Curriculum Vitae (CV)

Personal

• Name: Edward L. Gheiler, M.D., F.A.C.S.
• Office Phone: 305-822-7227
• Office Fax: 305-827-6333
• Office Address: 2140 West 68th Street, Suite 200 Hialeah, FL 33016
• e-mail Address: drgheiler@besturology.net
• Specialty: Urology
• Citizenship: United States

Higher Education

Undergraduate:

Yeshiva University

B.A., A.A., (08/1984 - 06/1988)

Cum Laude, Yeshiva University, 1988

Medical:

Albert Einstein College of Medicine

M.D., (08/1988 – 06/1992)

Residency:

Wayne State University

Department of General Surgery

(08/1992 – 06/1994)

Wayne State University

Department of Urology

(08/1994 – 06/1998)

Fellowship:

Wayne State University

Fellow in Urologic Oncology

(06/1998 – 08/1999)

Certification:

Board Certified American Board of Urology

(02/2001 – 02/2032)

Medial Licensure:

Florida 1993 (ME-0074630) Active

Michigan 1993 (4301059768) Inactiv

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Experience

University Appointments

• Assistant Professor: Wayne State University, Department of Urology, Detroit, Michigan, 07/1998 – 07/1999.
• Assistant Professor: University of Miami, Department of Urology, Miami, Florida, 07/1999 – 10/2001.
• Chief of Urology: Veterans Hospital Administration
  Miami, FL 07/1999 – 10/2001
• Voluntary Assistant Professor: University of Miami, Department of Urology, Miami, Florida, 11/2001 – 12/2004
• Nova Southeastern University, Clinical Assistant Professor September 2016 – October 2020, Department of Surgery, Division of Urology
• Clinical Associate Professor: Dr Kiran Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine, Department of Surgery; October 2020 - October 2023

Current Practice

Urology Specialist Group, LLC

2140 West 68th Street, Suite 200

Hialeah, FL 33016

01/2017 - current

Prior Practice

• 21 Century Oncology
  12/2015 – 12/2016
• SFM Urology XVIII, LLC
  10/2012 to 12/2015
• Urology Specialists, LLC
  12/2001 to 10/2012

Hospitals:

• Palmetto General Hospital
• Palm Springs Hospital
• Coral Gables Hospital

Professional

Funded Research:

National Cancer Institute Grant: Selenium and Vitamin E Cancer Prevention Trial. $1,000.00 per patient (total amount IBA). June 2000 Principal Investigator: Edward L. Gheiler, M.D.

Urological Research Network

Position: Chairman

1. Coloplast: Principal Investigator. “Titan CL Reservoir for Erectile Dysfunction. Market Acceptance Test (MAT).” March, 2011.
2. Coloplast: Principal Investigator. “Altis Single Incision Sling System for Female Stress Incontinence Study Investigational #: CP006SU.” February, 2011.
3. Pfizer: Principal Investigator. “A 12-week, Phase 4, randomized, double-blind, placebo controlled, parallel group, multicenter trial in Overactive Bladder subjects to confirm the efficacy of 8 mg Fesoterodine compared to 4mg Fesoterodine.” June, 2011.
4. Astellas - Vanguard: Sub-Investigator. “ A randomize, double-blind, parallel, placebo-controlled, phase 4, multi-center study to assess efficacy and safety of VESIcare (Solifenacin Succinate) to improve urinary continence of subjects after Robotic Assisted Radical Prostatectomy” February, 2011.
5. ENDO Pharmaceuticals: Sub-Investigator. “A Retrospective Analysis to Evaluate the Effectiveness, Safety and Tolerability of of Intravesical Valrubicin for the Treatment of Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer in Clinical Practice” May, 2011.
6. ENDO Pharmaceuticals: Sub-Investigator. “A Prospective Registry to Assess the Effectiveness, and Local Tolerability of Intravesical Valrubicin in Subjects with Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer in Clinical Practice” March, 2011.
7. ENDO Pharmaceuticals: Sub-Investigator. “A Phase 3-B, Randomized, OpenLabel, Multi-Center Study To Evaluate The Efficacy and Safety of Maintenance Therapy with Valrubicin Versus No Valrubicin Induction for Carcinoma In Situ (CIS) of the Bladder. July, 2011.
8. Astellas – SYNERGY: Principal Investigator. “A Randomized, Double-Blind, Parallel-Group, Placebo- and Active-Controlled, Multi-center Study to Evaluate the Efficacy, Safety and Tolerability of Combinations of Solifenacin Succinate and Mirabegron Compared to Solifenacin Succinate and Mirabegron Monotherapy in the Treatment of Overactive Bladder”. February, 2014.
9. Dendreon Corporation N10-1. Sub-Investigator “A Randomized, Phase 2, OpenLabel Study Evaluating DN24-02 Adjuvant Therapy in Subjects with High Risk HER2+ Urothelial Carcinoma”. August, 2012
10. Aragon Pharmaceuticals ARN-509-003. Sub-Investigator “A Multicenter, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Phase III Study of ARN-509 In Men With Non-Metastatic (MO) Castration-Resistant Prostate Cancer”. September, 2014.
11. Clinic Event Committee for Coloplast (Sep-2015). Review and adjudicate adverse events that occur for the post-market clinical study titled Restorelle Transvaginal Mesh versus Native Tissue Repair for Treatment of Pelvic Organ Prolapse and the post-market clinical study titled Exair Prolapse Repair System versus Native Tissue Repair for Treatment of Pelvic Organ Prolapse.
12. Coloplast: Principal Investigator “Single Incision Sling System vs. Transobturator or Retropubic Mesh Sling in the Treatment of Female Stress Urinary Incontinence, Altis 522 Study” April, 2015

