What Minnesota Urology does

Minnesota Urology is a private, physician-owned urology specialty practice formed in 2016 through the merger of Metro Urology and Urology Associates. It operates 24 clinic locations across Minnesota and western Wisconsin, employing 52 physicians and advanced practice providers who deliver comprehensive adult urology care spanning cancer treatment (bladder, kidney, prostate, testicular), kidney stone management, female urology (incontinence, pelvic floor, overactive bladder), and male urology (BPH, erectile dysfunction, infertility). The practice differentiates on advanced device platforms: it was the first in Minnesota to offer Aquablation Therapy for BPH (PROCEPT BioRobotics), the first in the Twin Cities to deploy the Da Vinci 5 robotic surgery system (Intuitive Surgical), and operates a mobile PSMA PET-CT unit for prostate cancer imaging launched in December 2024. It has performed more than 3,000 UroNav MRI/ultrasound fusion biopsies and offers sacral neuromodulation (Axonics, Medtronic InterStim), eCoin tibial nerve stimulation, and in-office UroLift procedures.

The practice operates a vertically integrated service model: in-house laboratory and pathology services accelerate diagnostic turnaround, an on-site specialty pharmacy at the Woodbury headquarters dispenses oncology and urology medications, telehealth video visits extend reach across the region, and an active Phase II/III clinical research program runs trials across urologic conditions. Revenue is generated primarily through fee-for-service clinical care billed to commercial and public insurers, supplemented by specialty pharmacy dispensing and ancillary services. A Female Urology and Pelvic Reconstruction Fellowship, run in partnership with Mayo Clinic and the University of Minnesota, has trained 29 fellows since 1999, reinforcing the practice's academic affiliation and pipeline of subspecialists. Marketing relies on referring-physician networks, online scheduling, patient testimonials, and earned media, with no direct-to-consumer advertising at scale.

Minnesota Urology is independently owned by its practicing physicians, with no private equity, venture capital, or institutional parent disclosed. It is the largest independent urology practice in the Upper Midwest and competes against health system-employed urology groups (M Health Fairview, Allina, North Memorial, Ridgeview) and smaller independent practices. Customer concentration is low, as the practice serves a fragmented base of individual patients across Minnesota and western Wisconsin, with no anchor institutional customers or contracted cohort.

Name

Minnesota Urology

Legal name

Minnesota Urology

Website

https://mnurology.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Minnesota Urology is the largest independent urology specialty practice in the Upper Midwest, operating 24 clinic locations across Minnesota and western Wisconsin with 52 physicians delivering comprehensive adult urology care including cancer, kidney stone, female, and male urology services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Urology specialty healthcare services

NAICS

Offices of Physicians (62111), Ambulatory Health Care Services (621)

SIC

Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011)

akta.pro primary industry

General Urology (HLAKAOAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Urologic Oncology (HLAKAOAB), Endourology & Minimally Invasive Urologic Surgery (HLAKAOAF), Urology Telemedicine Platforms (HLALAGAN), Urogynecology & Pelvic Reconstructive Surgery (Female Pelvic Medicine) (HLAKAJAE)

Keywords

• Urology specialty care
• Urologic cancer treatment
• Kidney stone treatment
• Robotic prostatectomy
• Female pelvic medicine

Headquarters

HQ city

Minnesota City

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices19 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Clinical Services Revenue: Fee-for-service healthcare delivery including office visits, diagnostic procedures, surgical interventions, and treatment services. Billed directly to insurance companies. Telehealth visits are billed the same as in-office visits.
2. Specialty Pharmacy: On-site pharmacy providing urology-specific medications including cancer treatments (Abiraterone, Erleada, Lynparza, NUBEQA, Orgovyx, Xtandi) and other urologic medications (Sildenafil, Tadalafil, Talzenna). Located at Woodbury location.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Minnesota Urology is a multi-location independent urology practice that diagnoses and treats the full spectrum of adult urologic conditions, including bladder, kidney, prostate, and testicular cancers, kidney stones, female pelvic floor and bladder disorders, and male urologic and reproductive health conditions. Care is delivered by 52 physicians and advanced practice providers across 24 clinic locations and is supported by advanced procedural technologies (Aquablation, Da Vinci 5 robotic surgery, PSMA PET-CT imaging, UroNav fusion biopsy), in-house pathology, an on-site specialty pharmacy, telehealth, and a Phase II/III clinical research program.

