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      Meet Andre Faure, the visionary founder of Trod Medical and the innovative mind behind the Encage™ RF Focal Ablation Device. With a solid background in surgery and a deep expertise in ablative technologies, Andre has dedicated his career to advancing prostate cancer treatment.

      Andre's journey began with hands-on experience in medical devices, culminating in his leadership role at Trod Medical. He successfully guided the Encage™ Focal Ablation Device through all stages of development, including clinical trials and regulatory approvals. 

      Before establishing Trod Medical, Andre spearheaded multiple international R&D programs in the medical device sector. With over 15 years of experience in medical device development and a decade in venture capital-backed ventures, Andre brings a wealth of knowledge and a track record of innovation. He also holds several patents, underscoring his commitment to pioneering solutions in the field.

     Dr. Faure and his team improved prostate cancer treatment further by evolving the technology to the more precise and more consistent Tissue Sparing Prostate Ablation – TSPA. His approachable nature and unwavering commitment to advancing healthcare ensure that Trod Medical remains at the forefront of innovative treatments.

Dr. Andre Faure M.D.

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Dr. George Rucker, M.D., Medical Director

Dr. Rucker earned his medical degree from the University of Virginia Medical School in 1995 and completed his residency in Urology, focusing on prostate cancer treatments, at Cornell New York Hospital/Sloan Kettering in 2001. After this, he was appointed the Lead Oncology Physician for a group of urologists in the Sarasota-Bradenton area, where he served for over a decade.


While practicing urology in Bradenton and Sarasota for the past two decades, he specialized in minimally invasive treatments for prostate cancer, such as robot-assisted prostate surgeries and laser ablation techniques for prostate diseases. He looks forward to assisting local and national patients facing the sometimes confusing array of treatments associated with prostate cancer.

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