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BIOGRAPHY

Qualification and Experience

Dr. Enrico Dassen is an eminent Consultant Urologist. He has a unique scientific and professional background and is always reaching for excellence and innovation. He has studied and trained at different centres in The Netherlands, Belgium and Germany for more than 20 years. Dr. Dassen is a European qualified Consultant Urologist. He has a profound understanding and accrued competence in the field of functional urology, neuro-urology and oncology. He has both Academic and Clinical positions in The Netherlands, Belgium and Abu Dhabi.

Contributions to Medical Science

Dr. Dassen is a researcher in functional urology and has published research papers for the same at several conferences. He provides state-of-the-art urological expertise in a safe environment. His special interests include Functional urology (Incontinence, Overactive bladder i.e. frequent voiding, chronic pelvic pain), General Urology (Prostate enlargement, urolithiasis i.e. ureter, kidney and bladder stones and urological oncology, Pediatric Urology, Andrology.

Conditions treated by Dr. Enrico Dassen

Dr. Enrico Dassen treats several conditions and we have listed them below for your perusal.:

  • Glomerulonephritis
  • Polycystic Kidneys
  • Kidney Failure
  • Kidney Stones
  • Stones in the Kidney or Ureter
  • Chronic Kidney Disease
  • Erectile Dysfunction
  • End-Stage Renal Disease

Conditions such as Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs) and Urinary incontinence are very common conditions in patients. Here is a comprehensive list of reasons because of which a patient can suffer from incontinence.:

  1. diabetes
  2. pregnancy or childbirth
  3. overactive bladder
  4. enlarged prostate
  5. weak bladder muscles
  6. weak sphincter muscles (muscles supporting the urethra)
  7. urinary tract infections
  8. diseases including Parkinson’s and multiple sclerosis
  9. injury to the spinal cord
  10. severe constipation

Kidney and uretral stones are known to be a hindrance to the flow of urine and the reason for pain, sometimes the smaller stones are expelled from the body without any assistance, other times medical or surgical treatment is required for large stones. An immediate intervention from the urologist is also required in the cases of erectile dysfunction (ED), prostate cancer and bladder cancer.

Signs and Symptoms treated by Dr Enrico Dassen

When their is a urological condition in the patient, the following signs and symptoms can be seen.:

  • A strong, persistent urge to urinate
  • Passing frequent, small amounts of urine
  • Presence of blood in the urine, a condition also called hematuria
  • A recurring need to urinate urgently
  • Urine that appears cloudy
  • Difficulty urinating
  • Burning sensation or pain during urination

A urological condition in a patient is obvious with symptoms like changed frequency of urination and the need to urinate even with a bladder that is empty. The urological conditions can affect anyone irrespective of age and gender, and are linked to filtering and carrying urine in our body..

Operating Hours of Dr. Enrico Dassen

The operating hours of the doctor are from 10 am to 4 pm from Monday to Friday and 10 am to 1 pm on Saturday and Sunday. Known as an exceptional medical professional, the doctor goes above and beyond to treat the patients.

Popular Procedures performed by Dr. Enrico Dassen

The procedures performed by Dr. Enrico Dassen are outlined here for your perusal.:

  • Kidney Transplant

Getting permanent contraception done in men is as important a procedure as the decision to get it reversed and this is reason that Vasectomy and Vasectomy reversal are frequently performed by Urologists. The surgery done by a Urologist can be to get rid of a tumor or even complete bladder, prostate when the patient has cancer. Also, the procedures assist in repairs post a trauma, get rid of portion of kidney and in breaking up or removing stones of kidney.

Qualification

  • MD
  • PhD

Past Experiences

  • Consultant Urologist, Mafraq Hospital
  • Consultant Urologist, Acting Head of Department, Nation Hospital
  • Consultant Urologist, Dr Horacio Oduber Hospital Aruba
  • Consultant Urologist, SJG Weert
  • Urologist, Orbis Medical Centre
  • PhD Researcher Urology, University Hospital of Maastricht
  • General Emergency Doctor, Laurentius Hospital Roermond
  • Urologist, SJG Weert
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RESEARCH PAPERS AND PUBLICATIONS (1)

  • Dr. Dassen is a researcher in functional urology and has published research papers for the same at several conferences.

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PROCEDURES

  • Kidney Transplant

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What area of specialization does Dr. Enrico Dassen have?
Dr. Enrico Dassen is a specialized Urologist and is one of the most sought after doctors in ALain, United Arab Emirates.
Does Dr. Enrico Dassen offer Telemedicine Consultation through Medigence?
No, this doctor does not offer telemedicine via MediGence
How many years of experience does Dr. Enrico Dassen have?
Dr. Enrico Dassen is one of the most sought after specialists in United Arab Emirates and has over 10 Years years of experience.

FAQ's Related to Urologist

What does a Urologist do?

As a physician, it is a urologist who undertakes treatment of health conditions present in urinary tract and of male reproductive system. When you are facing problems of urethra, ureters, bladder, kidneys, and adrenal glands, the doctor is bound to refer you to a urologist. In addition to this, they also hold the expertise in treating issues of epididymis, seminal vesicles, penis, prostate, and testes in men. Also, they are responsible for treatment of cancers in bladder, kidneys, prostate gland, testicles as well as bladder prolapse and enlarged prostate.

What are the tests required before and during consultation for a Urologist?

We have outlined here for you the various tests recommended by Urologists.:

  • Pyelogram
  • Cystography
  • CT scan
  • Ultrasound of the kidney, prostate/rectal sonogram

Before beginning the physical exam the doctor begins the process by asking you questions regarding your medical history and going through the reports. The physical exam consists of checking the urinary tract, penis or testicles as well if need be and doing the digital rectal exam. In detecting cancers or conditions of various kinds of the urological system and knowing where exactly the problem lies, the blood and urine tests play a very important role. Imaging techniques like X-ray scans, Ct scan and Ultrasound assist hugely in the diagnoses of the health condition of the patient.

When should you go to see a Urologist?

The foremost reason for you to go to see a urologist is urinary difficulties and some of these are:

  1. Frequent urination during day or night time
  2. Burning or pain while urinating
  3. Difficulty in initiation of urine
  4. Poor stream of urine
  5. Sensation of incomplete voiding

Adding to this are several more reasons that make a consult with a urologist a must have and they are:

  1. Deranged PSA test results
  2. Blood in urine
  3. Pain in the flanks or back
  4. Urinary stone disease
  5. Testicular swelling or pain
  6. Urinary tract infections
  7. Pain in the penis
  8. Sexual dysfunction
  9. Male infertility

Do make sure that you do not wait for the symptoms to get worse and consult with the urologist as quickly as possible to get a proper evaluation done. Whether your problem is acute or chronic, the assessment of its seriousness as well as the treatment path forward are to be decided in consultation with the urologist.