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BIOGRAPHY

About Doctor

Dr. Osama Alharastani holds more than 10 years of experience in the field of urology. In the year 2002, he graduated (M.D) from the University of Damascus. After this, in the year 2007, he completed his M.Sc. in Urology from the Damascus University Hospitals. Dr. Osama Alharastani received a fellowship from the Arab Board of urology in the year 2008. Finally, he completed his Ph.D. in female urology from the University of Damascus in the year 2012.

Medical Expertise

Though Dr. Osama Alharastani’s main area of specialization lies in female urology he has a keen interest in ensuring male sexual health, performing penile surgeries and solving general urological issues. Dr. Osama Alharastani mainly treats female urological issues like stress incontinence and vaginal sling surgeries. At the same time, he also holds experience in treating minimally invasive surgeries for the management of urinary stones, endoscopic surgeries, and lithotripsy. At the same time, he also owns to his credit various memberships like the Syrian Medical Association, European Association of Urology (EAU), Syria Association of Urology, Arab Association of Urology, Emirates Urological Society and Societe international Urologie (SIU). At present, Dr. Osama Alharastani is working at the Canadian Specialist Hospital in Dubai, UAE.

Conditions treated by Dr. Osama Alharastani

We have outlined for you the conditions treated by Dr. Osama Alharastani:

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

In patients suffering from urological issues, Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs) and Urinary incontinence have a routine occurrence. A patient usually endures incontinence because of any of these reasons:

  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

Pain and hindrance to urine flow is what the kidney and uretral stones do to the patient, the smaller stones are passed out on their own many times whereas for the large stones medical or surgical help is needed. 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 Osama Alharastani

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

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

Changed urination frequency and the need to urinate with empty bladder are signs that point towards a urological issue. When their is an issue with filtering and carrying urine then you can be rest assured that it is a urological condition which affects people of all ages and genders..

Operating Hours of Dr. Osama Alharastani

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. Osama Alharastani

The popular procedures being regularly performed by Dr. Osama Alharastani are listed here.:

  • Kidney Transplant

The importance of sterilization or permanent contraception in men cannot be stressed enough and thus procedures like Vasectomy gain prominence and even so Vasectomy reversal. The surgery done by a Urologist can be to get rid of a tumor or even complete bladder, prostate when the patient has cancer. Urological procedures also include performing repairs post trauma, removing and breaking up kidney stones and to remove a kidney portion.

Qualification

  • MD
  • MSc

Past Experiences

  • Supervisor of Female Urology Department in Damascus University
  • General and Pediatric Urology in Damascus Private Hospitals
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CERTIFICATIONS (2)

  • Fellowship of Arab Board of Urology
  • Ph.D.

MEMBERSHIPS (7)

  • Member of Syrian Medical Association
  • Member of European Association of Urology(EAU)
  • Member of Syrian Association of Urology
  • Member of Arab Association of Urology
  • Member of Emirates Urological Society (EUS)
  • Member of Societe International D Urologie (SIU)

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PROCEDURES

  • Kidney Transplant

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What area of specialization does Dr. Osama Alharastani have?
Dr. Osama Alharastani is a specialized Urologist and is one of the most sought after doctors in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
Does Dr. Osama Alharastani offer Telemedicine Consultation through Medigence?
No, this doctor does not offer telemedicine via MediGence
How many years of experience does Dr. Osama Alharastani have?
Dr. Osama Alharastani is one of the most sought after specialists in United Arab Emirates and has over 15 Years years of experience.

FAQ's Related to Urologist

What does a Urologist do?

A urologist is a specialist who treats issues in relation to the male reproductive system as well as of the urinary tract. When you are facing problems of urethra, ureters, bladder, kidneys, and adrenal glands, the doctor is bound to refer you to a urologist. Their primary role is in providing the best treatment for conditions of the male reproductive system which includes seminal vesicles, penis, epididymis, 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 bring here to you the tests which usually Urologists recommend.:

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

The physical exam is where the testing process usually begins from. The doctor will ask you questions, check your medical history before examining the urinary tract system, doing a digital rectal exam and examining the penis or testicles, if required. 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. CT scan, Ultrasound, X-ray scans are a great tool to see what is not necessarily visible to the naked eye and fast forwarding the diagnoses of the health condition.

When should you go to see a Urologist?

You would have to take the decision to see a urologist if urinary difficulties are troubling you such as:

  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

Other important reasons that should prompt you to visit a urologist 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.