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Dr. Sachin Arakere Nataraj

Male Fertility Specialist

, Gurgaon, India

16 Years of experience

Speaks: Hindi , English

 


Dr Sachin Arakere Nataraj is one of the top Urologist & Robotic Surgeon in Gurugram, India. The medical specialist holds over 8 years of experience and is associated with Medanta - The Medicity.

Association and Memberships Dr. Sachin Arakere Nataraj is part of:

  • Urology Society of India
  • American Urology Association
  • European Association of Urology

Qualifications :

  • MBBS
  • MS
  • MCh
  • MRCS

Hospital Address :

Medanta The Medicity, Medicity, Islampur Colony, Sector 38, Gurugram, Haryana, India

Medical Expertise of Dr. Sachin Arakere Nataraj

  • Expertise in Urological Oncology, Robotic and Minimally Invasive Surgery and Renal Transplantation.
  • Member of Urology Society of India, American Urology Association and European Association of Urology.
  • The specialist is a reviewer of the Indian Journal of Urology and has written many scientific articles.
  • Certified Fellowship training in Robotic Surgery, Uro-Oncology and Renal Transplantation and a visiting Fellow in Robotic surgery at Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit.
  • MBBS, JSS Medical College, Bangalore, MS, General Surgery, Bangalore Medical College, MRCS, RCS, Edinburgh, and MCh, SGPGIMS, Lucknow.
Dr. Avanish Arora

Urologist

, Mumbai, India

20 Years of experience

Speaks: Hindi , English

 


Dr Avanish Arora is one of the foremost Urologist & Robotic Surgeon in Mumbai, India. The medical specialist holds over 16 years of experience and is associated with Seven Hills Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Avanish Arora is part of:

  • Maharastra Medical Council

Qualifications :

  • MBBS
  • DNB
  • MS
  • MCh

Hospital Address :

Nanavati Super Speciality Hospital, LIC Colony, Suresh Colony, Vile Parle West, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Dr. Kunal Aterkar

Urologist

, Ahmedabad, India

19 Years of experience

Speaks: Hindi , English

 


Dr Kunal Aterkar is one of the foremost Urologist & Andrologist in Ahmedabad, India. The clinician holds over 15 years of experience and is associated with Apollo Hospital International Limited.

Association and Memberships Dr. Kunal Aterkar is part of:

  • Urological Society of India (USI)

Qualifications :

  • MBBS
  • MCh,MS

Hospital Address :

Apollo Hospital, Prabhat Chowk, 61, Ghatlodiya, Chanakyapuri, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India

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Dr. Darshan Shah

Male Fertility Specialist

, Ahmedabad, India

27 Years of experience

Speaks: Hindi , English

 


Dr Darshan Shah is one of the best Urologist in Ahmedabad, India. The medical practitioner holds over 24 years of experience and is associated with Apollo Hospital International Limited.

Association and Memberships Dr. Darshan Shah is part of:

  • All Indian Surgeon's Association
  • Urological Society of India

Qualifications :

  • MBBS
  • MS
  • MCh

Hospital Address :

Apollo Hospital, Prabhat Chowk, 61, Ghatlodiya, Chanakyapuri, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India

Medical Expertise of Dr. Darshan Shah

  • Urinary Tract Infections (UTI), Incontinence, Male Infertility, Kidney Diseases, Renal Transplantation, Bladder Prolapse, and Interstitial Cystitis.
  • Kidney and Ureteral Stones, Urethral Stricture, and Paediatric Urological Disorders.
  • Dr. Darshan Shah of Apollo Hospitals City Center in Ellis Bridge is one of Ahmedabad's most well-known and sought-after urologists.
  • The doctor is well-versed in his field, performs the procedures with precision and speed, he has patients from India as well as other parts of the world.
  • He is a Member of All Indian Surgeon's Association and Urological Society of India.
  • His qualifications are MBBS, MS, and MCh and he has worked as a Consultant at Apollo hospitals.
Dr. Faruk Sabri Altug

Male Fertility Specialist

, Istanbul, Turkey

35 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish , English

 


Dr. Faruk Sabri Altug is a specialized Urologist in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has over 35 Years of experience and is associated with Asya Hospital.

