Urologists Listed By State
Patient Education
Considering Surgery
Have you been told by your doctor that you need surgery? If so, you're not alone. Millions of Americans have surgery each year. For most surgeries, you will have time to find out about the operation, talk about other treatments with your surgeon, and decide what to do. It is important to know what questions to ask and it may help to take a member of your family or a friend with you. Don't hesitate to ask the surgeon any questions you might have, such as the benefits of the surgical procedure and the possible risks. More...
Erectile Dysfunction
Erectile dysfunction (ED) is the inability to get or keep an erection firm enough for sexual intercourse.There are a variety of effective treatment options for erectile dysfunction, including lifestyle changes, medications (Cialis, Viagra) psychotherapy, drug therapy, vacuum devices. Talk to your urologist about a treatment option best suited for your needs. More...
Kidney Transplantation
A kidney transplant involves replacing an unhealthy kidney with a healthy kidney from a donor. This is performed on people with kidney failure who must otherwise undergo a lifetime of dialysis to keep blood clean. A transplant team is involved in determine who is a good candidate for a transplant and finding a proper match. There aren't enough kidney donors for every person who needs a transplant, so people needing a transplant are put on a waiting list. More...
Prostate Cancer Treatment
There are are a variety of treatment options for men with prostate cancer, including watchful waiting, surgery, radiation therapy, hormone therapy and others. Your recommended treatment will be based on several factors including your age, the grade and stage of your cancer, responses to past treatments and your personal preferences. Talk to a urologist about the risks and benefits of prostatectomy (surgical removal of the prostate. More...
Urinary Incontinence
Urinary incontinence, also called "poor bladder control" is the accidental leakage of urine. While it may happen to anyone, urinary incontinence is more common in older people. Women are more likely than men to be incontinent. Talk to your urologist about what you can do to control incontinence. More...
Urodynamic Testing
Urodynamic testing is used to evaluate problems with urine leakage (incontinence) or blocked urine flow. Urodynamics assess how the bladder and urethra are performing their job of storing and releasing urine. The test is usually ordered by a urologist to determine the possible cause of urinary problems and treatment options. More...
Vasectomy
A vasectomy is a surgical procedure performed by a urologist as method of birth control. It involves cutting the tubes (vas deferens) that carry sperm from the testicles. If a man has a vasectomy, he can no longer get a woman pregnant. The procedure is performed without general anesthesia. More...