Provider
Pablo J SantaMaria, MD, FACS
Urology
About Pablo J SantaMaria, MD, FACS
Dr. SantaMaria joined Augusta Health on July 1, 2020 after 23 years of community practice in Middle and South Georgia where he be came one of the busiest urological stone surgeons in the USA. He has treated patients in large metropolitan centers, resort communities and rural settings. He has served on local, state and national committees. He eagerly brings his diverse life and clinical experiences to teach the urologist of the future as he cares for the patients of today.
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Clinical Interests
Kidney Stones
Minimal Invasive Treatments of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)
General Urological Office Practice Evaluation and Management (E&M) -
Research Interests
Renal Stones: (1) Management of Encrusted Ureteral Stents (2) ESWL Use in An Academic Urological Practice
BPH: Minimal Invasive Management of BPH in High Risk Patients
Urological Liaison for MCG Medical Students serving in the Department of Biochemistry and Cell Biology Laboratory -
Other Info
Past President Georgia Urological Association Past Georgia Representative of Southeast Section of American Urological Association Board of Directors Past Member of American Urological Association Practice Management Committee
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Philosophy of Care
The health and life of my patient will be my first consideration.
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Specialties
Urology
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Language(s)
English;Spanish
Credentials
Positions
Director of Urological Outreach
Director of Urological Continuing Medical Education
Member of Urological Clinical Competence, Urological Program Evaluation and Urological Resident Selection Committees
Associate Professor of Surgery
Section of Urology
Certifications
American Board of Urology, Recertification - Certified, 2018
American Board of Urology, Recertification - Certified, 2008
Fellow, American College of Surgeons - Certified, 2001
American Board of Urology - Certified, 1999
Education and Training
Medical School: University of California San Diego
Internship: Emory University Affiliated Hospitals (General Surgery)
Residency: Emory University Affiliated Hospitals (Urology)
Locations
1447 Harper Street
Augusta, GA 30912
2011 Westend Drive
Greensboro, GA 30642
Patient Reviews
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Dr. SantaMaria’s Reviews
February 27, 2024
Great visit. Doctor was great. Explained resolution to my concerns in an easy to understand manner.
February 24, 2024
I didn't have any bad experiences, only good experiences where a Doctor reap cares about his patients.
February 24, 2024
Good
February 23, 2024
Excellent Dr.
February 16, 2024
Would not be cooperative about sending my ultrasound orders to a different facility that takes my insurance due to the urgency I need because of the xxx hurting so bad
February 11, 2024
Love Dr Sammarita
January 2, 2024
Good experience
December 21, 2023
Provider need to contact me for follow up
December 10, 2023
I have answered these questions in my previous comments. Dr Santamaria treats me like a number and I have felt very unimportant from beginning to end
November 13, 2023
The young doctor had read my medical history n was quick to answer my questions.
November 3, 2023
We were a bit confused, as the information shared by the ER Attending, then the Urologist in the ER and then Dr. Santamaria all varied a bit.
November 2, 2023
Good
November 2, 2023
Provider stated I no longer need to see him unless I want a surgical intervention. Deferred me to another specialist.
October 23, 2023
I received an explanation of the procedure in the mail about 5 days after the appointment.
September 15, 2023
I loved the way I was treated and would recommend
August 26, 2023
Looking forward to next procedure and hopefully some medical options!
August 3, 2023
Very good experience and helpful
July 14, 2023
Very good response by the provider. He is a nice doctor
July 13, 2023
Very good experience.
July 1, 2023
I don't recommend services.
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