Benjamin M. Dropkin, MD

  • Assistant Professor of Urology
4.89 out of 5

Specialties

Conditions

  • Urethral stricture disease
  • Post-prostatectomy incontinence
  • Erectile dysfunction
  • Peyronie's disease
  • Buried penis
    • Phimosis
    • Ureteral stricture disease
    • Hydrocele

Procedures Performed

  • Reconstructive urology
  • Urethroplasty
  • Artificial urinary sphincter
  • Male sling
  • Penile prosthesis
    • Buried penis repair
    • Urinary diversion
    • Circumcision
    • Ureteral reimplant
    • Pyeloplasty
    • Hydrocelectomy
    • Vasectomy

About

Benjamin Dropkin is a reconstructive urologist and Assistant Professor of Urology at the University of Kentucky. He completed a fellowship in Urologic Trauma, Prosthetics, and Reconstructive Surgery under the tutelage of Dr. Allen Morey at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas following a residency in Urologic Surgery at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee. He graduated Alpha Omega Alpha and with honors from Dartmouth Medical School, Hanover, New Hampshire and Phi Beta Kappa and summa cum laude from Hamilton College, Clinton, New York.

Dr. Dropkin has authored and co-authored numerous research publications focusing primarily on the topics of urologic prosthetic surgery and urethral reconstruction. He is the author of High-Yield Urology: a Guideline-Based Review for the In-Service, Board, and Recertification Exams. His past presentations include podium lectures at national and international conferences. He serves as a manuscript reviewer for multiple urologic journals including The Journal of Urology. His honors include the Warren Wright Prize for Public Speaking (2011) and the Arthur Naitove Surgical Scholar Award (2015).

Personal Statement

My passion and expertise lie in restoring a patient's ability to urinate, store urine without leakage, and/or function sexually. Addressing these challenging problems often leads to profound benefits for both the patient and their partner. The procedures that I perform are elective surgeries and I do not believe in telling a patient that they must have an operation. It is my role to educate the patient about the problem and about the available treatment options. We can then make an informed decision together in order to improve their quality of life.

Faculty Rank

  • Assistant Professor of Urology
  • Awards

    Warren Wright Prize for Public Speaking (2011)

     Arthur Naitove Surgical Scholar Award (2015)

Training & Education

Degree

BA, Hamilton College, Clinton, N.Y.
Dartmouth Medical School, Hanover, N.H.

Residency

Urologic Surgery, Vanderbilt University, School of Medicine, Nashville, Tenn.

Fellowship

Urologic Trauma, Prosthetics and Reconstructive Surgery, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas

Insurance Information

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Ratings & Reviews

4.89 out of 5
17 Reviews

The star rating is a calculation based on feedback from our patients using our nationally-recognized Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey. Learn more about our survey process. Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.

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    If there was a 6 I'd give a 6.

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    Dr. Dropkin is always engaged and concerned about my problems. Really like this guy.

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    Dr. Dropkin and his team were like a well-oiled machine. Very impressive!

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    Very positive experience.

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    Dr. Dropkin was professional, courteous and assuring.
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      Dr. Dropkin was personable and easy to talk to. He listened closely to my issues and provided me the information I needed to consider my options. He very clearly explained my options. I felt very comfortable talking with him.
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      Dr. Dropkin and his staff do an awesome job. I have been very pleased with my care and surgery on 1/4/24 and follow up.
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      Dr Dropkin was great!
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      Good
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      Very good
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      I'm still healing and dealing with some pain/swelling (which is to be expected), but overall I am pleased with Dr. Dropkin.
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      His bedside manor is par excellent!!!
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      Professional and attentive staff throughout experience.
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      Best doctors visit I've ever experienced
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      Caring. Informative
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      Just fantastic
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      They were exceptional with explaining everything to us