Wellstar Urology

Scott D. Miller, MD arrived in Atlanta in 1995 and quickly established himself in the medical community not only as a compassionate physician who believes patients should be informed and involved in their care, but also as a colleague ready to help other healthcare providers. Dr. Miller now brings more than 20 years of experience and expertise in laparoscopic and robotic surgery to the Wellstar Medical Group.

As the state’s first urologic laparoscopist, he soon became a known advocate for the reduced invasiveness, faster healing, and minimized complications inherent in the “Band-Aid surgery” approach. Whether teaching other surgeons from across town or around the world how to perform these techniques, or using the same methods to get patients out of the hospital and back on their feet sooner, Dr. Scott Miller has a consistent philosophy: focus on the special needs of laparoscopic urologic surgery patients and perfect his techniques in order to deliver the best possible care. He currently has one of the largest and most diverse experiences in laparoscopic and robotic urology in the Southeast.

DR. SCOTT MILLER HAS A PERSONAL HISTORY OF MEDICAL "FIRSTS":

• Early 1990s – While in his residency (his program was an early adopter of advanced urologic laparoscopy techniques), Dr. Scott Miller lays the foundation to become one of the first urologists to perform these procedures on a large scale outside of an academic center.
• 1995 – Performs the state of Georgia’s first laparoscopic kidney removal for kidney cancer.
• 1996 – First in Georgia to perform a successful complex reconstruction of the urinary tract (pyeloplasty and ureteral re-implant) via laparoscopy.
• 2000 – Completes Georgia’s first laparoscopic prostate removal without robotic assistance. Less than 1% of urologists have completed one successful prostate removal in this manner, let alone several hundred, as in the case of Dr. Scott Miller.
• 2003 – Conducts Georgia’s first prostate removal using a robotic surgery system.
• 2005 – Develops the S.P.E.C.I.A.L™ (sequential pre-emptive exposure of cavernosal innervation with atraumatic ligation) surgical technique for preserving nerve function after prostate removal, which improves post-operative erectile function. Not only does this technique protect the essential nerve bundles, but also the surrounding neural structures and supporting tissues prone to injury from the slightest manipulation.

He performs more than 250 various robotic surgery and laparoscopic procedures every year, and continues to provide education to other physicians through peer-reviewed journal and book chapter publications, hands-on teaching, and scientific presentations. Dr. Miller is also an accomplished musician and composer who has written a variety of songs (including a new one about the emotional impact of a cancer diagnosis).

Board certified by the American Board of Urology since 1997, Dr. Scott Miller is an active member of many professional societies including the American Urological Association, the Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons, and the Endourological Society. He graduated from the Medical College of Georgia and completed his urologic residency at the University of Kentucky Medical Center.

Dr. Miller accepts most major insurance plans for laparoscopic, robotic, and other urologic services (he treats a variety of urologic conditions that often do not require surgery).

Dr. Alphonse graduated from the University of Central Florida with a B.S. in Biology and received his medical degree with High Honors in research from University of Florida College of Medicine.

He completed his residency in urology at the Scott Department of Urology at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas. He then completed a laparoscopic fellowship in Atlanta.

Dr. Alphonse has served in several clinical committees for various hospitals in the midtown Atlanta market and was in turn named the Chief of Urology at Piedmont Hospital Atlanta. Dr. Alphonse also served as a past president of the Atlanta Medical Association. He is a member of the American Urological Association, the Endourological Society, the Medical Association of Georgia, and the Atlanta Medical Association.

Dr. Alphonse grew up in Orlando, Florida. He enjoys spending time with his wife and sons. In his spare time he enjoys the Georgia outdoors, playing and watching sports.

Areas of Focus

Dr. Sophia Delpe Goodridge graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill where she was a member of the Tri-Beta Biology Honors Society with a B.S. in Biology. Following this, she did research at the University of Miami on Parkinson's disease which further peaked her interest in medical school. She went on to graduate from her alma matter, UNC-Chapel Hill School of Medicine, where she was inducted into Alpha Omega Alpha.

Dr. Delpe Goodridge completed her urology residency at Yale New Haven Hospital and went on to pursue a fellowship in Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Her interests include male and female voiding dysfunction, urinary incontinence, pelvic organ prolapse, robotic reconstructive surgery and prosthetics.

Dr. Delpe Goodridge joined us in Atlanta by way of Long Island, NY, where she spent most of her childhood. She and her husband are excited about the new adventures to come.