Robert Brunner, M.D.
Dr. Brunner is a general urologist serving patients at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital of Dallas. Born and raised in Toledo, Ohio, Dr. Brunner brings a strong academic background and extensive training to his practice. He graduated magna cum laude from the University of Notre Dame with a dual degree in Economics and Pre-professional studies before earning his medical doctorate from the University of Toledo College of Medicine and Life Sciences, where he was elected to the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society.
Following medical school, Dr. Brunner completed his residency training in Urology at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas. During his residency, he received comprehensive training in all aspects of adult urology, with a specialized focus on stone disease as well as robotic surgery utilizing the DaVinci robotic system. He is dedicated to treating both benign and malignant urologic diseases and has a keen interest in utilizing robotic technology to enhance surgical precision and patient recovery.
Beyond his professional endeavors, Dr. Brunner enjoys living in Dallas with his wife and their English bulldog, Finnegan. In his leisure time, he is an avid sports enthusiast with interests in basketball, golf, running, swimming, hiking, and cheering on his alma mater, Notre Dame, in football. With a passion for both patient care and advancing the field of Urology, Dr. Brunner is dedicated to providing the highest standard of care to his patients.
Education/Training
Baylor College of Medicine, Scott Department of Urology (Houston, TX) – 06/2019 – Present
- Resident Physician
- Cullen Award for Outstanding Research by a Resident (2023)
- Expected graduation: June 24, 2024
University of Toledo College of Medicine and Life Sciences (Toledo, OH) – 08/2015 – 05/2019
- Doctor of Medicine 2019
- Academic Excellence Scholarship
- Junior AOA Member
University of Notre Dame (South Bend, IN) – 08/2011 – 05/2015
- Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Pre-professional Studies (Magna cum Laude)
Work History
Urology Clinics of North Texas (Dallas, TX) 09/2024 – Present
- Anticipated start date 09/2024
Publications
- Brunner, R., Reddy, A., Link, R., Mayer, W. “Mini-PCNL: Tips and Tricks to Treating Moderate to Large Sized Renal Stones.” American Urological Association’s Core Curriculum: Surgical Video Section. 02/2023.
- Kanabur, P., Brunner, R., Khera, D., Flores, H., Khera, M. “The Evolving Role of Novel Oral Agents for Testosterone Replacement Therapy; A Historical Perspective.” Androgens: Clinical Research and Therapeutics, 12/2022, 3(1): 224-232.
- Stepkowski, S., Mierzejewska, B., Fumo, D., Bekbolsynov, D., Khuder, S., Baum, C., Brunner, R., Kopke, J., Rees, S., Smith, C., Ashlagi, I., Roth, A., Rees, M. “The 6-year Clinical Outcomes for Patients Registered in a Multiregional United States Kidney Paired Donation Program – A Retrospective Study.” Transplant International, 2019.
- Brunner, R., Buck, B., Giffen, Z., Murtagh Sr., D., Lewis, T., Gatto-Weis, C., Sindhwani, P. “Neo-adjuvant Chemotherapy for High-Risk, Locally Advanced Prostate Cancer.” International Journal of Urology Case Reports, 2019, 2(1): 61-64.
- Brunner, R., Demeter, J., Sindhwani, P. “Review of Guidelines for the Evaluation and Treatment of Leukocytospermia in Male Infertility.” World Journal of Mens Health, 12/2018.
- Bozek, D., Dunn, T.B., Kuhr, C.S., Marsh, C.L., Rogers, J., Rees, S.E., Basagoitia, L., Brunner, R., Roth, A.E., Ekwenna, O., Fumo, D.E., Krawiec, K.D., Kopke, J.E., Sindhwani, P., Ortiz, J., Tan, M., Paloyo, S.R., Rees, M.A. “The Complete Chain of the First Global Kidney Exchange Transplant and Three-years Follow-up.” European Urology Focus, 2018, 4(2): 190-197.
