Five Valleys Urology is a well established private practice serving Missoula, Montana, the surrounding valleys and communities from Idaho to Canada. For over 25 years our physicians have provided expert care in a personal manner. We are most proud of our patient loyalty and clinical outcomes.
The Clinical Research department began in 1999, resulting in an in-house program starting in 2004.
Our facility has experience conducting Phase II-IV trials in the following therapeutic areas:
- BPH
- Prostate Cancer
- Bladder Cancer
- Overactive Bladder
- Erectile Dysfunction
- Urinary Incontinence
In addition, we have the ability to conduct trials in the areas of:
- Renal Stone Disease
We have worked with the following CRO's and Sponsors:
- Essential CRO
- PPD Development Inc
- NPRN
- Watson Laboratories
- Pfizer
- GlaxoSmithKline
- Yamanouchi
- Tap Holdings, Inc
- Nymox
- Amgen, Inc.
- Radiant Development
- Spectrum Pharmaceutical
- Celsion, Corp.
- USHIFU
- AEterna Zentaris
All physicians in our practice have served in both the Primary Investigator and Sub-Investigator role.
Karl R. Westenfelder, MD has participated in clinical trials as a sub-investigator (since 1999) and lead investigator (2004).
Garrick R. Simmons, MD has participated in clinical trials as a sub-investigator (since 2001) and lead investigator (2004).
Kevin M. Kronner, MD has participated in clinical trials as a sub-investigator (since 2007) and lead investigator (2008)
William J. Graber, MD has participated in clinical trials as a sub-investigator (since 2008)
Our research facility employs two research coordinators, Jennifer Hays, RN CCRC and Joanna Wareham, RN CRC. Jennifer Hays has been with the practice since 2003 and helped start the in-house research program, serving as lead study coordinator since 2004. Joanna Wareham has been with the practice since December of 2008 and has served as both lead study coordinator and back-up coordinator.
Our research assistant is Michelle Eichenlaub. She has been with the practice since 2007. She is also the regulatory document contact.
Five Valleys Urology provides services from our main location in Missoula and a Satellite clinic in Hamilton. Patients come from as far away as 5 hours to receive treatment. Our population draw is approximately 135,000 and we have over 15,000 active patient records. Our population is diverse in age and gender, although we see a majority of male patients, over the age of 50. We are located near the Confederated Salish & Kootenai tribal reservation and have a proud history of providing care to Native American patients. While our main clinic is located in a town of over 65,000, many of our patients reside in rural settings.
Nephrology/Urology
Psychiatry/Psychology
Our facility is a full-service, independent, private-practice currently made up of four board certified Urologists. We offer both surgical and non-surgical treatment options, using the latest technology and clinical techniques to offer the most comprehensive Urology program in the area.
Combined, our physicians offer over 50 years of experience in the field. Our site offers the capability of performing in-office TRUS, cystoscopy, uroflow, ECG, Urodynamics and X-Ray & Lab facilities.
We are located in Missoula, the second largest population center in Montana and we serve a large geographic area. We are conveniently located on the campus of Saint Patrick Hospital, which includes a major cardiology clinical research site. Our office is 10 minutes from Missoula International Airport and 5 blocks off US Interstate 90; we are along bus routes, walking trails, are five blocks from downtown and 3 miles from the University of Montana Campus.
We've recently expanded our facilities in order to accommodate the growth of our Research Department; now including expanded on-site storage, expanded patient treatment rooms, and private space for study monitors with private telephone and internet connectivity.
Jennifer Hays, RN, CCRC
Research Asst.
Five Valleys Urology
601 W. Spruce St. Suite G
Missoula, MT 59802
USA
406-728-3366
406-329-2896 (fax)
jhays@fivevalleysurology.com