Yahir Santiago-Lastra | Urology
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🌺🇵🇷(Ja-EER) @UCSD_Urology. Pelvic surgeon | Director of @ucsdhealth Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery. Inequality is a comorbidity
San Diego, CA
Joined November 2015
I’m a child of affirmative action. I dare you to tell me I didn’t deserve to be part of this space. Affirmative action helped me be found. My team and I did the rest. Thank you @AmerUrological for this statement - I vow to pay it forward.
The AUA and the Urology Care Foundation believe that using race as one of the criteria for admission to institutions of higher learning has led to a more diverse urology workforce and thereby has improved access to patient care. Read more: https://t.co/PuqSLZBBZo
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Excited for the @sexmedresearch team to share our most recent research in female sexual dysfunction this weekend at the @SMSNA_ORG #SMSNA25 Annual Fall Scientific Meeting in Grapevine, Texas. Hope to connect and learn about all the new innovations in sex med!
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As a urologist, I value seeing our colleagues in health policy. But Dr. Christine’s views on abortion and gender-affirming care don’t reflect my values or our field’s inclusive mission. Advocacy should protect, not restrict, patients’ rights and access to care.
🎉 We are proud to recognize Dr. Brian Christine, a long-standing AUA member and advocate for men's health, on his confirmation as Assistant Secretary for Health at HHS last night. His dedication to urology and public service reflects the values of our specialty, and we’re
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Excited to host our first perfused cadaver lab today @UCSD_Urology, focusing on open surgical skills. Big thanks to @baxter_intl for the support and shoutout to @YSL_MD @darshanpatelmd , and our great fellows Ben Baker, and Sarah Azari for making it happen! @CFS_UCSD
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Thrilled to welcome @YakhannahKay from @UNCurology to the @UCSD_Urology SUO fellowship! She’s an incredible talent, and we’re lucky to have her join our team. #UroOnc #SUO_YOU @AdityaBagrodia @JuanDeslogesMD @lissmike @Cold_Steel_1970 @cjkane10 @endourologyucsd @m_e_nielsen
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We loved seeing familiar faces at #AUA25. Two of our incredible program recipients stopped by our booth to share how the Data Research Program has impacted their work - and why they think YOU should apply! Don't miss your chance to be part of the next cohort! Learn more! ➡️
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Thank you to UCSD Urology for hosting me for an incredible visit. The discussion, exchange of ideas, time spent with faculty and residents (and kayaking) were phenomenal! @BechisUrology @YSL_MD @roger_sur @JenniferAnger @JillC_Buckley @endourologyucsd @cjkane10
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We loved seeing familiar faces at #AUA25. Two of our incredible program recipients stopped by our booth to share how the Data Research Program has impacted their work - and why they think YOU should apply! Don't miss your chance to be part of the next cohort! Learn more! ➡️
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Yahir A. Santiago-Lastra, MD, (@YSL_MD) discusses some of the barriers to vaginal estrogen access. @UCSD_Urology
https://t.co/oV9OPYaY4t
urologytimes.com
"The black box warning affects that ability for them to get access to that critical drug, vaginal estrogen," says Yahir A. Santiago-Lastra, MD.
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Congrats to Tyler Sheetz for his Research Scholar Award and Anthony Galvez for his Boston Scientific Medical Student Innovation Award! Thank you to the @AmerUrological and the @UrologyCareFdn! @YSL_MD @endourologyucsd @UCSD_Urology
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Star-studded Crossfire: Do we cancel office procedure w same day + UA? Lively & engaging debate from our expert panel: @NityaAbraham
@YSL_MD
@SiobhanHartigan
@SKielb_MD
@KamranSajadi
#aua25 #wearesufu
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Grateful to have attended MUA this week where we learned how to be the best urology applicants we can be from @YSL_MD @gpalapa2 @EMB_PedsUro @MihirShahMD @eleswarapu @EfeCGhanney & others! Thank you for inspiring, uplifting, and providing us with concrete resources to succeed.
🚨 Attention Medical Students! The deadline to apply for the Michigan Urology Academy Workshop is fast approaching—submit your applications by February 14th! 📅 #Urology #MUA2025 #MedStudent #MedTwitter
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So proud of our board member @YSL_MD!
Join us for this #Urogynecology webinar on March 19 at 7 pm ET, "Diagnosis and Management of LUTS in MS, PD, and Spinal Injuries" with speaker Yahir Santiago-Lastra, MD (@YSL_MD), and moderator Tajnoos Yazdany, MD (@tajiurogyn). Register: https://t.co/zkpsuCSmiX
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@PTarantinoMD @matteolambe 3/ @candacegranberg on a talk by @YSL_MD on vaginal estrogen: https://t.co/kQKoDq6t1S
Fantastic talk by @YSL_MD on vaginal estrogen. 💪 Foundational treatment of recurrent UTIs in postmenopausal 🚺 🚫NO increased risk of breast Ca 💥BUT💥 ❗️INCORRECTLY grouped w/ systemic estrogen tx as black box ❗️Warning label hasn’t changed since 2002!😡 #AUASummit25
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Hi! With sub-i season around the corner, here is a panel that can help M3s navigate their surgical sub-i ✨ ⭐️ Being a Sub-I ⭐️ Professionalism ⭐️ “The List” ⭐️ Asking for Feedback/LORs ⭐️ Managing Fatigue Amongst other topics! Please share!! 🤩 #UroSoMe
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Well-deserved recognition! Such a great ambassador of the @auawest !
Big News! Our own @DrEnemchukwu is among the winners of the @AmerUrological Young Urologist of the Year! 🏆 We’re thrilled to see her representing @StanfordUrology on this national stage and excited for what’s next! @SWIUorg @StanfordMed
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Congratulations to 2025 @AmerUrological Young Urologist of the Year Awardee @DrEnemchukwu! Well-deserved recognition of her ongoing work for her patients and the urology community @StanfordUrology
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UUIG Office Hours is back! Your monthly chance to connect, ask questions, & dive into urology’s hidden curriculum — insider knowledge from experienced mentors. 📅 Join us on Zoom – March 12, 8–10 PM EST Zoom link will be shared in the https://t.co/ew24SURvN2
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