- Brunner, R., Fumo, D., Rees, M. “Novel Approaches to Expanding Benefits from Living Kidney Donor Chains.” Current Transplantation Reports, 2017; 4(2): 67-74.
Abstracts and Presentations
- Brunner, R., Reddy, A., Link, R, Mayer, W. “Mini-PCNL: Tips and Tricks to Shorten Your Learning Curve.” 2023. Video Abstract Presentation at the AUA Annual Meeting. Chicago, IL, 04/2023.
- Brunner, R., Anaissie, J., Rakic, N., Reddy, “Do Bedside Whiteboards Improve Post-Operative Outcomes?: A Quality Improvement Study of Urology Patients Undergoing Minimally Invasive Surgery.” 2022. Podium Presentation at the South Central Section of the AUA Annual Meeting. San Diego, CA, 09/2022.
- Brunner, R., Antar, A., Link, R, Mayer, W. “Streamline Your Access: An Easy Ureteroscopically Guided Retrograde Approach to Achieving Reliable Through and Through Percutaneous Renal Access.” 2022. Video abstract presentation at the World Congress of Endourology and Urotechnology. San Diego, CA, 09/2022.
- Brunner, R., Stocks, B., Handing, G., Khera, M., Jones, J., Srikishen, N. “Robotic and Microscopic Vasectomy Reversal Experience at a Veterans Affairs Hospital.” 2022. Podium presentation at the Urological Society for American Veterans Annual Meeting of the AUA. New Orleans, LA. 05/2022. (Additional presentation at the North American Robotic Urology Symposium, 02/2022).
- Campbell, K., Brunner, R., Sullivan, J., Velazquez, O., Lipshultz, L. “Creatinine: An Inaccurate Measure of Renal Function in Men with Testosterone-Induced Muscle Hypertrophy.” Poster Presentation at the 22nd Annual Fall Scientific Meeting of SMSNA. 10/2021.
- Lopez, J., Brunner, R., Bansal, U., Luna, E., Khera, M., Gheiler, E. “Boston Scientific vs. Coloplast: A Prospective Analysis of a Single High-volume Surgeon’s Inflatable Penile Prosthesis Experience.” 2021. Poster Presentation at the 22nd Annual Fall Scientific Meeting of SMSNA. 10/2021.
- Brunner, R. Lopez, J., Bansal, U., Khera, M. 2021. “Does Hemoglobin A1c Matter?: A Retrospective Review of Penile Prosthetic Outcomes at a Veterans Affairs Hospital.” Podium Presentation at the South Central Section of the AUA Annual Meeting. Scottsdale, AZ. 10/2021. (Additional Poster Presentation at the Urological Society for American Veterans Annual Meeting. Las Vegas, NV (Virtual). 09/2021).
- Bansal, U., Brunner, R., Ingram, C., Balasubramanian, A., Thirumavalavan, N., Rajanahally, S., Pollard, M., Lipshultz, L. 2020. “Effect of Microsurgical Varicocele Repair on Short and Long-Term Semen Parameters for Assisted Reproductive Technologies.” Poster Presentation at the South Central Section of the AUA. Austin, TX..10/2020.
- Brunner, R., Ekwenna, O., Rees, S., Roth, A., Krawiec, K., Siegfredo, P., Sindhwani, P., Rees, M. 2018. “Global Kidney Exchange: An International Approach to Expanding Living Donor Kidney Transplantation in Minority Groups.” Podium Presentation at the 92nd Annual Meeting of the North Central Section of the AUA. Chicago, IL. 09/2018.
