Medical Advisors

Raymond Rackley, MD, is Professor of Surgery at the Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine of Case Western Reserve University and Staff in the Center for Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery within the Glickman Urological and Kidney Institute, where he also serves as Director of the basic science Urothelial Biology Laboratory in the Lerner Research Institute. He earned his biomedical engineering degree from Duke University and his medical degree from Case Western Reserve University, followed by a urology residency and fellowship in voiding dysfunction and female urology at Cleveland Clinic. Focused on the clinical care of patients with pelvic health disorders and the education of those who serve them, he manages an NIH and extramurally funded research laboratory and, under his leadership, has built the Center into a premier venue for national and international educational forums. Dr. Rackley serves as Principal and Co-Principal Investigator on NIH and other extramural grants, has authored or co-authored more than 100 peer-reviewed publications and numerous textbook chapters in pelvic health and urology, reviews for leading journals and foundations such as the National Kidney Foundation, and was recently elected to the Executive Board of the Society of Female Urology and Urodynamics. He is also the founder and Managing Partner of Serial Stage Venture Partners (SSVP), a healthcare investor network based in Cleveland, Ohio.

Dr. Aaron Laviana is a board-certified urologist and fellowship-trained urologic oncologist practicing within Urology, a clinical partnership between Ascension Seton and UT Health Austin. He specializes in robotic, minimally invasive, and open surgical approaches to treat cancers of the prostate, bladder, kidney, testicles, and penis. He also serves as an assistant professor in the Dell Medical School Department of Surgery and Perioperative Care and holds a courtesy appointment in the Department of Oncology at The University of Texas at Austin. He earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Notre Dame, his medical degree from Georgetown University School of Medicine, and his MBA from Vanderbilt University, completing his urology residency at UCLA and a fellowship in urologic oncology at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. With over 40 peer-reviewed publications, his work focuses on improving healthcare delivery, surgical efficiency, and the economics of care.

Dr. Ziho Lee is an Assistant Professor and Director of Urologic Male Reconstruction and Robotic Reconstructive Surgery in the Department of Urology at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. He completed medical school at Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University, followed by a general surgery internship and urology residency at Temple University. He then pursued advanced fellowship training in robotic urologic oncology and reconstruction at Temple University, as well as a second fellowship in urologic trauma and reconstruction at the University of Washington. Dr. Lee specializes in complex robotic reconstruction of both the upper and lower urinary tracts and has contributed to innovative surgical techniques, including intraoperative fluorescence and ureteral substitution using buccal mucosa and intestinal segments.

Dr. Alberto Peña is a board-certified colon and rectal surgeon who joined Texas Digestive Specialists in January 2022, bringing over 13 years of clinical experience. He specializes in diagnosing and treating disorders of the colon, rectum, and anus, utilizing minimally invasive and robotic surgical techniques to optimize patient outcomes. In addition to surgery, he performs diagnostic colonoscopies, conducts anorectal physiology assessments, and treats conditions such as fecal incontinence. Dr. Peña earned his medical degree from the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, completed his general surgery residency at Methodist Health System in Dallas, and pursued fellowship training in colon and rectal surgery at the University of Southern California. He currently sees patients in McAllen, Harlingen, and Brownsville.

Frank Boskovich is a highly experienced Registered Nurse First Assistant, specializing in robotic surgery with more than 25 years of clinical experience across multiple surgical subspecialties. Over the past 18 years, he has participated in more than 11,000 robotic procedures, demonstrating deep expertise in advanced surgical techniques and intraoperative support. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Regis University and his Master of Science in Nursing from Graceland University, and continues to play a critical role in supporting complex robotic surgical programs.

Patrick Dougherty is a certified Physician Assistant specializing in urologic surgery with extensive experience in robotic procedures. He previously formed and trained a team of advanced practice providers for robotic first-assist roles and served as head of the robotic surgery team at Yale New Haven Hospital from 2011 to 2012. Over the course of his career, he has logged more than 3,000 robotic cases as first assist, covering complex procedures including prostatectomies, cystectomies, nephrectomies, reconstructive urologic surgeries, and multi-organ resections. Mr. Dougherty earned his Bachelor of Science in Applied Exercise Physiology from Texas A&M University and his Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies from UT Southwestern, bringing both technical expertise and leadership experience to advanced surgical care.