Micheal F. Darson, M.D., F.A.C.S.

Assistant Professor, Department of Urology

LSU Healthcare Network Clinic

Metairie Location
3601 Houma Blvd., Suite 302
Metairie, LA 70006
Phone: (504) 412-1600

Administration Office

2021 Perdido Street, Ste 4425
New Orleans, LA 70112
Phone: (504) 568-2207
Fax: (504) 568-2307

Degrees

Undergraduate Education:
The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio
Medical School:
Wright State School of Medicine in Dayton, Ohio
Surgical Internship:
Ohio State University Medical, Columbus, Ohio
Urology Residency:
Mayo Clinic Graduate School of Medicine, Rochester, Minnesota.
Academic and Leadership Appointments:
Formerly, the Assistant Program Director of the Louisiana State University - Ochsner Urology Program
Former assistant Professor of Urology at LSU-Ochsner and at Tulane University

Clinical Interests

BPH, Voiding Dysfunction, Minimally Invasive Techniques for Male Voiding Dysfunction. Dr. Darson was the first physician in Arizona to perform the newest technology Rezum. Dr. Darson also has academic interests in the field of voiding dysfunction and currently has data submitted for publication. Interests beyond voiding dysfunction include minimally invasive techniques to treat urologic stone disease. He also is interested in all urologic oncology (urologic cancer).

Committees & Administrative Responsibilities

Professional Memberships and Societies:

President of the Phoenix Urologic Society
President of the Arizona Urologic Society
American Urologic Association
American Urologic Association - Western Section<
Arizona Representative (District 8) Western Section Health Policy Committee
National Insurance Advisory Group - Arizona Member
Society of Urodynamics and Female Urology
Society of Laparoscopic Surgeons
Fellow of the American College of Surgeons

Professional Appointments

AUA - Health Policy Committee 2013-present
AUA - Practice Management Committee 2013-present
AUA - Coding and Reimbursement Committee 2013-present
AUA - Quality Improvement and Patient Safety Committee 2015-present
Executive Committee Arizona Urologic Society 2014-present
Past President - Arizona Urologic Society 2014-present
President - Arizona Urologic Society 2012-2014
Vice President - Arizona Urologic Society 2011-2012
President - Phoenix Urologic Society 2014-present
Secretary - Phoenix Urologic Society 2010-2013
National Insurance Carrier Advisory Workgroup 2013-present
Carrier Advisory Committee - Arizona 2013-present
WSAUA Health Policy Committee, District 8 2013-present
Physician Consortium for Performance Improvement Quality Improvement Advisory Committee 2016-present
AUA Regulatory Workgroup 2017-present

Center of Excellence

Honors & Achievements:

Phoenix Magazines "Top Doc" award - numerous times
Consumer Research Council of America, Guide to America's Top Surgeons Award 2011
Best Doctors: first selection 2005, 2007-2008, 2009-2010
Silver Scalpel Award for Outstanding Achievement in General Surgery
Alpha Omega Alpha medical honor society

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