Greater Boston Urology Adds Dr. Ravi Kacker and MetroWest Urology Team, Expanding Footprint of U.S. Urology Partners Affiliate into Natik, Mass.

BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dr. Ravi Kacker and the team of MetroWest Urology have joined forces with Greater Boston Urology. Dr. Kacker is a Harvard-trained, board-certified and fellowship-trained urologist, researcher and innovator and will continue to serve patients from his thriving practice in Natik, Mass.

Greater Boston Urology is the largest urology group in the state with convenient locations serving greater Boston and the surrounding regions, including ten urology care centers with the new Natik office and two interventional radiology centers. Greater Boston Urology is an affiliate of U.S. Urology Partners, which supports community-based urology practices and is backed by General Atlantic.

Jonathan S. Brajtbord, M.D., Chair, Physician Clinical Council of Greater Boston Urology, stated, “We are thrilled to have Dr. Kacker and his team join Greater Boston Urology. Dr. Kacker has a very busy practice, is well respected in the community, and beloved by his patients. His commitment to his practice and patients aligns with our mission at Greater Boston Urology to provide best-in-class urological care in the greater Boston communities.”

Ravi Kacker, M.D., stated, “Joining Greater Boston Urology allows me to continue providing the personalized, high-quality care my patients expect while gaining access to additional resources, technology and collaborative expertise. This partnership ensures that our patients will benefit from the strength of a larger organization without losing the individualized approach that has always been central to my practice.”

Dr. Kacker’s clinical practice covers all of general urology with a specialty focus on the medical and surgical management of erectile dysfunction, bladder cancer, BPH, kidney stones, low testosterone, male fertility and vasectomy. He is committed to providing compassionate, individualized care and works closely with each patient to develop treatment plans tailored to their goals and lifestyle.

In addition to his clinical practice, Dr. Kacker has authored numerous peer-reviewed publications and has presented nationally on topics related to men’s health, infertility and sexual medicine. His research has influenced the national conversation around low testosterone and has developed new approaches to urologic problems in partnership with leading biopharmaceutical companies. Dr. Kacker uses his background in pharmacology to develop personalized treatment for his patients. He is dedicated to helping patients feel comfortable discussing sensitive issues and believes that open communication is essential to achieving the best possible outcomes.

Dr. Kacker grew up in Maryland before attending undergraduate and medical school in Chicago. He completed his medical education in Boston, including fellowship training in male hormones and fertility.

Dr. Kacker will continue to be supported by his longtime physician assistants Elisabeth MacDonald, PA-C and Stephanie Pena, PA-C at 67 Union Street, Suite 308, Natick, MA 01760, phone [phone].

About Greater Boston Urology

Founded in 2010, Greater Boston Urology is the largest urology group in the state, serving Greater Boston and the surrounding regions through ten urology care centers and two interventional radiology centers. Greater Boston Urology provides a full suite of urological services and comprehensive individualized treatment for its patients, including general urology, men’s health, women’s health and cancer care. From the moment a patient walks through the door, Greater Boston Urology’s talented team of urologists, urogynecologists, and other clinical experts strives to manage each patient's care in-house, including imaging studies, diagnostic testing, pathologic testing, interventional radiology and surgical treatments. To learn more, visit www.GreaterBostonUrology.com.

About U.S. Urology Partners

U.S. Urology Partners offers a comprehensive suite of practice management capabilities to its affiliated community-based urology practices, which maintain their local brand and identity that they have established, often over decades. U.S. Urology Partners currently supports six affiliated groups across a network of more than 70 locations in Florida, Indiana, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York and Ohio. For more information, please visit www.us-uro.com.