Midtown Urology is an Atlanta-based urologic practice staffed with specialists in men's and women's health. Our staff values the relationships formed with every patient who visits us, and our experienced physicians are trained to provide compassionate care for a variety of urologic conditions.
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. Black Enterprise named Dr. Bennett as one of America's leading African-American doctors in 2001 and again in 2008. In addition, he received the Buddy Childers Award from the Georgia Prostate Cancer Coalition in September 2001 for his outstanding efforts in the battle against prostate cancer. In March 2011, he received the Native Citizen Award from the Elbert County Chamber of Commerce. His other nominations and recognitions come from organizations such as the Clark Atlanta University Alumni Association, Atlanta Magazine, and the Atlanta Tribune for his cutting-edge research and commitment to excellence.
He is the author of over 40 scientific medical articles on urologic topics and often conducts symposia in the medical field. Dr. Bennett's research endeavors include clinical trials generated by the National Institutes of Health and pharmaceutical companies as well as “in-house” studies designed and managed by Midtown Urology's Division of Medical Research. He is also the founder of two non-profits, the Community Health and Men's Promotion Summit(CHAMPS) and the Midtown Urology Health and Education Foundation (MUHEF), that aims to raise awareness of the importance of early detection and prevention concerning health issues for the community, especially in the area of urology.
Diplomat of the American Board of Urology and a Fellow of the American College of Surgery, Dr. Bennett holds several additional academic honors and ranks: he is clinically affiliated with Emory University, Clark Atlanta University, and Morehouse School of Medicine. At Emory University Hospital Midtown, he serves as Assistant Medical Director and Chief of Urology. Dr. Bennett formerly served on the Board of Trustees at Clark Atlanta University and served as Commissioner for the State of Georgia's Commission on Men's Health, appointed by former Governor Roy E. Barnes.