Publications

Book Chapters

1. Tefilli MV, Pontes JE, Gheiler EL: Management of recurrent disease after definitive therapy: Book: Klein: Management of prostate cancer, Humana Press, Inc.
2. Tefilli MV, Gheiler EL, Pontes JE: Management of Prostate-Specific Antigen Failure after Definitive therapy for Clinically Localized Prostate Cancer. BookResnick and Thompson, Advanced Therapy of Prostate Disease, B.C. Decker, 2000.

Juried or refereed journal articles:

1. Balakrishnan C, Gheiler EL: Computer tomography for the diagnosis of deep venous thrombosis in burn patients. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery 91(6): 11-74-5, May 1993.
2. Gheiler EL, Frontera RC: Immediate endoscopic realignment of prostatomembranous urethral disruptions using endourological techniques. Urology 49(4): 596-599, April 1997.
3. Gheiler EL, Barthold JS and Gonzalez R: Benefits of laparoscopy and Jones technique for the nonpalpable testis. J. Urol. 158(5): 1948-1951, November 1997.
4. Gheiler EL, Wood DP, Montie JE, Pontes JE: Orthotopic urinary diversion is a viable option in patients undergoing salvage cystoprostatectomy for recurrent prostate Cancer after definitive radiation therapy. Urology 50(4): 580-584, October 1997.
5. Suzer 0, Ozkan H, Kupeli S, Gheiler EL: Color Doppler imaging in the diagnosis of the acute scrotum. European Urol. 32: 457-461, 1997.
6. Tiguert R, Gheiler EL, Yousif R, Tefilli MV, Mills K, Grignon D, Pontes JE: Focal xanthogranulomatous pyelonephritis presenting as a renal tumor with vena caval thrombus. J. Urol. 160: 117-118, 1998.
7. Gheiler EL, Tefilli MV, Tiguert R, Grignon D, Cher ML, Saki. W, Pontes JE, and Wood DP: Predictors for maximal outcome in patients undergoing salvage surgery for radio-recurrent prostate cancer. Urology 51: 789-795, 1998.
8. Tefilli MV, Gheiler EL, Tiguert R, Banerjee M, Forman J, Pontes JE, Wood DP: Salvage surgery or salvage radiotherapy for locally recurrent prostate cancer. Urology 52: 224-229, 1998.
9. Dubocq F, Tefilli M. Gheiler EL, Li H, Dhabuwala CB: Long term mechanical reliability of multicomponent inflatable penile prosthesis: Comparison of devise survival. Urology 52: 277-281, 1998.
10. Tefilli M, Gheiler EL, Schekarriz B, Oliveira G, Tiguert R, Grignon D and Pontes JE: Primary adenocarcinoma of the urethra with metastasis to the glands penis: Successful treatment with chemotherapy and radiation therapy. Urology 52(3): 517-519, 1998.
11. Tiguert R, Tefilli M., Gheiler EL, Shekarriz B, Upadhyay J, Dhabuwala CB: Inguinal hernia as a rare cause of penile prosthesis malfunction: A report of two cases. Urol. Int. 60: 262-263, 1998.
12. Gheiler EL, Tefilli MV, Tiguert R, Oliveira G, Pontes JE and Wood DP: Management of primary urethral cancer. Urology 52(3): 487-493, 1998.
13. Tefilli MV, Gheiler EL, Tiguert R, Banerjee M, Sala W, Grignon D, Pontes .1E, Wood D: Prognostic indicators in patients with seminal vesicle involvement following radical prostatectomy for clinically localized prostate cancer. J. Urol. 160: 802-806, 1998.
14. Barroso U, Gheiler EL, Tiguert R, Padoin A, Bartoc CB, Oliveira GD, Wood DP, Pontes JE: Cirugia conservadora do rim ( Nephron-sparing surgery). Aspectos autuais no tratamento dos tumores de rim: Experiencia da Wayne State University. J. Bras Urol. 24 (2): 56-63, 1998.
15. Gheiler EL, Tefilli MV, Tiguert R, Friedland MS, Frontera RC, Pontes JE: Angiographic arterial occlusion and extra-anatomical vascular bypass for the management of an ureteral-iliac fistula. Case report and review of literature. Urol. Int. 611): 62-66, 1998.
16. Tefilli MV, Gheiler EL, Rajpurkar A, Dubocq F, Dhabuwala CB: Assessment of psychosexual adjustment following insertion of inflatable penile prosthesis. Urology 52 (6): 1106-1112, 1998.
17. Tiguert R, Hurley PM, Gheiler EL, Tefilli MV, Gudziak M. Dhabuwala CB, Pontes JE, and Wood DP: Treatment outcome following radical prostatectomy is not adversely affected by a pre-existing penile prosthesis. Urology 52 (6): 1030-1032, 1998.
18. Tefilli MV, Gheiler EL, Tiguert R, Barton CB, Wood DR, Pontes JE: Quality of life in patients undergoing salvage procedures for locally recurrent prostate cancer. J. Surgical Oncology 69: 156-161, 1998.
19. Tiguert R, Gheiler EL, Tefilli MV, Wood DP, Pontes JE: Les traitements des fistules colo-vesicales en un seul temps operatoire. Progres en Urologie 8 (4): 1030-1033, 1998.
20. Tiguert R, Gheiler EL, Tefilli MV, Banerjee M, Grignon D, Sarkar F, Wood D, Powell IJ, Pontes JE: Racial differences and prognostic significance of tumor location in radical prostatectomy specimens. Prostate 37 (4): 230-235, 1998.
