Urology near Fort Walton Beach, FL

Biography: Umar Karaman, M.D. was raised in Panama City, Florida and has returned to join the Advanced Urology Institute. After he earned his bachelor's degree with honors in Human Nutrition at the University of Florida, he graduated from Florida State University College of Medicine in 2013 where he was elected to the prestigious Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society. Upon completion of his internship in general surgery, Dr. Karaman trained in urologic surgery for four years at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center in Shreveport, Louisiana. He served as chief resident in his final year and was awarded the "Outstanding House Officer Award" from across all other residency programs at the LSU Health Sciences Center. Dr. Karaman is trained in minimally invasive laparoscopic and robotic surgery to treat benign and malignant conditions of the genitourinary system. He is skilled at performing minimally invasive surgeries for kidney stones and developing strategies to help prevent their formation. In addition, he is experienced in treating patients with various urinary complaints including urinary tract infections, overactive bladder and urinary incontinence. An advocate for Men's Health, he provides high quality care for prostate enlargement, erectile dysfunction, and low testosterone. He has written several publications in peer reviewed journals, papers and multiple book chapters on issues including: surgical treatment of female stress urinary incontinence, pelvic organ prolapse, OAB, BPH and testicular cancer. He has presented research at both regional and national meetings.

Care Philosophy: Our practice believes in patient-centric care. We work together with the patient and their family with the goal of achieving their maximum healing and wellness.

Care Philosophy: We believe in medical care that takes the whole person into account. We strive to provide the best clinical care combined with communications and patient involvement in the care process to achieve the best outcomes for our patients.

Care Philosophy: Sergio G. Moreira, Jr,. M.D. is a Diplomate of the American Board of Urology (ABU) with a fellowship in male reproductive medicine and surgery. Dr. Moreira completed his urology residency at the University of South Florida, Tampa and his fellowship in male infertility and reproductive medicine at Baylor College of Medicine. He and his staff are committed to deliver state-of-the-art care to their patients.