Qualifications :

  • Istanbul University Medical Faculty

Hospital Address :

Yeni, ASYA HASTANES, Cami Kars Sk., Gaziosmanpaa/stanbul, Turkey

Dr. Neeraj Sharma

Male Fertility Specialist

, Gurgaon, India

25 Years of experience

Speaks: Hindi , English

 


Dr Neeraj Sharma is one of the foremost Urologist & Robotic Surgeon in Gurugram, India. The clinician holds over 20 years of experience and is associated with Columbia Asia Hospital, Palam Vihar.

Association and Memberships Dr. Neeraj Sharma is part of:

  • British Association of Urological Surgeons
  • Medical Protection Society
  • British Medical Association

Qualifications :

  • DNB
  • MBBS
  • MS

Hospital Address :

Columbia Asia Hospital Palam Vihar, Block F, Carterpuri Village, Palam Vihar, Gurugram, Haryana, India

Medical Expertise of Dr. Neeraj Sharma

  • Medical expertise in AV Fistula for dialysis, renal transplants, and kidney stone surgeries.
  • Erectile Dysfunction, Glomerulonephritis, Chronic Kidney Disease, Urinary incontinence and Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs) etc.
  • Member of British Association of Urological Surgeons, Medical Protection Society, and British Medical Association.
  • RG Stone hospitals chain, Faridabad, Delhi and B.T. Savani Kidney Hospital, Rajkot, and PPSS Hospital, Haryana.
  • He is credited with 5000 plus and more kidney stone surgeries and with contributing to various publications.
  • MBBS, MS in General Surgery from Saurashtra University, Gujarat, FACRS from SKIMS, Srinagar, J&K, Apollo Hospitals, Chennai as DNB Trainee (Urology).
Dr. Vivek Venkat

Urologist

, Mumbai, India

16 Years of experience

Speaks: Hindi , English

 


Dr Vivek Venkat is one of the most skillful Urologist & Robotic Surgeon in Mumbai, India. The clinician holds over 16 years of experience and is associated with Nanavati Super Speciality Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Vivek Venkat is part of:

  • American Urological Association (AUA)
  • South East Section of the American Urological Association
  • Associate Member, Urological Society of India
  • Associate Member, Association of Southern Urologists

Qualifications :

  • MBBS,MS
  • MCh

Hospital Address :

Nanavati Super Speciality Hospital, LIC Colony, Suresh Colony, Vile Parle West, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Dr. Ayush Chowdhury

Male Fertility Specialist

, Kolkata, India

20 Years of experience

Speaks: Bengali , English ,Hindi

 


Dr Ayush Chowdhury is one of the most sought after Urologist in Kolkata, India. The doctor holds over 15 years of experience and is associated with Fortis Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Ayush Chowdhury is part of:

  • Medical Council of India (MCI)

Qualifications :

  • MCh
  • MS
  • MBBS

Hospital Address :

Fortis Hospital & Kidney Institute, Dover Terrace, Ballygunge, Kolkata, West Bengal, India

Medical Expertise of Dr. Ayush Chowdhury

  • Expertise in Endourology, Urinary Stone Management and Laser-Assisted Procedures.
  • Several reconstructive procedures as Urethroplasty, Ureteric Preimplantation, Pyeloplasty, Neobladder etc.
  • Laparoscopic procedures are his forte and he holds an M.Ch Urology qualification and has completed his DNB training at Wockhardt Kidney Hospital, Kolkata.
  • He has presented papers at numerous zonal and national urological conferences about various elements of urology.
  • He has a total experience of 18 Years of which 17 years have been as a specialist.
  • Dr. Ayush Chowdhury is a member of Medical Council of India (MCI).
Dr. Anand Utture

Urologist

, Mumbai, India

30 Years of experience

Speaks: Hindi , English

 


Dr Anand Utture is one of the most skillful Urologist in Mumbai, India. The medical practitioner holds over 21 years of experience and is associated with Fortis Hospital, Mulund.

Association and Memberships Dr. Anand Utture is part of:

  • Indian Medical Association
  • Maharastra Medical Council
  • Urology Society of India
  • West Zone Urology Society
  • Mumbai Urology Society

Certifications :

  • Australia Trained Endoscopic Urological Surgeon
  • FACS
  • FICS

Qualifications :

  • DNB
  • MCh
  • MBBS

Hospital Address :

Fortis Hospital Mulund, Industrial Area, Bhandup West, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Medical Expertise of Dr. Anand Utture