21. Tefilli MV, Gheiler EL, Tiguert R, Sakr W. Grignon DJ, Banerjee M., Pontes JE, Wood DP: Should Gleason score 7 prostate cancer be considered a unique grade category? Urology 53 (2): 372-377, 1999.
22. Tiguert R, Gheiler EL, Tefilli MV, Oskanian P, Banerjee M, Grignon DJ, Sakr W, Pontes JE, Wood DP: Lymph node size does not correlate with the presence of prostate cancer metastasis. Urology 53 (2): 367-371, 1999.
23. Tefilli MV, Gheiler EL, Tiguert R, Banerjee M, Sakr W, Grignon D, Wood DP, Pontes, JE: Role of radical prostatectomy in patients with prostate cancer of high Gleason score. The Prostate, Volume 39, No. 1, April 1999.
24. Gheiler EL, Lovisolo JA, Tiguert R, Tefilli MV, Grayson T, Oldford G, Powell IJ, Famiglietti G, Banerjee M, Pontes JE, Wood DP: Results of a clinical care pathway for radical prostatectomy patients in an open hospital - Multiphysician system. European Urology, March 1999, 35(3): 210-216.
25. Tiguert R, Lewis RA, Gheiler EL, Tefilli MV, and Gudziak MR: Acute urinary retention secondary to Issacs' syndrome. Neurol Urodyn, March 1999, 18(2):113-114.
26. Gheiler EL, Tefilli MV, Tiguert R, Grignon D, Pontes JE, Wood DP: Urinary diversion related outcome in patients with pelvic recurrence following radical cystectomy for bladder cancer. Urology, May 1999, 53(5); 999-1004.
27. Rakozy C, Grignon DJ, Li Y, Gheiler EL, Gururajanna B, Pontes JE, Sakr W, Wood DP Jr., Sarkar FH. p53 Gene Alterations in Prostate Cancer After Radiation Failure and Their Association with Clinical Outcome: A Molecular and Immunohistochemical Analysis. Pathol. Res. Pract. 195: 129-135, 1999.
28. Tiguert R, Ravery V, Gheiler EL, Tefilli MV, Grignon DJ, Gudziak MR, Wood DP, Pontes JE: Les cancers primitifs a petites celules de la vessie. Progres en Urologie, May 1999, 9:256-260.
29. Li H, Dubocq F, Jiang Y, Tiguert R, Gheiler EL, Dhabuwala CB: Effect of surgically induced varicocele on testicular blood flow and sertoli cell function. Urology, 53:6, 1258-1262, 1999.
30. Rodrigues GP, Gheiler EL, Tefilli MV, DaSilva A, Tiguert R, Pontes JE: Urinary diversion following cystectomy in a patient with sites inversus totalis. Urologia Intemationalis 1999; 62 (1): 55-6.
31. Tiguert R, Kabbani W, Sakr W, Gheiler EL, Pontes JE: The origin and racial distribution of glandular tissue in the anterior compartment of the prostate: An autopsy study. The Prostate, 1999 June 1; 39 (4): 310-5.
32. Vivek N, Gheiler EL, Tiguert R, Dhabuwala CB: Cavernoscopy as an aid in the removal of a penile prosthesis. J. Urol, October 1999; 162 (4): 1381.
33. Harb JF, Tiguert R, Hurley PM, Gheiler EL, and Smith C.: Ureterocele Arising From A Lower Pole Moiety. Urol. Int. 1999;63(4):245-6.
34. Gudziak MR, Tiguert R, Puri K, Gheiler EL, Triest JA.: Management of Neurogenic Bladder Dysfunction with Incontinent Ileovesicostomy. Urology, December 1999; 54 (6): 1008-11.
35. Tiguert R, Gheiler EL, Gudziak MR.: Collagen Injection in the Management of Post Prostatectomy Intrinsic Sphincter Deficiency. Neurourology & Urodynamics, 1999; 18 (6): 653-8.
36. Tiguert R, Harb JF, Hurley P, De Oliveira G, Castillo-Frontera R, Triest JA, Gheiler EL: Management of Shotgun Injuries to the Pelvis and Lower Genitourinary System. Urology, February 1999
37. Tiguert R, Gheiler El, Grignon DJ, Littrup PJ, Sakr W, Pontes JE, Wood DP: Patients with abnormal ultrasound of the prostate but normal digital rectal examination should be classified as having clinical stage t2 tumors. J Urol; 163(5): 1486-90. May 2000
38. Shekarriz B, Tiguert R, Upadhyay J, Gheiler EL, Powell IJ, Pontes JE, Grignon DJ, Sakr W, Wood DP. Impact of location and multifocality of positive surgical margins on disease-free survival following radical prostatectomy: a comparison between AfricanAmerican and white men. Urology 55(6): 899. June 2000.
39. Sakr WA, Tefilli MV, Grignon DJ, Banerjee M, Dey J, Gheiler EL, Tiguert R, Powell IJ, Wood DP Gleason score 7 prostate cancer: a heterogeneous entity? correlation with pathologic parameters and disease-free survival. Urology 2000 Nov 1;56(5):730-4
40. Gheiler EL, Tiguert R Current concepts in androgen deprivation therapy--is there a "best" endocrine treatment? World J Urol 2000 Jun;18(3):190-3
41. Jimenez RE, Gheiler E, Oskanian P, Tiguert R, Sakr W, Wood DP Jr, Pontes JE, Grignon DJ Grading the invasive component of urothelial carcinoma of the bladder and its relationship with progression-free survival. Am JSurg Pathol 2000 Jul;24(7):980-7
42. Shekarriz B, Upadhyay J, Bianco FJ Jr, Tefilli MV, Tiguert R, Gheiler E, Grignon DJ, Pontes JE, Wood DP Jr. Impact of preoperative serum PSA level from 0 to 10 ng/ml on pathological findings and disease-free survival after radical prostatectomy. Prostate. 2001 Aug 1;48(3):136-43.
