He moved the field forward by believing that technology could improve care, but insisting on responsible application and repetitive reassessment of the data as a means of doing so. Andy was an ardent supporter of basic and translational science in urology in both word and deed. He was a passionate educator and served our national organizations such as the American Board of Urology with pride and conviction. In the midst of all this, he mentored hundreds of students, residents and fellows, cared for thousands of patients and developed one of the premier urologic programs in the world. Andy had an enormous set of expectations of himself and.