George Koch

Congrats to Dr. Hiren Patel for being recognized as a @bostonsci Center of Excellence for Artificial Urinary Sphincter surgery! This designation reflects a continued commitment to excellence in patient care and innovation. We're proud to be a leader in advanced urologic care 👏

At the @OhioStateERIK annual Research and Innovation Showcase, Dr. Akshay Sood was named one of three Ohio State #InnovatorsOfTheYear 🏅 Read full article here: research.osu.edu/2026-innovator… @OSUWexMed @OSUCCC_James @OhioStateMed @Sood11 @ctleeuro

UTIs after catheter removal = common, costly, and often uncertain. At @OSUWexMed, we’re exploring a simple solution: chlorhexidine lavage, potentially reducing infections and avoiding unnecessary antibiotics. @hirenpMD Read the innovative story: wexnermedical.osu.edu/departments/in…

Please help us extend a big #Buckeye welcome to Dr. Samantha Thorogood who will join us on faculty in September as an andrologist and male infertility specialist! She will work to develop our Clinical Pathways in Male Infertility with @nationwidekids and @OSUCCC_James! 👏👏👏

Congratulations and fantastic work to our two @OhioStateMed students, Briana and Randa, who presented their collaborative projects with @NCHUrology, @AlyssaLombardo3, and @_KochDoc on catheterizable channel disuse in pediatric to adult patients 👏👏 @OhioUroSociety #OUS2026

What do the 2025 @AmerUrological guidelines change about managing male chronic pelvic pain? This week, @smacdonald_md and @_KochDoc break down these new guidelines, from evaluation and multimodal management to avoiding unnecessary antibiotics #URO291 na2.hubs.ly/H03Tn9Y0

How should reconstructive urologists adapt as case complexity continues to rise? This week, @ben_breyer and @_KochDoc explore evolving techniques in reconstruction and where the subspecialty is headed #URO289 na2.hubs.ly/H03BJGg0

🎉It’s a Match!🎉 Please help us extend a big #Buckeye welcome to our incoming PGY1 class! We are thrilled to have matched such a stellar group, and we can’t wait to have you here soon! O-H-! #UroMatch #AUAMatch #Match2026 #UroRes

Are we overusing antibiotics in reconstructive urology? This week, @jsterling15 and @_KochDoc examine stewardship challenges and how the urinary microbiome may reshape infection management @OSU_Urology @Yale_Urology #URO286 na2.hubs.ly/H03jmL40

Thanks so much for having me! Really appreciated the warm welcome at @CaseUrology Loved all the great discussion and looking forward to more collaboration!!

What does gender-affirming care look like in everyday urologic practice? @ercwltn and @_KochDoc discuss the evolving landscape of gender-affirming care, barriers to access, and training pathways #URO284 @OSU_Urology @SocietyGURS na2.hubs.ly/H030Zrr0

We love to see it! Catch our own @ercwltn and @_KochDoc on the latest episode of @_backtableUro 👏👏 @OSUWexMed

If you’re at @pedscolorectal today, catch our own @AlyssaLombardo3 present her collaborative work with @NCHUrology, “Factors Associated with Disuse of Catheterizable Channels in Pediatric and Adult Neurogenic Bladder Patients.” @_KochDoc @OSUWexMed

Holiday @CleClinicUro chiefs deserve 👏👏👏 for incredible work keeping this place afloat .. they are excited for another Fournier 🦠 debridement and @_KochDoc skin closure @JasonScovell @RossLiao and our trusty junior @zaeemlone_

How can reconstructive urology be sustainably expanded in resource-constrained settings? @JTKurtzman and @_KochDoc discuss program models and long-term partnerships aiming to shape global urology efforts @GU_IMPACTS #URO281 na2.hubs.ly/H02Nxn90

In this episode of Global Perspectives, Dr. Niels Johnsen and Dr. George Koch share their firsthand experiences as AUA Academic Exchange Scholars in India. From clinical insights to cultural discoveries, they reflect on the lessons learned, the surprises encountered, and the lasting impact of international collaboration on their approach to urology. Listen here! ➡️ bit.ly/3N6wFFd #AUANews @nielsvjohnsen @_KochDoc

❄️🎄Holiday Party Photos🎄❄️ Thanks to all who joined us on Friday evening to celebrate another fantastic year in the Department of Urology and to bid Dr. Kamal Pohar a fond farewell as he takes the next step in his career! @OSUWexMed @ctleeuro @OhioStateMed @OSUCCC_James

Dr. Cheryl Lee gives her lecture on #Level5Mentorship and receives the Joseph A. Smith Jr. Mentorship Award at #SUO2025 👏👏👏 #ChampionshipCulture #Mentorship #UroRes #UroMatch #AUAMatch #Match2026

‼️Attention #SUO Fellowship Applicants‼️ Will you be at @UroOnc meeting in Phoenix? We would love to tell you about our exceptional program and everything Ohio State has to offer! Reach out to Dr. Eric Singer to learn more! #UroOnc #SUO2025 #SUO25 #UroMatch #Match2026

@jc_hagedorn joins @_backtableUro to break down the real-world essentials of managing Fournier’s Gangrene from recognizing the earliest warning signs to deciding when surgical intervention or transfer is truly urgent. Her discussion sheds light on current best practices and evolving approaches to this complex condition. Listen here: backtable.com/shows/urology/…