Patient Rating
4.7out of 5
308 Ratings
56 Comments

Rene Javier Sotelo, MD

Urology, Urologic Oncology, Minimally Invasive Urology
Accepting New Patients

Locations

Photo of Glendale -  USC Urology
place
1808 Verdugo Blvd. Suite 318 Suite 318, Glendale, CA 91208
phone
schedule

Monday - Friday

9:00 a.m - 5:00 p.m

Photo of Urology and GU Oncology Los Angeles
place
1516 San Pablo St. HC3 - Suite 3500 HC3 - Suite 3500, Los Angeles, CA 90033
phone

Provider Details

Languages Spoken
English, Spanish
Gender
Male
About Rene Javier Sotelo, MD

Rene Sotelo, MD, is one of the most experienced laparoscopic/robotic surgeons internationally. Hailing from Latin America, he is a pioneer in robotic surgery for complex urinary fistulae in females and males, benign prostate enlargement and inguinal lymph node dissection for cancer. He has helped develop the novel concepts of single-port belly-button and natural orifice surgery.

His experience with advanced robotic and laparoscopic surgery exceeds 2,539 personal cases, making him amongst the most experienced in the world. He has published more than 75 peer reviewed scientific papers, 5 textbooks and 38 chapters in major urology books. He also serves on the editorial board of three urologic journals.

In recognition of his work, Dr. Sotelo has been invited as international guest-lecturer in more than 35 universities in 19 countries. His unique skills and large personal experience in minimally invasive laparoscopic and robotic surgery are well known. He is a passionate teacher, having taught his techniques and best practices in 19 countries as an invited guest. To date, he has trained over 64 post-graduate fellows from 14 countries in the art and science of minimally invasive urology.

It is because of these seminal achievements that Dr. Sotelo was selected to join the University of Southern California. His passion for surgical innovation, advancing the field and worldwide teaching coincides with, and further strengthens, the philosophy at the USC Institute of Urology.

Philosophy of care:

My vision for patient care is to transfer knowledge and bring health to hundreds of people, to open avenues for science and to create new techniques and procedures to help heal patients around the world.

Experience

Specialties
  • Urology
  • Urologic Oncology
  • Minimally Invasive Urology
Academic Title
Professor of Clinical Urology

Insurances Accepted

Note: Please contact the practice directly to confirm your health plan is accepted.

Benefits among health plans and employers vary. Please contact your health plan to verify benefits and network providers for specific products. It is important to note that not all of our providers participate in all of a health plan's products or networks.

  • Aetna
  • Watchtower
  • Medicare
  • Health Net
  • Presbyterian Intercommunity Hospital
  • Health Net Covered California
  • Anthem Blue Cross Covered California
  • TriWest Healthcare Alliance (UHC)
  • Beech Street Corporation /WC
  • Interplan
  • ChoiceCare Network
  • Anthem Blue Cross Prudent Buyer
  • Blue Shield Covered California
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Health Plans of Nevada
  • CIGNA
  • Kern Health Systems
  • Laundry and Dry Cleaning Workers Health & Welfare
  • Coventry Health Care
  • Marian Health Services
  • MultiPlan
  • First Health
  • NEXT
  • Pacificare
  • GEHA
  • Private Health Care Systems
  • Great-West Healthcare of California, Inc.
  • Take Care (GUAM)
  • Brand New Day
  • Union Roofers Health & Welfare Fund
  • United Healthcare
  • USC Network

Ratings and Reviews

Patient Rating
4.7out of 5
308 Ratings
56 Comments
  • Provider Explanations Easy to Understand
  • Provider Gave Easy to Understand Instructions
  • Provider Showed Respect
  • Provider Listened Carefully
  • Provider Knew Medical History
  • Provider Spent Enough Time
4.7out of 5(308 Ratings, 56 Comments)
Feb 4, 2025

I answered good as to recommendation solely based on the doctors expertise, care, service - NOT the upfront office - NOT the administration - NOT, DEFINTIELY NOT ANYTHING TO WITH USC -A complete disaster and a mockery of quality health care services.


Jan 15, 2025

We are not at treatment options yet, so did not discuss.


Jan 15, 2025

I was very pleased with the decision I made to see Dr. Sotelo, he explained to me in detail and in simple terms about the robotic/laparoscopic surgery procedure benefits, risks and side effects.


Jan 14, 2025

Felt I was in good hands.


Dec 24, 2024

DIFFICULT DECISION MADE EASY


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