. Dr. Gallo was elected by his peers for inclusion in Best Doctors in America® from 2007 to 2010 and 2013 to 2016, and he was nominated as a Castle and Connelly "Top Doctor". He is an Assistant Professor at the University of Massachusetts Medical School. Dr. Gallo is certified by the American Board of Urology.

Joshua S Pagar MD

Dr. Pagar received his medical degree from St. Louis University School of Medicine, and completed his surgical and urological residency at University of Missouri Hospital and Clinics, Columbia, MO. He earned his MS degree in Physiology and Neurobiology, with a focus on Renal Physiology, from the University of Connecticut. He graduated from Bowdoin College in Brunswick, ME with his BA degree. Dr. Pagar is originally from Connecticut.

Jonathan S Starkman MD

Dr. Starkman received his bachelor of science degree in molecular biology, from the University of Michigan and his medical degree from Wayne State University School of Medicine, Detroit, MI. He completed his training in urology at Wayne State University Affiliated Hospitals. Dr. Starkman completed postgraduate fellowship training in Female Urology, Urodynamics, and Reconstructive Urology at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. He is an assistant professor Tufts Medical School and is board certified by the American Board of Urology.

William E Swanson MD, MBA

Dr. Swanson received his bachelor of arts degree, with honors and in biology, from the University of Massachusetts, Boston, Massachusetts. He received his medical degree from Albany Medical College in 1995, where he was awarded the Medical Student Alumni Award of his graduating class. He completed his training in urology at Brown University, Rhode Island Hospital in Providence, Rhode Island. Dr. Swanson earned his M.B.A. at UMASS Isenberg School of Management. Dr. Swanson is Chief of Urology at Mercy Medical Center. He is Assistant Professor at the University of Massachusetts Medical School. Dr. Swanson is board certified by the American Board of Urology. 

Michael E Zavaski, MD

Dr. Zavaski received his medical degree from University of Connecticut School of Medicine, and he completed his surgical and urological residency at Harvard Program in Urology- Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston, MA. He earned his BS degree in Biology, with a minor in Chemistry from Boston College.

M.D., University of Connecticut School of Medicine

B.S. in Biology, Boston College

Zavaski is a member of the following professional organizations:

Aaron Berkenwald, MD

Dr. Berkenwald has expertise in general urology, including kidney cancer, bladder cancer, prostate cancer, testicular cancer, penile cancer, BPH including laser and bipolar TURP, kidney stones, bladder stones, erectile dysfunction, percutaneous surgery, laparoscopic surgery, overactive bladder and urinary incontinence. While in training, Dr. Berkenwald focused heavily on minimally invasive surgery including robotics and advanced endoscopy. 

Joseph Sarcona, MD

Dr. Sarcona received his medical degree from New York Medical College, Valhalla, NY, and he completed his surgical and urological residency at Lenox Hill Hospital, New York, NY. He earned his BS degree in Neuroscience from the University of California, Los Angeles, CA and completed his Graduate Post Baccalaureate Program at Drexel University College of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA.

Andrew Kim, MD

Dr. Kim received his medical degree from University of Maryland School of Medicine, and he completed his surgical and urological residency at University of Maryland Medical Center. He earned his BS degree in Mechanical Engineering from Columbia University and completed his Graduate Post Baccalaureate Program at University of Maryland, College Park.

Kevin P Asher M.D.

Kevin Asher, MD graduated from Towson University and Columbia University Medical School.
He completed his residency in Urology at Boston University and has completed a fellowship in
Urologic Oncology at the National Cancer Institute/National Institute of Health. Dr. Asher is certified by the American Board of Urology.

Dr. Asher is a member of the following professional organizations:

Columbia University Medical School

Boston University (Urology)

National Cancer Institute/National Institute of Health (Fellow in Urologic Oncology)

Baystate Medical Center

Mercy Medical Center

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Stephen J Gallo MD

Dr.Gallo received his BA Degree from Johns Hopkins University and his medical degree from New York Medical College. He completed his training in urology at New York Medical College. Dr. Gallo is the Chief of Urology at Baystate Medical Center. Dr. Gallo was elected by his peers for inclusion in Best Doctors in America® from 2007 to 2010 and 2013 to 2016, and he was nominated as a Castle and Connelly "Top Doctor". He is an Assistant Professor at the University of Massachusetts Medical School. Dr. Gallo is certified by the American Board of Urology.

Joshua S Pagar MD

Dr. Pagar received his medical degree from St. Louis University School of Medicine, and completed his surgical and urological residency at University of Missouri Hospital and Clinics, Columbia, MO. He earned his MS degree in Physiology and Neurobiology, with a focus on Renal Physiology, from the University of Connecticut. He graduated from Bowdoin College in Brunswick, ME with his BA degree. Dr. Pagar is originally from Connecticut.

Jonathan S Starkman MD

Dr. Starkman received his bachelor of science degree in molecular biology, from the University of Michigan and his medical degree from Wayne State University School of Medicine, Detroit, MI. He completed his training in urology at Wayne State University Affiliated Hospitals. Dr. Starkman completed postgraduate fellowship training in Female Urology, Urodynamics, and Reconstructive Urology at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. He is an assistant professor Tufts Medical School and is board certified by the American Board of Urology.

William E Swanson MD, MBA

Dr. Swanson received his bachelor of arts degree, with honors and in biology, from the University of Massachusetts, Boston, Massachusetts. He received his medical degree from Albany Medical College in 1995, where he was awarded the Medical Student Alumni Award of his graduating class. He completed his training in urology at Brown University, Rhode Island Hospital in Providence, Rhode Island. Dr. Swanson earned his M.B.A. at UMASS Isenberg School of Management. Dr. Swanson is Chief of Urology at Mercy Medical Center. He is Assistant Professor at the University of Massachusetts Medical School. Dr. Swanson is board certified by the American Board of Urology. 

Michael E Zavaski, MD

Dr. Zavaski received his medical degree from University of Connecticut School of Medicine, and he completed his surgical and urological residency at Harvard Program in Urology- Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston, MA. He earned his BS degree in Biology, with a minor in Chemistry from Boston College.

M.D., University of Connecticut School of Medicine

B.S. in Biology, Boston College

Zavaski is a member of the following professional organizations: