Urology Associates of Central California

What Urology Associates of Central California does

Urology Associates of Central California (UACC), founded in 1997 and operating as a physician-owned professional medical corporation (Urology Associates of Central California Medical Group, Inc.), provides comprehensive urological care to adults and children across California's San Joaquin Valley from its single campus at 7014 North Whitney Avenue in Fresno. The practice is structured as a multi-faceted clinical platform: it owns and operates an Ambulatory Surgery Center (opened January 1998), an in-house state-of-the-art pathology laboratory (opened 2009), and houses a da Vinci Robotic Surgical System, all supported by nine board-certified physician-owners with subspecialty expertise in urological oncology, stone disease, female urology, and sexual health.

The service portfolio spans diagnostics, in-office minimally invasive therapies, and hospital-grade surgical interventions. Core offerings include the da Vinci platform for robotic laparoscopic prostatectomy and urologic oncology procedures, the UroLift prostatic urethral lift, Rēzum (Rezūm) thermal vapor therapy, Cooled ThermoTherapy (TUMT), InterStim sacral neuromodulation (Medtronic), eCoin tibial neurostimulator, Botox for overactive bladder, and SpaceOAR hydrogel for radiation protection, alongside TURP, TURBT, ESWL, ureteroscopy with Holmium laser lithotripsy, laparoscopic nephrectomy, penile prosthesis, vasectomy and reversal, and pediatric urology. The practice is recognized as a UroLift Center of Excellence and runs a CareHarmony-supported Chronic Care Management program for Medicare patients.

Revenue is generated almost entirely through fee-for-service clinical activity billed to insurance carriers (all major PPO plans, Medicare, and Sante-affiliated HMOs) and patient copays, with per-visit billing and Medicare CCM monthly reimbursement supplementing surgical and procedural income. Patients are acquired via primary-care and specialist referral networks, hospital privileges across Fresno, Madera, and Tulare counties, and in-house patient navigation programs for prostate cancer, BPH, and overactive bladder. No venture capital, private equity, or institutional investor ownership is disclosed.

Name

Urology Associates of Central California

Legal name

Urology Associates of Central California Medical Group, Inc.

Website

https://urologyassociates.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Urology Associates of Central California is a physician-owned urology practice founded in 1997 in Fresno, California, serving adult and pediatric patients across the San Joaquin Valley with on-site robotic surgery, ambulatory surgery, and pathology services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Urology Healthcare Services

NAICS

Offices of Physicians (62111), Offices of Physicians (6211)

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), Pediatric Urology (HLAKAOAE)

Keywords

• Urology medical practice
• Urological surgical services
• Robotic surgery clinic
• Ambulatory surgical care
• Urological diagnostic services

Headquarters

HQ city

Fresno

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

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. Patient Medical Services: Direct patient healthcare services including consultations, diagnostic procedures, medical treatments, and surgical procedures for urological conditions. Revenue generated through insurance reimbursements (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance) and patient copayments.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Urology Associates of Central California is a multi-faceted urology medical practice founded in 1997 that diagnoses and treats conditions affecting the genito-urinary system of adults and children across the San Joaquin Valley. The practice operates a main clinic, an on-site Ambulatory Surgery Center (opened 1998), and an in-house pathology laboratory (opened 2009), and offers a comprehensive portfolio spanning office-based minimally invasive therapies (Botox®, eCoin®, InterStim™, UroLift®, Rēzum®, SpaceOAR®, Cooled ThermoTherapy™), advanced robotic surgery using the da Vinci® platform, and conventional urological surgeries (TURP, TURBT, laparoscopic nephrectomy, ESWL, ureteroscopy with Holmium laser, vasectomy, penile prosthesis, circumcision, cystoscopy). Patient access is supported through referral networks, hospital affiliations, and patient navigation programs.

