MUSC Health Urology at North Area Medical Pavilion

Dr. Solomon Hayon is an Assistant Professor of Urology and the Director of Men's Health and Male Infertility at the Medical University of South Carolina. He graduated with honors from Wake Forest University with a degree in Biophysics and was employed as a high school science teacher prior to pursuing medical training. He received a scholarship to attend the University of Maryland Medical School and completed his urology residency at the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill. Dr. Hayon pursued further specialization, completing a fellowship in Andrology at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago. The fellowship included in-depth training regarding male infertility treatments, microsurgical sperm extraction, varicocele repair, vasectomy, and vasectomy reversal. Additionally, he spent time learning the medical and surgical management of Men's Health issues such as erectile dysfunction and Peyronie's disease. He strives to deliver exceptional patient care in a comfortable environment with a focus on education, communication, and patient engagement. Dr. Hayon has [completed several areas of research](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=Hayon%20S&sort=date), including, but not limited to,low-intensity shockwave treatment protocols for erectile dysfunction, testosterone-related mobile health applications, low testosterone and elevated follicle stimulating hormone among men presenting for fertility evaluation without oligospermia, and more.

Dr. Luis G. Medina is a urologic oncologist and Assistant Professor of Urology at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) and MUSC Hollings Cancer Center. He specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of urologic malignancies, including prostate, kidney, bladder, penile, urethral, adrenal, testicular, and upper tract cancers. Dr. Medina earned his medical degree from Universidad Central de Venezuela. He completed his urology residency and a fellowship in Robotic Surgery and Minimally Invasive Urologic Oncology at the University of Southern California (USC). He then completed a fellowship in Urologic Oncology at MUSC before joining the faculty. His clinical and research interests focus on improving outcomes for patients with urologic cancers through surgical innovation, collaborative research, and personalized treatment strategies. His clinical practice covers a comprehensive range of treatment options, including robotic surgery, complex open surgery, single-port surgery, and focal therapy. In addition to caring for patients, he serves as Associate Program Director of the Urologic Oncology Fellowship. He has authored more than 100 peer-reviewed publications and book chapters and has presented his work at national and international scientific meetings. He was awarded the MUSC Hollings Cancer Center Clinical Scholar Grant to support his research and remains active in several professional organizations, including the Global Society of Rare Genitourinary Tumors and the American Urological Association. Dr. Medina is committed to providing high-quality, multidisciplinary cancer care tailored to each patient's goals and needs. He strives to ensure that every patient feels well-informed and supported throughout their cancer journey. He is fluent in English and Spanish.

Dr. John B. Adams, II, is a board-certified urologist who treats adults ages 18 and above. A native of Savannah, Georgia, Dr. Adams earned his medical degree from Emory University School of Medicine in Atlanta, Georgia. Upon graduation, he completed a urological residency at Emory University Hospital, followed by a laparoscopy and minimally invasive surgery fellowship at the prestigious Johns Hopkins Hospital. After serving as a full-time faculty member at the Medical College of Georgia in Augusta, Dr. Adams returned to the Lowcountry, bringing his world-class medical training. He is dedicated to attaining the highest levels of medical education and providing the latest advances in urological care.

Benjamin Stone, MD is a urologic cancer surgeon who specializes in the management of kidney cancer, prostate cancer, bladder cancer, testicular cancer, and other cancers of the genitourinary system. Dr. Stone graduated from Princeton University and received his medical degree from Weill Cornell Medicine with election to the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society. He completed urologic surgery residency training at Vanderbilt University Medical Center and received advanced fellowship training in urologic oncology at Harvard Medical School. His surgical practice focuses on the management of urologic cancers using advanced, minimally invasive robotic and laparoscopic techniques in addition to traditional open surgery. He has published numerous peer-reviewed scientific articles and textbook chapters, and his research interests include improving disparities in access to quality care and reducing the financial burden of cancer treatment.

Dr. Barry Lifson is originally from New York. He attended medical school at New York Medical College in Valhalla, New York. He completed two residencies - one in general surgery at Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center in the Bronx and the other in urology at New York Medical College in Valhalla. He completed his fellowship in endourology (minimally invasive kidney surgery including stones) in Minneapolis, Minnesota.Dr. Lifson has practiced medicine in New York as well as West Virginia. He is a member of the American Urology Association, the American College of Surgeons, and the Endourology Society.

Joanne Sujitra Daniel, DHSc, PA-C, BSN specializes in urology with a focus on the treatment and prevention of kidney stones. She is interested in the practice of preventive medicine through patient education and is also actively engaged in the training and education of students. In addition to urology, she is also experienced in rural health and migrant worker health and has clinical interests in underserved populations and resource deprived communities. In 2015, Joanne graduated from the University of Oklahoma with her bachelor's degree in nursing. She completed her master's degree in Marietta College in 2017 and obtained her doctorate of health sciences with a focus on research and education from Eastern Virginia Medical School in 2021. Joanne has practiced in a variety of diverse settings including Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and Wilmington, North Carolina. She enjoys medical mission trips, playing the piano, traveling, and volunteering with her church.