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Dr. Itay Vardi

Urologist

, Herzliya, Israel

18 Years of experience

Speaks: Hebrew , English

 


Dr. Itay Vardi is a specialized Urosurgeon in Israel. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Herzliya, Israel. The doctor has over 15 Years of experience and is associated with Herzliya Medical Center.

Association and Memberships Dr. Itay Vardi is part of:

  • Israeli Urology Association
  • Israeli Onco-urology Association
  • Israeli Society of Sexual Dysfunction
  • American Urology Association
  • Israeli Endourology and Laparoscopy Society
  • International Endourology Society

Qualifications :

  • Graduated - Ben-Gurion Unversity, MD
  • 2004 - completed his residency in urology
  • 2005-2006 - endourology fellowship at the NorthWestern University Medical Center, USA
  • 2006-2007 - spent a year at the Barnes Jewish hospital (Washington University), USA. Practiced complex laparoscopic surgeries using advanced equipment
  • Fellowship International Endocrinology Association - University of Northwestern Chicago Illinois and Washington University of St. Louis Missouri

Hospital Address :

Herzliya Medical Center, Ramat Yam Street, Herzliya, Israel

Dr. Anjani Kumar Agrawal

Male Fertility Specialist

, Delhi, India

29 Years of experience

Speaks: Hindi , English

 


Dr Anjani Kumar Agrawal is one of the most skillful Urologist & Andrologist in New Delhi, India. The medical specialist holds over 18 years of experience and is associated with Max Super Speciality Hospital, Saket.

Dr. Sanjay S Nabar

Male Fertility Specialist

, Mumbai, India

44 Years of experience

Speaks: Hindi , English

 


Dr Sanjay S Nabar is one of the most skillful Urologist in Mumbai, India. The clinician holds over 38 years of experience and is associated with Nanavati Super Speciality Hospital.

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Dr. Pushkar Shayam Chowdhury

Male Fertility Specialist

, Kolkata, India

22 Years of experience

Speaks: Hindi , English

 


Dr Pushkar Shayam Chowdhury is one of the best Urologist in Kolkata, India. The clinician holds over 8 years of experience and is associated with Fortis Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Pushkar Shayam Chowdhury is part of:

  • Bengal Urological Society
  • Urological Society of India (USI)

Qualifications :

  • MCh
  • MS
  • MBBS

Hospital Address :

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

Medical Expertise of Dr. Pushkar Shayam Chowdhury

  • Complex reconstructive procedures as managing pelvic fracture, urethral distraction defects, artificial urethral sphincter implantation, bladder neck reconstruction and buccal mucosa graft urethroplasty.
  • Paediatric urology, especially in neonatal and infant pyeloplasties, ureteric reimplantation, and hypospadias repair.
  • Consultant Urologist at Fortis Hospital & Kidney Institute (Previously Wockhardt) & Fortis Hospital Anandapur and KPC Medical College as an associate professor of urology.
  • He has nine years of experience and is a member of the Urological Society of India and the European Association of Urology.
  • Among his many accomplishments, he was honoured with the Eagle Travel Fellowship.
  • He has been associated with experts of Oncourology, endourology and paediatric urology in Mumbai as well as Pondicherry.
Dr. Sharad Chauhan

Male Fertility Specialist

, Delhi, India

14 Years of experience

Speaks: Hindi , English

 


Dr Sharad Chauhan is one of the leading Urologist in New Delhi, India. The medical practitioner holds over 10 years of experience and is associated with Aakash Healthcare Super Speciality Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Sharad Chauhan is part of:

  • American Urological Association
  • Urological society of India

Qualifications :

  • MCh
  • MS
  • MBBS

Hospital Address :

