Adam Lorentz, MD
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RoleUrology
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Practicing Since2018
Background
Dr. Adam Lorentz is an Assistant Professor of Urology at the Emory University School of Medicine and Chief of Urology at Emory University Hospital Midtown. He graduated from the Honors Program at the University of Georgia with Bachelor of Science degrees in Genetics and Psychology. He attended medical school at the Emory University School of Medicine, where he participated widely in volunteer service locally and abroad, including work with the Emory Haiti Alliance. He went on to complete his internship and residency training at Emory and joined Emory Urology as a faculty member in 2018. His clinical interests include urologic cancers, benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), kidney stone disease, and minimally invasive surgery.
Dr. Lorentz has been recognized for excellence in both academics and patient care. He was awarded the William Hollis Cooner Award for exemplary compassion and patient care as well as the Montague Boyd research award from the Southeastern Section of the American Urological Association. He's been recognized by his peers with the Hidden Gem award, calling him "a consummate physician leader who is esteemed by his team, his colleagues and his patients alike."
Dr. Lorentz is an experienced robotic surgeon and the first urologist in Atlanta to perform single-port robotic surgery using the advanced Da Vinci SP platform. This allows for less-invasive approaches to common urological surgeries, including extraperitoneal prostate and kidney surgery. He also offers the most current treatments improving men's quality of life, such as penile prosthesis and benign prostate treatments like Aquablation and UroLift. He is involved in mentoring medical students and residents. His research has earned numerous awards; he has co-authored over 35 peer-reviewed scientific journal articles and abstracts, which have been presented locally, nationally, and internationally. As Medical Director of The Emory Clinic Urology at Emory University Hospital Midtown, and Co-Director of the Community Division of Emory Urology, Dr. Lorentz is working to expand patient access to urologic care in Atlanta and the surrounding communities. He serves as Chief of Urology at Emory University Hospital Midtown.
Titles & Roles
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Assistant Professor, Department of UrologyEmory University School of Medicine
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Medical Director, The Emory Clinic UrologyEmory University Hospital Midtown
Education & Training
Education
- Residency, Urology, 2018Emory University School of Medicine
- Internship, General Surgery, 2014Emory University School of Medicine
- Medical Education, , 2013Emory University School of Medicine
Professional Memberships
- American Urologic Association
- American College of Surgeons
Awards
- Emory School of Medicine Doctors’ Day Recognition, 2022
- Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, 2021
- Hidden Gem Award, 2020
- William Hollis Cooner Award for Patient Care, Emory Department of Urology, 2018
- Montague Boyd Research Award, American Urologic Association-Southeastern Section, 2017
Ratings & Reviews
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09/05/2024 |
Outstanding physician!! |
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02/05/2024 |
Dr Lorentz was informative and helpful |
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25/04/2024 |
My concerns were met with care and consideration. I was given multiple options for alternative ways to accomplish my goal of sterilization. |
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19/04/2024 |
Good |
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30/03/2024 |
Very curious and professional. |
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10/03/2024 |
Good job |
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29/02/2024 |
No bad experience |
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27/02/2024 |
The doctor explained my situation better than my local urologist. This video was for a 2nd opinion |
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19/02/2024 |
Dr Lorentz very detailed and thorough |
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19/01/2024 |
Perfect |
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19/01/2024 |
Dr Lorentz was very patient with me and thorough explain the procedure. I left very pleased with his performance. |
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12/01/2024 |
Dr. Lorentz is very easy to talk to. |
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01/12/2023 |
Dr Lorentz is very thorough and easy to communicate with |
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01/12/2023 |
Dr Lorentz is a very caring doctor. |
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17/11/2023 |
Good |
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31/10/2023 |
Love the care, concern and attitude Dr. Lorentz provides. So glad he's In my husband's corner for care |
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17/10/2023 |
Dr Lorentz is an excellent caring physician who involves his patient in shared decision making. |
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13/10/2023 |
He is a good Doctor. |
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12/10/2023 |
Good |
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28/09/2023 |
It was my first visit with this Dr. And I think that he is very best already. |
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15/09/2023 |
I felt like there was genuine concern for my health |
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30/08/2023 |
Good experience. |
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29/08/2023 |
Good |
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29/08/2023 |
Doctor was very informative . |
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21/08/2023 |
Good visit, all issues were covered. |
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18/08/2023 |
Great |
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15/08/2023 |
Good |
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12/08/2023 |
The doctor was professional and answered all questions I had. |
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12/08/2023 |
Nothing bad. I was treated with good experience. |
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11/08/2023 |
Excellent physician care |
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01/08/2023 |
