02 Jun 2024 Men of the Moment 2024: Jeff Marotte

By working hard, being curious and creating strong family bonds, Jeff Marotte, MD, of Arkansas Urology (AU) says all young men can become successful in their chosen career, whatever it happens to be.

“I love being a urologist and leading AU to new heights. It’s never dull. Each day brings new challenges and connections,” said Dr. Marotte, who is President of the medical specialty clinic. “Building relationships with patients and their families is rewarding, especially running into them around town. Urology just fits me—unique and perfectly aligned with who I am. Being curious with an ardent work ethic has done well for me.”

Over the past two decades, Marotte has seen many transformations in health care, yet he harkens back to a cornerstone of medicine that has stood the test of time—the physician-patient relationship.

“Health care has undergone significant transformations with the advent of electronic medical records, technological innovations, minimally invasive surgeries and streamlined processes. These advancements have been mostly great for the specialty, but there is a risk of overshadowing the physician-patient relationship,” he says. “I continue to work on that specifically in my practice, leading Arkansas Urology to treat the patient like family with individualized, personalized care.”

Marotte is serious about the importance of work-life balance. “I value time away from work to recharge, rest and pursue my interests,” he said. “I’ve always enjoyed cycling and live music, so my fiancée, Alison Cowles, and I are peppering our busy lives with weekend adventures,” he said. “We have six young adult children between us, so that also provides some fun drama.”

Marotte said his fiancée is “an incredible source of support and motivation.” Cowles, who is the Senior Director of Talent Acquisition at Acxiom, is helping him balance work and personal time. “I have embraced it, and it is something I urge men to consider: the data is clear that nurturing loving partnerships and strong family bonds contributes to a longer, healthier life.” 

Schedule an appointment with Dr. Marotte by calling 1.877.321.8452 or through arkansasurology.com.