Dr. John Joseph Kishel JR., MD

Dr. John Kishel is a urologist who has dedicated nearly five decades to treating conditions of the urinary tract and male reproductive system. He earned his medical degree from Georgetown University School of Medicine and completed his residency at Georgetown University Medical Center. With 48 years of experience in urology, Dr. Kishel has developed extensive expertise in diagnosing and treating complex urological conditions. He speaks both English and Spanish, allowing him to serve a diverse patient population.

Dr. Kishel practices at Howard County General Hospital in Columbia, Maryland, and maintains affiliations with Laurel Regional Hospital. His clinical focus includes treating kidney stones, including complex staghorn calculi, and managing hydronephrosis, a condition where urine backs up in the kidneys. He performs specialized procedures such as percutaneous nephrostomy, which helps drain blocked kidneys, and shock wave lithotripsy, a non-invasive treatment that breaks up kidney …stones using sound waves. Patients have given Dr. Kishel an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars.