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Benjamin Canales, MD, Urology, Gainesville, FL, UF Health Shands Hospital

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Urology Gainesville, FL

Associate Professor, Urology, University of Florida College of Medicine

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Summary

  • Dr. Benjamin Canales is an urologist in Gainesville, FL and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including UF Health Shands Hospital, Malcom Randall Veterans Affairs Medical Center, and Lake City Veterans Affairs Medical Center. He received his medical degree from Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans and has been in practice 16 years. He is experienced in urologic oncology, minimally invasive urologic surgery, and kidney and ureteral stones.

Education & Training

  • University of Minnesota
    University of MinnesotaResidency, Urology, 2001 - 2006
  • Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans
    Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New OrleansClass of 2001

Certifications & Licensure

  • FL State Medical License
    FL State Medical License 2007 - 2025
  • MN State Medical License
    MN State Medical License 2006 - 2017
  • American Board of Urology Urology

Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Calcium Oxalate Stone Fragment and Crystal Phagocytosis by Human Macrophages  
    Benjamin K Canales, Vincent G Bird, Johannes Vieweg, The Journal of Urology

Press Mentions

  • New Test Could Make Kidney Stone Diagnosis Much More Convenient
    New Test Could Make Kidney Stone Diagnosis Much More ConvenientMay 27th, 2020
  • Celebrating Outstanding Young Urologists: The Gold Cystoscope Award
    Celebrating Outstanding Young Urologists: The Gold Cystoscope AwardApril 14th, 2024
  • What’s Hot in Healthcare: $20 in Free Groceries for Getting the Flu Shot
    What’s Hot in Healthcare: $20 in Free Groceries for Getting the Flu ShotNovember 9th, 2023

Hospital Affiliations