Division of Urology, Department of Surgery
History
The Department of Surgery was planned in 1986 and officially established in 1990. Dr. Jong-Khing Huang, a prominent figure in prostate disease management, served as the inaugural chief. In 2003, he was promoted to chief of the Department of Surgery and later became deputy superintendent. During his tenure, both he and his successor, Dr. Ying-Huei Lee, achieved professor status. Upon Professor Lee’s retirement, he became chief of urology and subsequently chief of surgery at Chi-Mei Medical Center. Dr. Tony Wu, an associate professor, succeeded him as chief of urology and later became chief of surgery in 2010. Since 2010, Dr. Chia-Cheng Yu has served as chief of urology, with Dr. Zen-Tai Lin currently holding the position.
Current Faculty and Staff
- Shaw-Yeu Jeng, M.D., Ph.D. – Professor, Deputy Superintendent
- Tony Wu, M.D., EMBA – Associate Professor
- Chia-Cheng Yu, M.D. – Associate Professor, Chief of Transplantation
- Zen-Tai Lin, M.D., Ph.D. – Lecturer, Chief of Urology
- Ban-Pin Jiaan, M.D. – Assistant Professor
- Jeng-Yu Tsai, M.D., Ph.D. – Lecturer, Visiting Staff
- Yin-Shen Chen, M.D. – Visiting Staff
- I-Hsuan Chen, M.D. – Lecturer, Visiting Staff
- Wei-Ting Kuo, M.D. – Visiting Staff
- Fong-Dee Huang, M.D., M.S. Biology – Lecturer, Chief of Emergency Department
All attending surgeons are board-certified urologists with advanced training in the United States, ensuring they stay current with the latest practices in urology.
Facilities
The Division of Urology offers two dedicated urological operating rooms, an extracorporeal shockwave center, and a urodynamic laboratory. These facilities are designed to meet patient needs and deliver optimal quality of care.
Patient Services
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Inpatient Services: A dedicated urology ward staffed by nurses with specialized urological training. Urologists are on-call around the clock to provide continuous care.
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Outpatient Services: Outpatient clinics operate every weekday afternoon from 2 PM, providing at least two sessions each day.
Mission
- Deliver high-quality patient care.
- Provide top-notch medical education.
- Promote research and innovation.
- Uphold and foster high ethical standards.