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Our physicians offer experience, sensitivity and the latest urological methods.

Our Providers are:
Scott C. Kolbeck, M.D. Omar Atassi, M.D. Matthew S. Anderson, M.D. Michael J. Murphy, M.D. Daniel J. Higgins, M.D. Eric J. Lawatsch, M.D. Tricia Koch, A.P.N.P. Daniel A. Lemmens, C.U.P.A. |
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Scott C. Kolbeck, M.D., F.A.C.S. Neenah, New London and Clintonville locations
Dr. Kolbeck is a board certified Urologist. He is a native of Milwaukee, graduating from the University of Wisconsin. He completed his residency at the University of Virginia in Charlottesville.
Doctor Kolbeck's clinical areas of expertise include diseases of the prostate, kidney stones, and evaluation and treatment of urinary incontinence. Doctor Kolbeck has a special interest in performing laser surgery; minimally invasive procedures for male and female incontinence; and Radioactive Seed Implants for prostate cancer, all of which are outpatient procedures.
Dr. Kolbeck resides in Greenville, Wisconsin with his wife and son. In his free time he enjoys hiking and fishing.
Education/Post Graduate Training
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B.S., Chemical Engineering, University of Wisconsin 1983
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M.D., University of Wisconsin 1987
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Urology, Research, Junior, Senior and Chief Resident 1989 / 1993
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Surgical Internship, University of Virginia 1987 / 1988
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Surgery Resident, University of Virginia 1988 / 1989
Licensure / Board Certification
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American Board of Urology / Present
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Wisconsin Medical License 1993 - Present
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Fellow - American College of Surgeons
Professional Organizations
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Member American Medical Association
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Member American Urological Association
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Member State Medical Society
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Member Wisconsin Urologic Society
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Member Associated Urologists (IPA)
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Omar Atassi, M.D. Neenah and Berlin locations
Dr. Atassi is board certified in Urology. He is a Neenah native, graduating from Duke University and Loyola University Medical School. He completed his residency at William Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak, Michigan. Dr. Atassi returned to Neenah where he joined practice with his father in 1995.
Doctor Atassi's clinical areas of expertise include evaluation and treatment of urinary cancers, diseases of the prostate, and kidney stones. Doctor Atassi has a special interest in Interstim therapy and female incontinence. In 2001 Dr. Atassi, was selected by his peers as the best Urologist in the Fox Cities as reported in the Fox Cities Magazine.
Dr. Atassi lives in Neenah, Wisconsin with his wife and son. In his free time he enjoys golfing, boating and Packer games.
Education/Post Graduate Training
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B.S., Duke University, Durham, NC 1982 / 1986
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M.D., Loyola University, Chicago, IL 1986 / 1990
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General Surgery Intern, William Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak, MI 1990 / 1992
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Urology Resident, William Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak, MI 1992 / 1996
Licensure / Board Certification
Professional Organizations
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Matthew S. Anderson, M.D. Thedacare Physicians Oshkosh location
Dr. Anderson is board certified in Urology. He is a Wyoming native graduating from University of Wyoming and University of Colorado School of Medicine. He completed his residency at Loyola University Medical Center in Maywood, Illinois. Dr. Anderson came to the Fox Cities after completing his residency and joined Urology Associates of Wisconsin.
Dr. Anderson’s clinical areas of expertise include diseases of the prostate, evaluation and treatment of urinary disorders and kidney stones. Dr. Anderson performed the Fox Valley's first hand-assisted laparoscopic nephroureterectomy (removal of kidney, urine tube and bladder cuff) at Theda Clark Medical Center in 2001.
Dr. Anderson lives in Greenville, Wisconsin with his wife and children.
Education/Post Graduate Training
- B.S., University of Wyoming, Laramie, WY 1987 / 1991
- M.D., University of Colorado School Of Medicine, Denver, CO 1991 / 1995
- General Surgery Intern, Loyola University Medical Center, Maywood, IL 1995 / 1996
- General Surgery Resident, Loyola University Medical Center, Maywood, IL 1996 / 1997
- Urology Resident, Loyola University Medical Center, Maywood, IL
1997 / 2001
Licensure / Board Certification
- American Board of Urology / Present
- Wisconsin Medical License / Present
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
Professional Organizations
- Member State Medical Society
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Michael J. Murphy, M.D. Mercy Medical Center Oshkosh and Ripon locations
Dr. Murphy is board certified in Urology. He is a Fox Valley native, graduating from University of Wisconsin - Green Bay and Michigan State University – College of Human Medicine East Lansing, Michigan. He completed his residency at the Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Doctor Murphy’s clinical areas of expertise include diseases of the kidney, and prostate. His interests also include laparoscopic cryoablation of kidney tumors, erectile dysfunction, and endoscopic management of kidney stones.
Dr. Murphy, a Fox Valley native, lives in Neenah with his wife and children. In his free time he enjoys fishing, hiking, and biking.
