Dr. René Sotelo

Dr. René Sotelo, MD

Dr. René Sotelo is a urologist at Keck Medicine of USC in Los Angeles, California. He is known for robotic urologic surgery.

Dr. René Sotelo is a Venezuelan-trained urologist who joined Keck Medicine of USC in 2015 after building one of Latin America’s leading laparoscopic and robotic programs. He is known for robotic repair of complex urinary fistulas, robotic surgery for benign prostate enlargement and inguinal lymph node surgery for cancer.

About Dr. René Sotelo – Profile Identity

• Full Name: René Sotelo, MD
• Credentials: MD
• Specialty: Urology
• Subspecialty and Expertise: Robotic and laparoscopic urology; urinary fistula repair; benign prostate enlargement; urologic cancer surgery
• Current Role: Professor of Clinical Urology, Catherine and Joseph Aresty Department of Urology, Keck School of Medicine of USC
• Years in Practice: Career dates are being confirmed from the official profile
• Languages: Spanish and English (confirm with the office)
• Gender: Male
• New Patients: Not confirmed; ask the office when you request an appointment
• Telehealth: Not confirmed on the public profiles reviewed; ask the office whether virtual visits are offered
• NPI: Listed in the CMS NPPES NPI Registry; search npiregistry.cms.hhs.gov by name and state to confirm the 10-digit number

Address & Contact

• Practice: Keck Medicine of USC
• Address: USC Institute of Urology, USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center, 1441 Eastlake Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90033
• Other Location: Also treats patients at Keck Hospital of USC and USC Verdugo Hills Hospital
• Phone: 323-865-3700 (USC Urology appointments)
• Fax and Email: No public fax or professional email listed on the profiles reviewed
• Website: keckmedicine.org
• Appointments: Use the Book An Appointment button on this page or the booking line on the official website; some services need a referral
• Office Hours: Clinic days vary; confirm with the office

Specialties & Education

Conditions treated, procedures and areas of expertise listed in public professional profiles for Dr. René Sotelo:

• Prostate cancer and robotic prostatectomy
• Complex urinary fistulas in men and women
• Benign prostate enlargement
• Inguinal lymph node dissection for cancer
• Kidney and bladder cancer

Education and training:

• Medical Degree: Luis Razetti School of Medicine, Universidad Central de Venezuela (1987)
• Specialty Training: Urology and laparoscopic surgery; further training details being confirmed
• California License: Granted through the Medical Board of California’s academic pathway for physicians with rare skills, per published reports

Certifications, License & Affiliations

• Board Certification: US board status not confirmed; specialty training completed in Venezuela
• Medical License: Licensed in California; confirm current status with the Medical Board of California
• Hospital and Academic Affiliations: Keck Hospital of USC; USC Norris Cancer Hospital; USC Verdugo Hills Hospital

Insurance

Find MD Health has not confirmed Dr. René Sotelo’s plan-by-plan participation. Keck Medicine of USC publishes the commercial, Medicare and Medicaid products it contracts with on its insurance pages, but an individual physician’s participation can differ from the hospital’s. Call the office with your member ID before booking. Source: Keck Medicine of USC insurance information; reviewed October 1, 2026.

Fees

No self-pay consultation price for Dr. René Sotelo is published. US hospitals publish price-transparency files and offer cost estimates; ask Keck Medicine of USC’s patient financial services for an estimate. Payment methods and cancellation terms are set by the practice.

Professional Information

• More than 2,500 personal laparoscopic and robotic cases reported by Keck Medicine
• More than 75 peer-reviewed papers, 5 textbooks and 38 book chapters
• Has trained more than 64 postgraduate fellows from 14 countries
• Helped bring robotic urology to USC Verdugo Hills Hospital

Reviews & Ratings

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Verification

• Keck Medicine of USC biography and patient story pages (keckmedicine.org), checked October 1, 2026
• USC Health Sciences news on his appointment (hscnews.usc.edu), checked October 1, 2026
• Diario Las Americas / EFE report on his training and licence, checked October 1, 2026
• NPPES NPI Registry
• Profile compiled October 1, 2026. Details marked as being confirmed should be checked against the official sources above.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dr. René Sotelo known for?

Dr. René Sotelo is known for robotic urologic surgery.

Where does Dr. René Sotelo practice?

He practices at Keck Medicine of USC in Los Angeles, California.

What conditions does Dr. René Sotelo treat?

He focuses on prostate cancer, urinary fistulas, enlarged prostate and other conditions treated with robotic surgery.

How can I book an appointment with Dr. René Sotelo?

Use the Book An Appointment button on this page to send a request, then confirm the location, referral needs and availability with Keck Medicine of USC before you visit.

Find MD Health Disclaimer

Provider location, specialty information, insurance participation, and availability may change. Confirm current details directly with Keck Medicine of USC.