43. Alavi AS, Soloway MS, Vaidya A, Lynne CM, Gheiler EL. Local anesthesia for ultrasound guided prostate biopsy: a prospective randomized trial comparing 2 methods. J Urol. 2001 Oct;166(4):1343-5.
44. Shekarriz B, Upadhyay J, Shekarriz H, Goes A, Bianco FJ, Tiguert R, Gheiler E, Wood DP Jr : Comparison of costs and complications of radical and partial nephrectomy for treatment of localized renal cell carcinoma. Urology. 2002 Feb;59(2):211-5.
45. Bird VG, Vaidya A, Tiguert R, Gheiler E, Soloway MS: The role of radical prostatectomy in patients with PSA of 20 or greater and/or a prostate biopsy with a total Gleason sum of 8 or greater. Prostate Cancer Prostatic Dis. 2000 Dec;3(S1): S6
46. Ervin Kocjancic, Le-Mai Tu, Ty Erickson, Edward Gheiler, Douglas Van Drie: The Safety and Efficacy of a New Adjustable Single Incision Sling for Female Stress Urinary Incontinence The Journal of Urology, Vol. 192, Issue 5, p1477–1482. Jun 2014
47. Ervin Kocjancic, Ty Erickson, Le-Mai Tu, Edward Gheiler, Douglas Van Drie: Two-year outcomes for the Altis® adjustable single incision sling system for treatment of stress urinary incontinence. Neurourol Urodyn. 2016 Oct 29. doi: 10.1002/nau.23156.
48. Gross MS, Phillips EA, Carrasquillo RJ, Thornton A, Greenfield JM, Levine LA, Alukal JP, Conners WP 3rd, Glina S, Tanrikut C, Honig SC, Becher EF, Bennett NE, Wang R, Perito PE, Stahl PJ, Rosselló Gayá M, Rosselló Barbará M, Cedeno JD, Gheiler E.L, Kalejaiye O, Ralph DJ, Köhler TS, Stember DS, Carrion RE, Maria PP, Brant WO, Bickell MW, Garber BB, Pineda M, Burnett AL 2nd, Eid JF, Henry GD, Munarriz RM. (2017).” Multicenter Investigation of the Micro-Organisms Involved in Penile Prosthesis Infection: An Analysis of the Efficacy of the AUA and EAU Guidelines for Penile Prosthesis Prophylaxis”. J Sex Med. S1743-6095(17)30054-1. doi: 10.1016/j.jsxm.2017.01.007.
49. Xie, D., Klopukh, B., Nehrenz, G. and Gheiler, E. (2017). Aspermia: A Review of Etiology and Treatment. International Archives of Urology and Complications 3:023. doi: 10.23937/2469-5742/1510023
50. Xie1, D., Gheiler, E. and He, X. (2017). Interventional and Surgical Treatments for Renal Artery Aneurysms. Journal of Clinical Nephrology and Renal Care, 3:019.
51. Xie, D., Klopukh, B., Nehrenz, G. and Gheiler, E. (2017). The Role of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy in Andrology. International Archives of Urology and Complications, 3:022. doi: 10.23937/2469-5742/1510022
52. Xie, D., Klopukh, B., Nehrenz, G. and Gheiler, E. (2017). Ureterocele: Review of Presentations, Types and Coexisting Diseases. International Archives of Urology and Complications, 3:024. doi: 10.23937/2469-5742/1510024
53. Xie, D., Nehrenz, G., Bianco, F.J., Klopukh, B. and Gheiler, E. (2017). Magnetic Resonance Urography as an Imaging Modality for Urinary Stone Diseases. Journal of Clinical Nephrology and Renal Care, 3:022.
54. A prospective evaluation of penile measures and glans penis sensory changes after penile prosthetic surgery.
    Xie D, Nicholas M, Gheiler V, Perito D, Siano L, Kislinger I, Nehrenz GM, Klopukh B, Bianco FJ, Perito P, Gheiler E. Transl Androl Urol. 2017 Jun;6(3):529-533. doi: 10.21037/tau.2017.05.34.
55. Experience With Prophylactic Gentamicin During Penile Prosthesis Surgery: A Retrospective Comparison of Two Different Doses.
    Xie D, Gheiler V, Lopez I, Nehrenz GM Sr, Klopukh B, Bianco F, Perito P, Gheiler E. J Sex Med. 2017 Sep;14(9):1160-1164. doi: 10.1016/j.jsxm.2017.06.014. Epub 2017 Jul 27.
56. Effect of operative local anesthesia on postoperative pain outcomes of inflatable penile prosthesis: prospective comparison of two medications. Xie D, Nicholson M, Azaiza M, Gheiler V, Lopez I, Nehrenz GM, Klopukh B, Bianco FJ, Perito P, Gheiler E. Int J Impot Res. 2018 Jun;30(3):93-96. doi: 10.1038/s41443-018-0025-7. Epub 2018 May 25.
57. Gross, M.S., Vollstedt, A.J., Cleves, M.A., Glina, S., Honig, S.C., Perito, P., … Munarriz, R. (2019). Multicenter investigation on the influence of climate in enile prosthesis infection. Your Sexual Medicine Journal, https://doi.org/10.1038/s41443-019-0148-5
58. Ty Erickson M.D., FACOG, FPMRS, Jan-Paul Roovers M.D., M.Sc. Prof. Edward Gheiler M.D. (2020). A multi-center prospective study evaluating efficacy and safety of a single-incision sling procedure for stress urinary incontinence. The Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology, S1553-4650(20)30189- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jmig.2020.04.014
59. Luna, E., Lopez-Prieto, A., Gheiler, E., Kaufman, A., Shafizadeh, F., Zachareas, M., & Bianco, F. (2020). MRI/US Fusion Guided Prostate Biopsy under Local Anesthesia: Transperineal approach. Urology Video Journal. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.urolvj.2020.100057‍

