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The urologic oncology clinic at St. Luke's Cancer Institute is the only one of its kind in Idaho, bringing you the most advanced expertise in the region. We’re dedicated to bringing you the highest level of care for urologic malignancies, including prostate, kidney, bladder, testis, and penile cancer. Our highly skilled, fellowship trained surgeon, Dr. Stephen Brassell, performs a wide range of robotic (da Vinci®) and open surgeries, including:
- Prostatectomy
- Nephrectomy
- Cystectomy
- Adrenalectomy
- Retroperitoneal lymph node dissection
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Location & Contact Info
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Office Hours
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Before Your Visit
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For Current Patients
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After-hours & Weekends
To reach the on-call urologist, please call (208) 489-6847. In case of emergency, call 911 immediately or go directly to the nearest emergency department. If you need urgent support for a mental health crisis, please use 988 to call or text the Idaho Crisis & Suicide Hotline.
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Providers
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UrologyBiography
Stephen A. Brassell, MD, FACS is a urologic oncologist with expertise in minimally invasive and robotic surgery and the management of complex urologic cancers. He is the medical director for urologic oncology, as well as medical director for St. Luke’s Cancer Institute in Boise.
During his Army career, Dr. Brassell completed an internship at Walter Reed Army Medical Center, followed by two years as battalion surgeon with the 10th Special Forces Group. While at Walter Reed he also served as a urologic oncologist, and was appointed the associate director of the Center for Prostate Disease Research, a multi-institutional national prostate cancer program, and assistant professor at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences.
His military courses include airborne, flight surgery, dive medical, and cold weather/mountain warfare training. He has received a Meritorious Service Medal and Army Commendation Medal among other awards. Dr. Brassell chaired over 30 research studies and has published and presented over 70 articles in the urologic literature with a focus on urologic cancer.
- Robotic and open prostatectomy
- Robotic and open nephrectomy
- Robotic and open partial nephrectomy
- Robotic and open radical cystectomy
- Robotic and open partial cystectomy
- Robotic and open excision of retroperitoneal tumors
- Robotic and open adrenalectomy
- Robotic and open ureteral surgery
- Radical orchiectomy
- Retroperitoneal lymph node dissection
- Penectomy and organ sparing approaches to penile cancer
- Inguinal lymph node dissection
- Excision of any genitourinary malignancy
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Urologic OncologyBiography
Derek Derkacs, PA-C has experience in family practice; multiple surgery specialties, including urology; and orthopedics.
Derek earned his bachelor's degree in nutrition and dietetics from the University of Northern Colorado, and his master's of degree in physician assistant studies from the University of Utah Physician Assistant Program. He is a member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants and has served in numerous roles with the Idaho Academy of Physician Assistants.
Derek also has over 10 years of service with the Idaho Army National Guard. His military training includes Basic Officer Leadership Course, Captain Career Course, Flight Surgeon Course, and Tactical Combat Medical Care. He currently serves in the 116th Cavalry Brigade Combat Team. Additionally, Derek was part of the National Guard Marathon Team for two years.
In his free time, Derek enjoys spending time with his wife and children, running, listening to music, and learning about automobiles.
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Urologic OncologyBiography
Christina Ricci, PA-C specializes in the care of hospitalized adults. She is certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants and is a member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants.
Christina earned her bachelor's degree from Michigan State University and her master's degree in PA studies from Grand Valley State University.
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St. Luke's Cancer Institute – Urologic Oncology
Call us to make an appointment.
(208) 381-2733
Office Hours
Make an appointment
St. Luke's Cancer Institute – Urologic Oncology
Call us to make an appointment.
(208) 381-2733
Office Hours
Procedures & Treatments
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Minimally invasive and robotic surgery for prostate, bladder, kidney, testis, penile, and urinary tract cancers.
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Supportive Oncology
Caring for the Whole Person
Supportive oncology is an integral part of the St. Luke’s Cancer Institute philosophy that healing comes from caring for the whole person, not just the disease.
You can count on a team of experts who will work alongside your physicians to help you and your family be as strong and stable as possible during your cancer diagnosis, treatment and beyond.
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