Joel Funk MD FACS
@jfunkmd
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Professor of Urology UAB-Heersink SoM | HoLEP Fanatic | URPS | Husband | Father | Angler | Likely Not A Good Person | Views/Language are mine
Joined November 2013
We did a thing recently. All shared with patient permission. 979cc prostate with recurrent gross hematuria requiring transfusion and obstructive uropathy. <2 hours enucleation time. Home <48 hours later. @UABUrology is making waves! Enucleation is the answer! #allsizesfitone
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The @uabheersink Department of Urology had a holiday gathering this past weekend, generously funded by our faculty! We're so thankful for time spent together during this festive season! ✨ 💚
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This tweet 🧵 normalizes and grounds why science MATTERS to the non-scientist. Brilliant idea and information.
Rewatching #BreakingBad in 2025 with fresh eyes as #Radonc resident☢️ Let's talk about how Walter White's Stage IIIA lung adenocarcinoma would be treated if diagnosed today instead of 2008. 🧵 #lcsm #MedTwitter Because honestly? The show may look very different. Here's why...
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This evening was our @UABUrology “not a holiday” gathering. In this season, I am so grateful for this opportunity and am astounded at the energy, enthusiasm and empathy of my peers and our trainees. It’s truly amazing to be part of this team. Check us out. We are growing!
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The @UABHeersink Department of Urology recently welcomed Chen-Han Wilfred Wu, M.D., Ph.D., as an associate professor. Wu also serves as associate director for @uabprecisionmed. Get to know Dr. Wu more in this new feature!⭐ 📰 : https://t.co/EVdpXQ0Uik
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Continuing the growth of our @UABUrology powerhouse!
22 urology cases across 7 rooms and 12 urologists at UAB Highlands hospital for @UABNews. @jfunkmd @adam_baumgarten @LukeAR_Shumaker Just another typical Friday… only better! We’re blowin it up @UABUrology!! 🔥🧨🔥Sorry @UABUroOnc for taking lunch first… 😅
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So incredibly happy for my colleague and kindred spirit. Well deserved John!
John Knight, Ph.D., was recently honored at the @UABHeersink Fall 2025 Endowed Chairs and Professorships Reception. Dr. Knight was named the John R. Burns, M.D., and Dean G. Assimos, M.D., Endowed Professor in Urology. Congrats, Dr. Knight!⭐ Learn more: https://t.co/UWDlmSfd4J
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How do you tell inflammation from early recurrence? Dr. Bogdana Schmidt, Dr. Anne Schuckman, and Dr. Piyush Agarwal unpack how seasoned urologists interpret subtle cystoscopic findings to distinguish recurrence from inflammation, and why experience often outpaces risk
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For my PCNL friends! Thoughts?
@rwjurology Stopped by my partner’s room today and saw this creative use of a pink pad during PCNL…. Cushioning, absorbent, and keeps for pedals in place. (Glad I don’t need them as much for SP EP and TV prostates)
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We're thankful for the incredible Heersink community, not just this week, but all year long. Wishing you and your loved ones a safe, joyful, and restorative holiday season!
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A massive global review just confirmed it. Clinical trials + real-world data from 132 million people across the globe. The HPV vaccine doesn’t just reduce cervical cancer. It almost eliminates it. Yes, you read that right. Girls vaccinated before 16 have an 80% lower risk of
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Australia just recorded zero cervical cancer cases in women under 25 - for the first time since records began in 1982. This is what happens when a country commits to HPV vaccination and screening. We protect our girls and save lives.
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What is the optimal timing for definitive ttt of patients with obstructed infected kidney 2ry to stones ? Our findings showed 14-21 day interval provides the best balance between residual infection and stent related complications making it the best time frame.@endouroacademy
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🚀 #ICE25 Great experience at the first International Conference on #Endourology by @Uroweb in Rome. I spoke about postoperative incontinence after enucleation — a key challenge as we continue improving techniques and patient outcomes. Always inspiring to learn and share.
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As expected, #SMU25 was an exciting and inspiring event! The innovative ideas and energy my Mexican colleagues have is infectious. Thank you again @smumexico for the invitation and a special thank you to @RomanCarvajal for your friendship!
Incredible experience at 76th annual #SMU25 Guadalajara🇲🇽world-class organization, attendance & top faculty expertise. Honored to moderate live surgery & share #BPHCanada experience #BPH #HOLEP #Aquablation #MIST Thank you #SMU25 faculty & attendees -excited for #SMU26 in Mérida!
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Join us for the Vanderbilt GURS Fellowship virtual open house on Thursday Dec 18 at 7pm CST to learn about the fellowship @SocietyGURS @SMSNA_ORG @urogeek @SES_AUA @AmerUrological Register here: https://t.co/8p80nscAK6
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One of the best moments as a faculty is when a recently graduated resident texts you about performing their first HoLEP independently — a skill they learned here @UTMBUrology . So proud of him. Teach one Reach many.. @jfunkmd 🙏
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Dear Friends, It is a pleasure to share good news 📢 I am honored to have been selected as Professor & Chairman at Hospital Alemán 🇦🇷 @HAlemanBsAs To all who thaught, supported and helped me, THANK YOU 🙏 And my gratitude to my Dream Team, Gabriela, Camila and Juan ❤️❤️❤️
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¡Concluimos el 76° Congreso Nacional de Urología SMU 2025 celebrando números que hablan de pasión, entrega y un compromiso inquebrantable con nuestra especialidad! 📊💙 Cada participación, cada intercambio y cada aprendizaje reafirma que la urología en México avanza con fuerza
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Legitimately. Those are tears in my eyes.
If you look at this photo and your blood pressure goes up, you’re probably a urologist who finished their training before 2020. Maybe a good reason to not fly American Airlines…?@jfunkmd @ABUrology
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Wonderful. Appreciate my 2001 classmate, Jennifer Miles-Thomas, and the legendary Anthony J Schaeffer covering this topic with a critical mention of topical estrogen for women! @drrachelrubin @sufuorg
In the latest episode of the Better Edge podcast, Jennifer Miles-Thomas, MD, moderates an insightful discussion with Anthony J. Schaeffer, MD, one of the contributors to the recent IDSA guidelines for complicated urinary tract infections. Dr. Schaeffer reviews key elements of
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