Dr. Barbara Ercole

About the Doctor

Dr. Barbara Ercole is an experienced urologist and surgical oncologist with over 21 years of practice in Davie, Florida. She earned her medical degree from the University of Minnesota Medical School and completed her urology residency at the University of Connecticut (2005–2009). Dr. Ercole is affiliated with Cleveland Clinic Weston. Her clinical expertise includes urinary endoscopy, enlarged prostate, kidney stone disease, and urine flow blockage, as well as complex surgeries such as kidney removal and bladder removal. She accepts Medicare, Cigna, United Healthcare, and other major insurance plans.

• Over 21 years of experience in urology and surgical oncology

• Graduated from University of Minnesota Medical School

• Residency in Urology at University of Connecticut (2005–2009)

• Affiliated with Cleveland Clinic Weston

• Patient rating 4.1/5 (116 reviews); recognized for making time for patients and clear explanations

• Accepting new patients

• Expertise in urinary endoscopy, enlarged prostate, kidney stone disease, urine flow blockage, kidney removal, and bladder removal

Education & Training

Medical School – University of Minnesota Medical School
Residency – University of Connecticut, Urology, 2005–2009
Fellowship/Additional Training – Not specified

Medical Conditions Treated

• Enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia)

• Kidney stone disease

• Urine flow blockage (bladder outlet obstruction, urethral stricture)

• Bladder cancer

• Kidney cancer

• Prostate cancer

• Urinary tract infections (recurrent or complicated)

• Hematuria (blood in urine)

• Urinary incontinence

• Overactive bladder

• Interstitial cystitis/bladder pain syndrome

• Erectile dysfunction

Medical Procedures Performed

• Urinary endoscopy (cystoscopy – visualization of urethra and bladder)

• Kidney removal surgery (nephrectomy – partial or radical)

• Surgical removal of the bladder (cystectomy)

• Transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) for enlarged prostate

• Lithotripsy or ureteroscopy for kidney stones

• Bladder tumor resection (TURBT)

• Prostate biopsy

• Urodynamic testing

• Vasectomy

• Sacral neuromodulation (for overactive bladder)

Services Offered

Dr. Ercole provides comprehensive urologic care with a focus on surgical oncology for cancers of the kidney, bladder, and prostate. Her practice includes both diagnostic evaluations and advanced surgical interventions, ranging from minimally invasive endoscopic procedures to complex organ removal surgeries. She offers medical and surgical management of benign conditions such as enlarged prostate, kidney stones, and urinary incontinence. Dr. Ercole is known for taking time with patients, explaining conditions and treatment options clearly, and providing compassionate care before, during, and after surgery. She works closely with a multidisciplinary team at Cleveland Clinic to ensure coordinated cancer care and optimal outcomes.

• Cancer surgery – Nephrectomy (partial/total) for kidney cancer, cystectomy for bladder cancer, prostatectomy for prostate cancer

• Stone disease management – Shock wave lithotripsy, ureteroscopy, percutaneous nephrolithotomy, medical prevention

• Prostate care – TURP for BPH, laser prostate surgery, prostate cancer screening and biopsy

• Diagnostic procedures – Cystoscopy, urodynamics, urine cytology, imaging interpretation

• Incontinence treatment – Pelvic floor therapy, medications, sling procedures, neuromodulation

• Men’s health – Vasectomy, erectile dysfunction treatment, low testosterone management

• Infection management – Antibiotic therapy for recurrent UTIs, prevention strategies

• Preoperative and postoperative care – Surgical planning, recovery support, long-term surveillance for cancer patients

• Patient education – Clear explanations of diagnoses, treatment risks and benefits, lifestyle modifications

Accepted Insurances

• Cigna (HMO, PPO)

• CMS Medicare (Medicare)

• Elevance (Medicare, PPO)

• Florida Blue (HMO, PPO)

• Regence Health Plans (PPO)

• United Healthcare (HMO, Medicare, POS, PPO)

Practice Locations

Address: 2950 Cleveland Clinic Blvd, Davie, FL, 33331
Phone: (954) 659-5188

Hospital Affiliations

• Cleveland Clinic Weston – Weston, FL

• Cleveland Clinic Florida Coral Springs ASC – Coral Springs, FL