John J. Kishel, M.D., F.A.C.S.

Dr. John Kishel graduated cum laude from University of Scranton in 1974 with a bachelor of science and from Georgetown University in 1978 with a doctorate in medicine. He completed an internship at Georgetown University from 1978 to 1979, resided as general medical officer in the United States Public Health Service from 1979 to 1981, and completed his residency in urology at Georgetown University in 1985. Dr. Kishel joined Dr. MacLean in private practice in 1985, with a particular interest in lithotripsy. He has been certified by the American Board of Urology since 1987. Dr. Kishel resides in Silver Spring with his wife and son.

Marc B. Applestein, M.D., M.S.B.

Dr. Marc Applestein graduated cum laude from Duke University in 1976 with a bachelor of science and from University of Maryland in 1983 with a doctorate in medicine. He completed a surgical internship and residency at University of Maryland Hospital in 1985 and a residency in urology at University of Maryland Hospital in 1988. He has been in private practice with us since that time. Dr. Applestein has extensive experience performing lithotripsy procedures. He has been certified by the American Board of Urology since 1990. In 1999, Dr. Applestein received a master's degree in business from Johns Hopkins University. Dr. Applestein resides in Columbia with his wife and two children.

Robert A. Gessler, M.D.

Dr. Robert Gessler graduated from University of Maryland with bachelor of science in 1978 and from Georgetown University in 1983 with a doctor in medicine. He completed an internship and a surgical residency at the University of Connecticut New Britain General Hospital. His urological residency was completed at Brown University Rhode Island Hospital in 1988. Dr. Gessler entered private practice in 1988 and has been with this practice since 1998. Dr. Gessler is especially active in pediatric urology and also focuses on innovative prostate treatments and procedures. He has been certified by the American Board of Urology since 1990. Dr. Gessler resides in Ellicott City with his wife and four children.

Alejandro Rodriguez, M.D.

Originally from Tucson, AZ, Dr. Alejandro Rodriguez is a specialist in urology, who joined Central Maryland Urology Associates in September 2001. Dr. Rodriguez comes to CMUA from Baltimore's University of Maryland Medical Systems, where he completed his residency training in urology and surgery. Prior to this, Dr. Rodriguez served a surgery internship also at the University of Maryland Medical Systems, and completed his medical school training at the Hahnemann University School of Medicine in Philadelphia, PA. Dr. Rodriguez has received many awards and honors including the Hahnemann University School of Medicine Alexander Gero Scholarship Award, the Hahnemann University School of Medicine Minorities in Medicine Scholarship Award, the Emory University Faculty Scholarship Award, and the Emory University Dean's Merit List.

Currently, Dr. Rodriguez is a member of the American Urological Association, the Ednourological Society, and the American Medical Association. His interests include stone disease, endourology, urologic cancers and male sexual dysfunction. Dr. Rodriguez is board certified in urology and is a fluent Spanish speaker.

Lisa Hawes, M.D.

Dr. Lisa Hawes graduated with magna cum laude honors from Georgetown University with a bachelor of science from the School of Foreign Service. She worked in management consulting for several years before returning to Goucher College for a post-baccaluareate premedical year. She then received her medical doctorate degree from University of Maryland School of Medicine in 1998 with cum laude and AOA honors. She completed her internship in general surgery and residency in urology at University of Maryland. She specializes in female urology and minimally invasive procedures to treat prostate enlargement. She joined Central Maryland Urology in August 2004. She is currently an associate member of the American Urological Association.

Frank Nezu, M.D.

Dr. Frank Nezu graduated with highest honors from Rutgers College, Rutgers University, with a degree in molecular biology and biochemistry. At Rutgers he was awarded a merit scholarship and early induction into Phi Beta Kappa. Dr. Nezu earned his medical degree from Univeristy of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. He completed his residency training in urology at Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia. In addition to general urology, Dr. Nezu has extensive training in laparoscopic kidney surgery and minimally invasive treatment of kidney stones.

Our Staff

We have five registered nurses (RNs) on staff. Registered nurses hold college degrees and are state licensed professionals. Like physicians, nurses are required to continue their education throughout their career. Our nurses continually expand their knowledge base through educational seminars across the country and by attaining certifications in various aspects of urological nursing. They are all members of numerous professional organizations which allow them to network with their peers and stay up-to-date on the latest in urology. Together, our registered nurses have experience and certifications in operating room, recovery room, urological surgery, and general medical nursing.

We have several other clinical staff members in addition to our registered nurses. They support and assist and are an integral part of all processes established to facilitate the best health care. They are certified medical assistants who offer assistance to our physicians by taking vital signs, collecting specimens, and helping out with clerical duties around the office. Our CMAs are usually dressed in uniform. Medical assistants are trained in vocational schools. Professional training varies from 3 months to 2 years depending on their level of expertise. We are proud that all of our clinical staff members have gone the extra mile to become certified in their fields.

Our clerical staff is top notch. Our secretarial staff rotate between our two offices doing a variety of tasks... from answering the telephones to scheduling appointments, they are always willing to help our patients. Our clerical staff is divided into secretarial and management departments in order for the clinical and administrative departments to function more effectively and efficiently.

Central Maryland Urology Associates, P.A.

3450 Fort Meade Rd., Suite 207 Laurel, MD 20724 [VIEW MAP] Phone: 301.725.8880 Fax: 301.725.3135

11085 Little Patuxent Pkwy., Suite 204 Columbia, MD 21044 [VIEW MAP] Phone: 410.997.1930 Fax: 410.992.1688

Columbia Urological Surgery Center
11085 Little Patuxent Pkwy., Suite 207
Columbia, MD 21044
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Phone: 410.997.5422
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