Other works and publications:Refereed Abstracts

1. Pontes JE, Tiguert R, Gheiler EL, Tefilli MV, Banerjee M, Sakr W, Grignon D, Wood DP: Differences in location of prostate cancer between African American and Caucasians in radical prostatectomy speciments. J. Rol. 159 (5): 61, 1998.
2. Tiguert R, Gheiler EL, Tefilli MV, Banerjee M, Pontes JE, Wood DP: The role of radical prostatectomy in patients with high grade prostate cancer. J. Urol 159 (5), 126, 1998.
3. Gheiler EL, Tefilli MV, Tiguert R, Toniazzo G, Pontes JE, Wood DP: Impact of the type of urinary diversion in patients with pelvic recurrence following radical cystectomies. J. Urol. 159 (5): 67, 1998.
4. Schneider C, Grignon D, Sarkar D, Gheiler EL, Li H, Sakr W, Pontes JE, Forman D: P53 gene alterations in prostate cancer after radiation failure and their association with clinical outcome: A molecular and Immunohistochemical analysis.
5. Oliveira JG, Gheiler EL, Barroso E, Tefilli MV, Pontes JE: Cirurgia radical versus radioterapia no tratamento da recorrencia local do carcinoma da prostata: Analise comparativa e Qualidade de Vida.. J Brasileiro de Urol (23): 67, 1997.
6. Frontera RC, Tefilli VM, Gheiler EL, Oliveira JE: Immediate endscopic realignment of prostatomembranous urethral disruptions using endourological techniques. J. Brasileiro de Urol (23): 200, 1997.
7. Oliveira .JG, Gheiler EL, Praun LH, Tefilli VM, Bianco F, Pontes JE: Estudio restrospectivo de 17 casos de carcinoma primario de uretra J. Braisleiro de Urol (23): 16, 1997.
8. Tiguert R, Gheiler EL, Tefilli MV, Gudziak M: Le traitement de L'Incontence urinaire d L' homme Avec insuffisance sphincterienne par injection trans-urethrale de collagene. Progres en Urologie 8 (sup 1): 38A, 1998, (0149).
9. Tiguert R, Gheiler EL, Tefilli MV, Wood DP, Pontes JE: Influence du grade principal du Score 7 de Gleason da la Piece operatoire sur La Survie Sans Progression des patients Traites par Prostatectomie Radicale. Progres en Urologie 8 (sup): 52A, 1998. (P55).
10. Bentley G, Tiguert R, Gheiler EL, Mills K, Sakr W, Wood DP, Pontes JE, Crissman J, Grignon D: Papillary renal cell carcinoma: A clinicopathological analysis of 76 patients. Modern Pathology 12: 89A, 1999 (A514).
11. Jimenez RE, Gheiler EL, Oskanian P, Tiguert R, Sakr W, Wood DP, Pontes JE, Grignon D: Do histologic parameters predict progression-free survival in muscleinvading urothelial carcinoma of the bladder? Modem Pathology 12: 98A, (A 568).
12. Mill K, Tiguert R, Gheiler EL, Sakr WA, Wood DP, Pontes JE, Grignon DJ: Distribution of renal tumors in partial nephrectomy. Modem pathology 12: 101A, 1999, (A585).
13. Rakozy C, Gheiler EL, Sarkar F, Sakr W, Tiguert R, Tabasczka P, Pontes JE, Grignon D: Apoptosis-related markers in recurrent prostatic carcinoma after radiation failure and their significance for clinical outcome. Modern pathology 12: 105A, 1999, (A607).
14. Triest JA, Tiguert R, Gheiler EL, Banerjee M, Pontes, JE, Wood DP: Outcome analysis in patients with a pre operative serum PSA of > 20 Ng/ml. Following radical prostatectomy. Journal of Urology Supplement, Vol. 161, No. 4, April 1999.
15. Gheiler EL, Tiguert R, Banerjee M, Sakr W, Grignon DJ, Pontes JE, Wood DP: Should a patient with a normal digital rectal examination and an abnormal trans-rectal ultrasound be staged as eTIC or cT2? Journal of Urology Supplement, Vol. 161, No. 4, April 1999.
