Reviews in Urology: Preserving Independent Urology

Preserving Independent Urology:  LUGPA’s First Decade

Dr. Gary Kirsh, president of The Urology Group, was a co-author in this article, recently published in Reviews in Urology.

“Since its initial charter as a trade organization representing the interests of urology practices of 10 physician members or more, LUGPA has expanded its mission to include smaller group practices that are equally committed to providing integrated, comprehensive services to patients suffering from genitourinary disease. LUGPA currently represents 145 urology group practices in the United States, with more than 2200 physicians who, in 2016, collectively provided approximately 35% of the nation’s urology services.1 From the outset, LUGPA’s mission has been to advance the independent practice of urology by advocating for independent physicians’ ability to access technology in their practices; to cultivate clinical, business, and administrative excellence; and to recruit and support future leaders in urology. LUGPA is an organization of practices, not a medical society—as such, it occupies a unique niche in the specialty of urology.”

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