Eric Schommer, MD

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A Specialist in Urology

Dr. Schommer specializes in urological surgery.

He treats:

  • Prostate, kidney, bladder and testicular cancer

  • Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)

  • Stone disease

  • Voiding dysfunction

  • Erectile dysfunction/Peyronie’s disease

  • Urinary incontinence

He provides these surgical services:

  • Minimally invasive robotic surgery for cancer or reconstruction

  • Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) surgery including UroLift, GreenLight Laser PVP and bipolar TURP

  • Advanced endourology for stone removal

  • Laparoscopic surgery

  • Vasectomy

Speaks: English

Specialties

(701) 234-2000

Background Information

Education & Training History

Residency:
Urology: Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, FL
Internship:
General Surgery: Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, FL
Medical School:
University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, ND

Board Certifications:
American Board of Urology

Experience & Research

Professional Memberships:
Alpha Omega Alpha, American Urological Association, American Medical Association, Sexual Medicine Society of North America, Southeastern Section of the American Urological Association, Fellow of the American College of Surgeons

Recent Publication:

  • Diffusion of Robotic Technology Into Urologic Practice has Led to Improved Resident Physician Robotic Skills. Schommer E, Patel VR, Mouraviev V, Thomas C, Thiel DD. J Surg Educ. 2017 Jan - Feb;74(1):55-60. doi: 10.1016/j.jsurg.2016.06.006. Epub 2016 Jul 31. PMID:27488814
  • Impact of Resident Involvement on Robot-Assisted Radical Prostatectomy Outcomes. Schommer E, Tonkovich K, Li Z, Thiel DD. J Endourol. 2016 Oct;30(10):1126-1131. Epub 2016 Aug 15. PMID:27445128
  • 'Pseudo' pseudoaneurysm following robotic assisted partial nephrectomy. Schommer E, Gundian J, Thiel DD. Can J Urol. 2017 Apr;24(2):8773-8775. PMID:28436368
  • Urology residents experience comparable workload profiles when performing live porcine nephrectomies and robotic surgery virtual reality training modules. Mouraviev V, Klein M, Schommer E, Thiel DD, Samavedi S, Kumar A, Leveillee RJ, Thomas R, Pow-Sang JM, Su LM, Mui E, Smith R, Patel V. J Robot Surg. 2016 Mar;10(1):49-56. doi: 10.1007/s11701-015-0540-1. Epub 2016 Jan 11. PMID:26753619

Personal Interests

Dr. Schommer was born and raised in a farming family in rural North Dakota. He met his wife in college (she is a Grand Forks native) and together they have 3 energetic daughters including a set of twins. Together they enjoy spending time with family and friends, hiking, skiing, spending time at the lake, and traveling. Dr. Schommer also enjoys hunting and fishing. 

Awards and Distinctions

Clinical Instructor of Surgery at University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences

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