The Urology Group

What The Urology Group does

The Urology Group is a single-specialty urology practice headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, operating as Tri State Urologic Services P.S.C., Inc. since 1996. It delivers medical and surgical care for diseases of the urinary tract in men and women and the genital tract of men, serving patient segments spanning men's health, women's health, urologic cancers (prostate, kidney, bladder, testicular), kidney stone management, urinary incontinence, and sexual health. The group operates 15+ office locations plus an outpatient surgery center across Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana, anchored by a 55,000-square-foot advanced-care facility in Norwood staffed by 39 physicians.

The practice's clinical offering spans diagnostic imaging (PSMA PET/CT, on-site imaging center), laboratory services, and a broad treatment menu including robotic-assisted Aquablation therapy (AquaBeam system from PROCEPT BioRobotics), AI-powered adaptive radiation therapy (Ethos system), prostate artery embolization, lithotripsy, CVAC kidney stone aspiration, Pluvicto radioligand therapy, JELMYTO, UroLift, AMS 700 penile prosthesis implants, vasectomy, shockwave therapy, and Botox for overactive bladder. It also operates a URAC-accredited on-site specialty pharmacy, a digital patient portal, telehealth, and chronic care management programs. Its go-to-market is direct-to-consumer, combining physician referrals and self-referrals with heavy community-engagement marketing (webinars, Bladder Cancer Walk, local media appearances, veteran recognition events).

Revenue is generated almost entirely through insurance-billed professional services, supplemented by managed services from the specialty pharmacy. The practice is physician-owned and a member of the Solaris Health Affiliated Covered Entity for HIPAA compliance, with TriHealth holding a 15% minority stake in the Urology Center outpatient surgery facility. No private equity or institutional investor ownership was disclosed.

Name

The Urology Group

Legal name

Tri State Urologic Services P.S.C., Inc.

Website

https://urologygroup.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

The Urology Group is a physician-owned, single-specialty urology practice in Cincinnati serving patients across Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana. With 39 physicians and 15+ offices, it provides comprehensive medical and surgical urology care, including cancer treatment, BPH, kidney stones, and sexual health.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Urology Healthcare Services

NAICS

Other Outpatient Care Centers (62149)

SIC

Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011), Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093)

akta.pro primary industry

General Urology (HLAKAOAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Urologic Oncology (HLAKAOAB), Endourology & Minimally Invasive Urologic Surgery (HLAKAOAF), Urolithiasis / Kidney Stone Centers (HLAKAOAG)

Keywords

• Urology medical services
• Prostate cancer treatment
• Kidney stone treatment
• Men's health urology
• Specialty urology practice

Headquarters

HQ city

Cincinnati

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices15 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Patient Care Services: The primary revenue stream comes from providing medical and surgical care for diseases of the urinary tract in men and women and the genital tract of men. Revenue is generated through office visits, procedures, surgeries, and treatments billed to patients and insurance providers.
2. Specialty Pharmacy: The practice operates an on-site pharmacy providing medication services to patients. The practice earned URAC accreditation in Specialty Pharmacy, indicating specialized pharmaceutical services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Urology Group is a single-specialty urology medical practice providing medical and surgical care for diseases of the urinary tract in men and women and the genital tract of men. It delivers diagnostic, procedural, surgical, radiation therapy, imaging, laboratory, and specialty pharmacy services across 15+ locations in Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana, with a 55,000-square-foot advanced-care facility and outpatient surgery center at its Norwood headquarters in Cincinnati.

Product overview

The Urology Group is a comprehensive single-specialty urology practice offering a wide range of medical and surgical services for conditions of the urinary tract in men and women and the genital tract of men. The practice operates as a unified offering with multiple specialty services including cancer treatment (prostate, kidney, bladder, testicular), kidney stone management, men's and women's sexual health, and general urology. Key treatment services include Adaptive Radiation Therapy with AI-powered treatment planning, Aquablation therapy for BPH, prostate artery embolization, vasectomy, and various surgical and minimally invasive procedures. The group provides diagnostic services through on-site imaging and laboratory facilities, pharmacy services including URAC-accredited specialty pharmacy, and patient engagement through telehealth and a digital patient portal. They operate multiple office locations across Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana, with an outpatient surgery center in Norwood.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Adaptive Radiation Therapy AI-powered radiation treatment using the Ethos system that automatically adjusts treatment plans based on daily changes in patient anatomy for prostate and renal cancer patients.
• Aquablation Therapy for BPH Minimally invasive robotic-assisted surgical treatment for BPH using the AquaBeam Robotic System, employing heat-free waterjet technology for controlled removal of prostate tissue.
• Prostate Artery Embolization (PAE) Minimally invasive treatment for BPH that shrinks prostate tissue by blocking blood flow to the prostate artery, offered in conjunction with interventional radiologists.
• PSMA PET/CT Scan Advanced imaging service for prostate cancer detection and staging using PSMA-targeted radiotracers.
• Lithotripsy Treatment service for kidney stones that uses sound waves to break up stones into smaller pieces.
• JELMYTO Treatment FDA-approved treatment for low-grade upper tract urothelial cancer (LG-UTUC), combining mitomycin chemotherapy with reverse-thermal gel technology delivered directly to the kidney region.
• Alma Duo Shockwave Therapy Acoustic shockwave therapy treatment for erectile dysfunction using Alma Duo technology.
• CVAC Kidney Stone Treatment Calyxo CVAC system for kidney stones that uses lasers to break stones into tiny fragments and aspirates even the smallest dust particles for more complete stone removal.
• Artificial Urinary Sphincter Implantation Surgical implantation of an artificial urinary sphincter to treat urinary leakage in men following prostate cancer treatment.
• Botox Injections for Overactive Bladder FDA-approved Botox injection treatment for overactive bladder and urinary incontinence.
• UroLift System Treatment Minimally invasive BPH treatment that lifts or holds enlarged prostate tissue out of the way to relieve urinary symptoms, performed by a UroLift Center of Excellence designated physician.
• Penile Prosthesis Implantation (AMS 700) Boston Scientific AMS 700 inflatable penile prosthesis implantation for erectile dysfunction, allowing spontaneous sexual intimacy without medication side effects.
• Pluvicto Therapy Targeted radioligand therapy for advanced PSMA-positive metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer.
• Imaging Center On-site diagnostic imaging center providing various imaging services for urological conditions.
• Laboratory Services On-site clinical laboratory providing testing and analysis services for urology patients.
• Specialty Pharmacy Services On-site specialty pharmacy with URAC accreditation providing urology-related medication dispensing and management services.
• Telehealth Appointments Virtual medical appointments allowing patients to consult with urology physicians remotely.
• Chronic Care Management Ongoing care coordination and management program for patients with chronic urological conditions.
• Vasectomy Outpatient surgical procedure for male sterilization performed under local anesthesia, more than 99.99% effective at preventing pregnancy.