16. Sakr W, Tiguert R, Gheiler EL, Tefilli MV, Banerjee M, Grignon DJ, Pontes JE, Wood DP: Gleason 7 score prostate cancer: A heterogeneous entity? Correlation with pathologic parameters and disease free survival. Journal of Urology Supplement, Vol. 161, No. 4, April 1999.
17. Gheiler EL, Tiguert R, Powell I, Banerjee M, Pontes JE, Wood DP: Impact of positive surgical margins on disease free survival between African American and Caucasian men following radical prostatectomy. Journal of Urology Supplement, Vol. 161, No. 4, April 1999.
18. Bianco FJ, Tiguert It, Gheiler EL, Chignon DJ, S t WA, Pontes JE, Wood DP: Discrepancy between biopsy and radical prostatectomy Gleason scores. Journal of Urology Supplement, Vol. 161, No. 4, April 1999.
19. Tiguert R, Gheiler EL, Wood Jr. I), Pontes JE: Urn paciente corn toque retal normal, mas corn ultra-sonografia transretal anormal dove ser estadiado como tic ou t2 clinico? XXVII Congresso Brasileiro de Urologia, November 1999. Rio de Janeiro.
20. Tiguert R, Gheiler EL, Wood Jr. D; Pontes JE: Molise dos pacientes corn PSA pre-operatorio >20 ng/ml tratados corn prostatectomia radical. XXVII Congresso Brasileiro de Urologia, November 1999. Rio de Janeiro.
21. Tiguert R, Gheiler EL, Wood Jr. D, Pontes JE: Importancia da localizacao e multifocalidade das margens cirurgicas positivas na sobrevida livre de doenca apos prostatectomia radical: uma comparacao entre caucasianos e negros americanos. XXVII Congresso Brasileiro de Urologia, November 1999, Rio de Janeiro.
22. Tiguert It, Gheiler EL, Wood Jr. D, Pontes JE: Nefrectomia radical versus nefrectomia parcial: comparacao dos parametros operatorios e custos hospitalares. XXVII Congresso Brasileiro de Urologia, November 1999. Rio de Janeiro.
23. Tiguert R, Gheiler EL, Duncan R, Soloway MS: Tumor recurrence and progression following enervative management for tlg3 transitional cell carcinoma of the bladder. J of Urol. Vol 163, No 4. April 2000.
24. Pontes JE, Yousif R, Tiguert R, Bianco Jr. FJ, Gheiler EL, Wood DP: Value of computed tomography in detecting recurrence following radical prostatectomy. J of Urol. Vol 163, No 4. April 2000.
25. Perito, P., Wilson, S and Gheiler, EL (2011). Alternative Reservoir Placement option is to under-fill new Titan® Cloverleaf reservoir allowing non palpable ectopic placemen. J Sex Med, Vol 8, No 5, 406-469.
26. Perito, P. and Gheiler, EL. (2011). Repair of metal laceration during prosthesis implantation allows preservation of implant. J Sex Med, Vol 8, No 1, 4-48.
27. Kobler, TS., Carrion, R., Kramer, A., Bullock, A., Christine, B., Curban, D., Deneen, M.K., Dbabuwala, C., Gheiler, EL., Levine, L., Perito, P., Price, G., Valenzuela, R. (2012). Initial evaluations for enhanced COLOPLAST Titan inflatable penile prosthesis: Results of a multicenter questionnaire. J Sex Med, 9(suppl 4):183-298
28. Experience With Prophylactic Gentamicin During Penile Prosthesis Surgery: A Retrospective Comparison of Two Different Doses
    Donghua Xie, Victor Gheiler, Isabel Lopez, Guy M. Nehrenz Sr., Boris Klopukh, Fernando Bianco, Paul Perito, Edward Gheiler The Journal of Sexual Medicine, Vol. 14, Issue 9, p1160–1164 Published online: July 28, 2017
29. 039 In-Vivo Width Assessment of Penile Implants
