GURS @ AUA Speakers

Dr. Jill Buckley is an Associate Professor at UC San Diego Health, specializing in Urologic Reconstructive Surgery. She completed her urology residency at UC San Francisco, followed by a fellowship in Reconstruction and Trauma Surgery at UC San Francisco under the mentorship of Dr. Jack McAninch. Prior to joining UCSD in 2013, she was faculty at the Lahey Hospital & Medical Center. Dr. Buckley graduated from UCLA and also earned her medical degree from UCLA. She is board certified in urology and is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS). She is an active member of the American Urological Association (AUA), the Society of Genitourinary Reconstructive Surgeons (GURS), chair of the GURS fellowship committee, a member of Trauma and Urologic Reconstructive Network of Surgeons (TURNS) and is the director of the UC San Diego Urology Residency program.

Dr. Buckley is an expert in complicated urinary disorders including urethral stricture, urinary fistulas, ureteral injuries, urologic trauma and complications following prostate cancer treatment. She has published numerous peer-reviewed research articles, book chapters and editorials. She receives invitations to speak at local, regional and international conferences. She is committed to patient care, resident education and advancing the field of reconstructive urology through clinical and translational research.