  • Management of kidney stones with laser, Lithotripsy and minimally invasive surgeries and high risk urology patients with minimally invasive techniques.
  • His expertise is bipolar plasma kinetic trans-urethral resection (T.U.R.) of the prostate, among the safest techniques for prostate endoscopic management.
  • Dr. Anand Utture has 17 years of experience and has treated more than ten thousand cases in his career.
  • He has 17 research publications to his name and is well qualified with a DNB (Genitourinary) and an M.Ch (Urology).
  • Trained in laser surgeries at Tauranga hospital New Zealand and fellowships at Prince of Wales Hospital Sydney, and GlenEagles Hospital Singapore.
Dr. Mehmet Ferhat

Male Fertility Specialist

, Istanbul, Turkey

15 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish , English

 


Dr Mehmet Ferhat is one of the leading Urologist & Andrologist in Istanbul, Turkey. The doctor holds over 15 years of experience and is associated with Medicana Bahcelievler Hospital.

Qualifications :

  • Sivas Cumhuriyet University School of Medicine Kirikkale University School of Medicine, Urology Residency Program

Hospital Address :

Bahelievler Mahallesi, Medicana Bahelievler, Eski Londra Asfalt? Caddesi, Bahelievler/Istanbul, Turkey

Medical Expertise of Dr. Mehmet Ferhat

  • Treatment of Polycystic Kidneys, CKD, Glomerulonephritis, Kidney Failure, Kidney or Ureter stones, Erectile Dysfunction, and End-Stage Renal Disease.
  • Dr. Mehmet Ferhat is a Urologist & Andrologist with 3 and a half decades of experience of which 17 years of experience are in his area of specialization.
  • Sivas Cumhuriyet University School of Medicine Kirikkale University School of Medicine, Urology Residency Program.
  • Past experience includes Batman State Hospital Private, Batman Hospital Medical Park, Usak Hospital, Private Yasar Hospital, and Medicana Haznedar Hospital.
Dr. Yogesh Bhandari

Male Fertility Specialist

, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

17 Years of experience

Speaks: English ,Hindi , Marathi

 


Dr Yogesh Bhandari is one of the leading Urologist & Andrologist in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The medical specialist holds over 9 years of experience and is associated with LLH Hospital, Abu Dhabi.

Association and Memberships Dr. Yogesh Bhandari is part of:

  • Membership - Mumbai Urological Society

Qualifications :

  • MBBS,MS
  • DNB

Hospital Address :

LLH Hospital Abu Dhabi - Abu Dhabi - United Arab Emirates

Medical Expertise of Dr. Yogesh Bhandari

  • Expertise in Endourology, LASER in urology, Urethral Reconstruction, and Uro-oncology.
  • Glomerulonephritis, Chronic Kidney Disease, Kidney Stones, Kidney Failure, Polycystic Kidneys, and Erectile Dysfunction etc.
  • Dr. Yogesh Bhandari is a member of the Mumbai Urological society.
  • Dr. Yogesh Bhandari is a Urinary Specialist in the United Arab Emirates with over ten years of expertise and is one of the most sought-after doctors in the area.
  • He graduated from a prominent university with a master's degree in general surgery and a doctorate in urology.
  • He has written numerous articles for national and international journals.
Dr. Murat Binbay

Urologist

, Istanbul, Turkey

19 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish , English

 


Dr Murat Binbay is one of the best Urologist & Robotic Surgeon in Istanbul, Turkey. The doctor holds over 14 years of experience and is associated with Memorial Atasehir Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Murat Binbay is part of:

  • Turkey ESRU (Founding Board Member and Vice President)
  • International Young Urologists Society (Founding Member and Vice President)
  • Turkish Medical Association (TTB)
  • Turkish Andrology Association
  • Endourology Association
  • Turkish Urology Association
  • American Urology Association

Qualifications :

  • ISTANBUL UNIVERSITY ISTANBUL MEDICAL FACULTY-Medical Training
  • HASEKI TRAINING AND RESEARCH HOSPITAL-Urology Specialisation Training

Hospital Address :

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Medical Expertise of Dr. Murat Binbay

  • Treatment of urological cancers by laparoscopic and robotic techniques, kidney stone treatment through minimally invasive methods.
  • Kidney cancer (partial nephrectomy) and prostate cancer surgeries are also his expertise areas.
  • He is known for performing 3000+ Urological Cancer Surgery and 2500+ Robotic and Laparoscopic Surgery.
  • Dr. Murat Binbay has held the position of Health 4.0 Officer at Digit4Turkey Association.
  • Over 100 articles published/accepted in international peer-reviewed journals and as many as 10 book chapters and about 1,500 international references.
  • He has been a speaker, moderator and panelist to international urology meetings on a global scale.
  • His participation in 50 plus international training courses in urinary system stone disease (endourology) and laparoscopic-robotic surgery.
Dr. Ashraf N Botros

Male Fertility Specialist

, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

25 Years of experience

Speaks: Arabic , English

 


Dr. Ashraf N Botros is a specialized Urologist in United Arab Emirates. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates. The doctor has over 25 Years of experience and is associated with LLH Hospital, Abu Dhabi.

