Dr. Eric Giesler

"Teams produce great outcomes. The foundation of our team is the doctor-patient relationship."

Dr. Eric Giesler was raised in Houston, TX. He obtained his undergraduate degree at the University of Virginia and returned to Texas to attend medical school at the University of Texas Health Science Center in Houston. Dr. Giesler completed his general surgery internship and urology residency at the University of Cincinnati in Ohio.

Upon completion of his training, Dr. Giesler accepted a position at the University of Cincinnati as an Assistant Professor of urology. He trained medical students, residents and fellows in a wide array of urologic disorders including complex urinary stones and robotic surgery and other minimally invasive techniques for the kidney, bladder and prostate.

Dr. Giesler enjoys treating both men and women. He appreciates working with patients and their families through the diagnosis and treatment of urologic cancers and other disorders. He understands that some urologic conditions, especially stone disorders, can be very debilitating for patients and makes it a priority to tailor an appropriate treatment plan for the individual patient.
His patient care philosophy is that of a Team Approach. He believes the combination of his expertise, participation by the patient and the patient’s family, and collaboration with the primary care physician are invaluable for a successful outcome.

AREAS OF INTEREST

Dr. Giesler has pursued extensive training in minimally invasive treatments in urology. He has vast experience performing laparoscopic and robotic surgery on the kidney, bladder and prostate. Dr. Giesler has performed over 100 robotic-assisted procedures. He is certified in the use of lasers and other minimally invasive techniques for treatment of an enlarged prostate (BPH). Dr. Giesler’s experience also includes the treatment of kidney stones using shock-wave lithotripsy, endoscopic and/or percutaneous techniques.

He is the Medical Research Director, a Principal Investigator and Sub-Investigator on selected research.

CREDENTIALS

Board Certified: American Board of Urology 2009

Joined Urology Team: September 2008

Medical Degree: University of Texas Health Science Center

Urology Residency: University of Cincinnati 2002-2007

ACADEMIC POSITIONS

Assistant Professor of Surgery, University of Cincinnati, Department of Surgery/Urology Division. 2007-2008