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Dr. Prasanth Sreedharan Nair

Urologist

, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

20 Years of experience

Speaks: English ,Hindi , Malayalam

 


Dr. Prasanth Sreedharan Nair is a specialized Urosurgeon in United Arab Emirates. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The doctor has over 15 Years of experience and is associated with Aster DM Healthcare.

Qualifications :

  • MBBS
  • MS
  • MCh

Hospital Address :

Aster DM Healthcare - Dubai - United Arab Emirates

Dr. Muhsin Balaban

Male Fertility Specialist

, Istanbul, Turkey

8 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish & English

 


Dr. Muhsin Balaban is a specialized Urologist in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has over 8 Years of experience and is associated with Medicana International Istanbul.

Qualifications :

  • Marmara University School of Medicine
  • Istanbul Kartal Dr. Lutfi Kirdar Education and Research Hospital, Urology Residency Program

Hospital Address :

Byk?ehir Mahallesi, Medicana International Istanbul, Beylikdz Caddesi, Beylikdz/Istanbul, Turkey

Dr. Bulent Ozbilek

Urologist

, Istanbul, Turkey

33 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish & English

 


Dr. Bulent Ozbilek is a specialized Urosurgeon in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has over 33 Years of experience and is associated with Acibadem Kadikoy Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Bulent Ozbilek is part of:

  • Turkish Medical Association EAU Turkish Association of Urology

Qualifications :

  • Istanbul University School of Medicine
  • Gulhane Military Medical Academy Urology

Hospital Address :

Acbadem Mahallesi, Acbadem Kadk

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Dr. Veli Yalcin

Urologist

, Istanbul, Turkey

42 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish & English

 


Dr. Veli Yalcin is a specialized Urosurgeon in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has over 37 Years of experience and is associated with Acibadem Bakirkoy Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Veli Yalcin is part of:

  • Samatya Sports Club
  • Turkish Endocrology Association
  • Turkish Association of Urology
  • Society of Urologic Oncology

Qualifications :

  • Istanbul University Cerrahpasa School of Medicine
  • Istanbul University Cerrahpasa School of Medicine Urology

Hospital Address :

Zeytinlik Mahallesi, Acbadem Bakrk

Dr. Bora Ozveren

Male Fertility Specialist

, Istanbul, Turkey

25 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish & English

 


Dr. Bora Ozveren is a specialized Urologist in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has over 20 Years of experience and is associated with Acibadem Altunizade Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Bora Ozveren is part of:

  • European Association of Urology
  • American Association of Urology
  • Association of Endourology
  • Turkish Andrology Association
  • Turkish Association of Urology
  • Endorology Association
  • Society of Urological Surgery in Turkey

Certifications :

  • EBU Diploma European Board of Urology Fellowship Tel Aviv University, Endouroloji Fellowship

Qualifications :

  • 1999 Tel Aviv University / Endourology Fellowship
  • 1999 Marmara University School of Medicine Urology
  • 1996 University of Pittsburg / Clinical Observer
  • 1995 Uludag University Faculty of Medicine

Hospital Address :

Altunizade, Acbadem Hastanesi - Altunizade, Yurtcan Soka,

Dr. Orhan Tanriverdi

Male Fertility Specialist

, Istanbul, Turkey

25 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish & English

 


Dr. Orhan Tanriverdi is a specialized Urologist in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has over 25 Years of experience and is associated with Liv Hospital Ulus.

Association and Memberships Dr. Orhan Tanriverdi is part of:

  • Turkish Association of Urology
  • Endourology Society
  • Turkish Society of Andrology
  • Endourological Society
  • European Association of Urology (EAU)
  • American Urological Association (AUA)

Certifications :

  • Fellowship on Robotic Surgery, Department of Urology in the OLV Hospital Aalst, Belgium, 2013

Qualifications :

  • Ankara University Medical Faculty
  • MD

Hospital Address :

Ulus Mahallesi, Liv Hospital Group, Canan Sokak, Beikta/Istanbul, Turkey

Dr. Mohammad AbdelHafeez Aly Frig

Male Fertility Specialist

, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates

20 Years of experience

Speaks: Arabic , English

 


Dr. Mohammad AbdelHafeez Aly Frig 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 20 Years of experience and is associated with Zulekha Hospital Sharjah.

Association and Memberships Dr. Mohammad AbdelHafeez Aly Frig is part of:

  • Member of European Association of Urology

Qualifications :

  • MBBCh
  • MD

Hospital Address :

Zulekha Hospital - Sharjah - United Arab Emirates

Dr. Debashish Sengupta

Male Fertility Specialist

, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

21 Years of experience

Speaks: Hindi , English

 


Dr. Debashish Sengupta is a specialized Urologist in United Arab Emirates. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Al Nahda Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The doctor has over 12 Years of experience and is associated with NMC Specialty Hospital, Al Nahda.

Qualifications :

  • MBBS
  • MS
  • MCh
  • DNB (General)
  • DNB (Urology)

Hospital Address :

NMC Speciality Hospital Al Nahda Dubai - Dubai - United Arab Emirates

Dr. Harbinder Singh

Urologist

, Delhi, India

15 Years of experience

Speaks: Punjabi , English

 


Dr. Harbinder Singh is a specialized Urosurgeon in India. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in New Delhi, India. The doctor has over 10+ Years of experience and is associated with Primus Super Speciality Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Harbinder Singh is part of:

  • Urological Society of India
  • Delhi Medical Council.