Hospital Address :

LLH Hospital Abu Dhabi - Abu Dhabi - United Arab Emirates

Dr. Mayank Bharti

Male Fertility Specialist

, Gurgaon, India

20 Years of experience

Speaks: English ,Hindi

 


Dr. Mayank Bharti is a specialized Urologist in India. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Gurgaon, India. The doctor has over 11 Years of experience and is associated with Fortis Memorial Research Institute.

Association and Memberships Dr. Mayank Bharti is part of:

  • Member of Urological Society of India

Certifications :

  • Fellowship in Renal Transplantation and Robotics

Qualifications :

  • MBBS
  • MS(General Surgery)
  • MCh(Genitourinary Surgery)

Hospital Address :

FMRI, Sector 45, Gurugram, Haryana, India

Dr. Girish H

Urologist

, Bangalore, India

23 Years of experience

Speaks: Kannada , English

 


Dr Girish H is one of the foremost Urologist in Bengaluru, India. The medical practitioner holds over 20 years of experience and is associated with Apollo Hospitals Bannerghatta.

Association and Memberships Dr. Girish H is part of:

  • Member of Bangalore urology society
  • Member of Karnataka Urology Association
  • Member of Association of Southern Urologists
  • Member of Urology Society of India

Qualifications :

  • Assistant Professor in Urology-Sri Devaraj Urs Medical College, Tamaka, Kolar-June 2014- Oct 2016
  • Junior Consultant Urologist- Sagar Hospitals Bangalore- November 2012- June 2014
  • Junior Consultant Urologist- Apollo Hospitals, Hyderguda, Hyderabad- April 2012-Oct-12
  • Senior Registrar - Department of urology , Apollo Hospitals,Hyderguda,Hyderabad- June 2011- March 2012
  • Senior Registrar- Department of Urology, Apollo Health City, Jubliee Hills,Hyderabad- March 2010-June 2011
  • Registrar- Department of Urology, Apollo Health City, Jubliee Hills, Hyderabad-November 2007- March 2010
  • Registrar- Department of Urology,SagarApollo Hospital, Jayanagar, Bangalore-June 2006- September 2007
  • Resident- Department of General Surgery , JSS medical College- 2003-2006

Hospital Address :

Apollo Hospitals Bannerghatta Road - Best Hospital in bangalore, Krishnaraju Layout, Amalodbhavi Nagar, Panduranga Nagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

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About Urinary Specialist

Urinary doctors, also called Urologists, are doctors specializing in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of the diseases and disorders of the urinary tract and male reproductive system.

In men, a urologist treats the below medical conditions:

  • Cancers of the bladder, kidneys, penis, testicles, and adrenal and prostate glands.
  • Prostate gland enlargement.
  • Erectile dysfunction.
  • Infertility.
  • Interstitial cystitis also known as painful bladder syndrome.
  • Kidney diseases.
  • Kidney stones.
  • Prostatitis, that is inflammation of the prostate gland.
  • Urinary tract infections (UTIs).
  • Varicoceles or enlarged veins in the scrotum.

IIn women, a urologist treats the below medical conditions:

  • Bladder prolapse or dropping of the bladder into the vagina.
  • Cancers of the bladder, kidneys, and adrenal glands.
  • Interstitial cystitis
  • Kidney stones
  • Overactive bladder
  • UTIs
  • Urinary incontinence

In children, a urologist treats the below medical conditions:

  • Bed-wetting
  • Blockages and other problems with the urinary tract structure.
  • Undescended testicles