Product overview

Urology Associates of Central California (UACC) is a multi-faceted urology practice founded in 1997 serving the San Joaquin Valley, offering a comprehensive portfolio of urological products and services for adults and children. The practice operates as a unified clinical platform centered on advanced surgical and minimally invasive treatment capabilities. The core portfolio includes specialized devices and procedures such as the da Vinci® Robotic Surgical System for robotic-assisted laparoscopic prostatectomy; injectable and implantable therapies including Botox® for bladder muscle overactivity, InterStim™ (Medtronic sacral neuromodulation), eCoin® tibial nerve stimulator, and UroLift® prostatic urethral lift; thermal and vapor-based BPH treatments including Cooled ThermoTherapy™ (TUMT) and Rēzum™ steam therapy; SpaceOAR® hydrogel for prostate radiation protection; and a full range of diagnostic and surgical services including laparoscopic nephrectomy, TURP, TURBT, ESWL, ureteroscopy with Holmium laser lithotripsy, vasectomy, penile prosthesis, cystoscopy, circumcision, pediatric urology, and sexual health services. The practice also operates an on-site ambulatory surgery center (opened 1998) and an in-house pathology laboratory (opened 2009). Care coordination is supported through the CareHarmony Chronic Care Management program for Medicare patients with multiple chronic conditions. The product portfolio spans both minimally invasive office-based procedures and complex hospital-grade surgical interventions, unified by the practice's commitment to advanced medicine, robotic technology, and comprehensive patient navigation programs for prostate cancer, BPH, and overactive bladder.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Botox® Bladder Treatment Botox injection administered into the bladder muscle approximately every 6 months to treat Overactive Bladder (OAB) by blocking nerve signals that trigger involuntary bladder contractions; intended for adult patients with refractory OAB.
• eCoin® Tibial Nerve Stimulation A coin-sized tibial neurostimulator implanted under the skin near the ankle under local anesthetic, delivering automatic twice-weekly stimulation to the tibial nerve for treatment of Urge Urinary Incontinence (UUI); intended for adult patients seeking an automated, low-maintenance neuromodulation option.
• InterStim™ Sacral Neuromodulation (Medtronic Bladder Control Therapy) Sacral neuromodulation therapy targeting nerves that control bladder function to treat Overactive Bladder (OAB) and non-obstructive urinary retention; includes both rechargeable and recharge-free device options.
• UroLift® Prostatic Urethral Lift Minimally invasive prostatic urethral lift procedure that lifts and holds enlarged prostate tissue away from the urethra to relieve BPH symptoms without cutting, heating, or removing prostate tissue; typically performed in-office under local anesthesia.
• Rēzum™ Thermal Vapor Therapy Minimally invasive transurethral RF thermal therapy using sterile water vapor (steam) to treat Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) by delivering targeted thermal energy to obstructive prostate tissue, causing cell death and reducing prostate volume.
• SpaceOAR® Hydrogel Spacer Biodegradable hydrogel spacer injected between the prostate and rectum prior to prostate cancer radiation therapy, temporarily creating space to reduce radiation exposure to the rectum.
• Cooled ThermoTherapy™ (Transurethral Microwave Thermotherapy, TUMT) Non-surgical, office-based microwave thermotherapy treatment for BPH using precisely targeted microwave energy to heat and destroy enlarged prostate tissue while a cooling mechanism protects surrounding healthy tissue; performed on an outpatient basis in approximately 30 minutes.
• Percutaneous Tibial Neuromodulation (Nuro™ System) Bladder control therapy using gentle tibial nerve stimulation delivered via 30-minute in-office sessions over 12 weeks followed by monthly maintenance sessions, for treatment of Overactive Bladder (OAB).
• da Vinci® Robotic Surgery Robotic-assisted surgery service using the da Vinci® platform — comprising an ergonomic surgeon's console, patient-side cart with four interactive robotic arms, 3D HD vision system, and proprietary EndoWrist instruments — for minimally invasive urologic oncology and other complex urological procedures; led by Central Valley's highest-volume robotic surgeon.
• Robotic Laparoscopic Prostatectomy Robotic-assisted laparoscopic prostatectomy performed using the da Vinci® platform for the surgical treatment of prostate cancer; delivers minimally invasive removal of the prostate with the precision of robotic instrumentation.
• Extracorporeal Shockwave Lithotripsy (ESWL) Non-invasive procedure using external shock waves to crush kidney stones inside the body without incisions; sound waves target the stone, breaking it into sand-like pieces that can pass through the urinary tract.
• Ureteroscopy with Holmium® Laser Lithotripsy Endoscopic procedure using a ureteroscope passed through the urethra and bladder into the ureter to treat stones, tumors, or for stent placement; includes laser lithotripsy using the Holmium Laser to break stones into smaller pieces.
• Laparoscopic Radical Nephrectomy Minimally invasive kidney removal surgery using tiny punctures and a small camera, for treatment of kidney cancer (renal cell carcinoma); offers faster recovery compared to traditional open surgery with equivalent cure rates.
• Transurethral Resection of the Prostate (TURP) Surgical removal of prostate tissue using a resectoscope inserted through the penis, considered the gold standard surgical treatment for BPH; can be performed using electric current or laser light, typically as outpatient surgery.
• Transurethral Resection of Bladder Tumor (TURBT) Removal of bladder tumors through the urethra using a cystoscope and resectoscope with a loop device to peel tumors away from the bladder wall; performed under general anesthesia in the ambulatory surgery center.
• Cystoscopy Diagnostic and therapeutic procedure using a rigid or flexible cystoscope to view the inside lining of the bladder through the urethra; includes stent placement, urethral dilation, tumor resection, bladder stone removal (litholapaxy), and hydrodilation for interstitial cystitis.
• Vasectomy & Vasectomy Reversal Outpatient surgical procedure for male sterilization blocking the vas deferens, plus vasectomy reversal surgery.
