Stephen E. Strup, MD, FACS

  • Chairman, Department of Urologic Surgery
4.9 out of 5

About

Stephen E. Strup is the James F. Glenn Professor and Chairman of Urology at the University of Kentucky. He is a native of Northwest Ohio and attended DePauw University, graduating Summa Cum Laude in 1984. He received his medical degree in 1988 from Indiana University. He completed a residency in Urology in 1994 at Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia and then completed an Urologic oncology fellowship in 1996 at the National Cancer Institute in Bethesda, Maryland. He returned to Thomas Jefferson University where he was one of the early adopters of the Hand-assisted laparoscopic nephrectomy and laparoscopic radical prostatectomy techniques.

In 2003, Dr. Strup moved to the University of Kentucky in Lexington, where he was appointed the Director of Minimally invasive urologic surgery and, in 2006, residency program director. He was then named the James F. Glenn Chief of Urology in 2007. His clinical interests include Urologic Oncology, minimally invasive and robotic surgery, and living donor nephrectomy.

Faculty Rank

  • Professor of Urology

Training & Education

Degree

Indiana University, School of Medicine, Indianapolis

Residency

Jefferson Medical College, Philadelphia

Fellowship

National Institutes of Health-National Cancer Institute, Bethesda, Md.

Certifications and Special Training

American Board of Urology
Fellow of the American College of Surgeons

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Ratings & Reviews

4.9 out of 5
34 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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    I've already recommended Dr. Strup to a friend.

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    Dr Strup and Dr StClair took there time and explained everything.

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    Excellent

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    Very professional and also friendly

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    The staff was professional. Our doctor was very knowledgeable and easy to understand.
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      I am very impressed with Dr. Strup. I am confident he is acutely interested in resolving my issues and I trust him implicitly with my care. He came highly recommended to me, and with this interaction, I understand why.
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      *Dr. Strup saved my life. I have nothing but thanks for what he has done for me. To God be the glory.
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      Very good
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      Dr. Was very nice and friendly.Explained procedure very well. Explained issues found and ordered medication to treat problem.
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      I appreciated the information, advice and plan for my future.
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      Dr Strup ROCKS!
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      Best
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      Dr. Strup is a wonderful doctor.
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      Very good
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      Dr. Strup was very thorough, kept me informed, and answered any question I had.
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      All of the staff and *Dr. Strup are excellent!
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      Physician (Dr Strup) and medical student were very professional and thorough
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      Really like Dr. Strup.
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      Love the staff
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      Dr. Strup was very caring and provided excellent explanations to all of my questions.
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      This visit was a large improvement over what I was put through at First Urology.
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      *Dr. Strup was very straight forward and factual. I really appreciated that.
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      *Dr. Strup is the best.
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      All doctors, students, etc, that we spoke with were very informative, helpful, considerate!
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      Dr Strup and his resident Kara were excellent.
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      Excellent care, and I would highly recommend this physician.
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      Dr. Strup is an absolute professional. I always feel like he is telling me just what I need to be hearing. Yet, he does it with a sense of connection that greatly reduces the anxiety and uncertainty. I feel fortunate that he is my contact there.
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      Dr Strup always takes time to listen, explain and make sure I don't have any further questions
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      Though the wait time was longer than expected, the patient care was excellent
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      Dr. Strup took the time to address my concerns.
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      Superb process.
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      Good
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      *Dr. Strup was very caring, helpful and listened.
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      I highly trust and respect *Dr. Strup and his team.