Raymond J. Leveillee, M.D., Internationally Acclaimed Endourology Surgeon, Joins Bethesda Health

Former University of Miami Professor Known for His Robotic Surgery Work in Treating Prostate Cancer, Kidney- and Stone Disease Relocates to Palm Beach County

(Boynton Beach, FL --) One in seven men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime. Raymond J. Leveillee, M.D., internationally acclaimed for his work in complex urologic care, is bringing his expertise to Palm Beach County to change the odds.
 
As the former Chief of the Division of Endourology and Laparoscopy at the University of Miami, Leveillee has relocated his practice to head Bethesda Health’s Center for Advanced Robotics and Urologic Care in Boynton Beach, FL.  Leveillee, who is Board Certified and Fellowship-trained in Urology from the University of Minnesota, will oversee the Center’s programs for treating prostate and kidney cancer, as well as renal cell cancers and stone disease. His office is located at 2800 S. Seacrest Boulevard, Suite 140, in Boynton Beach; phone: (561) 734-2746.
 
Leveillee has special expertise in providing his patients with the most advanced minimally invasive, urologic procedures including laparoscopic and robotic-assisted surgeries, to treat urologic diseases such as prostate cancer, kidney cancer and urinary obstructions, as well as kidney stones. Using the Da Vinci Xi® surgical robot, the world’s most advanced surgical robotic system, Leveillee’s approach spares nerves and preserves healthy tissue. Dr. Leveillee is regarded as one of the pioneers in this field for consistently providing his patients with the highest outcomes related to removing the cancer, retaining continence and preserving sexual function.
 
Dr. Leveillee uses this highly advanced robotic system because of its ability to provide a highly magnified, high definition, 3-D field that provides state-of-the-art visualization, as well as advanced precision, dexterity and control of the surgical instruments.
 
“It is truly outstanding that Palm Beach County now has Dr. Leveillee in our community. With Dr. Leveillee’s extensive expertise in robotic surgery for prostate and kidney disease, he will transform the treatment options for thousands of individuals, enabling them to receive the highest level of urologic care right in their local community hospital,” said Roger L. Kirk, FACHE, President and CEO, Bethesda Health, Inc. 
 
Leveillee’s clinical interests include laparoscopic surgery, endourology, stone treatment, minimally invasive techniques for urologic disease and general urology. His research interests include instrumentation for stone disease, ablative therapies for kidney cancer, robotics and laparoscopic reconstruction. 
 
Among his numerous honors, Dr. Leveillee was just appointed to serve on a new committee of the American Urological Association for kidney and adrenal health.
 
The Center for Advanced Robotics and Urologic Care
 
Bethesda Health’s Center for Advanced Robotics provides the highest level of robotic surgery care for a broad variety of medical conditions. With the Da Vinci Xi, surgeons at the Center for Advanced Robotics can perform minimally invasive surgeries with even greater accuracy and precision than traditional open surgical methods. The Da Vinci can assist the surgeon in the treatment of prostate and gynecologic disorders, as well as for kidney stones and gall bladder disease. 
 
About Bethesda Health
 
Founded in 1959, Bethesda Health, Inc., is a healthcare organization serving the medical needs of South Palm Beach County with a mission to provide quality health services in a caring manner. With two not-for-profit hospitals, 401-bed Bethesda Hospital East and 80-bed Bethesda Hospital West, Bethesda Health is comprised of more than 670 physicians and 2,700 employees.  Bethesda Health and its affiliates offer a full array of healthcare services, including the Bethesda Heart Hospital for cardiovascular services, general, vascular and endovascular surgery, maternity, neonatal and pediatric intensive care, women’s health and the Bethesda Comprehensive Cancer Center. Located on the northeast corner of Boynton Beach Boulevard and US-441, Bethesda Hospital West, is an 80-bed, all private room, state-of-the-art hospital, with a 24-hour Emergency Department for adults and children, as well as general medical, surgical and intensive care services, diagnostic imaging and rehabilitation.