Qualifications :

  • MBBS
  • MS
  • DNB

Hospital Address :

Primus Super Speciality Hospital, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi, Delhi, India

Dr. Amr Ahmed Massoud

Male Fertility Specialist

, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

32 Years of experience

Speaks: English, Arabic

 


Dr. Amr Ahmed Massoud is a specialized Urologist in United Arab Emirates. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The doctor has over 32 Years of experience and is associated with Burjeel Hospital, Abu Dhabi.

Association and Memberships Dr. Amr Ahmed Massoud is part of:

  • European Association of Urology
  • Egyptian Association of Urology
  • Emirates Society of Urology

Qualifications :

  • MBBCh
  • MSc

Hospital Address :

Burjeel Hospital - Abu Dhabi - United Arab Emirates

Dr. Dilip Kumar Sharma

Male Fertility Specialist

, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates

22 Years of experience

Speaks: English, Tamil

 


Dr. Dilip Kumar Sharma 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 Zulekha Hospital Sharjah.

Qualifications :

  • MBBS
  • MS
  • MCh Urology

Hospital Address :

Zulekha Hospital - Sharjah - United Arab Emirates

Dr. Manaf Kandakji

Urologist

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

15 Years of experience

Speaks: Arabic , English

 


Dr. Manaf Kandakji is a specialized Urosurgeon in United Arab Emirates. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The doctor has over 25 Years of experience and is associated with American Hospital.

Qualifications :

  • Medical Degree, University of Damascus, Syria , 1993
  • German Medical Qualification after exam , University of Essen, German, 2003
  • Degree of Medical Specialisation in Urology, University of Dusseldorf, German, 2004

Hospital Address :

American Hospital 1 - Dubai - United Arab Emirates

Dr. Venkatesh K Seetaram

Urologist

, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

15 Years of experience

Speaks: English ,Hindi , Kannada , Malayalam , Telugu

 


Dr. Venkatesh K Seetaram is a specialized Urosurgeon in United Arab Emirates. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The doctor has over 15 Years of experience and is associated with NMC Specialty Hospital.

Qualifications :

  • MBBS - Kasturba Medical College Mangalore
  • MS (General Surgery) - Government Medical College Mysore University
  • DNB in Surgery from the National Board New Delhi India
  • DNB in Genitourinary Surgery Urology from Apollo Hospital Chennai.
  • Fellowship in Laparoscopic and Robotic Urology from the Institute Mutualiste Monsouris, Paris

Hospital Address :

NMC Specialty Hospital Abu Dhabi - Abu Dhabi - United Arab Emirates

Dr. Jack Beniel

Urologist

, Petah Tikva, Israel

15 Years of experience

Speaks: Hebrew , English

 


Dr. Jack Beniel is a specialized Urosurgeon in Israel. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Petah Tikva, Israel. The doctor has over 15 Years of experience and is associated with Rabin Medical Center.

Association and Memberships Dr. Jack Beniel is part of:

  • Israeli Urological Association
  • The American Urological Association
  • European Urological Association
  • Research company Uro – Oncology Europe EORTC

Qualifications :

  • Medical Educstion - Sackler School of Medicine, Tel Aviv.
  • Internship and Medical Doctor - Beilinson Hospital
  • Specialization in Urology - Beilinson Hospital

Hospital Address :

Rabin Medical Center, Ze'ev Jabotinsky Street, Petah Tikva, Israel

What is the medical expertise of Dr Jack Baniel?

  • Dr Jack Baniel is a renowned urosurgeon specialising in robotic prostatectomy, urinary tract reconstruction, testicular cancer treatment, surgery for erectile dysfunction, high-intensity focused ultrasound cancer, laparoscopic kidney resection, and robotic surgery.
  • He is a member of reputed associations such as the Israeli Medical Association, the American Association of Urology, the European Associaton of Urology, and the Israeli Association of Urology.
  • He is active in clinical research and has published over 200 research articles in well-known journals. Dr Baniel oversees many research projects at the Weizmann Institute of Science and Tel Aviv University. Some of his works include:
    1. Golan S, Frumer M, Zohar Y, Rosenbaum E, Yakimov M, Kedar D, Margel D, Baniel J, Steinmetz AP, Groshar D, Domachevsky L, Bernstine H. Neoadjuvant 177Lu-PSMA-I&T Radionuclide Treatment in Patients with High-risk Prostate Cancer Before Radical Prostatectomy: A Single-arm Phase 1 Trial. Eur Urol Oncol. 2022 Oct 7:S2588-9311(22)00165-1.
    2. Margel D, Bernstine H, Groshar D, Ber Y, Nezrit O, Segal N, Yakimov M, Baniel J, Domachevsky L. Diagnostic Performance of 68Ga Prostate-specific Membrane Antigen PET/MRI Compared with Multiparametric MRI for Detecting Clinically Significant Prostate Cancer. Radiology. 2021 Nov;301(2):379-386.
Dr. Ihsan Ullah Khan

Male Fertility Specialist

, Ajman, United Arab Emirates

25 Years of experience

Speaks: Arabic , English

 


Dr. Ihsan Ullah Khan is a specialized Urologist in United Arab Emirates. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Ajman, United Arab Emirates. The doctor has over 25 Years of experience and is associated with Thumbay University Hospital, Ajman.

Association and Memberships Dr. Ihsan Ullah Khan is part of:

  • Membership of the Royal Colleges of Surgeons of Great Britain and Ireland

Qualifications :

  • MBBS - AIMC, Lahore, Pakistan
  • MS Urology
  • MRCS Edinburgh

Hospital Address :

Thumbay University Hospital - Ajman - United Arab Emirates

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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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List of Top Rated Hospitals where we can find Urinary Specialist Worldwide are as followed:

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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

FAQs related to

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