- Brunner, R., Ekwenna, O., Rees, S., Wenig, A., Roth, A., Krawiec, K., Siegfredo, P., Sindhwani, P., Rees, M. 2018. “Global Kidney Exchange: An International Approach to Expanding Living Donor Kidney Transplantation in Minority Groups.” Podium Presentation at the American Urological Association’s 2018 Annual Meeting. San Francisco, CA. May 19th, 2018. (Additional Poster Presentation at the Ohio Urologic Association’s 2018 Annual Meeting. Cleveland, OH. 04/2018
- Kidney stones
- Bladder stones
- Enlarged prostate or benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)
- Erectile dysfunction
- Low testosterone
- Urinary retention
- Male sexual dysfunction
- Stress urinary incontinence (male & female)
- Overactive bladder
- Urinary tract infection (UTI)
- Urethral stricture
- Ureteropelvic junction (UPJ) obstruction
- Penile curvature or Peyronie’s Disease
- Kidney Cancer
- Ureteral Cancer
- Bladder Cancer
- Testicular Cancer
- Prostate Cancer
General Urology
- Percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL)
- Mini-PCNL
- Ureteroscopy with laser lithotripsy
- Extracorporeal Shockwave Lithotripsy (ESWL)
- UroLift, rezum, Transurethral resection of prostate (TURP), Greenlight laser prostatectomy (PVP)
- Fusion prostate biopsy
- Vasectomy
- Interstim placement
- Urethral slings, male and female
- Bladder botox
- Urodynamics, video-urodynamics
- Transurethral resection of bladder tumors (TURBT)
- Hydrocelectomy, spermatocelectomy
- Radical orchiectomy
- Circumcision
- Direct visual internal urethrotomy (DVIU)
- Urethroplasty
Robotic Procedures
- Robotic radical prostatectomy (RALP)
- Robotic simple prostatectomy (RASP)
- Robotic radical nephrectomy
- Robotic partial nephrectomy
- Robotic nephroureterectomy
- Robotic adrenalectomy
- Robotic ureteral reconstruction with or without buccal graft harvest
- Robotic ureteral reimplant
- Robotic pyeloplasty
Men’s Health, Infertility and Prosthetics
- Inflatable and malleable penile prosthesis (IPP)
- Artificial urinary sphincter (AUS)
- Xiaflex
- Penile plication
- Spermatic cord denervation
- Varicocelectomy
Dr. Brunner is a general urologist serving patients at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital of Dallas. Born and raised in Toledo, Ohio, Dr. Brunner brings a strong academic background and extensive training to his practice. He graduated magna cum laude from the University of Notre Dame with a dual degree in Economics and Pre-professional studies before earning his medical doctorate from the University of Toledo College of Medicine and Life Sciences, where he was elected to the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society.
Following medical school, Dr. Brunner completed his residency training in Urology at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas. During his residency, he received comprehensive training in all aspects of adult urology, with a specialized focus on stone disease as well as robotic surgery utilizing the DaVinci robotic system. He is dedicated to treating both benign and malignant urologic diseases and has a keen interest in utilizing robotic technology to enhance surgical precision and patient recovery.
Beyond his professional endeavors, Dr. Brunner enjoys living in Dallas with his wife and their English bulldog, Finnegan. In his leisure time, he is an avid sports enthusiast with interests in basketball, golf, running, swimming, hiking, and cheering on his alma mater, Notre Dame, in football. With a passion for both patient care and advancing the field of Urology, Dr. Brunner is dedicated to providing the highest standard of care to his patients.
Education/Training
Baylor College of Medicine, Scott Department of Urology (Houston, TX) – 06/2019 – Present
- Resident Physician
- Cullen Award for Outstanding Research by a Resident (2023)
- Expected graduation: June 24, 2024
University of Toledo College of Medicine and Life Sciences (Toledo, OH) – 08/2015 – 05/2019
- Doctor of Medicine 2019
- Academic Excellence Scholarship
- Junior AOA Member
University of Notre Dame (South Bend, IN) – 08/2011 – 05/2015
- Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Pre-professional Studies (Magna cum Laude)
Work History
Urology Clinics of North Texas (Dallas, TX) 09/2024 – Present
- Anticipated start date 09/2024
Publications
- Brunner, R., Reddy, A., Link, R., Mayer, W. “Mini-PCNL: Tips and Tricks to Treating Moderate to Large Sized Renal Stones.” American Urological Association’s Core Curriculum: Surgical Video Section. 02/2023.
