Whole-Person Urology Care for Men and Women
At AdventHealth Hendersonville, we know urology concerns can weigh on your body, mind and spirit. That’s why we offer the kind of treatment that not only helps you feel better, but empowers you to feel confident, inside and out.
Our team of board-certified urologists specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of all types of urological disorders, including complex conditions such as cancers of the kidney, bladder, prostate and testicles; kidney stones; sexual dysfunction; and male and female urinary incontinence. We perform minimally invasive surgeries using the da Vinci® Xi robotic system, which enhances precision, reduces pain and allows you to recover faster. Regardless of which issue you or a loved one face, you can count on the AdventHealth Hendersonville team for expert-level treatment from physicians who have your whole health in mind.
Robotic-Assisted Surgeries Mean Better Outcomes
Many complex urological conditions can be treated through robotic-assisted surgery. A type of minimally invasive surgery, robotic-assisted procedures give our surgeons greater control and precision. These procedures can mean less pain, fewer complications, shorter hospital stays and faster healing for you.
Our surgeons at AdventHealth Hendersonville use the exceptionally precise da Vinci® Xi surgical system. The da Vinci® robot holds surgical tools, and its movements are guided by a surgeon's hands. It translates your surgeon’s hand movements in real-time, bending and rotating the instruments while performing the procedure. The tiny, wristed instruments move like a human hand but with a greater range of motion. The da Vinci® vision system also delivers highly magnified, 3D views of the surgical area, and the instrument size allows surgeons to operate through one or a few small incisions.
We perform various urological procedures with this robotic-assisted technology, including radical prostatectomy, nephrectomy and partial nephrectomy, and nephrectomy cyst decortication.
Expertise for Your Urology Concerns and Conditions
If you’re having bladder or sexual health issues, you don’t have to struggle with the symptoms silently. Our compassionate team has years of experience diagnosing and treating a wide variety of urological symptoms and conditions, including:
- Blood in urine
- Cancers of the kidney, bladder, prostate and testicles
- Erectile dysfunction
- Low testosterone
- BPH/enlarged prostate
- Complex kidney stones
- Urinary incontinence
- Peyronie’s disease
- Hematuria
- Overactive bladder
Unparalleled Urology Treatment Options
We stay up to date on the latest urology treatments to offer you high-quality care that makes sense for your needs — with less pain and faster recovery times. Using state-of-the-art technology and minimally invasive surgical options, we’ll create a tailored treatment plan so you can feel like yourself again.
Our team of board-certified urologists specializes in:
- Kidney stone removal with percutaneous nephrolithotomy and own-access, tubeless PCNL
- Robotic surgeries performed for kidney cancer, robotic prostatectomy for prostate cancer, robotic partial/radical nephrectomy for kidney cancer; minimally invasive options including da Vinci Xi
- Male sling surgery/artificial sphincter implant for urinary incontinence and sphincter weakness
- Penile injections and penile implants for erectile dysfunction and Peyronie’s disease
- Vasectomy surgery
- BPH surgery including Urolift, GreenLight Laser Therapy, PlasmaButton™ Vaporization, and TURP
Experienced Urologists, Dedicated to You
Drs. Harkhani, Krueger and Johnson and team lead the region in whole-person urology care that focuses on addressing your needs and meeting your goals — all with uncommon compassion.
Nina Harkhani, MD
Director of Robotic Surgery, AdventHealth Hendersonville
Board Certified in Urology
Dr. Harkhani has years of experience using the Intuitive da Vinci® Si and Xi platforms, offering minimally invasive options for treating kidney and prostate cancer. She also provides high-end stone surgery, being one of the only urologists in the region to offer tubeless percutaneous nephrolithotomy (tubeless PCNL) and Endoscopic Combined Intra-Renal Surgery (ECIRS) for complex kidney stones.
With extensive experience in penile implant procedures for erectile dysfunction, Dr. Harkhani also offers multiple surgical options for implants. Additionally, she provides nonoperative treatment plans, including active surveillance for certain cancers, behavioral therapy, physical therapy and medications.
Andrew H. Krueger, MD
Board Certified in Urology
Dr. Krueger has been providing exceptional care with the AdventHealth family since 2001. He attended medical school at the Medical College of Ohio and completed his residency at Henry Ford Hospital. Dr. Krueger offers MRI fusion prostate biopsies for the detection and diagnosis of prostate cancer. In his free time, Dr. Krueger enjoys running.
Clifford P. Johnson, MD, SUFU
Board Certified in Urology
Dr. Johnson has been providing exceptional care since 1991 and joined the AdventHealth family in 2006. He attended medical school and completed his residency at the University of Minnesota. Dr. Johnson has extensive experience in cryotherapy of prostate and kidney cancers. He served as a trainer for cryotherapy, traveling to other urology practices to teach them the procedure. In his free time, Dr. Johnson enjoys hiking and biking.
Sarah Kelli Johnson, MPAS, PA-C, CUPA, BCB-PMD
Sarah Kelli Johnson is a certified physician assistant who has provided exceptional care to our community since 2003 and joined the AdventHealth family in 2007. She completed her physician assistant studies at Methodist University. Sarah offers pelvic floor muscle training and performs complex urodynamic procedures for concerns around bladder storage/emptying. In her free time, she enjoys running, hiking, biking and dancing.
Feel Empowered to Regain Your Confidence
You don’t have to face urological health issues alone. Reach out to us today to take the first step toward better health and renewed confidence.
Or call us at 828-681-2269.