Procedures Performed

  • Cystoscopy or ureteroscopy
  • Ablation therapy
  • Artificial urinary sphincter
  • Bladder augmentation
  • Bladder removal surgery (cystectomy)
  • Brachytherapy
  • Chemotherapy
  • Nephrectomy
  • Pyeloplasty.
  • Ureteral reimplants.
  • Ureteral stent placement
  • Circumcision
  • Excision hydrocele
  • Hypospadias
  • Inguinal hernia repair
  • Meatoplasty
  • Orchiopexy
  • Repair of buried penis, penile torsion or chordee
  • Scrotoplasty

Top Urinary Specialists

DoctorAssociated Hospital
Dr. Tanuj Paul BhatiaSarvodaya Hospital and Research Centre, Faridabad
Dr. Joseph ChabenneBellevue Medical Center, Mansourieh
Dr. Ayush ChowdhuryFortis Hospital, Kolkata
Dr. Antonio Alcaraz AsensioCentro Medico Teknon, Barcelona
Dr. Vimal DassiMax Super Specialty Hospital, Vaishali, Ghaziabad
Dr. Saurabh Kumar SinhaMedeor Hospital , New Delhi
Dr. Anant KumarMax Super Speciality Hospital, Saket, New Delhi
Dr. Rajinder YadavFortis Hospital, Shalimar Bagh, New Delhi

Reasons to avail Online Consultation with Urinary Specialist

If you need care for urinary issues, pelvic pain or sexual issues, your primary care provider may refer you to a specialist in these issues, a urologist.

Usually, the urologist will have notes regarding your condition from the referring doctor, but they will still do an examination of the patient’s medical history and conduct a physical examination. Some of the tests your urologist might perform are:

The surgical treatments that may be performed are open surgery, laparoscopic, and laser therapy.

Therefore, you must find the one who’s best for you. Here are some factors that you need to consider.

Your urologist is likely to order tests to diagnose your condition and to determine the best way to treat it.

These will be different for males and females. If you’re a man, your doctor may do a rectal exam. If you’re a woman, you may need to have a pelvic exam.

If you need care for urinary issues, pelvic pain or sexual issues, your primary care provider may refer you to a specialist in these issues, a urologist. The urologist can order tests that will make the diagnosis clear and point the way to treatment. Some people may be embarrassed to talking about urinating or incontinence or other issues related to “down there,” but those same people will probably be glad to know that these conditions are very common, and successful treatment is possible. It’s important to be honest with healthcare providers so they can help you get back to being healthy and enjoying life.

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Top Speciality Doctors Worldwide:

  • Urosurgeon
  • Urologist

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Who is a Urinary Specialist?

A urinary specialist is a physician who is trained in treating and diagnosing diseases of the urinary tract as well as the male reproductive system. A patient can be referred to a urinary specialist if their primary doctor suspects he/she might need treatment for a condition relating to the urethra, bladder, ureters, kidneys, and adrenal gland. In men, a urologist treats disorders related to the prostate, the epididymis, penis, seminal vesicles, and testes.

In some cases, a urinary specialist may even perform surgery. For example, they can remove cancer or clear a blockage in the urinary tract. They work in different settings, including private clinics, hospitals, and urology centers.

What are the qualifications of a Urinary Specialist?
requirements?

Aspiring candidates need to obtain a 5½ years MBBS degree followed by 2-year MS (Urology) course. Also, M.Ch. in Urology is the course for further specialization in Urology.

After graduating from medical school, the student then undergoes 4-5 years of medical training in a hospital. During this training program, also called a residency, you work closely with experienced urologists and become an expert in surgical skills.

Some urologists also decide to do 1-2 years of additional training. This is known as a fellowship in which you gain technical skills in a specialty area. It can include female urology or urologic oncology. At the end of the training, a urologist needs to pass the specialty certification exam for practicing as a urinary specialist.

What conditions do Urinary Specialists treat?

A urinary specialist can treat a wide range of conditions that affect the urinary system as well as the male reproductive system.

In women, urinary specialists treat:

  • bladder prolapse, dropping of the bladder into the vagina
  • cancers of the bladder, adrenal glands
  • UTIs
  • urinary incontinence
  • kidney stones
  • overactive bladder
  • interstitial cystitis

In men, urinary specialists treat:

  • interstitial cystitis or painful bladder syndrome
  • kidney diseases
  • kidney stone
  • Prostatitis or inflammation of the prostate gland
  • cancers of the bladder, kidneys, penis, testicles, adrenal, and prostate glands
  • prostate gland enlargement
  • erectile dysfunction, trouble getting or keeping an erection
  • infertility
  • urinary tract infections
  • varicoceles, enlarged veins in the scrotum

In children, urologists treat:

  • blockages and other issues with the urinary tract structure
  • undescended testicles
  • Bed-wetting
What diagnostic tests are required by Urinary Specialists?

