Pacific Northwest Urology Specialists, PLLC

Specialties

Drs. Carlsen, Casperson and O’Keefe are the only Board Certified Urologists in Whatcom County with extensive and up-​to-​date experience in minimally invasive surgery such as laparoscopic kidney surgery, cryoablation of renal and prostate tumors, complex prolapse repairs with sacrospinous ligament fixation and biologic or permanent mesh insertion for repair longevity, and Interstim sacral nerve stimulator for refractory bladder or bowel incontinence.

We also perform all facets of general urology, including nerve-​sparing prostatectomy, no needle/​no scalpel vasectomy, endourology, minimally invasive shock wave treatment for kidney stones, female urology, Botox, and both surgical and non-​surgical options for the treatment of incontinence. We also provide general adult and pediatric urology.

History

Established in 2015.

Pacific Northwest Urology Specialists opened in May 2015, but the providers have been practicing in the community for several years. Dr. O’Keefe has been practicing since 2008, Dr. Carlsen since 2009, Dr. Casperson since 2012, and Natasha Rogall PA-​C has been in practice with us since 2014.

Meet the Business Owner

Dr. Casey O.

Business Owner

Dr. Casey O’Keefe began his practice in Bellingham after completing his training at Emory University in Atlanta in 2002. Having been raised in British Columbia, Canada, Dr. O’Keefe completed both his undergraduate studies and his medical degree at McGill University in Montréal, Quebec, graduating in 1996. He then moved to Atlanta where he completed two years of general surgery training and his urology residency at Emory University.

Dr. O’Keefe received his certification from the American Board of Urology in 2006. He is a member of the American Urologic Association, the American Medical Association and The Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons. He is on the medical staff at St. Joseph Hospital in Bellingham. Dr. O’Keefe treats all urologic disorders, with a special interest in female incontinence surgery.

He lives with his wife Karen and two daughters, McKenna and Tierney and has many hobbies including cycling, boating and skiing.