History of the WSAUA by Earl F. Nation, MD

October 19, 2024

2003 History Committee meeting at the WSAUA office in Santa Ana, CA: Picture from left to right, Dr. John Prince. Dr. Earl Nation, and Dr. Lawrence Jones. We are posting this excellent article written in 1977 by a true Western Section pioneer, Dr. Earl Nation, as part of our Centennial celebration. Click here to view…

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In Memoriam – Sakti Das, MD

October 17, 2024

Sakti Das, MD  1939 – 2024   The Western Section AUA regrets to announce the recent passing of our longtime member and past Historian (2001-2004) Sakti Das, MD, FACS,  this October, in Lafayette, California.  Dr and Mrs Das attended the last annual meeting in October of 2023 in Lake Tahoe where he was honored as…

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In Memoriam – Lorne Sullivan, MD

May 30, 2024

Dr. Sullivan pictured with his wife, Elaine, during the WSAUA Past-President’s Dinner at the 2011 Annual Meeting in Vancouver, BC. In Memoriam – Lorne D. Sullivan, MD July 3, 1936 – March 28, 2024 Western Section Past-President 1991 Dr. Lorne D Sullivan, a distinguished figure in the field of Urologic Sciences, passed away peacefully at…

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In Memoriam – Jeffrey Kaufman, MD

May 29, 2024

Passing of Dr. Jeffrey E. Kaufman It is with great sadness and a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Dr. Jeffrey E. Kaufman, Past President (2015, Indian Wells, CA). Dr. Kaufman passed away at home on May 25 from complications of Multi System Atrophy. Dr. Kaufman was a pioneering leader and advocate in…

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