Meet the Members of the Collaborative
The Prostate Enucleation Collaborative is committed to improving the care of patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) through research, education, and quality improvement. Our focus is on enucleative procedures, advanced surgical options like HoLEP, that provide long-lasting relief and better outcomes for patients.
Meet the Leadership Team
Scott Wiener, MD
Director, Prostate Enucleation Collaborative
Dr. Wiener leads PEC’s strategic direction and works closely with providers and institutions to support program growth and impact.
Smita De, MD, PhD
Director of Research
Dr. De oversees research initiatives focused on clinical outcomes, procedural efficacy, and long-term benefits of enucleation-based BPH treatment.
Deepak Agarwal, MD
Director of IRB
Dr. Agarwal manages collaborative IRB protocols and compliance to ensure ethical and efficient research across participating sites.
Austen Slade
Director of Communications
Austen Slade leads efforts in communication, outreach, and education to connect patients and providers with valuable resources and updates.
Explore Our Providers & Their Locations
Explore Our Members
Deepak Agarwal, MD
Minneapolis, MN
Smita De, MD, PhD
Cleveland, OH
Rebecca Gerber, MD
Charlotte, NC
Margaret Knoedler, MD
Madison, WI
Tim Large, MD
Greenville, SC
Scott Quarrier, MD, MPH
Rochester, NY
Austen Slade, MD, MBA
Boise, ID
Ilya Sobol, MD
Virginia Beach, VA
Scott Wiener, MD
Syracuse, NY
John Michael DiBianco, MD
Gainesville, FL
Eric Ghiraldi, DO
Rockledge, PA
Rodrigo Donalisio da Silva, MD
Houston, TX
Want to Join the Collaborative?
We welcome interest from providers and institutions who share our mission. If you’d like to become part of the Prostate Enucleation Collaborative, fill out our brief inquiry form.