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Pasteur Plaza Suite 120 (Northwest)
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In Clinic: Tuesdays; Thursdays; some Friday afternoons
In Surgery: Mondays; Wednesday; some Friday mornings |
Robotically-Assisted Surgery including
Robotic radical prostatectomy
Robotic radical cystectomy
Robotic pyeloplasty
Robotic partial nephrectomy
Robotic sacrocolpopexy
Prostate Cancer
Watch the educational video series about robotic prostate surgery. |
| Undergraduate: |
Stanford University, Stanford, CA |
| Medical School: |
University of Texas Southwestern Medical, Dallas |
| Surgical Residency: |
Tufts New England Medicine Center, Boston |
| Urology Residency: |
Tufts New England Medicine Center, Boston |
| Board Certification: |
American Board of Urology, 2006 |
| Academic Appointment: |
Clinical Assistant Professor, Division of Urology, University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio |
| Special Training: |
Fellowship in Oncology & Robotics, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston |
| Private Practice: |
Since November 2004 |
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- Dr. Naveen Kella has perfomed nearly 2,000 robotic radical prostatectomies. Each week, he completes 6-10 of these operations, making him one of the top ten highest volume robotic prostatectomy surgeons in the U.S.
- Director of Robotic Surgery at St. Luke's Baptist Hospital in San Antonio, TX
- One of two surgeons invited by Intuitive Surgical to perform a robotic prostatectomy that was broadcast live to hundreds of urologists on the exhibit floor at the American Urological Association's 2010 Annual Meeting.
- In 2009, Dr. Kella performed 330 robot-assisted procedures, more than any other urologist in Texas.
- In 2004, Dr. Kella performed the first robotic prostate surgery in South Texas.
- He co-authored the book chapter "Robotic Radical Prostatectomy" in the medical reference Atlas of the Prostate, third edition.
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Browse the news stories that Dr. Naveen Kella has been privileged to take part in.
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Hearing from other patients about their situation can bring understanding and comfort. Read what a few of Dr. Naveen Kella's patients have shared.
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Dr. Kella and his team appreciate hearing feedback from patients, especially words of thanks for a job well done. Send us your comments using our website's email feature. And if there's something we can improve, we want to hear that too. |
"Dr. Kella, Just to give you a update of my robotic surgery you performed four years ago. My PSA is still less than .01 taken every 90 days. The last two years I have been taking [prescription medication] and feel the greatest I have felt in twenty years. I am on my 74th week of doing 1500 pushups, 1500 curls and 1500 French curls using 18lbs dumbbells weekly. Again THANKS FOR GIFTED SKILLS and being such a gracious person. Best regards"
- Phil, patient from Arkansas
"Dr. Kella, thanks for your great attention and work three years ago when you removed my prostate. I'm doing well under the watchful eye of [my regular urologist]. I often think about the care you gave me and my wife Claudia and me. I wanted to be sure I'd given some feedback after this many years for what you are doing. Many thanks again."
- Thomas, January 2011
"Dr. Kella, this past July 21 you operated on me for prostate cancer. My recovery has been relatively painless and I have been 99.9% dry since my post-op visit on July 29. I would like to thank you for all of your efforts on my behalf."
-Ed, patient, September 2010
"Dr. Kella, you were recognized by the nursing staff for the great care you give our patients. [survey report enlosed] Thank you so much. They said you always call in and check on them, even when you aren't on call. It's great to work with you. Thank you."
- Becky Lomas, Clinical Director at St. Luke's Baptist Hospital, July 2010
"Dr. Kella, On behalf of myself, my family and frieds, I would like to thank you so much for my recent surgery you performed on me. You and your staff did such a great job that my recovery has been a breeze. I was very impressed with St. Luke's Hospital personnel also. It made my stay a pleasant one. The combination of a good doctor and a hospital, you can only expect high expectations. We are very pleased with the outcome. [...] Keep up the good work. I already talked to a lot of people about you."
- Ricardo from Freer, TX July 2010
"Dear Dr. Kella, I'm writing to say "thank you" for your excellence and care for my surgery [a few weeks ago]. I am grateful for you, your team, and for your office. From now on, rarely will there be a day that I will not stop to pray for you as you operate and see patients. I look forward to my 3-month follow-up visit with you. May God bless you in every way."
- Hal from Dallas, TX, July 2010
"Dr. Kella, this is a slightly overdue thanks for the surgery you performed on me. [...] In particular, I thank you for not only the excellent service that you provided at the time of the surgery, but I am also thankful for the dedication you have brought to your study and preparation and for your pursuit of excellence. I and many others have benefited from your efforts. My impression is that you enjoy your work and I hope that you continue to enjoy it. [...] God bless.
- Fred, March 2010
"Dr. Kella, Jorge, Peggy and other staff, my sincere thanks is expressed for your outstanding service and caring - your professionalism is greatly appreciated. Jorge [medical assistant], you were so helpful the day I brought my FMLA paper by - you took the time to address my needs, thanks. Peggy [surgery scheduler], you always returned my phone calls and took time in working things out. Thanks so much for adjusting my post-op appointment - bless you. Dr. Kella, your patient education is worthy of the Nobel Peace Prize ... the advanced education before, during and after tells me how much you care and the value-added person you are. By the way, your surgery skills are considered a gift of Christ by me!"
- Terry, patient, January 2010
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Updated: January 27, 2011 |
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