Our staff is the best. It is a collection of dedicated, highly trained and compassionate people who strive to provide the finest medical treatment in a warm and caring environment. Our staff includes:

D. Russell Locke, M.D.

Dr. Locke is a native Floridian. He attended Florida State University where he was selected for the Program in Medical Sciences. During this time he was awarded the opportunity to pursue an accelerated path leading to a Bachelor of Science and completion of the first year of medical school. The remainder of Dr. Locke’s formal medical education was completed at the University of Florida where he received the degree, Doctor of Medicine in 1983. He also completed his surgical and urological training at the University of Florida and is certified by the American Board of Urology. He is also a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons.

Dr. Locke was actively recruited to the Ocala area by Dr. S. A. (Moses) Shashy, founder of one of the oldest urological practices in the Southeastern United States. Upon Dr. Locke’s arrival to the area in 1988, he developed a uniquely progressive and innovative approach to urologic healthcare. During this time, he introduced numerous technological advances and surgical techniques, which had regional impact on the diagnosis and treatment of urologic disorders.

Through this experience, the concept of a comprehensive center for the diagnosis and treatment of urologic disorders utilizing the most modern and innovative techniques were formulated. To date, Dr. Locke has devoted his career to the practice and development of this approach to urologic healthcare.

Dr. Locke has resided in Ocala since 1988 with his wife and children.

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Ira W. Klimberg, M.D.

Dr. Klimberg has been a Florida resident since 1973. Having received his medical degree from the University of Miami and completing his urologic training at the University of Florida, Dr. Klimberg was appointed to the urology staff at Shands Hospital in Gainesville. He has been certified by the American Board of Urology since 1986 and is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons.

While serving as Assistant Professor at the University of Florida, he was named Director of Resident Education for new physicians. During his four years on staff at Shands Hospital, he was actively engaged in research focused on new medical and surgical treatments in urology. Dr. Klimberg’s research in urology has drawn international attention, and he is frequently featured as a guest speaker.

Dr. Klimberg relocated his practice from Gainesville in 1989 to help pioneer the concept of total urologic healthcare within the confines of a urologic specialty facility…combining a traditional urology practice with a surgical and diagnostic facility.

Dr. Klimberg resides in Ocala with his family.

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Clinical Staff

Rick P. Sessions, PA-C

Mr. Sessions relocated to Florida from his native North Carolina in 2002. He received his formal medical and urological training at the University of North Carolina School of Medicine where he graduated as a Physician Assistant in 1979. He is nationally certified as a Physician Assistant through the National Commission for Certification of Physician Assistants. He has worked as a staff Physician Assistant in both private and academic settings including the University of North Carolina School of Medicine, Department of Surgery, Division of Urology in Chapel Hill where he acquired extensive experience in all aspects of medical and surgical urologic healthcare. 

Mr. Sessions has undergone specialty training in the areas of female incontinence and robotic-assisted laparoscopic surgery.

Mr. Sessions resides in Ocala with his wife and family.

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Roger Madore, PA-C

Mr. Madore relocated to Florida from his native Connecticut in 1972. He received his formal medical and urological training at the University of Florida School of Medicine. During his seven-year tenure at the University of Florida Medical Center and the Veterans Administration Hospital in Gainesville, he was involved in the education and training of urologic residents. In addition, Mr. Madore has been extensively involved with urologic research and received special training in advanced diagnostic evaluations and outpatient surgery.

While in Gainesville, he worked closely with Dr. Locke and Dr. Klimberg and acquired his special skills and talents in urology. Mr. Madore has been an integral part of the medical team at the Urology Center of Florida since 1989. He is nationally certified as a Physician Assistant through the National Commission for Certification of Physician Assistants. 

Mr. Madore lives in Gainesville with his family.

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William Smith, PA-C

Mr. Smith has been a Florida resident most of his life. He received his formal medical and urological training at the University of Florida School of Medicine where he graduated as a Physician Assistant in 1983. He has served the medical community in a variety of specialties, including the Renal Medicine and Kidney Transplant Service at the University of Florida. 

He has extensive experience in the medical field and is actively involved in our male sexual function and incontinence programs. He is nationally certified as a Physician Assistant through the National Commission for Certification of Physician Assistants.

Mr. Smith resides in Gainesville with his wife and family.

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Support Personnel

Assisting our medical staff is a group of highly qualified clinical and support personnel selected for their special skills and warm, caring approach to helping our patients. Our clinical staff includes nurses, medical assistants and technicians specifically trained and educated to conduct your health evaluation. Our business staff includes receptionists, scheduling and insurance specialists to help you with appointments and financial services. All are committed to serving you and helping you attain good health.