Sector 3, Dwarka, New Delhi, Delhi 110075, India

Medical Expertise of Dr. Sharad Chauhan

  • Endourology, laser prostatectomy, RIRS, advanced laparoscopic operations, and kidney transplantation are among Dr. Sharad Chauhan's specialties.
  • He is one of the greatest in the field of retroperitoneoscopic surgery and is a talented urologist with extensive knowledge in uro-oncology.
  • He played a key role in the Rockland Group of Hospitals' Kidney Transplant Program in New Delhi, where he was the departmental head.
  • In Aakash Healthcare in New Delhi, he developed the Department of Urology, Uro-oncology, and Kidney Transplant.
  • Member of the Indian Society of Organ Transplantation, the American Urological Association, the Urological Society of India, the North Zone USI, and the Association of Surgeons of India, etc
  • He became an Assistant Professor in the Department of Urology and Renal Transplantation at IKDRC-ITS Ahmedabad, reputed kidney transplant clinic, after obtaining his M.Ch.
  • He has a long list of publications to his name, many of which have appeared in national and international magazines. .
Dr. Rajagopal V

Urologist

, Hyderabad, India

39 Years of experience

Speaks: Telugu , English

 


Dr Rajagopal V is one of the top Urologist in Hyderabad, India. The medical specialist holds over 36 years of experience and is associated with Apollo Hospitals.

Association and Memberships Dr. Rajagopal V is part of:

  • Indian Medical Association
  • Association of Surgeon’s of India
  • Urological Society of India
  • British Association of Urological Surgery
  • American Urology Association
  • Societe’ Internationale d’ Urologie
  • Southern Urologist’s Association

Qualifications :

  • MBBS
  • MS
  • MCh

Hospital Address :

Apollo Hospitals Jubilee Hills, Film Nagar, Hyderabad, Telangana, India

Dr. Ashish Kumar Saini

Male Fertility Specialist

, Delhi, India

21 Years of experience

Speaks: Hindi , English

 


Dr Ashish Kumar Saini is one of the top Urologist in New Delhi, India. The medical practitioner holds over 15 years of experience and is associated with Primus Super Speciality Hospital.

Dr. Eyup Cosar

Male Fertility Specialist

, Sivas, Turkey

10 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish , English

 


Dr Eyup Cosar is one of the leading Urologist & Andrologist in Sivas, Turkey. The clinician holds over 10 years of experience and is associated with Medicana Sivas Hospital.

Qualifications :

  • Cumhuriyet University 1996

Hospital Address :

K?z?l?rmak Mahallesi, Medicana Sivas, Merkez/Sivas Merkez/Sivas, Turkey

Medical Expertise of Dr. Eyup Cosar

  • Conditions treated by Dr. Eyup are ESRD, Erectile Dysfunction, Kidney Failure, Glomerulonephritis, Kidney Stones, Polycystic Kidneys, and CKD etc.
  • Past work experience includes with Artvin Merkez No.2 Health Center, Izmir Buca Hurriyet Health Center, Yozgat Yerkoy State Hospital, and Sivas State Hospital.
  • Qualifications are Republic University, Faculty of Medicine, 1996 and specialisation training from Cumhuriyet University 2007.
  • He is a Urologist & Andrologist with 15 years of specialty experience.
Dr. Ajit Saxena

Male Fertility Specialist

, Delhi, India

37 Years of experience

Speaks: Hindi , English

 


Dr Ajit Saxena is one of the most sought after Urologist & Andrologist in New Delhi, India. The medical practitioner holds over 34 years of experience and is associated with Indraprastha Apollo Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Ajit Saxena is part of:

  • Fellow Royal College of surgeon Edinburgh
  • Urological Society of India (USI)
  • Treasurer & Executive member, Indian Andropause Society

Certifications :

  • Diploma in Urology - Univ college & Middlesex school of medicine ,University College London, 1988
  • FRCS - Edenburg, U.K, 1984

Qualifications :

  • MBBS - University of Delhi, 1978
  • MS - General Surgery - Univ of Delhi, 1983

Hospital Address :

Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, Mathura Road, Sarita Vihar, New Delhi, Delhi, India

Dr. Rahul Gupta

Urologist

, Noida, India

19 Years of experience

Speaks: Hindi , English

 


Dr. Rahul Gupta is a specialized Urosurgeon in India. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Noida, India. The doctor has over 10 of experience and is associated with Fortis Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Rahul Gupta is part of:

  • Member of American Urological Association
  • Member of Indian Society of Urological Association

Qualifications :

  • MBBS
  • MS
  • MCh (UROLOGY)

Hospital Address :

Fortis Hospital, Rasoolpur Nawada, Industrial Area, Sector 62, Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India

Dr. Rajeev Chaudhari

Male Fertility Specialist

, Pune, India

32 Years of experience

Speaks: Hindi , English

 


Dr Rajeev Chaudhari is one of the most skillful Urologist & Andrologist in Pune, India. The doctor holds over 29 years of experience and is associated with Ruby Hall Clinic.

