Adam Warren Ylitalo DO FACOS, FACS

Urology•Waco, TX

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50 Hillcrest Medical Blvd.suite 102Waco, TX 76712
Phone+1 254-202-7900
Fax+1 254-202-7999

Summary

Adam Ylitalo, DO, is a urologist based in Waco, TX. He completed his residency in urology at Detroit Medical Center/Wayne State University and graduated from the Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2008, holding a BS in Chemistry from Baylor University. He has expertise in areas such as kidney stones, vasectomy, and urological cancers. He has contributed to the field through publications on topics like digital rectal exam, vasectomy and ureteral obstruction management. He has been recognized with various honors, including being named a Fellow by both the American College of Surgeons and the American College of Osteopathic Surgeons in 2015.

Clinical Expertise

Kidney and ureteral stones, Minimally invasive urologic surgery, Robotic urologic surgery, Laparoscopic urologic surgery, Andrology , Male infertility, Male sexual dysfunction, Neuro-urology, Urodynamics, Pediatric urology, Urologic oncology, Prostate cancer, Testicular cancer, Bladder cancer, Renal cancer, Penile cancer, Urologic trauma and reconstructive surgery, Urethral reconstruction, Ureteral reconstruction / diversion, Male voiding dysfunction, Urogynecology and pelvic reconstructive surgery, Pelvic organ prolapse, Female voiding dysfunction, Genital trauma, Bladder trauma

Education & Training

Detroit Medical CenterResidency, Urology, 2013
Texas College of Osteopathic MedicineClass of 2008
Baylor UniversityBS, Chemistry, 2004
Baylor UniversityB.S., Major in Chemistry, Minors in Mathematics, Biology, and Medical Humanities, 2004

Certifications & Licensure

TX State License 2013 - 2027
MI State License 2008 - 2015
AOA Board of Surgery Urological Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

Fellow American College of Surgeons, 2015
Fellow American College of Osteopathic Surgeons, 2015
Resident Achievement Award American College of Osteopathic Surgeons, 2013
Humanitarian Scholarship American College of Osteopathic Surgeons, 2012
Second Place, Original Research - Poster Presentation Pontiac Osteopathic Hospital, 2011
Krishna K. & Pamela E Sawhney Ethics Award Michigan Chapter of American College of Surgeons, 2011
First Place Ethics Award Michigan Chapter of American College of Surgeons, 2011
Third Place, Case Report - Poster Presentation Pontiac Osteopathic Hospital Poster Competition, 2010
Richard and Sara Lucas Scholarship Recipient 2006
Student Involvement Award Baylor University, 2004
Who’s Who Baylor University, 2003
Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society Baylor University, 2000
Gamma Beta Phi Honor Society Baylor University, 2000
Golden Key Honor Society Baylor University, 2000
Phi Beta Kappa’s Top 100 Freshmen Baylor University, 2000
Dean’s List Baylor University, 1999-2000
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

2 citations
Lack of genitourinary physical examination before urologic consultation--a quality of care issue.
Adam W. Ylitalo, Kelly R. Ylitalo, Richard A. Santucci
Urology. 2012-12-01

Journal Articles

U-shaped Bilateral Ileal Ureter Substitution for Failed Conservative Management of Retroperitoneal Fibrosis: A Case Report
Chen M L, Ylitalo A W, Santucci R A, Med Surg Urol, 1/1/2013
Lack of Genitourinary Physical Examination Prior to Urological Consultation
Ylitalo, Adam W; Kelly R Ylitalo, Richard A Santucci, Urology, 1/1/2012
Urethrogram
Burks, Frank; Adam W Ylitalo, Richard A Santucci, Medscape, 1/1/2011
Digital Rectal Examination
Ylitalo, Adam W; Richard A Santucci, Medscape, 1/1/2011
The SCORED Value Predicts Patients With Small Unilateral Renal Masses At Risk For Having Or Developing Chronic Kidney Disease
Lucas, Steven M; Adam Ylitalo; Geoffrey R Nuss; Mehrad Adibi; Jay D Raman; Jeffrey A Cadeddu; Ganesh V Raj, Journal of Urology, 1/1/2008
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Abstracts/Posters

U-shaped Bilateral Ileal Ureter Interposition for Failed Conservative Management of Ureteral Obstruction from Retroperitoneal Fibrosis
Cushman, P, American College of Osteopathic Surgeons Annual Clinical Assembly, Chicago, IL, 1/30/2012
Lack of Emergency Department and Primary Care Genitourinary Physical Examinations before Urologic Consultation - A Quality of Care Issue
Ylitalo, Adam W; Kelly R Ylitalo, Richard A Santucci, Supplement to Journal of the American College of Surgeons, 1/1/2012
Lack of Emergency Department and Primary Care Genitourinary Physical Examination before Urological Consultation – A Quality of Care Issue
Cushman, P, American Clinical Assembly of the American College of Osteopathic Surgeons, Atlanta, GA, 1/27/2011

Lectures

Vasectomy
1/1/2015
Slings: Autologous, Biologic, Synthetic and Midurethral
1/10/2013
Urinary Lithiasis and Endourology
1/18/2012
Lack of Emergency Department and Primary Care Genitourinary Physical Examination before Urological Consultation – A Quality of Care Issue
1/3/2012
Wilms’ Tumor
1/29/2011
The Myth of the Female Prostate
1/27/2011
Urinary Tract Reconstruction in the Pediatric Patient
1/9/2011
Hormone Therapy for Prostate Cancer
1/25/2010
Management of Invasive and Metastatic Bladder Cancer
1/24/2010
Foley Catheterization and Basic Urology
1/18/2010
Retroperitoneal Fibrosis
1/10/2010
Refractory Hematuria
1/28/2009
Percutaneous Management of Upper Urinary Tract
1/19/2009
Urodynamics and Videourodynamics and Evaluation of Voiding Dysfunction
1/18/2009
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Other

Flexible Ureteroscopy-Directed Retrograde Nephrostomy for Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy – Description of a Technique
Cushman, P, Second Annual Challenges in Endourology
Paris, France - 1/30/2012

Professional Memberships

American Osteopathic Association - AOA
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