Clinical Faculty: Thomas M.T. Turk, M.D.
Associate Professor of Urology

Subspecialty/Clinical Expertise Available to See Patients Appointment/Contact Info Education/Training Professional Organizations Awards/Distinctions Publications/Presentations Research Initiatives

Subspecialty/Clinical Expertise: Endourology and Laparoscopic Surgery, General Urology

Available to See Patients at: Loyola Outpatient Center

To Schedule an Appointment: Call (888) LUHS-888
Fax: (708) 216-6585
 

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Education/Training

Undergraduate:

• Washington & Lee University (Lexington, VA); received B.S. In biology,
  June 1984

Graduate School:

• Virginia Commonwealth University (Richmond, VA); received M.S. in biology, June 1988

Medical School:

• Virginia Commonwealth University (Richmond, VA); received M.D. from the Medical College of Virginia, June 1992

Residency:

• Chief Resident, Urology; University of Virginia (Charlottesville, VA); 1997- 1998

• Resident, Urology; University of Virginia;1994-1997

• Resident, Surgery; Medical College of Virginia, Virginia Commonwealth University (Richmond, VA); 1992-1994

Fellowship:

• Fellow in Endourology; Loyola University Chicago (Maywood, IL); 1998-1999

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Professional Organizations:

• Endourological Society; 1998-present

• American Urological Association; 1996-present

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Awards/Distinctions:

• Alpha Omega Alpha: Junior year election; 1991

• Sidney Barham Academic Scholarship: In recognition of NBME board scores; 1991

• Appleton/Lange Book Award for top performance in renal physiology course; 1991

• A.H. Robbins Academic Scholarship: for academic performance in the first year of medical school; 1990

• MCV/VCU Cancer Education Council Research Fellowship: summer research fellowship after the 1st year of medical school; 1989

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Publications/Presentations

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Selected Articles:

• Turk, T.M.T., Koleski, F., Wojcik, E., Jahoda, A., and Albala, D.M.: Use of Epidermal Growth Factor and Collegen Synthesis Inhibition As Adjuvant to Healing of Ureteral Anastomosis. Journal of Endourology 14:145, 2000.

• Koleski, F.C., Turk, T.M.T., Jahoda, A. and Albala, D.M. A new ureteral stent: a preliminary study. J Endourol 14: 162, 2000.

• Turk, T.M.T., Koleski, F.C. and Albala, D.M. Incidence of urolithiasis in cystectomy patients after intestinal conduit or continent urinary diversion. World J Urol 17:305-307, 1999.

• Koleski, F.C., Turk T.M.T., Albala, D.M. Recent advances in Endourology and Urological Laparoscopy. Chicago Medicine (In press), 1999.

• Koleski, F.C., Turk T.M.T., Wojcik, E.M., Albala, D.M. Carcinosarcoma of the Prostate. World J Urol 17:316-318, 1999.

• Koleski, F.C., Turk, T.M.T., Ouwenga M, Borge M, Albala DM. Splenosis as a cause for testicular pain: Laparoscopic Management. J Endourol 13:373-375, 1999.

• Koleski, F.C., Turk T.M.T., Albala, D.M. Laparoscopic Adrenalectomy. In AUA News 7:7-9, Jan/Feb., 1999.

• Turk, T.M.T. And Jenkins, A.D. A comparison of ureteroscopy to in situ extracoporeal shock wave lithotripsy for the treatment of distal ureteral calculi. J Urol 161:45-47, 1999.

• Turk, T.M.T., Rees, M.A., Pietrow, P., Myers, C.E., Mills, S.E. and Gillenwater, J.Y. Determination of optimal freezing parameters of human prostate cancer in a nude mouse model. The Prostate 38:137-143, 1999.

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Selected Presentations:

• Kim, F., Koleski, F., Turk, T., Jahoda, A., Valenzuuela, R. and Albala, D. Complications of percutaneous nephrolithotomy in obese patients. Presented at the 16th annual World Congress on Endourology and SWL (New York, NY); September 1998.

• Koleski, F., Kim, F. Turk, T., Herrell, S.D., Jahoda, A. and Albala, D. Cutting balloon endopyleotomy: experience in 107 procedures. Presented at the 16th annual World Congress on Endourology and SWL (New York, NY); September 1998.

• Koleski, F., Kim, F., Jahoda, A. Ouwenga, M., Turk, T. and Albala, D. Laparoscopic unroofing of renal cysts: initial experience. Presented at the 16th annual World Congress on Endourology and SWL (New York, NY); September 1998.

• Koleski, F., Kim, F., Niebrugge, D. Jahoda, A., Turk, T. and Albala, D. Evaluation of the utility of ureteral occlusion balloon during percutaneous nephrolithotomy. Presented at the 16th annual World Congress on Endourology and SWL, (New York, NY); September 1998.

• Turk, T.M.T. And Jenkins, A.D. Ureteroscopy vs in situ ESWL for the management of distal ureteral calculi. Presented at the AUA annual meeting (New Orleans, LA); April 1997.

• Turk, T.M.T., Rees, M.A., Myers, C.E. and Gillenwater, J.Y. Effects of multiple freeze thaw cycles and variable freezing temperatures on cryosurgery of human prostate cancer in a nude mouse model. Presented at American Society of Cryosurgeons meeting (San Antonio, TX); March 1995.

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Selected Research Initiatives:

• Use of SURx laparoscopic probe for treatment of female stress incontinence: IDE pivotal investigation. Co-primary investigator (Loyola University).

• Inhibition of scar formation after incision of ureteral strictures. Evaluation of a new animal model for ureteral strictures, as well post incision treatment with agents that inhibit scar formation and stimulate epithelial growth. (Loyola University)

• Laparoscopic pyeloplasty using fibrin glue sealant in a porcine model. Evaluation of fibrin glue to aid in the anastomosis in a laparoscopic dismembered pyeloplasty. (Loyola University)

• Evaluation of transurethral microwave thermotherapy in the treatment of BPH. Clinical study of a new office based microwave treatment for BPH. (Loyola University)

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