J. Karl Kemberling, M.D., F.A.C.S.

Dr. Kemberling joined Urology Associates after practicing in Duluth where he developed skills in robotic and laparoscopic surgery. He has worked as a proctor, teaching other surgeons, in the areas of robotic and laparoscopic surgery. He practices general urology with an interest in oncology, incontinence, impotence and kidney stones. 

Dr. Kemberling’s areas of interest include: 

• Basic/Advanced Laparoscopy
• Robotic Surgery - da Vinci Training/Proctor
• Brachytherapy, Cryotherapy
• Microwave, holmium, KTP laser ablation of the prostate
• Percutaneous nephrostolithotomy, stone manipulation
• SPARC, TVT, Transoburator Tape
• Pediatric Urology

Education
Residency
 The Medical University of Ohio – Urology, Toledo, Ohio
 Renal Transplantation Fellowship – 1 year 
Medical School
 Wright State University School of Medicine, Dayton, Ohio
Undergraduate
 M.S.B.S, Biological Sciences, The Medical University of Ohio, Toledo, OH
 B.S., Molecular Genetics, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio

Board Certified in Urology, 2004

Memberships and Societies
American Urologic Association
American Medical Association
Minnesota Urologic Society
Society for Laparoscopic Surgeons

Hospital Appointments
Abbott Northwestern Hospital
Methodist Hospital
North Memorial Medical Center
Ridgeview Medical Center

Licensure
Minnesota