Physicians

Division Chief, Urology
James F. Glenn, MD, Professor of Urology

Department / Division
Surgery / Urology

Address
DUMC 3167
Durham, NC 27710

Appointment Telephone
919-684-2446

Office Telephone
919-681-5506

Fax Telephone
919-681-5507

Training

• MD, New York Medical College, 1977

Residency

• General Surgery, UNC Hospitals, 1977-1979
• Urology, UNC Hospitals, 1979-1983

Fellowship

• Mineral Metabolism, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, 1983-1985

Clinical Interests
Medical and surgical management of kidney-stone disease, shock-wave lithotripsy, minimally invasive management of benign prostatic hyperplasia, endoscopic management of urinary-tract obstruction

Research Interests
1. Minimally invasive management of urologic diseases
2. Minimally invasive management of renal and ureteral stones
3. Medical management of nephrolithiasis
4. Bioeffects of shock wave lithotripsy
5. Basic physics of shock wave lithotripsy
6. Intracorporeal lithotripsy for stone fragmentation
7. Minimally invasive management of urinary tract obstruction, including ureteropelvic junction obstruction and ureteral strictures
8. Minimally invasive management of benign prostatic hyperplasia
9. Thermotherapy of the prostate
10. Enhanced imaging modalities for minimally invasive surgery
11. Digital video imaging during endoscopic surgery
12. 3-D imaging modalities for minimally invasive surgery
13. Holmium laser applications in urology

Industry Relationships and Collaborations (What's this?)

This physician (or a member of their immediate family) has a working relationship (i.e. consulting, research, and/or educational services) with the companies listed below. These relations have been reported to the health system leadership and, when appropriate, management plans are in place to address potential conflicts.

• Boston Scientific Corporation
• Mission Pharmacal Company