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Stephen E. Strup, MD, FACS

  • Chairman, Department of Urologic Surgery
4.89 out of 5
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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
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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

4.89 out of 5
50 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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    August 26th 2025
    The Dr was very good we thank world of him

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    August 26th 2025
    Very nice peeps

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    August 20th 2025
    Excellent staff and doctors. Dr Strup is excellent!,

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    August 19th 2025
    Dr. Strup answered all my questions and made me feel at ease with the procedure.

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    August 19th 2025
    Best ever
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      August 13th 2025
      Dr. Strup was excellent
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      August 12th 2025
      Complex issue explained to understandable terms
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      August 12th 2025
      Good
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      August 6th 2025
      Dr. Strup is the epitome of excellence. He listens intently and provides ample feedback. He is a phenomenal brand ambassador.
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      August 5th 2025
      Doctor did good when he was there.
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      July 30th 2025
      Dr. Strup is exceptional, compassionate, and comforting.
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      July 29th 2025
      Good
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      July 22nd 2025
      Was very concerned and answered all my questions thoroughly.
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      July 8th 2025
      I recommend them
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      July 8th 2025
      Dr Strup is the best.
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      July 8th 2025
      Good
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      July 2nd 2025
      Yo I have a great team.
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      July 2nd 2025
      They were direct and concerned
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      July 1st 2025
      A+ top to bottom!
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      June 24th 2025
      Dr Strup is fantastic
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      May 27th 2025
      Addressed all questions with concern and knowledge
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      May 27th 2025
      Nothing in particular I can complain about. Doctor very competent. I was In good hands.
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      May 27th 2025
      All gpod
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      May 21st 2025
      Excellent
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      May 21st 2025
      The doctors, the surgeons spoke down to our level that we could understand they made us feel at ease about our cancer.
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      May 20th 2025
      Have recommended Dr. Strup to several people.
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      May 20th 2025
      Rarely have experienced anything smoother or professional in medicine or anywhere.
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      May 20th 2025
      The best!
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      May 14th 2025
      Incredibly helpful and comforting.
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      May 13th 2025
      Doctor and assistant nice and very professional
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      May 7th 2025
      Every step was very good
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      May 7th 2025
      Dr Strup always been great
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      April 23rd 2025
      Good
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      April 22nd 2025
      Dr Strup is excellent
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      April 22nd 2025
      Dr. Strup is fantastic. I feel very blessed to be under his excellent care.
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      April 22nd 2025
      Medical staff were great
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      April 16th 2025
      Dr. Strup informed me of the variety of treatment options that are open to me.
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      April 9th 2025
      Dr. Strup and resident Dr. Hensley were informative and took the time to answer all our questions.
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      April 9th 2025
      Everyone was very professional.
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      April 8th 2025
      Excellent service
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      April 1st 2025
      Dr. Strup and his resident, Dr. Teplitsky, were very thorough in their explanations of the procedure in advance and during the procedure itself.
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      April 1st 2025
      Very impressed with Dr. Stephen Strup. Spent my time with me explaining options of the care for my condition.
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      March 26th 2025
      Dr. Strup did a fabulous job explaining and showing empathy.
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      March 25th 2025
      Every thing was very good
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      March 4th 2025
      A great doctor!
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      March 4th 2025
      Dr. Strup was clear and precise in his explanations. He structured the discussion so that to make sure all key points came through and all my questions were answered. I feel he is an excellent doctor.
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      March 4th 2025
      Dr. Strup very patient, professional. Spent as much time as necessary with us.
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      March 4th 2025
      Good.
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      February 25th 2025
      Very good doctor and staff
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      February 18th 2025
      Will recommend Dr.Strup to others