I thought Dr. Lorentz was excellent and listened to my concerns and involved me in decision making. |
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29/06/2023 |
Dr Lorentz did an exceptional job in explaining the process and procedures if needed at the time of surgery. His demonstration help me to understand more clearly |
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27/06/2023 |
Treats me like an individual and not a category |
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23/06/2023 |
All very normal. |
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07/06/2023 |
The level of patience and explanation of cause and treatment of BPH. I find myself less alarmed and better informed. |
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07/06/2023 |
Excellent by both Dr Lorentz and with the Urology senior resident |
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04/06/2023 |
Great about wanting to know if I had any questions or concerns about the situation. |
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02/06/2023 |
Guidance and explanation provided. |
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25/05/2023 |
All very good! |
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24/05/2023 |
Dr. Lorentz is an incredible urologist! He listened to my preferences of treatment and offered pros and cons, and advice. He also took the time to consult his colleagues about further treatment and referrals. Absolutely a great physician. |
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24/05/2023 |
Ok |
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17/05/2023 |
Very Knowledgeable |
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16/05/2023 |
Okay good |
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10/05/2023 |
This was an excellent visit. |
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04/05/2023 |
Professional! |
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04/05/2023 |
Good |
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25/04/2023 |
Outstanding |
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19/04/2023 |
Good |
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02/04/2023 |
Highly trained physician. Really related. |
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29/03/2023 |
Dr. Lorentz allayed my fears about an incidental finding of renal cell carcinoma, explaining carefully and fully what the MRI results meant. This was a second opinion consultation. |
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16/03/2023 |
I asked the MD for specific decision points and benchmarks he was relying on for diagnostic decisions and treatment recommendations. He was not alarmed with my questions, answered me thoroughly, and gave me reassurance without patronization for my concerns. |
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07/03/2023 |
Dr. Lorentz is great. |
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28/02/2023 |
Dr. Was excellent. Listened to all of my concerns, questions and discussed several treatment options, involving me In deciding which option we would go with. |
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22/02/2023 |
Great job |
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22/02/2023 |
Seem to listen to me I am provided Dr. Knowledge and knowledge of the situation showed me cross-section of the CT scan and pointed out what was going on. Gave helpful information and I really like this doctor as he only seemed a little arrogant which is great for a doctor. |
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22/02/2023 |
Dr Lorentz is terrific |
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09/02/2023 |
They were rofessional and courteous. |
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01/02/2023 |
Knowledgeable and personable |
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31/01/2023 |
I feel well taken care of.. Good care.. A plus |
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27/01/2023 |
PA Fels was very attentive and empathetic to my situation with recently diagnosed prostate cancer at another hospital. He did a great job of answering my questions and was very patient with me. |
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14/12/2022 |
Both Dr Lorentz and Dr Crull were very thorough and patient answering all my questions and concerns |
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15/11/2022 |
Great! |
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04/11/2022 |
Told me of all the options that I had |
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02/11/2022 |
I had concerns about about a additional stent placement but it went Very well and the results are very good so far. |
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01/11/2022 |
Dr. Lorentz was excellence. He explained every thing in great details in regards to risk and results, as well as post surgery expectations! I was very impressed with Dr. Lorentz! |
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28/09/2022 |
The doctor was very helpful and the information given was very helpful |
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23/09/2022 |
Good |
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07/09/2022 |
He covered all my options and explained what the side effects could be |
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10/08/2022 |
I have a problem but test indicate nothing is wrong. Clearly something is wrong. More test and more money won't fix the problem. I'm having a problem but all they can say is they don't see anything. |
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09/08/2022 |
I will always let people know that Emory is the best place to be for health care. |
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26/07/2022 |
Doctor was very good in explaining everything |
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21/07/2022 |
They are the best..If I have to have cancer , they know what to do to keep me calm so they can treat this..They told me the fact that I might not live..Best to know.. |
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20/07/2022 |
Good |
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09/07/2022 |
Very professional |
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08/06/2022 |
Dr L is an awesome communicator! |
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25/05/2022 |
A professional experience with high end customer service. |
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24/05/2022 |
Very pleased with caregiver and procedure |
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24/05/2022 |
Very through |
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18/05/2022 |
Good |