Dr. Jacoby
Karny Jacoby, MD
Board Certified, Urology
Undergraduate Degree
BS with honors Cellular & Molecular Biology
University of Washington
1982
Medical School
University of Washington, School of Medicine
1986
Urology Residency and Training
University of Texas Health Service Center
San Antonio, Texas
1986-1992
Home State
Washington
Professional Interests
Incontinence, Laparoscopic procedures
(nephrectomy, pyeloplasty, pelvic
reconstruction), stones, research in the area
of incontinence and other urological conditions
Outside Interests
Family activities, hiking, skiing, quilting
American Board of Urology
Although Urology is classified as a surgical subspecialty, urologists must have an understanding of internal medicine, pediatrics, gynecology and other specialties in order to treat the wide variety of medical problems encountered. In the field of Urology eight subspecialty areas have been recognized. These are:
- Urologic Oncology (Cancer)
Urinary Incontinence
Pelvic Outlet Relaxation Disorder
Voiding Disorders
Urodynamic Evaluation
Erectile Dysfunction or Impotence
Insuring that the physician is board certified is important because the Board evaluates a physician’s clinical skills based on education, examination, and review of actual surgical cases, peer review and other criteria. Although Certification does not guarantee competency, it does indicate that the physician has completed certain basic training requirements and has demonstrated at the time of examination a level of knowledge and competence in the care of patients. In order for a physician to sit for the oral Certifying Board Exam they must have:
- Graduated from an accredited Medical School
- Satisfactorily completed a minimum of 5 clinical years of post graduate training in an ACGME-accredited program
- Satisfactorily completed a 12 month residency program in general surgery, urology or other clinical rotations relevant to urology
- Satisfactorily completed 3 years of training specifically in urology and acted as the Chief resident in urology
- Pass a day-long written Qualifying Exam
- Completed 18 months of continuous practice in the same community
- Received a positive review and letters of recommendation
- Submit a practice log that demonstrates clinical proficiency
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