Education/Post Graduate Training
- B.S., University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, Green Bay, WI 1983 / 1988
- M.D., Michigan State University-College of Human Medicine
East Lansing, MI 1997 / 2001
- General Surgery Intern, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI 2001 / 2002
- Urology Resident, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI
2002 / 2006
Licensure / Board Certification
- American Board of Urology / Present
- Wisconsin Medical License / Present
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- American Urologic Association
Professional Organizations
- Member American Urological Association
- Member American Medical Association
- Member State Medical Society
- Member Wisconsin Urologic Association
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Daniel J. Higgins, M.D. Neenah and Berlin locations
Dr. Higgins is Board Certified in Urology. He is a Milwaukee native,graduating from Marquette University and Medical College of Wisconsin.
He completed his residency at Medical College of Wisconsin in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Dr. Higgins was an Urologist in the Milwaukee area before moving to the Fox Valley.
Dr. Higgins’ clinical areas of expertise include urologic cancer, kidney stone disease and enlarged prostate. He employs a variety of state of the art surgical modalities such as cryosurgical treatment of the prostate and kidneys, laser treatment for enlarged prostate, interstim therapy for overactive bladder and outpatient procedure for unrinary leakage.
Dr. Higgins lives in Neenah, Wisconsin with his wife and four children. In his free time he enjoys reading, cycling and spending time with his family.
Education/Post Graduate Training
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B.S., Marquette University, Milwaukee, WI 1986 / 1990
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M.D., Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI 1995 / 1999
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General Surgery Intern, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI 1999 / 2000
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Urology Resident, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI 2000 / 2003
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Urology Chief Resident, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI 2003 / 2004
Licensure / Board Certification
- American Board of Urology / Present
- Wisconsin Medical License / Present
Professional Organizations
- Member American Urological Association
- Member American Medical Association
- Member State Medical Society
- Member Wisconsin Urologic Association
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Eric J. Lawatsch, M.D. Neenah location
Dr. Lawatsch was raised in Minnesota, and he attended The University ofMinnesota for his undergraduate and medical school training. Dr. Lawatsch then completed his urologic surgery residency at the Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee.
As a general urologist,Dr. Lawatsch is trained to evaluate and treat all aspects of urologic disease, including: prostate cancer, benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), kidney cancer, kidney stones, bladder cancer, erectile dysfunction, female incontinence, and pediatric urologic diseases. Dr. Lawatsch's clinical areas of interest include laparoscopic and robotic surgery for kidney and prostate cancer.
Dr. Lawatsch resides in Neenah, WI with his wife and three children. In his spare time he enjoys fishing, hunting, camping and golfing.
Education/Post Graduate Training
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B.S., University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN 1992 / 1995
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M.D., University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN 1998 / 2002
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General Surgery Intern, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI 2002 / 2003
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Urology Resident, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI 2003 / 2007
Licensure / Board Certification
- Wisconsin Medical License / Present
Professional Organizations
- Member American Urological Association
- Member Wisconsin Urological Society
- Member State Medical Society
- Member Society of Government Services Urologists
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Tricia Koch, A.P.N.P. Adult Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioner Neenah location
Tricia was born and raised in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. She moved to the Oshkosh area in 1992 when she attended The University of Wisconsin Oshkosh in the nursing program. She also obtained her Masters of Science in Nursing - Adult Nurse Practitioner from the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh.
As an Advance Practice Nurse Practitioner, Tricia evaluates and treats patients in the field of urology. She has a special interest in learning more about surgical procedures and being able to assist our physicians in surgery. She provides follow-up care in the office and hospital.
Tricia lives in Neenah with her husband and two children. She enjoys spending time with her family, scrapbooking, camping, golfing and water sports.
Education
- B.S., Nursing, University of Wisconsin, Oshkosh
- A.P.N.P., University of Wisconsin, Oshkosh
Licensure / Certification
- Wisconsin Advanced Practice Nurse Prescriber License
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Daniel A. Lemmens, C.U.P.A. Certified Urology Physicians Assistant
Mercy Medical Center Oshkosh location
Working in the field of Urology for over 30 years, Dan specializes in treating men and women with incontinence. He has a special interest in Urodynamics, writing and editing several publications on the subject.
Dan earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Wisconsin-Steven Point and his advanced practice physicians assistant degree at University of Cincinnati, College of Medicine. He is certified with the American Board of UrologicAllied Health Professionals. Dan is also involved in the National and Chapter levels of The Society of Urologic Nurses and Associates.
Dan lives in Sheboygan with his wife and has two sons. He enjoys canoe camping and is very involved in youth mentoring through scouting and venturing programs. Dan also speaks regularly at local support groups and professional interest groups up to national level.
Education
- B.S., Biology, University of Wisconsin, Stevens Point
- P.A., University of Cincinnati, College of Medicine
Certification
- American Board of Urologic Allied Health Professionals, Inc.
- Certified 1978, Recertified 1982, 1987, 1992, 1995, 1999, 2004
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