    M. Brennan, A. Suarez-Sarmiento Jr., E. Gheiler The Journal of Sexual Medicine, Vol. 16, Issue 4, S18–S20 Published in issue: April 2019
30. 284 Early Experience with Optimized Tubing Length Penoscrotal Implants
    M. Brennan, A. Suarez-Sarmiento Jr., P. Perito, E. Gheiler The Journal of Sexual Medicine, Vol. 16, Issue 4, S135 Published in issue: April 2019
31. 300 Pain Associated with Abdominal Wall Reservoir Placement during IPP Surgery
    A. Suarez-Sarmiento Jr., P. Perito, M. Brennan, A. Suarez-Sarmiento Sr., E. Gheiler The Journal of Sexual Medicine, Vol. 16, Issue 4, S142 Published in issue: April 2019
32. 254 A Prospective Evaluation of Diabetic Patients Receiving Inflatable Penile Prosthesis
    A. Suarez-Sarmiento, P. Perito, M. Brennan, A. Suarez-Sarmiento Sr., E. Gheiler The Journal of Sexual Medicine, Vol. 16, Issue 4, S123 Published in issue: April 2019
33. 038 Analgesic Implant Soaks with Ropivacaine are as Effective as  Perioperative Penile Blocks
    M. Brennan, A. Suarez-Sarmiento Jr., P. Perito, E. Gheiler The Journal of Sexual Medicine, Vol. 16, Issue 4, S18 Published in issue: April 2019
34. 304 Narrow Cylinders: Establishing a Guideline for Use
    M. Brennan, A. Suarez-Sarmiento Jr., A. Suarez-Sarmiento Sr., E. Gheiler, P. Perito The Journal of Sexual Medicine, Vol. 16, Issue 4, S143 Published in issue: April 2019
35. 301 Glans Hypermobility Associated with Placement of a Penile Prosthesis: Incidence and Treatment Options
    A. Suarez-Sarmiento, M. Brennan, P. Perito, E. Gheiler, A. Suarez-Sarmiento Sr. The Journal of Sexual Medicine, Vol. 16, Issue 4, S142 Published in issue: April 2019
36. 283 Midline Reservoir Placement Via the Infrapubic Approach: An Excellent Option In Patients with Previous Bilateral Inguinal Surgery
    M. Brennan, A. Suarez-Sarmiento Jr., A. Suarez-Sarmiento Sr., E. Gheiler, P. Perito The Journal of Sexual Medicine, Vol. 16, Issue 4, S134–S135 Published in issue: April 2019
37. 282 Delayed Distal Urethral Perforation in Patients with Inflatable Penile Prosthesis Surgery: A Retrospective Study of Etiology and Management A. Suarez-Sarmiento Jr., P. Perito, M. Brennan, A. Suarez-Sarmiento Sr., E. Gheiler The Journal of Sexual Medicine, Vol. 16, Issue 4, S134 Published in issue: April 2019
38. 205 Replacement of Malleable and Two-Piece Implants with an Inflatable Penile Prosthesis is Associated with High Patient Satisfaction and Improved Quality of Life
    M. Brennan, A. Suarez-Sarmiento Jr., A. Suarez-Sarmiento Sr., E. Gheiler, P. Perito The Journal of Sexual Medicine, Vol. 16, Issue 4, S101 Published in issue: April 2019
39. Penile Prosthesis Placement with Immediate Buried Penis Correction: A Retrospective Chart Review
    C. Salgado, G. Navas, M. Lalama, L. Tanner and E. Gheiler Science Repository. http://dx.doi.org/10.31487/j.SRC.2021.02.11
40. valuation of Quality of Life After Inflatable Penile Implantation and Analysis of Factors Influencing Postsurgery Patient Satisfaction
    E. Luna, D. Rodriguez, D. Barrios, H. Hernandez, F. Bianco & E. Gheiler (2022). Journal of Sexual Medicine S1743-6095(22)01506-5. Doi: 10.1016/j.jsxm.2022.06.018 E. Luna, D. Rodriguez, D. Barrios, H. Hernandez, F. Bianco & E. Gheiler (2022).
    Journal of Sexual Medicine S1743-6095(22)01506-5. Doi: 10.1016/j.jsxm.2022.06.018

