Venkata Marella, MD
Meet Dr. Marella
Specializing in: All general urology, including surgeries/procedures
Dr. Marella graduated from Guntur Medical College, India, and completed the Urology residency at Maimonides Medical Center, Brooklyn, NY, in 2005. He is known for his attention to detail, compassion, and stellar bedside manner.
Dr. Marella has excellent surgical skills in all complex urological cases including robotic and minimally invasive surgeries. Dr. Marella has extensive experience in performing Robotic surgeries for over 10 years, including Robotic Assisted Laparoscopic Radical Prostatectomy, Partial Nephrectomy, Radical Nephrectomy, Pyeloplasty, Nephroureterectomy, Cystectomy and Ileal conduit.
Dr. Marella performs minimally invasive surgeries for various other conditions, including Enlarged prostate, Kidney and ureteral stones, Female Incontinence, etc. He also has experience in treating common Mens’ Health issues, including Erectile dysfunction and Low Testosterone.
Dr.Marella, has a professional membership in the American Urological Association (AUA) and has also been certified by the American Board of Urology since 2005. He has privileges in local hospitals, including UF health The Villages hospital, UF health Leesburg hospital.
Rosemary Gavan, APRN
Meet Rosemary Gavan,ARPN
Specializing in: Women’s health including: OAB, Atrophic Vaginitis, Pelvic organ prolapse and all other urological conditions
With more than 40 years of experience, Rosemary Gavan is a true steward of the nursing profession. Graduating from the University of Central Florida as a registered nurse in 1982 and completing her master’s degree as an advanced registered nurse practitioner in 1997 with highest honors from the University of Florida, Mrs. Gavan provides quality care with exceptional bedside manner to all her patients.
In addition to her urology experience over the past 16 years, she worked in Internal Medicine providing direct inpatient and outpatient care. She holds a national board certification with the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), is a member of the Florida Nurses Association (FNA), a member of the American Urology Association (AUA), and a member of the Society of Urologic Nurses and Associates (SUNA).
Rosemary is passionate in helping men and women improve their quality of life in a wide range of urologic conditions including, kidney stones, benign prostatic hypertrophy, overactive bladder, erectile dysfunction, hypogonadism, interstitial cystitis, and urinary tract infections.
In her spare time, you can find Rosemary enjoying a 45-year passion of playing tennis, pickleball, fishing the waters of the Gulf of Mexico, and spending time with her children and grandchildren.
Chace Nacke, APRN
Meet Chace Nacke,ARPN
Chace brings a well-rounded clinical perspective to the urology team, drawing on his experience in inpatient rehabilitation to provide thoughtful, patient-centered care across a variety of settings. His background has given him a strong appreciation for the importance of looking at the whole patient, understanding their individual needs, and helping them feel comfortable and confident throughout their care.
In his role with the practice, Chace divides his time between the hospital and the clinic. He rounds on urology patients in the hospital, helping manage their care and working closely with the rest of the medical team. He also enjoys his time in the clinic, where he has the opportunity to get to know patients, answer questions, discuss treatment options, and help guide them through their urologic care. Whether he is seeing a patient in the hospital or across the exam room table, Chace strives to make each patient feel heard, informed, and cared for.
Outside of work, Chace is a proud Florida Gators fan and is always happy to talk college football – especially when the Gators are playing. He is also a dedicated coffee enthusiast and considers a good cup of coffee an essential part of getting through a busy day. And because hospital rounds and clinic schedules can make for long days, Chace believes in the importance of keeping plenty of snacks within reach to stay fueled and ready for whatever the day brings.
Chace is grateful for the opportunity to care for patients and be part of their healthcare journey. He looks forward to building lasting relationships with patients and helping them navigate their urologic care with compassion, communication, and a little bit of Gator spirit along the way.
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