Beaufort Memorial Welcomes Experienced, Board-Certified Urologist

Beaufort Memorial Urology Specialists have welcomed a new board-certified, fellowship-trained urologist specializing in robot-assisted surgery and the treatment of urological cancers to the practice in Beaufort and Okatie.

Maurizio Buscarini, M.D., Ph.D., MPH-MBA, joins the practice from New York City, N.Y., bringing with him to the Lowcountry a rich background drawing on decades of urological research, writing for medical journals and compassionate, knowledgeable patient care. Board-certified in urology and fellowship-trained in robotic surgery, endourology and laparoscopy, he will be an integral part of the team at the Urology Specialists practice, seeing patients in Beaufort and Okatie.

“Dr. Buscarini has a wealth of experience, knowledge and passion in the field of urology, and his dedication to transparency in care and his whole-body approach will make him a vital addition to the Urology Specialists practice,” said Beaufort Memorial President and CEO Russell Baxley. “His particular passion for treating urological cancers will expand access to much-needed urology services care here in the Lowcountry.”

With a background in general surgery that shifted to urology during his time in the Italian Army, Dr. Buscarini has a passion for research and education. While pursuing his Ph.D. in Biochemistry and Cancer Biology at the University of Southern California, he had the unique opportunity to train under medical pioneers in the field of bladder cancer.

After completing his urology and robotic surgery fellowships at Oregon Health & Science University in Portland and City of Hope Comprehensive Cancer Center just outside of Los Angeles, Calif., Dr. Buscarini returned to Rome and took on the role of Professor and Chair of Urology at the new University Campus Biomedico. There, he established the first robotic surgery program in central/southern Italy. He also led the establishment of a robotic program at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center in Memphis, Tenn., and did the same just outside of Chicago.

In 2022, he joined the Mount Sinai Icahn School of Medicine Department of Urology (ranked third in the nation) as a professor and chair of the Queens region. The field of urology always fascinated him due to its surgical and often oncological aspects, as well as the field’s constant evolution and wide range of conditions. So far in his career, he has trained over 60 residents and 40 fellows and authored 10 book chapters and more than 160 scientific publications.

He takes a holistic approach to urology and strives to help patients understand every aspect of their care, no matter their condition.

“I listen to my patients and, working together, we set appropriate goals and expectations,” he said. “It is important to me that their experience is as transparent and holistic as possible.”

With extensive experience in reconstructive urology and urogynecology, Dr. Buscarini also specializes in andrology – the study of the male reproductive system, including male sexual health – and is passionate about educating male patients and encouraging them to be proactive about their health.

Dr. Buscarini will perform robot-assisted surgical procedures to treat urological cancers such as adrenal, bladder, kidney and prostate cancers. A sought-after expert in state-of-the-art robotic surgical techniques, he strives to educate patients about the benefits of robot-assisted procedures, evolving and innovating as a physician alongside ever-changing technology.

A father of three grown children, Dr. Buscarini is also a longtime participant in Doctors Without Borders. He has participated in 56 medical relief missions in 25 years, with a trip scheduled in May 2026 for the Middle East.

Providers at Beaufort Memorial Urology Specialists offer expert diagnosis, treatment and management of a wide range of urinary system diseases and conditions in men and women, including those affecting the kidneys, bladder, adrenal glands, ureters, urethra and male reproductive organs. At the practice, Dr. Buscarini joins board-certified urologist Dr. Louis F. Plzak and board-certified physician assistants Kristin S. Callaghan, Matthew Baker and Nancy Thomas. To make an appointment with Dr. Buscarini or any of the practice’s other providers in Beaufort or Okatie, call (843) 524-7607.