Glenn M Preminger MD

Stone Disease

Professor of Urology, Duke University

1573 Duke Medical CtrDurham, NC 27710

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Summary

Glenn Preminger, MD, is a urology specialist located in Durham, NC, with a subspecialty in kidney stone disease. He completed his medical education at New York Medical College and multiple residencies in surgery and urology, including at the University of North Carolina Hospitals and the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. Dr. Preminger is a professor at Duke University and has an extensive background in the minimally invasive removal of kidney and ureteral stones and the medical prevention of recurrent stones. He has authored more than 350 peer-reviewed publications focusing on kidney stone management and infection risks related to urological procedures. In his career, Dr. Preminger has received honors including the Ramon Guiteras Award from the American Urological Association and the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Endourological Society. He is involved in clinical trials comparing various techniques of percutaneous nephrolithotomy and ureteroscopy.

Education & Training

University of Texas Southwestern Medical CenterResidency, Urology, 1983 - 1985
University of North Carolina HospitalsResidency, Urology, 1979 - 1983
University of North Carolina HospitalsResidency, Surgery, 1977 - 1979
New York Medical CollegeClass of 1977
Trinity CollegeB.S., Biology, 1974

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Certifications & Licensure

NC State Medical License 1977 - 2027
FL State Medical License 2017 - 2019
TX State Medical License 1984 - 1994
American Board of Urology Urology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

Ramon Guiteras Award American Urological Association, 2022
Lifetime Achievement Award Endourological Society, 2018
CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory 2014 Certified EHR Suite, Epic Systems Corporation, 2013-2014, 2016-2017

Clinical Trials

Standard Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy (PNL) Versus Tubeless PNL Versus Tubeless Stentless PNL Start of enrollment: 2008 Feb 01
Completed
Phase 3

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Highlighting the 2025 AUA Nephrolithiasis Guidelines.
Daniel A Wollin, Michael E Lipkin, Glenn M Preminger
The Journal of Urology. 2026-05-01
A Prospective Study of Steerable Ureteroscopic Renal Evacuation Using the Second-Generation CVAC® Aspiration System: Results from the CLEARANCE Study.
Brian H Eisner, Niramya Pathak, Ravindra Sabnis, Arvind Ganpule, Abhishek Singh
Journal of Endourology. 2026-04-01
Residual Stone Volume Predicts Health Care Consumption and Stone Events: Analysis of Two-Year Results of the ASPIRE Study.
Brian R Matlaga, Thomas J Mueller, Brett Johnson, Jay B Page, J Stuart Wolf
Journal of Endourology. 2026-03-01

Journal Articles

Imaging Advances in Urolithiasis
Dale J, Gupta RT, Marin D, Lipkin M, Preminger G, J Endourol, 1/20/2017
Comparison of radiation exposure from fixed table fluoroscopy to a portable C-Arm during ureteroscopy
Cabrera F, Shin R, Waisanen K, Nguyen G, Scales CD, Ferrandino MN, Preminger GM, Yoshizumi TT, Lipkin ME, J Endourol, 1/16/2017
Variable Pulse Duration From a New Holmium:YAG Laser: The Effect on Stone Comminution, Fiber Tip Degradation, and Retropulsion in a Dusting Model
Wollin DA, Ackerman A, Yang C, Chen T, Simmons WN, Preminger GM, Lipkin ME, Urology, 1/1/2017

Books/Book Chapters

Practical Controversies in Medical Management of Stone Disease
Chapter: Potassium Citrate and Calcium Stones: Benefit or Risk?
Page 115 - 130Youssef RF, Preminger GM and Lipkin MEEditors: Pearle MS, Nakada SY.Springer Science+Business Media, New York, NY2014
Percutaneous Renal Surgery
Chapter: Instrumentation and surgical technique: Ster-by-step percutaneous nephrolithotomy: Tube of tubeless percutaneous nephrlithotomy
Page 143 - 151Neisius A, Lipkin ME and Preminger GMEditors: Monga M and Rane A.Wiley-Blackwell, Oxford, UK2014
Metabolism of Human Diseases
Chapter: Kidney Stones
Page 361 - 365Neisius A and Preminger GMEditors: Lammert E and Zeeb M.Springer-Verlag2014

Lectures

AUA Basic Sciences of Urology
American Urological Association, Charlottesville, Virginia - 6/8/2013
Wisconsin Urological Society 2013 Annual Meeting
Wisconsin Urological Society, Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin - 3/8/2013

Other

A Randomized Controlled Trial Evaluating Renal Protective Effects of Selenium With Vitamins A, C, E, Verapamil, and Losartan Against Extracorporeal Shockwave Lithotrip...
Preminger G, Wollin D, PracticeUpdate
http://www.practiceupdate.com/content/verapamil-and-losartan-provide-renal-protection-against-eswl-induced-renal-injury/48093/65/3/1
1/1/2017
Tamsulosin and Nifedipine Do Not Improve Stone Clearance in Adults With Ureteric Colic
Preminger GM, PracticeUpdate
http://www.practiceupdate.com/c/25278/1/3
1/1/2015
The Clinical Research Office of the Endourological Society Audit Committee
Preminger GM, Alken P, Habuchi T, Wijkstra H, Skolarikos A, and Yin CJ
1/1/2011

Press Mentions

35th World Congress of Endourology Committees and AwardsSeptember 1st, 2017
Medical Expulsive Therapy or Bust?January 11th, 2017
34th World Congress of Endourology & Swl Committees and AwardsNovember 1st, 2016

Grant Support

10th International Symposium On UrolithiasisNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases2004
Cavitation &Wound Healing In Shock WAVE LithotripsyNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases2000–2004
Basic Aspects Of Extracorporeal Shock WAVE LithotripsyNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases1999–2002
Clinical Aspects Of Extracorporeal Shock WAVE LithotripsyNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases1996–1998