To reach the St. Luke’s Clinic urologist on call, please call (208) 814-1000. In case of emergency, please call 911.
Austen D. Slade, MD, MBA is the only fellowship trained HoLEP and benign prostate enlargement (BPH) specialist in Idaho and the surrounding states, he also obtained advanced training in the management and prevention of kidney stones. By dedicating his practice on these conditions, Dr. Slade is able to help patients find a tailored solution to their needs and offer the latest advances in these fields. Dr. Slade has extensive experience in HoLEP (Holmium Laser Enucleation of the Prostate) and is the first and currently only urologist in the country to offer MiLEP (Minimally Invasive Enucleation of the Prostate), which is a HoLEP surgery performed with miniaturized instruments to reduce trauma to the urethra and surgical side effects. He has published numerous research articles on HoLEP and kidney stone treatment and trains urologists seeking to gain these skills.
Dr. Slade was mentored through hundreds of cases by world experts in HoLEP during his two-year fellowship of endourology at Indiana University and was awarded the prestigious recognition as a research scholar by the American Urologic Association (AUA) for his work on male urinary symptoms and prostate enlargement. He is an author of the AUA’s “Surgical Treatment of Kidney Stones” core curriculum for urologists.
Prior to his medical education, Dr. Slade earned his bachelor’s degree from Brigham Young University, graduating cum laude. He is an active member of the American Urologic Association, Endourological Society, and Society of Benign Prostate Disease.
Dr. Slade is known for his listening and thoughtful approach to understanding patient concerns and seeks to deliver the level of care he would expect for his closest family. Outside of the hospital he treasures time with his wife and kids and is an avid runner with his dog at his side.
Kenneth Verlage, MD focuses on educating patients on their conditions and working with them to find the options that work best for their specific cases.
Dr. Verlage is originally from Texas and was in private practice in Portland before deciding to relocate to Boise where he plans to remain long term.
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Crystals formed in the kidney that cause pain and potential blockage in the urinary tract.
The abnormal growth of cells in a man's prostate gland.
When a man can’t get or keep an erection that is firm enough for him to have sex.
The accidental leaking of urine.
A common condition in older men involving an enlarged prostate gland that causes trouble with urination.
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