PIONEER VALLEY UROLOGY - Key Persons


Aaron Berkenwald

Dr. Berkenwald received his medical degree from the University of Massachusetts Medical School, and he completed his surgical and urological residency at Lahey Medical Center. He graduated summa cum laude from Northeastern University with a BS in Biochemistry and a minor in Economics. Dr. Berkenwald has expertise in general urology, including kidney cancer, bladder cancer, prostate cancer, testicular cancer, penile cancer, BPH including laser and bipolar TURP, kidney stones, bladder stones, erectile dysfunction, percutaneous surgery, laparoscopic surgery, overactive bladder and urinary incontinence. While in training, Dr. Berkenwald focused heavily on minimally invasive surgery including robotics and advanced endoscopy. Education Lahey Medical Center

Amado R. Munson

Job Titles:
  • Physician Assistant
  • NCCPA Certified Physician Assistant
Amado R. Munson is a Physician Assistant for Pioneer Valley Urology, P.C.. His work experience and specialized training makes him uniquely qualified for a Physician Assistant in the Urology field. Amado Munson received his BA degree at City College of New York/Harlem Hospital Center, NY. Amado is a NCCPA certified Physician Assistant and is a member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants.

Andrew Kim

Dr. Kim received his medical degree from University of Maryland School of Medicine, and he completed his surgical and urological residency at University of Maryland Medical Center. He earned his BS degree in Mechanical Engineering from Columbia University and completed his Graduate Post Baccalaureate Program at University of Maryland, College Park. Dr. Kim has expertise in general urology, including kidney cancer, bladder cancer, prostate cancer, testicular cancer, penile cancer, BPH including laser and bipolar TURP, kidney stones, bladder stones, erectile dysfunction, percutaneous surgery, laparoscopic surgery, and urinary incontinence. Dr. Kim is now accepting new patients, and patients for consultation, to address the full breadth of surgical and nonsurgical treatment of all urologic conditions at the offices of Pioneer Valley Urology, PC. Education University of Maryland Medical Center

Jonathan Starkman

Dr. Starkman received his bachelor of science degree in molecular biology, from the University of Michigan and his medical degree from Wayne State University School of Medicine, Detroit, MI. He completed his training in urology at Wayne State University Affiliated Hospitals. Dr. Starkman completed postgraduate fellowship training in Female Urology, Urodynamics, and Reconstructive Urology at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. He is an assistant professor Tufts Medical School and is board certified by the American Board of Urology.

Kaitlin Dempsey

Job Titles:
  • Physician Assistant
Kaitlin Dempsey is a Physician Assistant for Pioneer Valley Urology, P.C.. Her work experience makes her uniquely qualified for a Physician Assistant in the Urology field. Kaitlin earned her Bachelor of Arts in Biochemistry at Smith College in Northampton, MA. She earned her Master of Science in Human Physiology at Boston University, and her Master of Science degree in Physician Assistant at the Weill Cornell Graduate School of Medical Sciences, New York, NY. Kaitlin is a NCCPA certified Physician Assistant.

Kevin Asher

Kevin Asher, M.D. graduated from Towson University and Columbia University Medical School. He completed his residency in Urology at Boston University and has completed a fellowship in Urologic Oncology at the National Cancer Institute/National Institute of Health. Dr. Asher is certified by the American Board of Urology.

Kevin Pelletier

Job Titles:
  • Physician Assistant
  • PATIENT EDUCATION
Kevin Pelletier is a Physician Assistant for Pioneer Valley Urology, P.C.. His work experience makes him uniquely qualified for a Physician Assistant in the Urology field. Kevin earned his Bachelor of science in Biology, with a minor in chemistry at Westfield State University. Kevin earned his Master if Science in Physician Assistant Studies Degree from Westfield State University. Kevin is an NCCPA Certified Physician Assistant.

Michael Zavaski

Dr. Zavaski received his medical degree from University of Connecticut School of Medicine, and he completed his surgical and urological residency at Harvard Program in Urology- Brigham and Women's Hospital in Bost

Stephen Gallo

Dr. Gallo received his BA Degree from Johns Hopkins University and his medical degree from New York Medical College. He completed his training in urology at New York Medical College. Dr. Gallo is the Chief of Urology at Baystate Medical Center. Dr. Gallo was elected by his peers for inclusion in Best Doctors in America® from 2007 to 2010 and 2013 to 2016, and he was nominated as a Castle and Connelly "Top Doctor". He is an Assistant Professor at the University of Massachusetts Medical School. Dr. Gallo is certified by the American Board of Urology. Education New York Medical College

Tatiana Parker

Job Titles:
  • Physician Assistant
Tatiana Parker is a Physician Assistant for Pioneer Valley Urology, P.C.. Her work experience makes her uniquely qualified for a Physician Assistant in the Urology field. Tatiana earned her Bachelor of Science degree at Western New England University, and her Masters of Physician Assistant Studies degree at Westfield State University, Westfield, MA. Tatiana is an NCCPA Certified Physician Assistant.

William Swanson

Dr. Swanson received his bachelor of arts degree, with honors and in biology, from the University of Massachusetts, Boston, Massachusetts. He received his medical degree from Albany Medical College in 1995, where he was awarded the Medical Student Alumni Award of his graduating class. He completed his training in urology at Brown University, Rhode Island Hospital in Providence, Rhode Island. Dr. Swanson earned his M.B.A. at UMASS Isenberg School of Management. Dr. Swanson is Chief of Urology at Mercy Medical Center. He is Assistant Professor at the University of Massachusetts Medical School. Dr. Swanson is board certified by the American Board of Urology. Education Brown University, Rhode Island Hospital