Bio
Dr. James K. Bennett, MD, FACS
Dr. Bennett, CEO of Midtown Urology, is a world-renowned urologist who is on the frontlines of the crusade to eradicate prostate cancer. As a Georgia native, his enthusiasm for medicine began at Clark College in 1976 where he graduated summa cum laude. After receiving his medical degree from Duke University in 1979, Dr. Bennett completed an internship in surgery and a residency in urology at Emory University. His enthusiasm continues today through the establishment of a urology practice to provide quality healthcare.
Honored as the National Medical Association Practitioner of the Year in 1999 and recipient of the Nash-Carter award in 2014, Dr. Bennett is an activist in the treatment and education of prostate cancer. He was the first Georgia urologist to perform cryosurgical ablation of the prostate. Dr. Bennett has created multiple in-depth, educational films on prostate cancer and prostate cancer in Black men, partnering with such respected names as Dr. Louis Sullivan, Les Brown, and Sydney Poitier. His documentaries have been used nationwide by the American Cancer Society.
Dr. Bennett is a multiple-time award nominee and winner for his contributions and advancements in urology. He received a Lifetime Achievement Award from Black Health Magazine and received the Pinnacle Leadership Award from the Fortitude Educational and Cultural Development Center, Inc.