Quantifiable outcome

• 58% of patients treated with JELMYTO had their tumors disappear following initial course of treatment
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability1 record

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Vascular & Interventional AssociatescoreTechnology or Integration · 22 January 2025Partnered with interventional radiologists from Vascular & Interventional Associates to offer Prostate Artery Embolization (PAE) for BPH treatment at The IR Center of Greater Cincinnati.
• Boston ScientificcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 March 2024Boston Scientific recognized Dr. Paurush Babbar as Center of Excellence for AMS 700 Inflatable Penile Prosthesis. Dr. Babbar serves on Boston Scientific's Strategic Advisory Board and is involved in shaping ED treatment landscape.
• GE AerospacemajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 March 2023Co-sponsor of the 50th Anniversary Tribute to Vietnam Veterans event at Cintas Center. GE Aerospace has co-sponsored multiple veteran recognition events with The Urology Group, including the 65th Anniversary of Korean War Armistice event in 2018.
• Richard Wolf Medical Instruments Co.majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 March 2023Co-sponsor of the 50th Anniversary Tribute to Vietnam Veterans event. Richard Wolf has been a consistent sponsor of The Urology Group's veteran recognition events.
• Xavier University Veteran and Military Family CentermajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 March 2023Co-presenter of the 50th Anniversary Tribute to Vietnam Veterans event. Partnership for veteran recognition and community outreach initiatives.
• Mercy Health - Anderson HospitalcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 May 2022First in Greater Cincinnati to offer Aquablation therapy for BPH. Mercy Health invested $430,000 to bring the technology to Cincinnati. Dr. Aaron Bey performed first three Aquablation cases at Anderson Hospital.
• ZERO - The End of Prostate CancerminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 14 September 2019Beneficiary of the Gentlemen Stakes For Prostate Cancer 5K Run/Walk at Belterra Park. Partnership for prostate cancer awareness and fundraising.
• Cancer Support Community of Greater CincinnatiminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 May 2018Innovative collaboration to help patients cope with emotional aspects of prostate cancer. The partnership provides cancer counseling resources, with 92% of recipients reporting increased feelings of hope.
• TriHealthcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 April 2018TriHealth invested a 15 percent stake in The Urology Group's Urology Center, the nation's largest independently operated urology-dedicated outpatient surgery center. Expanded on nearly three-year-old collaboration.
• Solaris HealthmajorOthersThe Urology Group is a member of the Solaris Health Affiliated Covered Entity (ACE), a group of organizations under common ownership or control that designate themselves as a single entity for HIPAA compliance purposes.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• US Urology Partners: PE-backed (General Atlantic) national platform consolidating single-specialty urology groups, including Chesapeake Urology. Closest structural peer: comparable scale, multi-site model, and physician-partner governance being aggregated to compete with independent regional groups like The Urology Group.
• Arizona Urology Specialists: Large single-specialty urology group with multiple locations, surgery center, and broad sub-specialty coverage including oncology, BPH, stones, and men's health. Directly comparable operating model to The Urology Group.
• Tennessee Urology Associates: Multi-physician single-specialty urology group with satellite offices, on-site diagnostics, and a regional referral base. Comparable scale and operational structure to The Urology Group's tri-state footprint.
• Michigan Institute of Urology: Large independent single-specialty urology group operating across multiple Michigan locations with integrated imaging, lab, and procedure suites — directly analogous to The Urology Group's multi-site, in-house-services model.
• Georgia Urology: High-volume single-specialty urology practice with multiple offices, men's health, oncology, and incontinence services in a regional U.S. market — matching The Urology Group's diversified-urology and regional-referral positioning.
• Florida Urology Partners: Independent, physician-owned single-specialty urology practice with multiple offices and an ASC. Comparable to The Urology Group's physician-owned ASC-driven operating model.
• Chesapeake Urology: Large Mid-Atlantic urology group now part of US Urology Partners; a structural comparable showing the consolidation trajectory open to independent groups like The Urology Group.

Broad incumbents

• Solaris Health: National platform of urology-related practices under a single HIPAA-covered entity structure — of which The Urology Group is itself a part. Relevant as both affiliate and industry consolidator shaping the practice's strategic choices.
• Optum Health: Largest U.S. owner of physician practices (parent UnitedHealth), increasingly active in urology and adjacent specialty rollups. Competes for payers, employer contracts, and talent that independent groups like The Urology Group depend on.
• Cleveland Clinic: Major regional academic health system with a sizable urology department operating in Ohio. Closest local incumbent with reputational, payer, and tertiary-referral overlap in The Urology Group's home geography.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/urologygroup

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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