USF Health Department of Urology

Dr. Heinsimer completed his undergraduate training, with a major in Chemistry at Wake Forest University. He earned his doctor of medicine degree at the Ohio State University. His Urology residency was completed at the Indiana University. He then went on to complete a fellowship in Reconstructive Urology at University of South Florida.

Dr. Hernandez joined the USF faculty in 2009 as an Assistant Professor and was promoted to Associate Professor in 2016. A native of Tampa, he completed his Bachelor of Arts degree in Molecular Biology at Vanderbilt University and Medical School and Urology Residency at Johns Hopkins University. He has been teaching residents at University of South Florida and Tampa General Hospital since 2009. Dr Hernandez uses a combination of minimally invasive and novel techniques with traditional approaches to provide patients with the best outcomes and the highest patient safety. Dr. Hernandez's areas of concentration include urologic oncology, prostate and renal malignancies, kidney stones and benign prostatic hypertrophy, as well as minimally invasive surgical treatment modalities.

Dr. Ross Everett grew up in the Atlanta area. He received his undergraduate training at the University of Georgia. He then earned his medical degree at the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University, as well as a Master's in Public Health from Johns Hopkins University. Following medical school, he completed his residency program in Urology at the Medical College of Wisconsin.

He subsequently went on to pursue a fellowship specializing in gender affirming surgery and reconstructive urology at Oregon Health and Science University in Portland, Oregon. There he was trained in both feminizing and masculinizing genital reconstruction, urethral reconstruction, erectile and incontinence prosthetics, and upper tract urinary reconstruction. He was also trained in both Xi and Single Port robotic surgery. He joined the team at University of South Florida Urology in 2022 and aims to offer high quality care that is individualized, patient-centered, and patient-affirming.

Dr. Rafael Carrion is a nationally recognized urologist and Professor and Chairman of the Department of Urology at the University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine. He specializes in sexual medicine and men’s health, offering expert care with a compassionate, patient-centered approach.

After completing a prestigious fellowship in Sexual Medicine and Neurology at the University of California, San Francisco, Dr. Carrion joined USF and quickly became a leader in the field. He now directs one of the nation’s top-ranked sexual medicine fellowship programs and is internationally known for his expertise in prosthetic surgery and men’s health conditions.

Dr. Carrion remains active in academic research and has published numerous medical articles, surgical videos, and textbook chapters. This dedication ensures his patients benefit from the latest advancements in urologic care.

Known for his approachable and caring nature, Dr. Carrion builds strong, trust-based relationships with each patient. He currently leads the Sexual Medicine Division at USF Health, providing comprehensive care for conditions like erectile dysfunction, Peyronie’s disease, and penile implants.