At UAB Urology, we’re proud to offer one of the nation’s leading kidney stone care programs, providing expert treatment to thousands of patients each year.
Our faculty has advanced training in treating kidney stones and is dedicated to providing the best care possible. We offer a full range of kidney stone removal options, including shockwave lithotripsy, ureteroscopy, percutaneous nephrolithotomy, laparoscopic and robotic-assisted methods, and open surgery. We also focus on preventing future stones with personalized plans that may include dietary modifications and medical therapy. In addition, our team conducts pioneering research aimed at determining the underlying causes of kidney stone formation and developing novel treatments for both simple and complex cases.