Tulsa Urology Adds New Locations

Dr. Richard Saint has expanded his offices to Tulsa and Owasso in addition to Broken Arrow.

Richard B. Saint, M.D., F.A.C.S.

Richard B. Saint, M.D., F.A.C.S., is recognized as a regional authority in the field of bladder and testis cancer as well as other urological malignancies. His practice is located in the St. John Medical Office in Broken Arrow, north of the Broken Arrow Expressway at 61st Street and Elm Place. Dr. Saint also has two new offices, in the Kelly building at St. Francis South in Tulsa and in the medical office building at St. John Owasso.

    Dr. Saint completed his undergraduate studies, medical school internship and residency at Indiana University and was recruited to the Tulsa area, where he has practiced for the past 23 years. His specialized training was with surgeons who developed a form of urinary diversion called the Indiana Pouch. This procedure ­revolutionized urinary tract reconstruction for patients who had required removal of their bladder because of cancer. In 1992, Dr. Saint was the first in Oklahoma to perform a bladder replacement using the small intestine. This procedure allows patients to urinate on their own even though they no longer have their bladder. The doctor also trained at Indiana University with surgeons and medical oncologists who were successful in making testis cancer the most curable solid organ cancer in medicine. Dr. Saint is recognized as being the most experienced surgeon in the region for both of these diseases and is highly ­experienced in all areas of ­urological oncology.

    Dr. Saint has welcomed Rachel Wilkinson, A.R.N.P., to his practice. As an advanced ­registered nurse practitioner, Ms. Wilkinson has completed graduate-level education ­requirements and treats patients through comprehensive history taking, physical exams, and ordering and interpreting ­diagnostic tests. To become licensed to practice, she has been nationally board certified in her area of specialty. Ms. Wilkinson has acquired the expert ­knowledge base, complex ­decision-making skills, and clinical competencies for expanded practice in the field of urology. According to Dr. Saint, “There are only a handful of nurse ­practitioners in the state of Oklahoma dealing exclusively with this specialty. Ms. Wilkinson’s patients absolutely love her.”

    Rachel Wilkinson was born and raised in Oklahoma and attended the University of Oklahoma in Norman. Following completion of her ­prerequisites, she transferred to OU-Tulsa, where she received her bachelor of science in ­nursing. She earned her master of science degree from Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee. She loves Oklahoma and appreciates being able to serve the wonderful citizens of our state. Dr. Saint and Ms. Wilkinson consult with each other on all their patients.

    Dr. Saint regularly has patients that are referred to him by other urologists due to the nature and complexity of the ­surgical procedures that have been recommended. Dr. Saint and his staff are committed to excellence in urological care and to superior responsiveness to referring physicians, their staffs, and the patients. “Ms. Wilkinson and I genuinely care about people,” he says, “and Tulsa Urology is committed to cooperating with healthcare ­systems to find ways to make improvements in our ­interactions with patients.”

    Dr. Saint has served as ­president of the Oklahoma State Urological Association, a ­member of the Admissions Committee of the University of Oklahoma School of Medicine, and Chief of Urology at St. John Medical Center. He is also a clinical assistant professor of urology at the University of Oklahoma.  

    Dr. Saint makes you feel at ease from the moment you meet him. It’s very natural to respect and trust him. Please visit his website for more information.

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Tulsa Urology

www.saint.pro

About Author Duane Blankenship

Blankenship graduated from the University of Oklahoma and has enjoyed a lifetime career in advertising. He started his own advertising business in 1993 and enjoys creating graphic art and writing. Hobbies include hunting, fishing and pencil drawings. Duane and his wife, Janice, have been married over 50 years and are active in their church and community. He has been a contributing writer for Value News/Values Magazine since 2005.