When you make an appointment with a urinary specialist, there are various commonly performed tests used for diagnosing the underlying condition. Here, we will look at some of the most common urology tests. Based on the result of the test, further care, monitoring, or surgery is suggested, and you and the doctor will discuss the best treatment plan for your condition.

  • X-ray scans: used for urinary tract issues.
  • Cystoscopy: This allows a urologist to look in real-time and detect any abnormalities.
  • Ultrasound: It is used to detect problems such as those related to the bladder, kidneys, testicles, prostate gland.
  • CT scan: Used for a detailed look inside your body.
  • Urine Cultures: It helps determine whether certain bacteria are present in a urine sample.
  • Urinalyses: It is used to test for blood cells, bacteria, and foreign substances that should not be present in your kidneys.
  • Semen Analysis or Seminogram: It analyses the volume as well as the quality of sperm.
  • Creatinine/blood urea nitrogen test: This is used to assess how the kidneys are working.
  • MRI: Used to take a sequence of clear images of your urinary tract.
When should you visit a Urinary Specialist?

Your primary care doctor could treat your mild urinary problems, like a UTI. They may refer you to a urinary specialist if your symptoms do not improve or if you have a complex condition that needs treatments they cannot provide. You might need to consult both urologist and another specialist for some serious conditions.

If you have any of the below-listed symptoms, you need to immediately consult a urinary specialist who will recommend proper treatment options:

  • trouble urinating
  • urine leakage
  • weak urine flow, dribbling
  • blood in urine
  • a frequent/urgent need to urinate
  • pain in your pelvis, lower back, or sides
  • pain or burning sensation during urination
  • decreased sexual desire
  • a lump in the testicle
  • trouble achieving an erection
What can you expect from your first visit with a Urinary Specialist?

A urinary specialist will have notes from the referring doctor and will ask questions about the patient’s complete medical history. Then they will carry out a physical examination and will request you to provide a urine sample for analysis, so do not visit the clinic with an empty bladder.

A urologist’s office visit starts with paperwork. This might include questionnaires to assess how severe your condition is. On the questionnaires, you need to “rate” things like incontinence and/or sexual health and lower urinary tract symptoms. You will be told to enter an exam room and a staff member will record your medical history. The urinary specialist will also perform a physical exam. After the examination, he/she will discuss a treatment plan to find what is happening. The specialist might suggest an ambulatory, office-based procedure.

Which are the most common procedures performed by a Urinary Specialist?

Treatment of urologic conditions varies according to the diagnosis. It involves the use of medications and surgery. Some common procedures performed by a Urinary Specialist are listed below:

  • Vasectomy
  • Transurethral resection of the prostate
  • Transurethral needle ablation
  • Bladder removal surgery (cystectomy)
  • Brachytherapy
  • Chemotherapy
  • Nephrectomy
  • Cystoscopy or ureteroscopy
  • Ablation therapy
  • Artificial urinary sphincter
  • Bladder augmentation
  • Pyeloplasty
  • Ureteral reimplants
  • Ureteral stent placement
  • Circumcision
  • Excision hydrocele
  • Hypospadias
  • Inguinal hernia repair
  • Meatoplasty
  • Orchiopexy
  • Scrotoplasty

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Who is a Urinary Specialist?

A urinary specialist is a physician who is trained in treating and diagnosing diseases of the urinary tract as well as the male reproductive system. A patient can be referred to a urinary specialist if their primary doctor suspects he/she might need treatment for a condition relating to the urethra, bladder, ureters, kidneys, and adrenal gland. In men, a urologist treats disorders related to the prostate, the epididymis, penis, seminal vesicles, and testes.

In some cases, a urinary specialist may even perform surgery. For example, they can remove cancer or clear a blockage in the urinary tract. They work in different settings, including private clinics, hospitals, and urology centers.

requirements?

Aspiring candidates need to obtain a 5½ years MBBS degree followed by 2-year MS (Urology) course. Also, M.Ch. in Urology is the course for further specialization in Urology.

After graduating from medical school, the student then undergoes 4-5 years of medical training in a hospital. During this training program, also called a residency, you work closely with experienced urologists and become an expert in surgical skills.