Product overview

Minnesota Urology is a comprehensive urology practice formed in 2016 through the integration of Metro Urology and Urology Associates. The practice operates as a single unified offering with multiple service lines providing adult urology care across 24 locations in Minnesota and western Wisconsin. Core services include cancer treatment (bladder, kidney, prostate, testicular), kidney stone treatment, female urology, and male urology. Advanced treatment offerings include Aquablation Therapy for BPH, Da Vinci 5 robotic surgery, sacral neuromodulation (Axonics/InterStim), eCoin tibial nerve stimulation, and PSMA PET-CT imaging. Supplementary services include an in-house pharmacy, telehealth video visits, on-site laboratory testing, and an active clinical research program conducting Phase II and III trials. The practice also offers a one-year fellowship program in female urology and pelvic reconstruction.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Cancer Treatment Services Comprehensive diagnosis and treatment of urologic cancers (bladder, kidney, prostate, testicular), including surgical oncology, medical oncology, and advanced procedures, offered to adult patients across Minnesota and western Wisconsin.
• Kidney Stone Treatment Diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of kidney stones using ureteroscopy (URS), shock wave lithotripsy (SWL), and percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PNL), including same-day appointments for acute stone events.
• Female Urology Services Specialized urology care for women treating urinary tract infections, stress urinary incontinence, pelvic organ prolapse, pelvic pain, and overactive bladder, delivered by fellowship-trained physicians in pelvic floor and reconstructive surgery.
• Male Urology Services Comprehensive men's urology services including vasectomy and vasectomy reversal, varicocele repair, male fertility, enlarged prostate treatment, erectile dysfunction care, incontinence, and other male urologic conditions.
• Telehealth Video Visits Remote video consultations with Minnesota Urology providers via smartphone, tablet, or computer, billed to insurance at parity with in-office visits, available to new and established patients.
• Aquablation Therapy for BPH Robotic, heat-free waterjet procedure that removes excess prostate tissue without incisions or implants, using real-time ultrasound imaging for precise tissue removal in men with BPH.
• Da Vinci 5 Robotic Surgery Robotic-assisted prostatectomy and other urologic procedures using Intuitive Surgical's Da Vinci 5 platform, offering greater surgeon control, streamlined features, and faster procedures.
• Sacral Neuromodulation (Axonics / InterStim) Implantable neuromodulation devices (Axonics Therapy and Medtronic InterStim) that send electronic signals to the sacral nerves to regulate bladder and bowel function for adults with refractory overactive bladder, urinary retention, or fecal incontinence.
• eCoin Tibial Nerve Stimulation Minimally invasive implantable neuromodulation device placed in the inner ankle that delivers tibial nerve stimulation to treat overactive bladder in adults who have failed conservative therapies.
• Mobile PSMA PET-CT Imaging Advanced prostate cancer imaging delivered via a mobile unit that performs prostate-specific membrane antigen PET-CT scans for precise detection and staging, with the unit rotating between Minnesota Urology's Woodbury and Edina clinics.
• Minnesota Urology Pharmacy In-house specialty pharmacy at the Woodbury location dispensing urology-related prescription medications (e.g., abiraterone, Erleada, Lynparza, NUBEQA, Orgovyx, Xtandi, Sildenafil, Tadalafil, Talzenna) to Minnesota Urology patients.
• In-House Laboratory Services On-site laboratory facilities staffed by Minnesota Urology pathologists and technicians performing molecular, anatomic, and clinical pathology as well as cytopathology with fine needle aspiration for urology patients.
• Clinical Research Program Participation in Phase II and Phase III clinical trials for new urologic therapies across bladder cancer, prostate cancer, BPH, kidney stones, urinary urgency incontinence, and stress urinary incontinence, giving patients access to investigational treatments.
• Female Urology and Pelvic Reconstruction Fellowship One-year clinical fellowship program in female urology and pelvic reconstruction, with clinical rotations at Mayo Clinic and the University of Minnesota, training subspecialists in complex pelvic floor, incontinence, and prolapse care.

Quantifiable outcome

• 78.6% five-year survival rate for kidney cancer when caught early
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature9 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and flagship.

