Lower Keys Urology

Overview

Dr. Bruce Fariss is an Board Certified Urologist in Key West, Florida and is affiliated with Lower Keys Medical Center. He received his medical degree from University of Virginia School of Medicine and has been in practice for more than 20 years. 

• Massachusetts General Hospital 
  Residency , General Surgery

• Baylor College of Medicine 
  Residency , Urology

• Baylor College of Medicine 
  Internship

• University of Virginia School of Medicine 
  Medical School

Certifications & Licensure

• American Board of Urology
  Certified in Urology

• TN State Medical License

• FL State Medical License
   

Urology

Urologists specialize in the male and female urinary tract and male reproductive organs. Urologic organs include the kidneys, adrenal glands, bladder, ureters, urethra, testes, epididymis, prostate. Patients may have bladder or prostate cancer, kidney stones, urinary tract infections, and other genitourinary disorders. Urologists may have additional subdisplinary training as well.

Publications & Presentations

• PubMed

• Automatic wire twister.Smith, J. F., Rodeheaver, G. T., Thacker, J. G., Morgan, R. F., Chang, D. E., Fariss, B. L., Edlich, R. F.; Orthopedics. 1988 Jun.

• Laboratory evaluation for Cushing's syndrome in psychiatric patients with cortisol nonsuppression following the overnight dexamethasone suppression test.Lampe, T. H., Fariss, B. L., Risse, S. C., Raskind, M. A., Plymate, S. R.; Biol Psychiatry. 1987 Oct.

• Anesthetic properties and toxicity of bupivacaine and lidocaine for infiltration anesthesia.Fariss, B. L., Foresman, P. A., Rodeheaver, G. T., Chang, D. E., Smith, J. F., Morgan, R. F., Edlich, R. F.; J Emerg Med. 1987 Jul 01.

• Commotio cordis in a lacrosse goalie.Edlich, R. F., Mayer, N. E., Fariss, B. L., Phillips, V. A., Smith, J. F., Chang, D. E., Edlich, R. F.; J Emerg Med. 1987 May 01.

• Talotibial exostoses with entrapment of the deep peroneal nerve.Edlich, H. S., Fariss, B. L., Phillips, V. A., Chang, D. E., Smith, J. F., Hartigan, C., Edlich, R. F.; J Emerg Med. 1987.

• Serum zinc levels in sheep with experimental pancreatic abnormalities.Smith, M. L., Fariss, B. L., Jennings, P. B.; Pancreas. 1986.

• Activation of palmitic acid by human spermatozoa.Jones, R. E., Plymate, S. R., Fariss, B. L.; J Androl. 1985 Sep 01.

• Weight loss is associated with correction of gonadotropin and sex steroid abnormalities in the obese anovulatory female.Harlass, F. E., Plymate, S. R., Fariss, B. L., Belts, R. P.; Fertil Steril. 1984 Oct.

• Agranulocytosis and a small dose of methimazole.Fincher, M. E., Fariss, B. L., Plymate, S. R., Jones, R. E., Messier, M. N.; Ann Intern Med. 1984 Sep.

• Relationship between sex hormone binding globulin and estrogen receptors in breast cancer.Plymate, S. R., Stutz, F. H., Fariss, B. L.; J Clin Oncol. 1984 Jun.

• Sex hormone-binding globulin changes with androgen replacement.Plymate, S. R., Leonard, J. M., Paulsen, C. A., Fariss, B. L., Karpas, A. E.; J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 1983 Sep.

• Recovery of fertility following vasovasotomy.Plymate, S. R., Fariss, B. L., Smith, W.; Andrologia. 1983 May 01.