Aaron Krug, M.D.

Dr. Aaron Krug completed his Bachelor of Science at the University of Michigan. He then completed his medical doctorate from the University of Southern California where he graduated with highest distinction. He continued his medical training in Los Angeles and completed his surgical internship and urology residency at Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles Medical Center.

From his urologic training, he gained a strong foundation in general, robotic and reconstructive urology. He is currently completing his fellowship with Dr. Allen Morey in Sexual Medicine. He has a particular interest in men’s sexual health, urethral reconstruction, urinary incontinence and cancer survivorship.

Dr. Krug’s practice is currently based out of Baylor Scott White Mckinney Hospital. His hobbies/interests include college football, playing golf, Sunday softball and reading medical history books.

Education

• University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
  – Bachelor of Science, Brain Behavior and Cognitive Science, 2012
• Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California
  – Doctor of Medicine Candidate, 2017
  – Graduation with “Highest Distinction”
• Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles Medical Center Department of Urology Residency Program – 2017-2023
• SMSNA Fellowship with Dr. Allen Morey at Urology Clinics of North Texas – 7/1/2023-7/1/2024

Awards and Honors

• Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California
  – Graduation with “Highest Distinction”
  – Dean’s Recognition for the Junior/Senior Continuum
  – Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society
  – Gold Humanism Scholar Society
  – Clinical Honors: Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Pediatrics, Psychiatry, Surgery, Surgery Sub-specialty

Research Experience

• Research Assistant, Department of Neurology, Keck School of Medicine, PI: Nerses Sanossian, MD – 2012-2013
  – Generated summaries of stroke patient transfers to Keck Hospital of USC
  – Collected and documented Neurology Stroke Center database
  – Served on team writing and editing abstracts and paper on Neurology Stroke Center database for descriptive characteristics of stroke centers

Publications

• “Campbell Walsh Wein Handbook of Urology, 1st Edition, Chapter 12, Infections and Inflammatory Conditions of the Genitourinary System” Aaron Krug, M.D., Michael Chen, M.D., Polina Reyblat M.D.
• “Surviving Fournier’s Gangrene: A Review of Contemporary Treatment and Development of an Algorithm for Management and Reconstruction” Saum B Ghodoussipour, M.D., Daniel Gould, M.D., PhD, Aaron Krug, BS, Gus Miranda, BS, Jie Cai, MS, Joseph Carey, M.D., Hooman Djaladat, M.D., Matthew Dunn, M.D., Leo Doumanian M.D.
• “Vascular Neurologists as Directors of Stroke Centers in the United States.” Stroke 46.9 (2015): 2654-656. Ramirez, Lucas, Aaron, Krug, B.S., Heng Nhoung, Suzie Kazaryan, Gregory Gasparian, Joshua Perese, Ali Razmara, David S. Liebeskind, Jennifer J. Majersik, and Nerses Sanossian.
• “A Survey of Certified Stroke Center Medical Directors in United States.” Stroke 46 (2015): ATP283. Aaron Krug, B.S., Lucas Ramirez, Heng Nhoung, Joshua Perese, Gregory Gasparian, Suzie Kazaryan, Cade Kelly, Justina Breen, Jennifer J Mjersik, Nerses Sanossian M.D.
• “Expansion of Emergency Medical Services Routing for Stroke in the United States.” Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes 6 (2013): A206. Nerses Sanossian, M.D., Natalie Hanks, Shuhan He, Ge Wen, Aaron Krug, May Kim-Tenser, D.O., Steven Cen, Sarah Song, Jeffrey L Saver, M.D., Peter Adamczyk, M.D., and William J Mack M.D.

Manuscripts

• “Confirm MDX hypermethylation and multiparametric MRI in men with elevated PSA and prior negative prostate biopsy” Daniel Artenstein, M.D., Aaron Krug, M.D., Margo Sidell, ScD, MSPH, Rex Parker, M.D., David S. Finley M.D.
• “Risk Factors for earlier Penile Implant Surgery” Aaron Krug, M.D., Mike Hsieh M.D., Ramzi Jabaji, M.D., Polina Reyblat M.D., Mark Feng, M.D., Hossein Mirheydar, M.D.