Other works accepted for publication Letter to the Editor

1. Gheiler EL. Ileal neobladder and local recurrence of bladder cancer: patterns of failure and impact on function in men. J. Urol 1640 ): 128. July 2000.

Professional and Honorary Organizations:

• American Urological Association
• American Board of Urology
• Fellow of the American College of Surgeons
• Sexual Medicine Society of North America

Honors and Awards

Honors and Awards:

• Residents Day Competition, Michigan Urological Association, Honorable mention, 1998.
• Residents Day Competition, Michigan Urological Association, Honorable mention, 1996.

Service

University and Hospital Committee and Administrative Responsibilities

a. University of Miami Institutional Review Board for Research: Member 1999-2001

b. University of Miami Department of Urology Disease Site Group: Coleader 1999-2001

c. Detroit Medical Center, Harper Hospital Quality Assurance Committee: (1997-1999) Actively involved in developing critical care pathways: radical retropubic prostatectomy, radical nephrectomy, Ileovesicostomy, penile prosthesis and transurethral resection of the prostate. 1996-1998.

d. Palmetto General Hospital Chief of Urology 2008- Present

e. Palmetto General Hospital – Member at Large 2009- 2010

Community Activities

1. Lead Free Prostate Cancer Screening. University of Miami Sylvester Cancer Center. February 2000
2. Lead Free Prostate Cancer Screening. Cedars Medical Center, February 2001. Leader in SELECT prostate cancer prevention trial recruitment
3. Radio Mambi, Viva Con Salud- 2002- 2017. Weekly radio show 710 AM Miami. Dealing in community education and outreach of urological issues.
4. America TV – “Arrebatados” Thursdays from 4 to 5 pm. Physician panelist. 2015 – March 2018

Trainer For:

• Boston Scientific Corp. - Penile implants, Artificial Urinary Sphincter and Advance XP sling.
• Coloplast Corp. - Penile implants, Virtue sling and Altis Sling

Prosthetic Surgery Fellowship Director:

• Dr. Dongua Xie, MD 08/2016 – 07/2017
• Dr. Mathew Brenan, MD 08/2018 – 07/2019
• Dr. Michael Kemper MD 08/2019 – 07/2020
• Dr. Bradley Garden MD 08/2020 - 07/2021
• Dr Andres Perez-Roman 08/2022 - 07/2023

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What to Expect from Consult to Recovery

Your first visit includes a private talk about your goals, health history, and past treatments. We review device options, show models, and map out the timeline from pre-op testing through return to activity. Surgery uses a small incision and proven infection-prevention steps to protect your results. Most patients go home the same day with a clear plan for rest, ice, and gentle walking. Follow-up visits include pump training and support so you can use the device with confidence.

Benefits, Results, and Safety

Implants create firm, on-demand erections and can restore lost girth and length when sized correctly. Inflatable systems are fully internal and are not visible to others, which helps many couples feel at ease. Our protocol includes antibiotics, sterile technique, and careful device handling to lower risks. If a device issue occurs later, repair or replacement options are available. Patients who follow the plan report high satisfaction and steady function over time.

Teaching, Research, and Community

Dr. Gheiler has taught future doctors and stays active in national meetings to keep methods current. He follows studies on device durability, sizing methods, and infection control, using updates that prove safe and effective. These lessons shape how he plans each case and coaches patients through recovery. You will receive plain-language guides that explain what to do and when to do it. This steady approach to Miami urology supports consistent results for real people.

Patient Experience and Pricing

Your visit is private, respectful, and focused on your goals from the first call to the last follow-up. Our staff helps verify insurance and explains costs in simple terms before you schedule. Financing options may be available for parts not covered by a plan. Telehealth can be used for early consults and select post-op checks to save time. Many people find us while searching “Happy Urologists,” and then learn our official name is Happy Urology.

Frequently asked questions

What is an implant and how does it work?

A penile implant is a device placed inside the penis to create a firm erection whenever you need it. Most patients choose an inflatable model with a small pump hidden in the scrotum. When activated, fluid moves into cylinders to create a natural, full erection. When you are finished, you release the pump, and the penis becomes soft again. Everything is internal and discreet for daily life and intimacy.

Can an implant improve size as well as firmness?

Many men see gains in girth and a return toward their natural length when properly sized. Dr. Gheiler measures internal spaces during surgery to select the right cylinders and rear tips. Early stretching and activation at the right time help protect length during healing. Exact changes vary by patient, and we set realistic goals in your consult. Clear planning and follow-through support better satisfaction.

Who is a good candidate for penile enlargement in Miami?

You may be a candidate if pills or injections do not work or cause side effects. Men with Peyronie’s disease can often combine straightening with implant placement in one procedure. Good general health and the ability to follow aftercare steps are important for safety. We review your medical history and medications to lower risks. Together, we choose the device that fits your goals and daily routine.

What is recovery like after implant surgery?

Most patients go home the same day and start gentle walking as directed. Swelling and soreness are common for several days and improve with rest, ice, and medicine. Many people return to daily tasks within one to two weeks based on comfort. Pump training begins after your first checks, with full use allowed once healed. Our team is easy to reach if questions come up between visits.

Does insurance cover Miami penile implants?

Many plans cover implants for erectile dysfunction when the criteria are met. We help verify benefits and explain any out-of-pocket costs before you schedule. Financing may be available for parts not covered by insurance. You will receive written steps that guide you from approval to recovery. This clear process makes Miami penile enlargement easier to plan.

Schedule Your Surgery Today

Ready to meet with a Miami urologist who specializes in penile enlargement. Schedule your private consultation with Dr. Edward Gheiler at Happy Urology. Our team will answer your questions, review options, and build a plan that fits your goals. Feel free to give our team a call today to get started. Your next step toward confidence can begin today. Feel free to read some of our penile implant articles if you’re interested in learning more from our experts about the procedures we offer.

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