Buscarini joins Beaufort Memorial
Beaufort Memorial Urology Specialists have welcomed a new board-certified, fellowship-trained urologist specializing in robot-assisted surgery and the treatment of urological cancers to the practice in Beaufort and Okatie.
Maurizio Buscarini, M.D., Ph.D., MPH-MBA, joins the practice from New York City, with decades of experience in urological research, writing for medical journals and compassionate patient care. Board-certified in urology and fellowship-trained in robotic surgery, endourology and laparoscopy, he will be an integral part of the team at the Urology Specialists practice, seeing patients in Beaufort and Okatie.
“Dr. Buscarini has a wealth of experience, knowledge and passion in the field of urology, and his dedication to transparency in care and his whole-body approach will make him a vital addition to the Urology Specialists practice,” said Beaufort Memorial President and CEO Russell Baxley. “His particular passion for treating urological cancers will expand access to much-needed urology services care here in the Lowcountry.”
With a general surgery background that shifted to urology during his service in the Italian Army, Dr. Buscarini developed a strong passion for research and education. While earning his Ph.D. in Biochemistry and Cancer Biology at the University of Southern California, he trained under leading pioneers in bladder cancer.
The field of urology always fascinated him due to its surgical and often oncological aspects, as well as the field’s constant evolution and wide range of conditions. He has established state-of-the-art robotic surgery programs across the U.S. and Europe, trained more than 100 physicians worldwide, and authored over 160 scientific publications. In addition, he has participated in more than 50 medical relief missions with Doctors Without Borders over the past 25 years.
He takes a holistic approach to urology and strives to help patients understand every aspect of their care, no matter their condition.
“I listen to my patients and, working together, we set appropriate goals and expectations,” he said. “It is important to me that their experience is as transparent and holistic as possible.”
Dr. Buscarini also specializes in andrology – the study of the male reproductive system, including male sexual health – and is passionate about educating male patients and encouraging them to be proactive about their health.
Dr. Buscarini will perform robot-assisted surgical procedures to treat urological cancers such as adrenal, bladder, kidney and prostate cancers. A sought-after expert in state-of-the-art robotic surgical techniques, he strives to educate patients about the benefits of robot-assisted procedures, evolving and innovating as a physician alongside ever-changing technology.
At the practice, Dr. Buscarini joins board-certified urologist Dr. Louis F. Plzak III and board-certified physician assistants Kristin S. Callaghan, Matthew Baker and Nancy Thomas.
To make an appointment with Dr. Buscarini or any of the practice’s other providers in Beaufort or Okatie, call (843) 524-7607.