• PSMA PET-CT Technology ProviderscoreTechnology or Integration · 18 December 2024Mobile PSMA PET-CT unit for advanced prostate cancer imaging. First patient scanned December 18, 2024. Unit alternates between Woodbury and Edina clinics.
• Mayo CliniccoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerClinical rotation affiliation for fellows in the Female Urology and Pelvic Reconstruction Fellowship program. Provides fellows with diverse clinical exposure and educational opportunities.
• University of MinnesotacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerClinical rotation affiliation for fellows in the Female Urology and Pelvic Reconstruction Fellowship program to enable broader clinical experience.
• National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (IBC)minorOthersInstitutional Biosafety Committee membership through the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences for oversight of clinical research activities.
• Aquablation (PROCEPT BioRobotics)flagshipTechnology or IntegrationFirst in Minnesota to offer Aquablation water jet therapy for BPH treatment. Minnesota Urology is the only group offering Aquablation in the state.
• Da Vinci 5 (Intuitive Surgical)flagshipTechnology or IntegrationEarly adopter of Da Vinci 5 robotic surgery system. Dr. Matthew O'Shaughnessy was first in Twin Cities to utilize this advanced robotic technology for prostatectomy.
• Axonics (Medtronic)coreTechnology or IntegrationSacral neuromodulation therapy for overactive bladder, bladder retention, and fecal incontinence. Multiple physicians trained and designated as Axonics Therapy providers.
• Medtronic InterStimcoreTechnology or IntegrationSacral neuromodulation device for treatment of overactive bladder. Offered alongside Axonics as an alternative FDA-approved SNM option.
• eCoin (Valencia Technologies)coreTechnology or IntegrationFirst FDA-approved implantable tibial nerve stimulation device for overactive bladder. Device implanted in inner ankle with 3-year battery life.
• BOTOX (Allergan)coreTechnology or IntegrationBOTOX MasterClass program for overactive bladder treatment. Dr. Jodi Michaels and Dr. Lioudmila Sitnikova completed the comprehensive training program - first in state to do so.
• AMS 700 (Boston Scientific)coreTechnology or IntegrationAMS 700 inflatable penile implant for erectile dysfunction treatment. Dr. Todd Brandt designated as AMS 700 Center of Excellence.
• UroLift (Teleflex)coreTechnology or IntegrationMinimally invasive UroLift System for BPH treatment performed in office using local anesthesia. Patients return home same day.
• UroNav Fusion Biopsy SystemcoreTechnology or IntegrationMRI/ultrasound fusion biopsy technology for targeted prostate biopsy. Minnesota Urology has performed over 3,000 fusion biopsies.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• United Urology Group: PE-backed platform consolidating large independent urology practices across multiple U.S. regions. Highly comparable to Minnesota Urology in scope (multi-specialty urology, in-house lab/pharmacy, clinical research) and serves as a likely competitive acquirer of regional groups.
• Tennessee Urology Associates: Independent urology practice with multiple Tennessee locations providing comprehensive adult urology services. Comparable in size, service breadth, and private multi-site operating model.
• US Urology Partners: National urology platform backed by General Atlantic that partners with large independent urology groups. Operates a similar model of combining clinical urology, advanced technology, ancillaries, and research; competes directly for physician talent and referrals.
• Arizona Urology Specialists: Large independent urology group offering oncology, robotic surgery, and advanced therapies across the Phoenix metro. Similar multi-site private practice with comparable technology adoption profile.
• Michigan Institute of Urology: Large independent urology group in Michigan offering full-spectrum adult urology across multiple locations. Similar private, multi-site model with advanced procedure offerings and subspecialist coverage.
• Advanced Urology Institute: Large independent urology practice operating across Florida with multi-site clinics, oncology focus, and advanced procedure offerings. Comparable in scale and private-practice operating model to Minnesota Urology.
• Chesapeake Urology Associates: Large independent urology practice serving the Mid-Atlantic region with similar breadth across urologic oncology, female/male urology, and kidney stones. Comparable in scale, multi-site footprint, and physician-owned heritage.

Broad incumbents

• Summit Health: Large multi-specialty provider group with urology services across multiple U.S. markets. Operates in the same ambulatory specialty space with comparable self-serve scheduling, telehealth, and multi-site care delivery model, though urology is one of many specialties offered.
• Cleveland Clinic (Glickman Urological & Kidney Institute): National academic health system with one of the largest urology departments in the U.S. Overlaps with Minnesota Urology's full-spectrum adult urology, oncology, and robotic surgery capabilities, but operates as part of a much broader health system rather than an independent practice.
• Mayo Clinic (Department of Urology): Academic medical center with nationally ranked urology department that also serves as a fellowship rotation partner to Minnesota Urology. Provides overlapping specialty services, complex cancer care, and competes for high-acuity referrals in the same Upper Midwest region.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/mnurology
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/elizabeth-europe

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