Maurizio Buscarini, M.D., Ph.D., MPH-MBA

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

At Beaufort Memorial Urology Specialists, board-certified, fellowship-trained urologist Dr. Maurizio Buscarini specializes in urologic oncology, laparoscopy, endourology and reconstructive urology, surgically treating prostate, bladder and kidney cancer.

His holistic approach emphasizes the importance of overall health, preventive care and sexual wellbeing, as well as providing education, resources and support to help patients better understand their conditions and outcomes.

Areas of Expertise

• Robotic Cancer Surgery — The use of robotics in urological surgical procedures, including adrenal, bladder, kidney and prostate cancers.
• Kidney and Bladder Stones — Hard deposits of minerals and salts formed in the kidneys or bladder that often cause sharp, cramping pain when they move within the organ or pass into one of the ureters or urethra.
• Reconstructive Urology — A range of surgical procedures for men and women that repair or improve urinary function.
• Andrology — The study of the male reproductive system, including male sexual health.
• Urogynecology — The treatment of female pelvic medicine, combining urology and gynecology, through surgical and nonsurgical services.

Video Visits

Dr. Buscarini offers virtual visits in certain circumstances for patient follow up. If interested, ask about the option when scheduling.

Background

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.

Coming to the Lowcountry from his role at Mount Sinai, his vast expertise draws on decades of urological research, writing for medical journals and compassionate, knowledgeable patient care.

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.

Dr. Buscarini is a longtime participant in Doctors Without Borders, participating in 56 medical relief missions in 25 years. He and his three grown children enjoy sailing together whenever possible.

Achievements, Awards & Honors

• Since 2002, Dr. Buscarini has performed more than:
  • 8,600 Robotic Radical Prostatectomies
  • 1,900 Robotic Partial Nephrectomies and Radical Nephrectomies
  • 690 Robotic Radical Cystectomies with Ileal Conduit or Neobladder
  • 8,000 Laparoscopic Cases
  • 4,000 Major Open Cases
  • 5,000 Flexible Ureteroscopies
  • 750 Percutaneous Nephrolithotomies (PCNLs)
  • 390 Urethral Reconstructions
  • 1,000 Hominum Laser Enucleations of the Prostate (HoLEP)
• American Italian Cancer Foundation Fellowship recipient for “Role of EphB4 in prostate cancer” 2004-2005