Abstracts

• “Multiparametric MRI findings in patients with negative Confirm MDX tissue testing” Daniel Artenstein MD, Aaron Krug MD, Eugene Rhee MD, Ron Loo MD, Stephen Williams MD, Polina Reyblat MD, Rex Parker MD, David S. Finley MD
• “Does Penoscrotal Decompression Outperform Corporoglanular Tunneling for Surgical Management of Prolonged Ischemic Priapism?” Maia E. VanDyke Wesley J. Smith, Brian T. Langford, Benjamin Breyer, Faysal Yafi, David Barham, Niels Johnsen, Levi Holland, Benjamin Dropkin, Mikkel Fode, Aaron M. Krug, Ethan L. Matz, Bryce P. Franzen, Steven J. Hudak, Allen F. Morey
• “Delayed Healing is Common after Repair of Artificial Urinary Sphincter Cuff” Erosion Banahene K. Glover, Brian T. Langford, Maia E. VanDyke, Blake E. Johnson, Aaron M. Krug, Ethan L. Matz, Bryce P. Franzen, Allen F. Morey
• “Standing Cough Test Indicates Need for Artificial Urinary Sphincter Reoperation” Brian T. Langford, Blake E. Johnson, Maia E. VanDyke, Ethan L. Matz, Aaron M. Krug, Bryce P. Franzen, Allen F. Morey
• “Take it or Leave it? Reservoir Recycling or Removal in Inflatable Penile Prosthesis Revision Surgery” Armon D. Amini, Brian T. Langford, Maia E. VanDyke, Ethan L. Matz, Aaron M. Krug, Bryce P. Franzen, Allen F. Morey
• “Algorithmic Approach to Perineal Urethrostomy is Associated with Longterm Success and High Patient Satisfaction.” Eshan G. Joshi, Maia E. VanDyke, Brian T. Langford, Ethan L. Matz, Aaron M. Krug, Bryce P. Franzen, Allen F. Morey
• “Artificial Urinary Sphincter Cuff is Most Common Site of Mechanical Failure” Maia E. VanDyke, Blake E. Johnson, Shaheer Ali, Brian T. Langford, Ethan L. Matz, Aaron M. Krug, Bryce P. Franzen, Allen F. Morey
• “Practice Patterns for Inflatable Penile Prosthesis Revisions Within a Large Fully Integrated Healthcare system” Aaron Krug M.D., Nancy Ye M.D., Jennifer Lee M.D., and George Abdelsayed M.D.
• “The Effect of Collagenase Clostridium Histolyticum injection on the treatment patterns of Peyronie’s Disease: An analysis of large health care system over 15-year period” Aaron Krug M.D., Tung-Chin Hsieh, M.D., Michael Aleman M.D., Hossein Mirheydar, M.D.
• “Factors Associated With Testicular Prostheses Availability and Implantation” Saum Ghodoussipour, M.D, Jeffrey Loh-Doyle, M.D., Hari Sawkar, M.D., Aaron Krug, B.S, Siamak Daneshmand, M.D.

Leadership Experience

• Academic Coach, Keck School of Medicine 2015-2017
  – Chosen by Director of Academic Support for excellence in academic standing
  – Served as tutor for first-year and second-year students in all subjects and Step 1 review
  – Developing reviews and tutor third-year medical students for shelf exams
• Gross Anatomy Tutor, Keck School of Medicine 2014-2015
  – Chosen for excellence in academic standing in Gross Anatomy
  – Served as tutor in Gross Anatomy for first-year medical students
  – Created PowerPoint presentations and held review sessions throughout the anatomy blocks
• Head and Neck Anatomy Teaching Assistant, Ostrow School of Dentistry of the University of Southern California 2014
  – Awarded position for achieving top eight in class for head and neck anatomy block
  – Taught head and neck anatomy to dental students including the development of review sessions and creation of exams

Volunteer Experience

• Interviewer, Office of Admissions, Keck School of Medicine 2014-2017
  – Wrote three essay questions for the Associate Dean of Admissions that have been included on the secondary application for prospective applicants to the Keck School of Medicine
  – Serve as interviewer for prospective medical students
• Bravo High School Mentor, Keck School of Medicine 2013-2014
  – Taught local high school students basic medical knowledge and proper physical exam technique
• Lead Volunteer, American Heart Association, Wellness Center 2012-2013
  – Helped with implementation of the Wellness Center at LAC+USC Hospital for Boyle Heights community
  – Duties included program management, recruitment and interviewing of undergraduate and medical school volunteers
• Heartland Rehabilitation Center, Ann Arbor 2010
  – Worked with elderly patients helping with every day activities
• Coach for YMCA T-ball team, Ann Arbor 2010
  – Coached five-to-seven-year-olds in fundamentals of baseball and teamwork
• Pulse Fundraiser for Save a Child’s Heart Foundation 2008-2009
  – Fundraiser coordinator for event and ticket sales

Languages

• Intermediate medical and conversational Spanish

• Male Urinary Incontinence
• Erectile Dysfunction
• Urethral Strictures
• Peyronie’s Disease
• Male Genital Abnormalities

• Artificial Urinary Sphincter and sling
• Penile Prosthesis
• Urethroplasty
• Surgical Repair of Penile Curvature