John Tillett, MD

John Tillett, MD, FACS, is certified by the American Board of Urology and is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons. As a former U.S. Navy Medical Corps Lieutenant Commander, he practiced urology in the military and was recognized by the Deputy Surgeon General of the U.S. Navy as being among the top five urology providers in the Navy ranked for satisfaction by outpatient clinic patients. Dr. Tillett’s clinical areas of expertise include the management of chronic scrotal/testicular pain disorders, urinary stone disease, microsurgery, men’s health, bladder cancer, and urologic disorders in patients with spinal cord injury and other neurologic diseases. He specializes in performing the following surgical procedures microscopic spermatic cord denervation, ureteroscopic kidney stone surgery, transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP), testosterone pellet implantation, scrotal surgery, urethroplasty, and trans urethral resection of bladder tumor (TURBT). Dr. Tillett works with his patients to improve their quality of life, especially with problems that are personal and can be difficult to talk about.

Dr. Tillett received his medical doctorate from Emory University School of Medicine, where he earned the Joseph B. Whitehead Surgery Scholarship. He graduated magna cum laude with his Bachelor of Science from Vanderbilt University. Dr. Tillett completed his residency and served as Chief Resident at Emory, where he was recognized with the Department of Urology Award for Outstanding Academic Achievement and the prestigious Resident Achievement Award by the Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons. He is involved with the American Urological Association and Rocky Mountain Urologic Society.

Dr. Tillett makes sure to have time for family. He enjoys a good game of tennis, participating in fitness activities, and traveling.

Dr. Tillett works with his patients to improve their quality of life, especially with problems that are personal and can be difficult to talk about.