J. Perry Lovinggood, MD, is a board-certified urologist with Metropolitan Urological Specialists. He practices general urology and has a special interests in robotic surgery, oncology, reconstruction and laser surgery. Dr. Lovinggood is well-versed in several new treatments for BPH (benign prostatic hypertrophy), including microwave and laser ablation of the prostate. These procedures are designed to be minimally invasive, to help patients with busy lifestyles that can’t take time for traditional surgical treatments. 

His expertise in the field of urology includes robotic laparoscopic renal, prostate and bladder surgery, continent urinary diversion and perineal prostatectomy. Dr. Lovinggood is actively involved in the field of male and female incontinence with the use of the male and female sling, mesh for female pelvic prolapse and the artificial urinary sphincter. He also has a special interest in treatment of erectile dysfunction, including the use of the all the different types of penile prosthesis.

Dr. Lovinggood is a native Missourian and graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts from Saint Louis University. He then went to the University of Missouri School of Medicine in Columbia, Missouri to receive his medical degree. From there, he completed a residency in urology and a fellowship in nephrology/renal transplantation.

Dr. Lovinggood is a member of many professional associations including the American Association of Clinical Urologists and Missouri State Medical Association. He is certified by the American Board of Urology and American Board of Medical Examiners. He has received certification in extracorporeal lithotripsy from the Texas Endosurgery Institute for Laser Surgery and in DaVinci Surgery from Ohio State University.