Association and Memberships Dr. Rajeev Chaudhari is part of:

  • Urological Society of India (USI)
  • Indian Medical Association (IMA)

Qualifications :

  • MS - General Surgery - Byramjee Jeejeebhoy Government Medical College & Sasson General Hospital, Pune, 1989
  • MCh - Urology - University Of Bombay, 1997
  • MBBS - University of Pune, 1986

Hospital Address :

Ruby Hall Clinic, Sassoon Road, Sangamvadi, Pune, Maharashtra, India

Dr. Aditya Pradhan

Urologist

, Delhi, India

24 Years of experience

Speaks: Hindi , English

 


Dr Aditya Pradhan is one of the leading Urologist & Andrologist in New Delhi, India. The doctor holds over 35 years of experience and is associated with Medeor Hospital .

Association and Memberships Dr. Aditya Pradhan is part of:

  • Urology Society of India
  • International Endo-Urology Society

Certifications :

  • Robotic Prosatectomy at the Weil Cornell Medical Center, New York, 2 week attachment at the prestigious Johns Hopkins

Qualifications :

  • MBBS
  • MS
  • DNB

Hospital Address :

BLK Super Speciality Hospital, Prasad Nagar, Rajinder Nagar, New Delhi, Delhi, India

Dr. S Venkat Ramanan

Urologist

, Chennai, India

21 Years of experience

Speaks: Tamil , English

 


Dr S Venkat Ramanan is one of the leading Urologist & Andrologist in Chennai, India. The clinician holds over 24 years of experience and is associated with Sri Ramachandra Medical Centre .

Association and Memberships Dr. S Venkat Ramanan is part of:

  • Urological Society of India
  • Indian Society of Organ Transplantation
  • Indian American Urological Association
  • Urological Society of India – North Zone
  • Urological Society of India – South Zone
  • Tamil Nadu and Pondicherry Association of Southern Urologists
  • Indian Medical Association
  • Telemedicine Society of India

Qualifications :

  • MBBS
  • MS
  • MCh

Hospital Address :

Sri Ramachandra Medical Centre, Sri Ramachandra Nagar, Porur, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Dr. Milind Bapat

Urologist

, Pune, India

33 Years of experience

Speaks: Hindi , English

 


Dr Milind Bapat is one of the top Urologist in Pune, India. The medical practitioner holds over 25 years of experience and is associated with Ruby Hall Clinic.

Association and Memberships Dr. Milind Bapat is part of:

  • Maharastra Medical Council
  • Indian Medical Association (IMA)

Qualifications :

  • MBBS - Government Medical College, Aurangabad Maharashtra, 1986
  • MS - General Surgery - Government Medical College, Aurangabad Maharashtra, 1989
  • DNB - Urology/Genito - Urinary Surgery - National Board Of Examination, 1994
  • MCh - Urology - National Board of Examination, India, 1997

Hospital Address :

Ruby Hall Clinic, Sassoon Road, Sangamvadi, Pune, Maharashtra, India

Dr. Santapon Chamnarnprai

Urologist

, Bangkok, Thailand

18 Years of experience

Speaks: Thai , English

 


Dr. Santapon Chamnarnprai is a specialized Urosurgeon in Thailand. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Bangkok, Thailand. The doctor has over 18 Years of experience and is associated with Vejthani Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Santapon Chamnarnprai is part of:

  • Thai Urological Association Under The Royal Patronage

Qualifications :

  • Medical Doctor, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University
  • Thai Board of Uro Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Siriraj Hosptital Mahidol University

Hospital Address :

Vejthani Hospital, 1 Soi Lat Phrao 111 Klong-Chan Bangkapi Bangkok, Thailand

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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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  • 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