• Penile Prosthesis (Penile Implant) Implantation Inflatable penile implant (three-piece device) surgically implanted into the penis to treat erectile dysfunction; consists of cylinders in the corpora cavernosa, a scrotal pump, and an abdominal saline reservoir.
• Circumcision Surgical removal of all or part of the foreskin of the penis, performed electively or to treat phimosis (foreskin tightness), using general anesthesia for older boys and men.
• Sexual Health Services Comprehensive sexual health services addressing male and female sexual dysfunction, including evaluation and treatment of erectile dysfunction, and penile prosthetic implantation.
• Pediatric Urology Services Specialized urological care for children and adolescents covering conditions including circumcision, hypospadias, hydrocele, nocturnal enuresis, kidney disorders, kidney stones, testicular torsion, urinary tract infections, and undescended testicle.
• Pathology Laboratory Services State-of-the-art in-house pathology laboratory opened in 2009 under the direction of pathologist John S. Pollard, M.D., processing primarily prostate biopsies and providing diagnostic analysis for urological specimens — enabling faster diagnostic turnaround for UACC patients than external reference labs.
• CareHarmony Chronic Care Management Program Medicare-covered chronic care coordination program providing monthly telephone assistance between appointments, with a dedicated Care Coordinator to help patients manage multiple chronic conditions, navigate healthcare, coordinate follow-up care, and access community resources.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 900 robotic surgery cases successfully performed by Dr. Leung alone
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• Pathology Laboratory Services (John S. Pollard, M.D.)coreOthers · 1 January 2009In-house state-of-the-art pathology lab opened in 2009 under direction of pathologist John S. Pollard, M.D., providing in-house pathology services for faster diagnostic results.
• Valley Children's HealthcarecoreOthersHospital affiliation for pediatric urology services. Dr. Ambati is on the medical staff of Valley Children's.
• Saint Agnes Medical CentercoreOthersPrimary hospital affiliation for multiple physicians. Dr. Julian served as President of Saint Agnes Medical Center staff. Physicians have admitting and surgical privileges.
• Community Medical CenterscoreOthersMajor hospital affiliation including Clovis Community Medical Center and Community Regional Medical Center. Multiple physicians have primary affiliations including Dr. Julian, Dr. Leung, Dr. Grewall, and Dr. Behniwal. Dr. Leung performs robotic surgeries at Community Regional Medical Center.
• Madera Community HospitalsupportingOthersHospital affiliation for Dr. Behniwal and Dr. Grewall.
• Tulare District HospitalsupportingOthersHospital affiliation for Dr. Ambati and Dr. Schiff providing services to Tulare area patients.
• Fresno Surgical HospitalsupportingOthersHospital affiliation for Dr. Grewall with surgical and admitting privileges.
• UCSF Fresno School of MedicinesupportingOthersDr. Ambati holds title of Clinical Professor of Urology training physicians in residency at the Fresno campus. Dr. Leung has faculty appointment teaching at resident and medical student levels. Dr. Schiff is clinical staff member.
• CareHarmonysupportingOthersCare coordination service partner providing Chronic Care Management program for Medicare patients with multiple chronic conditions, offering monthly telephone assistance and dedicated Care Coordinators.
• da Vinci Surgical System (Intuitive Surgical)coreTechnology or IntegrationAdvanced robotic surgical platform enabling complex minimally invasive urological procedures. Dr. Leung is Central Valley's highest volume robotic surgeon with over 900 cases performed.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• U.S. Urology Partners: PE-backed (NMS Capital) urology management platform aggregating independent urology groups across multiple U.S. states — directly comparable to UACC as a multi-physician urology group with ASC and ancillary services, except at much larger multi-site scale.
• Solaris Health: PE-sponsored urology platform formed to consolidate independent urology practices with integrated ancillary services — directly comparable to UACC's model of comprehensive urology care under a physician-led structure, with greater geographic reach.
• The Urology Group: Large independent multi-physician urology group in Cincinnati, Ohio offering a comparable breadth of subspecialty urology, on-site ancillary services, and integrated clinical operations — a useful independent-practice comparable for UACC.
• Chesapeake Urology Associates: Mid-Atlantic independent urology group providing comprehensive adult and pediatric urology across multiple locations with on-site pathology and imaging — directly comparable in service-line breadth and integrated clinical platform.
• MidLantic Urology: Regional independent urology group across Pennsylvania/New Jersey offering subspecialty urology, advanced treatments, and integrated surgical services — directly comparable to UACC as a multi-physician urology specialty practice.
• Advanced Urology: Atlanta-area independent multi-physician urology group with subspecialty expertise, in-office procedures, and surgical services — closely comparable to UACC's clinical model and regional market footprint orientation.

Regional players

• Comprehensive Urology Medical Group: Multi-physician independent urology group based in Southern California — geographically distinct but directly comparable in offering comprehensive adult urology across subspecialties under an independent physician-owned structure.
• Genesis Healthcare Partners: California-based urology and specialty care group offering integrated urology, pathology, and imaging — directly comparable to UACC's in-house pathology lab and multi-specialty urology model, though operating in Southern California.

Broad incumbents

• Kaiser Permanente Urology: Integrated, large-scale healthcare system with a urology service line across California — competitive incumbent in the Fresno/Central Valley market whose employment model and payer alignment pose competitive pressure on independent groups like UACC.
• Sutter Health: Large not-for-profit health system with affiliated urology practices across Northern California — a broad incumbent that competes for urology patient referrals in regions overlapping UACC's San Joaquin Valley service area.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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