Associate Professor of Urology · KUMC

Advanced Care for
Enlarged Prostate

Donald A. Neff, MD, FACS delivers state-of-the-art surgical and medical treatment for BPH—helping men return to normal life, faster.

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Dr. Donald A. Neff, MD, FACS – Associate Professor of Urology at the University of Kansas Medical Center
FACS · Board Certified
1,000+
BPH Procedures
10+
Years Mission Work
13+
Peer-Reviewed Publications
National
HoLEP Instructor
Background
  • Former firefighter–paramedic in Janesville, WI — a foundation built on hands-on patient care
  • BS, University of Wisconsin–Whitewater · MD, Medical College of Wisconsin
  • Associate Professor of Urology, KUMC · Fellow, American College of Surgeons
  • National HoLEP instructor — training surgeons across the United States

About

Meet Dr. Donald A. Neff

Dr. Neff is an Associate Professor of Urology at The University of Kansas Medical Center and a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. Beginning his career as a firefighter–paramedic in Janesville, Wisconsin, he developed a lifelong commitment to patient care that now spans advanced prostate surgery, resident education, and global health outreach.

He is nationally recognized for Anatomic enucleation of the prostate (HoLEP, AEEP) and Aquablation therapy, mentoring surgeons and refining techniques that improve outcomes for men with enlarged prostates.

Clinical Focus

Expertise & Treatments

HoLEP (Holmium Laser Enucleation)

Gold-standard, size-independent procedure that removes the entire obstructing tissue with minimal blood loss and rapid recovery.

Aquablation Therapy

Robotic, heat-free waterjet ablation customizing tissue removal to your anatomy, preserving ejaculatory and sexual function.

Medical Management

Evidence-based medication plans to alleviate urinary symptoms while tailoring therapy to your overall health profile.

Minimally Invasive Options

Including UroLift® and Optilume®, selected for the right patient to balance symptom relief and recovery time.

Comprehensive Stone & Trauma Care

Advanced endoscopic and minimally invasive techniques for kidney stones and urologic injuries.

Distinction

Why Choose Dr. Neff?

Patient-Centered Philosophy

Shared decision-making and quality of life at the core of every treatment plan.

Academic, Evidence-Driven Care

Access to cutting-edge research and clinical trials through an academic medical center.

National Instructor & Thought Leader

Training surgical residents and surgeons across the U.S. in HoLEP and Aquablation.

Thousands of BPH Procedures

Extensive experience with excellent safety and durability outcomes for patients.

Qualifications

Education & Credentials

Education & Training
  • →BS — Biology, University of Wisconsin–Whitewater
  • →MD — Medical College of Wisconsin
  • →Urology Residency — Medical College of Wisconsin Affiliated Hospitals
Board Certification & Licensure
  • →American Board of Urology — Diplomate
  • →Licensed in Kansas, Missouri & Wisconsin
Professional Memberships
  • →Fellow, American College of Surgeons
  • →Member, American Urological Association
  • →Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society

Scholarship

Research & Innovation

Dr. Neff's academic practice drives forward urologic science—from laser technology optimization to artificial intelligence tools that empower patients and clinicians.

  • ✦ Co-author of peer-reviewed publications on urological surgery and kidney stone management.
  • ✦ Principal investigator on AI-driven decision-support tools for personalized BPH care.
  • ✦ Regular speaker at national BPH and endourology conferences.

Publications

Bibliography

Selected publications and scholarly contributions. For a complete list, visit his PubMed bibliography.

01 Intrarenal pressure and flow rate profile using LithoVue™ elite: impact of different irrigation systems and working channel instruments. 02 Holmium:yttrium-aluminium-garnet laser with MOSES technology is more efficient than thulium fibre laser in supine mini-percutaneous nephrolithotomy. 03 Impact of Renal Access Angle and Speed of Nephroscope Retrieval Movements on the Vortex Effect. 04 The Vortex Effect in Minimally Invasive Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy. 05 Optimizing stone harvesting in miniaturized-PCNL: a critical examination of renal access angles, technology, and the role they play in operative efficiency. 06 Breakage Costs in Flexible Ureteroscopy: Digital vs. Fiberoptic Modalities. 07 On the rocks: can urologists identify stone composition based on endoscopic images alone? A worldwide survey of urologists. 08 Image Distortion During Flexible Ureteroscopy: A Laboratory Model Comparing Super Pulsed Thulium Fiber Laser vs High-Power Ho:YAG Laser. 09 Duloxetine for the treatment of post-prostatectomy stress urinary incontinence. 10 Laparoscopic mesh herniorrhaphy: impact on outcomes associated with radical retropubic prostatectomy. 11 The influence of B-cell lymphoma 2 protein, an antiapoptotic regulator of mitochondrial permeability transition, on isoflurane-induced and ischemic postconditioning in rabbits. 12 Inhibition of glycogen synthase kinase enhances isoflurane-induced protection against myocardial infarction during early reperfusion in vivo. 13 Leptin stimulates gonadotropin releasing hormone release from cultured intact hemihypothalami and enzymatically dispersed neurons.

Book Chapters

📖 Book chapter in Conn's Current Therapy 2025

Global Impact

Global Mission & Community Service

For over a decade, Dr. Neff has volunteered annually in Honduras, performing life-changing surgeries and training local physicians—reflecting his belief that quality urologic care should transcend borders.

10+
Years of Service
Annual surgical missions in Honduras

"Quality urologic care should transcend borders."

Recognition

Awards & Honors

Medical College of Wisconsin · 2004–2008

  • Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society
  • The Millman Award
  • The Frankow Award for Outstanding Academic Achievement
  • The Hiram B. Benjamin Award for Proficiency in Anatomy
  • The Pasteur Award in Microbiology
  • The Brooker Award in Pharmacology
  • AMA Scholars Scholarship
  • Juanita Schreiner Scholarship
  • Walter and Louise Buell Scholarship

University of Wisconsin–Whitewater · 1997–2001

  • Magna Cum Laude
  • Tri-Beta Biology Honor Society
  • The J.J. Chopp Award for Outstanding Junior in Biology

Professional Honors

  • Resident Teaching Award, University of Kansas (2018, 2024)

Get in Touch

Ready to reclaim your quality of life?

Schedule an appointment with Dr. Neff at The University of Kansas Health System.

913-588-1227 Request Appointment Online

3901 Rainbow Boulevard, Kansas City, KS 66160