Some urologists also decide to do 1-2 years of additional training. This is known as a fellowship in which you gain technical skills in a specialty area. It can include female urology or urologic oncology. At the end of the training, a urologist needs to pass the specialty certification exam for practicing as a urinary specialist.

What conditions do Urinary Specialists treat?

A urinary specialist can treat a wide range of conditions that affect the urinary system as well as the male reproductive system.

In women, urinary specialists treat:

  • bladder prolapse, dropping of the bladder into the vagina
  • cancers of the bladder, adrenal glands
  • UTIs
  • urinary incontinence
  • kidney stones
  • overactive bladder
  • interstitial cystitis

In men, urinary specialists treat:

  • interstitial cystitis or painful bladder syndrome
  • kidney diseases
  • kidney stone
  • Prostatitis or inflammation of the prostate gland
  • cancers of the bladder, kidneys, penis, testicles, adrenal, and prostate glands
  • prostate gland enlargement
  • erectile dysfunction, trouble getting or keeping an erection
  • infertility
  • urinary tract infections
  • varicoceles, enlarged veins in the scrotum

In children, urologists treat:

  • blockages and other issues with the urinary tract structure
  • undescended testicles
  • Bed-wetting
What diagnostic tests are required by Urinary Specialists?

When you make an appointment with a urinary specialist, there are various commonly performed tests used for diagnosing the underlying condition. Here, we will look at some of the most common urology tests. Based on the result of the test, further care, monitoring, or surgery is suggested, and you and the doctor will discuss the best treatment plan for your condition.

  • X-ray scans: used for urinary tract issues.
  • Cystoscopy: This allows a urologist to look in real-time and detect any abnormalities.
  • Ultrasound: It is used to detect problems such as those related to the bladder, kidneys, testicles, prostate gland.
  • CT scan: Used for a detailed look inside your body.
  • Urine Cultures: It helps determine whether certain bacteria are present in a urine sample.
  • Urinalyses: It is used to test for blood cells, bacteria, and foreign substances that should not be present in your kidneys.
  • Semen Analysis or Seminogram: It analyses the volume as well as the quality of sperm.
  • Creatinine/blood urea nitrogen test: This is used to assess how the kidneys are working.
  • MRI: Used to take a sequence of clear images of your urinary tract.
When should you visit a Urinary Specialist?

Your primary care doctor could treat your mild urinary problems, like a UTI. They may refer you to a urinary specialist if your symptoms do not improve or if you have a complex condition that needs treatments they cannot provide. You might need to consult both urologist and another specialist for some serious conditions.

If you have any of the below-listed symptoms, you need to immediately consult a urinary specialist who will recommend proper treatment options:

  • trouble urinating
  • urine leakage
  • weak urine flow, dribbling
  • blood in urine
  • a frequent/urgent need to urinate
  • pain in your pelvis, lower back, or sides
  • pain or burning sensation during urination
  • decreased sexual desire
  • a lump in the testicle
  • trouble achieving an erection
What can you expect from your first visit with a Urinary Specialist?

A urinary specialist will have notes from the referring doctor and will ask questions about the patient’s complete medical history. Then they will carry out a physical examination and will request you to provide a urine sample for analysis, so do not visit the clinic with an empty bladder.

A urologist’s office visit starts with paperwork. This might include questionnaires to assess how severe your condition is. On the questionnaires, you need to “rate” things like incontinence and/or sexual health and lower urinary tract symptoms. You will be told to enter an exam room and a staff member will record your medical history. The urinary specialist will also perform a physical exam. After the examination, he/she will discuss a treatment plan to find what is happening. The specialist might suggest an ambulatory, office-based procedure.

Which are the most common procedures performed by a Urinary Specialist?

Treatment of urologic conditions varies according to the diagnosis. It involves the use of medications and surgery. Some common procedures performed by a Urinary Specialist are listed below:

  • Vasectomy
  • Transurethral resection of the prostate
  • Transurethral needle ablation
  • Bladder removal surgery (cystectomy)
  • Brachytherapy
  • Chemotherapy
  • Nephrectomy
  • Cystoscopy or ureteroscopy
  • Ablation therapy
  • Artificial urinary sphincter
  • Bladder augmentation
  • Pyeloplasty
  • Ureteral reimplants
  • Ureteral stent placement
  • Circumcision
  • Excision hydrocele
  • Hypospadias
  • Inguinal hernia repair
  • Meatoplasty
  • Orchiopexy
  • Scrotoplasty