Kenneth Verlage, MD

Dr. Verlage was drawn to Urology because of the opportunity it provides to mix medical science with surgical technology, both of which are constantly evolving, to provide innovative and effective patient care. Often, urologic patients have conditions that can be successfully treated and provide almost instant improvement in quality of life. This, along with long-standing relationships that he builds with patients over time, makes for a very fulfilling practice.  

Dr. Verlage received his undergraduate degree in Physics and a minor in Mathematics. He earned his medical degree at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center working with a largely rural patient population. While there, he was awarded a research internship at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN where he worked in the Computed Tomography Clinical Innovations Center researching advanced techniques for renal stone detection using CT imaging. He also completed a second research internship funded by the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases branch of the National Institutes of Health (NIH NIDDK) that was hosted by Vanderbilt University. He completed his residency training at Oregon Health & Science University, which provided extensive training under the guidance of experts in the field in urologic oncology, robotic surgery, advanced BPH techniques, stone surgery and gender affirming care for patients.  

Dr. Verlage’s approach is to use his training to do best for the patient in front of him. By far, what Dr. Verlage enjoys the most about working in Urology is the satisfaction that comes from using his training to help patients reach their goals. Urology is often an interdisciplinary practice that requires working and communicating with multiple members of a healthcare team and then applying this information to a patient's care. This allows him to constantly learn and meet new people in order to offer reliable solutions for patients.