As part of the Dickinson Urology Clinic, Keoleian and Kent will treat patients who present with all forms of minor or major general urologic problems — including stone diseases affecting the kidneys, bladder, and/or urethra; voiding problems; urinary tract infections; incontinence issues; sexual problems; enlarged prostate; and cancers of the prostate, bladder, and kidneys.

He performs a number of procedures including vasectomies, EWSL and laser surgery for stone removal, Botox for overactive bladder, midurethral slings for incontinence, Xiaflex for Peyronie’s disease, and Urolift for BPH, many of which are minimally invasive.

Certified by the American Board of Urology, Keoleian completed his urologic residency training at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit. He is a graduate of Wayne State University School of Medicine.

Laura Kent, urology nurse practitioner, is an Iron Mountain native who returned to the area to care for friends, family and members of the community. Kent received her master’s degree from the University of Michigan and completed her undergraduate nursing education at Finlandia University in Hancock.

LAURA KENT

“The availability of a full-time urologist and dedicated urology nurse practitioner for the Dickinson County region is vital for our community,” said Chuck Nelson, CEO of Dickinson County Healthcare System. “We have worked non-stop to recruit an outstanding new urology provider. Dr. Keoleian chose DCH because of the quality of our organization and our great community.”

“I look forward to utilizing my skills and experience to help this great community with their urology health care needs. I am excited to build relationships with my patients and help them achieve the very best health possible,” Keoleian said.

Said Kent, “I am excited to return home to Iron Mountain and continue to take care of patients in this region. I am proud to be supporting all of the positive changes ongoing here at Dickinson County Healthcare.”

Patients who require a referral for urology services should speak to their primary care provider.

Dickinson County Healthcare is a 49-bed community hospital with a team of more than 60 active physicians that each year treats more than 160,000 patients. DCH has more than 650 employees.