- Kanabur, P., Brunner, R., Khera, D., Flores, H., Khera, M. “The Evolving Role of Novel Oral Agents for Testosterone Replacement Therapy; A Historical Perspective.” Androgens: Clinical Research and Therapeutics, 12/2022, 3(1): 224-232.
- Stepkowski, S., Mierzejewska, B., Fumo, D., Bekbolsynov, D., Khuder, S., Baum, C., Brunner, R., Kopke, J., Rees, S., Smith, C., Ashlagi, I., Roth, A., Rees, M. “The 6-year Clinical Outcomes for Patients Registered in a Multiregional United States Kidney Paired Donation Program – A Retrospective Study.” Transplant International, 2019.
- Brunner, R., Buck, B., Giffen, Z., Murtagh Sr., D., Lewis, T., Gatto-Weis, C., Sindhwani, P. “Neo-adjuvant Chemotherapy for High-Risk, Locally Advanced Prostate Cancer.” International Journal of Urology Case Reports, 2019, 2(1): 61-64.
- Brunner, R., Demeter, J., Sindhwani, P. “Review of Guidelines for the Evaluation and Treatment of Leukocytospermia in Male Infertility.” World Journal of Mens Health, 12/2018.
- Bozek, D., Dunn, T.B., Kuhr, C.S., Marsh, C.L., Rogers, J., Rees, S.E., Basagoitia, L., Brunner, R., Roth, A.E., Ekwenna, O., Fumo, D.E., Krawiec, K.D., Kopke, J.E., Sindhwani, P., Ortiz, J., Tan, M., Paloyo, S.R., Rees, M.A. “The Complete Chain of the First Global Kidney Exchange Transplant and Three-years Follow-up.” European Urology Focus, 2018, 4(2): 190-197.
- Brunner, R., Fumo, D., Rees, M. “Novel Approaches to Expanding Benefits from Living Kidney Donor Chains.” Current Transplantation Reports, 2017; 4(2): 67-74.
Abstracts and Presentations
- Brunner, R., Reddy, A., Link, R, Mayer, W. “Mini-PCNL: Tips and Tricks to Shorten Your Learning Curve.” 2023. Video Abstract Presentation at the AUA Annual Meeting. Chicago, IL, 04/2023.
- Brunner, R., Anaissie, J., Rakic, N., Reddy, “Do Bedside Whiteboards Improve Post-Operative Outcomes?: A Quality Improvement Study of Urology Patients Undergoing Minimally Invasive Surgery.” 2022. Podium Presentation at the South Central Section of the AUA Annual Meeting. San Diego, CA, 09/2022.
- Brunner, R., Antar, A., Link, R, Mayer, W. “Streamline Your Access: An Easy Ureteroscopically Guided Retrograde Approach to Achieving Reliable Through and Through Percutaneous Renal Access.” 2022. Video abstract presentation at the World Congress of Endourology and Urotechnology. San Diego, CA, 09/2022.
- Brunner, R., Stocks, B., Handing, G., Khera, M., Jones, J., Srikishen, N. “Robotic and Microscopic Vasectomy Reversal Experience at a Veterans Affairs Hospital.” 2022. Podium presentation at the Urological Society for American Veterans Annual Meeting of the AUA. New Orleans, LA. 05/2022. (Additional presentation at the North American Robotic Urology Symposium, 02/2022).
- Campbell, K., Brunner, R., Sullivan, J., Velazquez, O., Lipshultz, L. “Creatinine: An Inaccurate Measure of Renal Function in Men with Testosterone-Induced Muscle Hypertrophy.” Poster Presentation at the 22nd Annual Fall Scientific Meeting of SMSNA. 10/2021.
