USA Health has welcomed a new specialist to its urology team, expanding access in Mobile to advanced treatment for men’s sexual health and fertility concerns. Dr. Nicholas A. Deebel, a fellowship-trained urologist, has joined USA Health University Urology and will also serve as an assistant professor of urology at the Frederick P. Whiddon College of Medicine at the University of South Alabama.
The addition strengthens a growing subspecialty within the region’s largest academic health system, giving South Alabama residents access to a level of andrology and reproductive urology expertise that historically has required travel to larger metropolitan centers.
A Focus on Men’s Sexual Health and Fertility
Dr. Deebel’s practice centers on conditions that many men are reluctant to discuss but that affect quality of life and family planning alike. His clinical focus includes erectile dysfunction, Peyronie’s disease, male infertility, and vasectomy reversal. He is also trained in advanced sperm-retrieval techniques, including microsurgical testicular sperm extraction and microsurgical vasectomy reversal, procedures that can open the door to biological parenthood for couples who might otherwise have limited options.
Notably, Dr. Deebel holds the AMS 700 Center of Excellence designation for inflatable penile prosthesis surgery, a distinction awarded to a select group of surgeons nationwide. According to USA Health, the designation places him among the top 10 percent of urologic surgeons in the country performing that procedure, a credential that should reassure patients seeking this specialized treatment close to home rather than out of state.
Building a Prostate Cancer Survivorship Program
Beyond his individual practice, Dr. Deebel plans to collaborate with USA Health’s reproductive endocrinology specialists and the Mitchell Cancer Institute to launch a prostate cancer survivorship program. The initiative is designed to help men who have completed prostate cancer treatment manage two of its most common long-term side effects: loss of urinary continence and sexual dysfunction. Coordinated survivorship care of this kind is increasingly recognized as an essential complement to cancer treatment, addressing quality-of-life issues that persist long after a patient’s cancer has been treated.
Training and Academic Background
Dr. Deebel earned his medical degree from Virginia Commonwealth University before completing his urology residency at Wake Forest University, where he served as chief resident. He went on to complete a specialized fellowship in andrology and male infertility at Northwestern University’s Feinberg School of Medicine, one of the nation’s leading training programs in that field.
He has authored more than 60 peer-reviewed publications over the course of his career and holds memberships in the American Urological Association, the American Society for Reproductive Medicine, and other professional organizations, reflecting an active role in advancing research and clinical standards in his specialty.
What It Means for Local Patients
Men’s health issues such as infertility and erectile dysfunction often go untreated because of stigma or a lack of nearby specialists equipped to address them. By bringing a physician with this specific combination of surgical and reproductive expertise to Mobile, USA Health is positioning University Urology as a regional destination for men seeking discreet, comprehensive care without leaving South Alabama.
New and existing patients can schedule an appointment with Dr. Deebel at USA Health University Urology by calling 251-660-5930, or through the Mapp Family Campus location. As with any new specialist, patients are encouraged to ask their referring physician or call the practice directly to confirm insurance coverage and appointment availability.