Benjamin K. Canales, MD, MPH is Associate Professor and Director of Urologic Research in the Department of Urology at the University of Florida College of Medicine.

Dr. Canales earned his medical degree from the Louisiana State University School of Medicine. He completed his residency at the University of Minnesota Medical School. In addition, he completed a fellowship in laparoscopy and endourology at the University of Minnesota. Dr. Canales’ postdoctoral training in the Department of Urologic Surgery at the University of Minnesota includes serving as Fellow and Clinical Instructor in laparoscopy, endourology, and robotics, completing a urology residency, and completing a general surgery internship.

Dr. Canales’ clinical interests include urologic stone disease, endourology and laparoscopy. He has particular clinical interests and skills in minimally invasive urologic surgery, laparoscopic nephrectomy, laparoscopic prostatectomy, laparoscopic partial nephrectomy, endourology, and kidney stone disease/pathogenesis.

Dr. Canales has received numerous honors and awards over his career. Most recently, in 2022, Dr. Canales received the University of Florida College of Medicine Exemplary Teacher award. Dr. Canales serves on many academic and professional committees including the University of Florida College of Medicine Scientific Review Committee, the Endourological Society Research Committee, and the American Urological Association International Academic Fellowship Committee.