- Lopez, J., Brunner, R., Bansal, U., Luna, E., Khera, M., Gheiler, E. “Boston Scientific vs. Coloplast: A Prospective Analysis of a Single High-volume Surgeon’s Inflatable Penile Prosthesis Experience.” 2021. Poster Presentation at the 22nd Annual Fall Scientific Meeting of SMSNA. 10/2021.
- Brunner, R. Lopez, J., Bansal, U., Khera, M. 2021. “Does Hemoglobin A1c Matter?: A Retrospective Review of Penile Prosthetic Outcomes at a Veterans Affairs Hospital.” Podium Presentation at the South Central Section of the AUA Annual Meeting. Scottsdale, AZ. 10/2021. (Additional Poster Presentation at the Urological Society for American Veterans Annual Meeting. Las Vegas, NV (Virtual). 09/2021).
- Bansal, U., Brunner, R., Ingram, C., Balasubramanian, A., Thirumavalavan, N., Rajanahally, S., Pollard, M., Lipshultz, L. 2020. “Effect of Microsurgical Varicocele Repair on Short and Long-Term Semen Parameters for Assisted Reproductive Technologies.” Poster Presentation at the South Central Section of the AUA. Austin, TX..10/2020.
- Brunner, R., Ekwenna, O., Rees, S., Roth, A., Krawiec, K., Siegfredo, P., Sindhwani, P., Rees, M. 2018. “Global Kidney Exchange: An International Approach to Expanding Living Donor Kidney Transplantation in Minority Groups.” Podium Presentation at the 92nd Annual Meeting of the North Central Section of the AUA. Chicago, IL. 09/2018.
- Brunner, R., Ekwenna, O., Rees, S., Wenig, A., Roth, A., Krawiec, K., Siegfredo, P., Sindhwani, P., Rees, M. 2018. “Global Kidney Exchange: An International Approach to Expanding Living Donor Kidney Transplantation in Minority Groups.” Podium Presentation at the American Urological Association’s 2018 Annual Meeting. San Francisco, CA. May 19th, 2018. (Additional Poster Presentation at the Ohio Urologic Association’s 2018 Annual Meeting. Cleveland, OH. 04/2018
- Kidney stones
- Bladder stones
- Enlarged prostate or benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)
- Erectile dysfunction
- Low testosterone
- Urinary retention
- Male sexual dysfunction
- Stress urinary incontinence (male & female)
- Overactive bladder
- Urinary tract infection (UTI)
- Urethral stricture
- Ureteropelvic junction (UPJ) obstruction
- Penile curvature or Peyronie’s Disease
- Kidney Cancer
- Ureteral Cancer
- Bladder Cancer
- Testicular Cancer
- Prostate Cancer
General Urology
- Percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL)
- Mini-PCNL
- Ureteroscopy with laser lithotripsy
- Extracorporeal Shockwave Lithotripsy (ESWL)
- UroLift, rezum, Transurethral resection of prostate (TURP), Greenlight laser prostatectomy (PVP)
- Fusion prostate biopsy
- Vasectomy
- Interstim placement
- Urethral slings, male and female
- Bladder botox
- Urodynamics, video-urodynamics
- Transurethral resection of bladder tumors (TURBT)
- Hydrocelectomy, spermatocelectomy
- Radical orchiectomy
- Circumcision
- Direct visual internal urethrotomy (DVIU)
- Urethroplasty
Robotic Procedures
- Robotic radical prostatectomy (RALP)
- Robotic simple prostatectomy (RASP)
- Robotic radical nephrectomy
- Robotic partial nephrectomy
- Robotic nephroureterectomy
- Robotic adrenalectomy
- Robotic ureteral reconstruction with or without buccal graft harvest
- Robotic ureteral reimplant
- Robotic pyeloplasty
Men’s Health, Infertility and Prosthetics
- Inflatable and malleable penile prosthesis (IPP)
- Artificial urinary sphincter (AUS)
- Xiaflex
- Penile plication
- Spermatic cord denervation
- Varicocelectomy
