Ross Simon, M.D.

Dr. Ross Simon is a Florida native who performed his medical training and residency at University of South Florida here in Tampa. He did his undergraduate education at the University of Florida and holds a Master in Human Genetics from Tulane University. In addition to authoring many journal articles in both the Journal of Urology and Journal of European Urology he undertook a year-long research fellowship dedicated to prostate cancer at the prestigious Duke University. Dr. Simon focuses on all areas of Urology such as stone disease, minimally invasive robotic surgery, and male sexual health. He is also fluent in Spanish and welcomes all of Tampa’s Hispanic population.

Dr. Simon operates out of Tampa General Hospital, Advent Health Wesley Chapel, and the TGH Brandon Healthplex Surgery Center in Riverview. He sees patients out of local offices in Riverview and Wesley Chapel.

Education:  

• University of Florida – Bachelor of Science in Biology - Gainesville, FL
• Tulane University College of Medicine – Master of Science in Human Genetics – New Orleans, LA
• University of South Florida College of Medicine – Doctor of Medicine – Tampa, FL

Residency:

• University of South Florida College of Medicine – Urology – Tampa, FL  

Fellowship:  

• Duke University School of Medicine – Research Prostate Cancer – Durham, NC

Board Certification:

• Board Certified – Urology

Medical Accreditations:

• Diplomate American Board of Urology

Professional Society Membership:

• American Urology Association
• Florida Urologic Association
• Tampa Bay Medial Society
• American Medial Society

Clinical Expertise:

• Urology
• Urological Surgery

Urology Specialties:

• Stone Disease  
• Minimally Invasive Surgery for the treatment of enlarged prostate, prostate cancer, and kidney cancer
• Non-Surgical Treatment of enlarged prostate; an advanced BPH treatment that does not require surgery
• Robotic Surgery for prostate and kidney cancer
• Urinary Control (Incontinence), full range of options for male and female incontinence treatment
• Kidney Stone Disease – prompt evaluation, variety of treatment options individualized to your specific needs
• Voiding Dysfunction
• Male Sexual Dysfunction and Penile Implantation

Urological Conditions:

• Androgen deficiency (Low Testosterone)
• Benign Prostatic Enlargement BPH
• Cystocele
• Interstitial Cystitis
• Overactive Bladder
• Stress Urinary Incontinence
• Urethral Strictures
• Urinary Incontinence
• Bladder Cancer
• Prostate Cancer
• Kidney and Ureteral Stones
• Erectile Dysfunction

Urological Treatments:

• Biofeedback and Electrical Stimulation
• Bladder Instillations
• Bladder Suspension Surgery
• Endoscopic Surgical Therapy (TURP, TUIP)
• Laparoscopic Robotic Prostatectomy
• Nerve Stimulation, Neuromodulation
• Non-Scalpel Vasectomy
• Percutaneous Nephrostolithotomy (PCNL)
• Pyeloplasty (Robotic)
• Radiation Therapy
• Radical Nephrectomy (Robotic or Laparoscopic)
• Partial Nephrectomy (Robotic)
• Shock Wave Lithotripsy
• Sling Procedures
• Endoscopic treatment with Ureteroscopy and Laser
• In office procedural treatment of BPH 
• Penile Implantation 

Advanced Urological Technology

• Bladder Cancer Screening and Surveillance with FISH
• Cytology
• CO2 Laser Therapy
• DaVinci Robotic Surgery
• Interstim, Lasers (Holmium)
• Slings