YahirAmirSantiago-LastraMD

Urology • San Diego, CA

Female Urology/Pelvic Medicine & Reconstructive Surgery

Associate Clinical Professor, Department of Urology, UC San Diego Health Sciences

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Office
200 W Arbor Dr
Mail Code 8897
San Diego, CA 92103
Phone+1 858-657-7580

Summary

I am a urologist / urogynecologist specializing in pelvic medicine and reconstructive surgery at UC San Diego Health. My clinical interests include pelvic organ prolapse, urinary incontinence in both women and men, voiding dysfunction, urodynamic studies, and lower urinary tract conditions caused by neurologic disorders. As a surgeon I perform robotic, vaginal, endoscopic and open surgical procedures to treat these varied conditions. I also have a specialized transitional Urology clinic for men and women who were born with urologic conditions like spina bifida, bladder exstrophy, and cerebral palsy.

Education & Training

University of MichiganFellowship, Female Pelvic Medicine And Reconstructive Surgery (Urology), 2014 - 2016
Massachusetts General Hospital/Harvard Medical SchoolResidency, Urology, 2009 - 2013
Massachusetts General HospitalResidency, Surgery, 2008 - 2010
University of Puerto Rico School of MedicineClass of 2008

Certifications & Licensure

CA State Medical License 2016 - 2026
MI State Medical License 2014 - 2018
MA State Medical License 2013 - 2016
American Board of Urology Urology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

Faculty Development Award UCSD Health Academy of Clinician Scholars, 2016
Scholar, Linkage Leadership Summit for Women in Academic Medicine 2015
Rodney A. Appell MD Traveling Preceptorship Program in Female Urologyand Voiding Dysfunction 2012
Faculty Development Program Visiting Clerkship Award Harvard Medical School, 2007
Patient Communication Improvement Scholar National Institutes of Health, 2003
Intramural Research Training Award National Institutes of Health, 2002
King's Crown Award for Community Leadership Columbia University, 1999
Health Service Award for Outstanding Health Advocacy Columbia University, 1999
Dean's List Columbia University, 1998
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

A Framework for Addressing Health Disparities in Adult Neurogenic Lower Urinary Tract Dysfunction-Systematic Review and Neurogenic Bladder Research Group Recommendations.
Shanice Cox, Taiwo Dodo-Williams, Brandee Branche, Natalia García-Peñaloza, Mayra Lucas
The Urologic Clinics of North America. 2024-05-01
9 citations
Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause.
Shanice Cox, Ryan Nasseri, Rachel S Rubin, Yahir Santiago-Lastra
The Medical Clinics of North America. 2023-03-01
Urology-Related Research in the Era of the COVID-19 Pandemic.
Rebecca A Takele, Shenelle Wilson, Yahir Santiago-Lastra, Kymora B Scotland
Urology. 2023-03-01

Journal Articles

Dealing with the Difficult Patient Encounter
SantiagoLastraY,Hollingsworth J, AUA Update Series, 1/1/2015
Urologic Cancer Surveillancein Patients with Bladder Augmentation
SantiagoLastra Y, Cameron AP, Current Bladder Dysfunction Reports, 1/1/2015
Long-term Complications of the Neurogenic Bladder
SantiagoLastra Y, Stoffel JT, Current Bladder Dysfunction Reports, 1/1/2015

Abstracts/Posters

National Trends in Utilization of Surgical Therapies for Male Post- Prostatectomy Incontinence.
SantiagoLastra Y, Malaeb BS, SUFU Winter Meeting, New Orleans, LA, 1/1/2016
Variation in Definitions of Urinary Tract Infection in the Spinal Cord Injury Literature: A Systematic Review.
SantiagoLastra Y, Cameron A, AUA North Central Section Meeting, Amelia Island, FL, 1/1/2015
Real-world Effectiveness of Percutaneous Tibial Nerve Stimulation.
SantiagoLastra Y, Oldendorf A, Stoffel J, ClemensJ Q, Cameron AP, International Continence Society Meeting, Montreal, Quebec, Canada, 1/1/2015
Outcomes and Complications of Cystectomy and Urinary Diversion for Benign Indications: A survival Analysis.
SantiagoLastra Y,Mathis M, Andraska E, Malaeb C, Oldendorf A, Cameron AP, Clemens JQ, Stoffel J, International Continence Society Meeting Early Investigator Forum, Montreal, Quebec, Canada, 1/1/2015
Medical complications and urological surveillance in the United States adult spina bifida population.
SantiagoLastra Y, Cameron AP, Lai J, Saigal C, Clemens JQ, AUA National Meeting, New Orleans, LA, 1/1/2015
Medical complications and urological surveillance in the United States adult spina bifida population.
SantiagoLastra Y, Cameron AP, Lai J, Saigal C, Clemens JQ, SUFU Winter Meeting, 1/1/2015
Urinary phytoestrogensare associated with lower urinary tract symptoms in women.
Kreydin E, SantiagoLastra Y, Sanchez A, Preston M, Keenan H, Ko D, AUA National Meeting, Orlando, FL, 1/1/2014
Necrotizing perineal infections in children:Role of frozen-section analysis in early diagnosis and management.
SantiagoLastra Y, Lee R, Nelson C, Yu R, Borer J, New England Section, AUA Mtg, Hartford, CT, 1/1/2013
Cryoprotectantfree ultrarapid vitrification of human sperm using a new microcapillary system.
SantiagoLastra Y, McQuaid JW, Wright D, Tanrikut C, Toner M, Toth L, AUA National Meeting, San Diego, CA, 1/1/2013
The impact of photoselective vaporization of the prostate on lower urinary tracts smptoms and ejaculatory function: results of a multicenter study.
ShafaatTalab S, SantiagoLastra Y, Bachmann A, Muir G, Choi B, Tabatabei S, AUA National Meeting, San Diego, CA, 1/1/2013
Suspended animation of human sperm: ultrarapid vitrification using a novel microcapillary system.
SantiagoLastra Y, McQuaid JWT, Wright D, Tanrikut C, Toth T, New England Section, AUA Meeting, Boston, MA, 1/1/2012
Video Abstract: New method to improve ejaculatory symptoms after photo selective vaporization of the prostate.
SantiagoLastra Y, Shafaat-Talab S, Bachmann A, Muir G, Choi B, Tabatabaei S, 32nd Congress of the Societe International D'Urologie, Fukuoka, Japan, 1/1/2012
Longterm outcomes in radical versus penilesparing surgery for squamous cell carcinoma. The Massachusetts General Hospital Experience.
Santiago-Lastra Y, Osbourne AL, McCarty MJ, Eisner BH, McDougal WS, AUA National Meeting, San Francisco, CA, 1/1/2010
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Press Mentions

PTNS Efficacy Bolstered by Adjunctive PharmacotherapyDecember 7th, 2015
#AUA15 - Medical Complications and Urological Surveillance in the United States Adult Spina Bifida Population - Session HighlightsMay 19th, 2015

Grant Support

Neuromodulation Research GrantSUFU Foundation2014–2016

Professional Memberships

American Urological Association - AUA
Member

Other Languages

Spanish

External Links

Dr Santiago-Lastra's UCSD Health Provider Websitehttp://providers.ucsd.edu/details/32623/yahir-santiago-lastra-surgery-urology-san_diego
Neurogenic Bladder Research Grouphttps://www.nbrg.org/research-team/members/index.php
Twitter https://twitter.com/ysl_md?lang=en