Joseph Y. Clark

Joseph Y. Clark, MD is a Professor in both the Department of Urology and Department of Surgery at Penn State College of Medicine. He serves as the Program Director for the urology residency program and maintains an active clinical practice at Penn State Health. Dr. Clark has established himself as a leader in urological care and education with significant scholarly contributions to the field.

Dr. Clark's educational background includes:

• Medical School: Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (1988), graduated AOA
• Internship: Transitional Year at Madigan Army Medical Center (1989)
• Residency: Urology at Wilford Hall Medical Center (1996)
• Fellowship: Urologic Oncology Surgery at National Cancer Institute (2005)

Dr. Clark's research focuses primarily on prostate cancer diagnosis and treatment, biopsy techniques, and stone management. His work has contributed significantly to the understanding of prostate biopsy-related infections and the development of protocols to minimize complications. With a research fingerprint showing strong expertise in prostate biopsy (100%), biopsy technique (92%), and prostate cancer (86%), his scholarly work addresses critical challenges in modern urology practice.

His recent publication record demonstrates continued scholarly productivity with 11 articles in 2024 and 2 articles already published in 2025. These publications primarily consist of editorial comments addressing important clinical questions in urology, particularly focusing on patient outcomes, kidney stone prevention guidelines, and innovative surgical techniques including 3D-printed simulation models for training.

As Program Director for the urology residency program, Dr. Clark oversees the training of future urologists, building on his extensive military and civilian experience. His background includes service as Chief of Urology at Tripler Army Medical Center and various other military medical centers worldwide before retiring as a Colonel from the US Army.

Dr. Clark's clinical practice encompasses general urology with special expertise in andrology, prosthetic surgery, and endourology including minimally invasive management of renal and ureteral stones. He is actively involved in several professional organizations including the American Urological Association, American College of Surgeons, and serves on the board of directors of the Society of Government Service Urologists.