Dr. Umar Karaman, M.D., was raised in Panama City, Florida and has returned to join the Advanced Urology Institute. After he earned his bachelor’s degree with honors in Human Nutrition at the University of Florida, he graduated from Florida State University College of Medicine in 2013 where he was elected to the prestigious Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society. Upon completion of his internship in general surgery, Dr. Karaman trained in urologic surgery for four years at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center in Shreveport, Louisiana. He served as chief resident in his final year and was awarded the “Outstanding House Officer Award” from across all other residency programs at the LSU Health Sciences Center.
Dr. Umar Karaman, M.D., was raised in Panama City, Florida and has returned to join the Advanced Urology Institute. After he earned his bachelor’s degree with honors in Human Nutrition at the University of Florida, he graduated from Florida State University College of Medicine in 2013 where he was elected to the prestigious Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society. Upon completion of his internship in general surgery, Dr. Karaman trained in urologic surgery for four years at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center in Shreveport, Louisiana. He served as chief resident in his final year and was awarded the “Outstanding House Officer Award” from across all other residency programs at the LSU Health Sciences Center.
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Very attentive, cordial, and knowledgeable.
(3 days ago)
Feb-2026
Best urologist....caring, well informed, all around great doctor.
(3 days ago)
Feb-2026
Very personable and professional. Easy to talk to.
(6 days ago)
Feb-2026
Awesome
(1 week ago)
Feb-2026
Very polite an an awesome dr
(2 weeks ago)
Feb-2026
I like Dr.Karaman personality, very down to earth. Straight forward.
(2 weeks ago)
Feb-2026
Answered my questions professionally and kindly.
(2 weeks ago)
Feb-2026
Dr. Karaman was friendly and gave us very helpful information on the procedures we were inquiring about. He gave us material to read, and a short video to watch before we left.
(1 month ago)
Jan-2026
Bedside manner is outstanding. Talked me through my cystoscopy; let me know everything that was going on.
(1 month ago)
Jan-2026
Dr listened and engaged me as a patient with understanding and patience.
(1 month ago)
Jan-2026
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Panama City: Panama City
500 W 11th Street Panama City, FL 32401
Dr. Umar Karaman, M.D., was raised in Panama City, Florida and has returned to join the Advanced Urology Institute. After he earned his bachelor’s degree with honors in Human Nutrition at the University of Florida, he graduated from Florida State University College of Medicine in 2013 where he was elected to the prestigious Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society. Upon completion of his internship in general surgery, Dr. Karaman trained in urologic surgery for four years at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center in Shreveport, Louisiana. He served as chief resident in his final year and was awarded the “Outstanding House Officer Award” from across all other residency programs at the LSU Health Sciences Center.
Dr. Karaman is trained in minimally invasive laparoscopic and robotic surgery to treat benign and malignant conditions of the genitourinary system. He is skilled at performing minimally invasive surgeries for kidney stones and developing strategies to help prevent their formation. In addition, he is experienced in treating patients with various urinary complaints including urinary tract infections, overactive bladder and urinary incontinence. An advocate for Men’s Health, he provides high quality care for prostate enlargement, erectile dysfunction, and low testosterone.
He has written several publications in peer reviewed journals, papers and multiple book chapters on issues including: surgical treatment of female stress urinary incontinence, pelvic organ prolapse, OAB, BPH and testicular cancer. He has presented research at both regional and national meetings. He is an active urologist working at our office in Panama, FL.
RESIDENCY TRAINING Louisiana State University Health Science Center, 2018 MEDICAL DEGREE Florida State University, 2013 UNDERGRADUATE University of Florida, 2009 MEMBERSHIP: American Urology Association Southeastern Section American Urology Association In addition to general urology, he has the following expertise:
Erectile dysfunction Penile prosthesis surgery Low testosterone Peyronie’s disease Minimally invasive therapies for enlarged prostate Microscopic surgery including vasectomy reversal Urethral reconstruction Female Urology, Incontinence, and Prolapse Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery
Very attentive, cordial, and knowledgeable.
Best urologist....caring, well informed, all around great doctor.
Very personable and professional. Easy to talk to.
Awesome
Very polite an an awesome dr
I like Dr.Karaman personality, very down to earth. Straight forward.
Answered my questions professionally and kindly.
Dr. Karaman was friendly and gave us very helpful information on the procedures we were inquiring about. He gave us material to read, and a short video to watch before we left.
Bedside manner is outstanding. Talked me through my cystoscopy; let me know everything that was going on.
Dr listened and engaged me as a patient with understanding and patience.