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Dr. Satyabrata Garanayak

Urologist

, Ajman, United Arab Emirates

24 Years of experience

Speaks: Hindi , English

 


Dr. Satyabrata Garanayak is a specialized Urosurgeon in United Arab Emirates. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Ajman, United Arab Emirates. The doctor has over 16 Years of experience and is associated with Thumbay University Hospital, Ajman.

Association and Memberships Dr. Satyabrata Garanayak is part of:

  • Medical Council of India (MCI)

Qualifications :

  • MBBS - Sriram Chandra Bhanj Medical College, Cuttack, 2000
  • MS - General Surgery - L.P.S Institute of Cardiology, G.S.V.M Medical College, Kanpur, 2004
  • DNB - Urology/Genito - Urinary Surgery - Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, New Delhi, 2010

Hospital Address :

Thumbay University Hospital - Ajman - United Arab Emirates

Dr. Sukru Kumsar

Urologist

, Ankara, Turkey

15 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish & English

 


Dr. Sukru Kumsar is a specialized Urosurgeon in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has over 15 Years of experience and is associated with Bayindir Healthcare Group.

Association and Memberships Dr. Sukru Kumsar is part of:

  • Turkish Association of Urologic Surgery
  • Urooncology Association
  • Continence Association
  • Society of Endourology
  • European Association of Urology (EAU)
  • International Continence Society (ICS)

Qualifications :

  • 2004 Medical Doctor, School of Medicine, Uludag University
  • 2004 Male-Female Sexual Health and Male Infertility Training, Turkish Society of Andrology
  • 2008 Turkish Society of Urology Competency Training
  • 2008 Laparoscopy Olympus Hands-On-Training / European School of Urology, Prague, Czech Republic
  • 2008 7th European Urology Residents Education Programme (EUREP), Prague, Czech Republic
  • 2009 Urologist, School of Medicine, Baskent University
  • 2014 FEBU (Fellow of the European Board of Urology)
  • 2014 Clinical Visiting Fellow / Department of Urology, Innsbruck, Austria
  • 2016 Observer at Robotic Prostatectomy Training Programme / The European Urological Scholarship Programme (EUSP) / Karolinska University Hospital / Department of Urology, Stockholm, Sweden
  • 2017 Associate Professor, Field of Urology

Hospital Address :

Kavakldere Mahallesi, Bayndr Hospital Kavakldere, Atat

Dr. Sahir Kilic

Male Fertility Specialist

, Ankara, Turkey

36 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish & English

 


Dr. Sahir Kilic is a specialized Urologist in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Ankara, Turkey. The doctor has over 22 Years of experience and is associated with Guven Hospital.

Qualifications :

  • Ankara University Faculty of Medicine
  • Ankara University Faculty of Medicine Urology AD

Hospital Address :

Kavakldere, G

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Dr. Chris Saunders

Male Fertility Specialist

, Elazig, Turkey

6 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish & English

 


Dr. Chris Saunders is a specialized Urologist in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Elazig, Turkey. The doctor has over 6 Years of experience and is associated with Medical Park Elazig Hospital.

Qualifications :

  • 2008 - Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine - Medical Education
  • 2014 - Urology Department of Dicle University Faculty of Medicine - Specialization

Hospital Address :

Olgunlar, Elazig Medical Park Hospital, Atat

Dr. Madhav Sanzgiri

Urologist

, Panjim, India

31 Years of experience

Speaks: English ,Hindi

 


Dr Madhav Sanzgiri is one of the most sought after Urologist in Panjim, India. The medical specialist holds over 22 years of experience and is associated with Manipal Hospitals Goa, Dona Paula.

Association and Memberships Dr. Madhav Sanzgiri is part of:

  • Goa Medical Council

Qualifications :

  • MBBS
  • DNB
  • MS

Hospital Address :

Manipal Hospital, Panjim, Goa, India

Medical Expertise of Dr. Madhav Sanzgiri

  • Endourological Procedure, Open and Minimal Access Surgeries, PCNL for complex Staghorns, RIRS, Uro- Oncosurgery, ESWL, Holmium Laser, and Flexible Endoscopies.
  • Reconstructive Urological Procedures like Augmentation Cystoplasty, Urethroplasty, Pyeloplasty, etc.
  • Awarded Gold Medical for General Surgery by University of Mumbai ( 1996) and recipient of Best Resident Award in 1998 by BYL Nair Hospital.
  • Dr Madav Sanzgiri as a team member on a successful first Kidney Transplant on a Covid Survivor gained media attention in Goa.
  • He is well qualified with an MBBS, MS (General Surgery), M.Ch (Urology), DNB (Urology), and FRCS (UK).
  • Dr. Madhav Sanzgiri is a member of Goa Medical Council.
Dr. Mukut Minz

Urologist

, Mohali, India

39 Years of experience

Speaks: Hindi , English

 


Dr Mukut Minz is one of the most sought after Renal Transplant Surgeon in Mohali, India. The medical practitioner holds over 35 years of experience and is associated with Fortis Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Mukut Minz is part of:

  • Indian Medical Association
  • Member of Governing Body of PGI
  • Medical Council of India (MCI)

Certifications :

  • Advanced training in cadaver organ retrieval and transplantation at various centres/universities of Norway, Sweden, Germany and USA.

Qualifications :

  • MS
  • MBBS

Hospital Address :

Fortis Hospital Mohali, Sector 62, Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar, Punjab, India

Medical Expertise of Dr. Mukut Minz

  • Conditions treated by Dr. Minz are To restore Fertility in Males, Prostate Cancer, Male Sterilization or Contraception, Bladder Cancer, and Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia.
  • Some popular procedures performed are Prostatectomy, TransUrethral Resection of Bladder Tumor (TURBT), and TransUrethral Resection of Prostrate (TURP).
  • Elected to PGI GB (2015), establishment of Renal Transplant Surgery section, Combined Renal-Pancreas Transplant Pgm, type1 diabetics with kidney failure, PGI.
  • He has 40 plus years of expertise and has done 3,300 plus kidney transplants.
  • He is the recipient of various awards and honours and notably he is a Padma Shri awardee in 2017.
  • Advanced training in cadaver organ retrieval and transplantation at several centers/universities in Norway, Sweden, Germany, and the United States of America.
  • Taught 30 plus transplant surgeons, Visiting Professor at many Indian universities, has received numerous prizes and honours, and 50 plus peer reviewed publications.
Dr. Amit Saple

Male Fertility Specialist

, Mumbai, India

30 Years of experience

Speaks: Telugu , English

 


Dr Amit Saple is one of the foremost Urologist & Andrologist in Mumbai, India. The clinician holds over 15 years of experience and is associated with Seven Hills Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Amit Saple is part of:

  • Urological Society of India

Qualifications :

  • DNB
  • MCh
  • MBBS

Hospital Address :

SevenHills Hospital, Shivaji Nagar JJC, Marol, Andheri East, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Medical Expertise of Dr. Amit Saple

  • Specialises in uro-oncology, reconstructive surgery, Laparoscopic surgery, minimally invasive procedures, and pediatric urology.
  • Congenital anomalies of the urological system, Posterior Urethral Valve repair, treatment of hypospadias, and removal of the obstruction in ureteropelvic junction.
  • Dr. Amit Saple has a high success rate in urological procedures. Dr. Amit is a respected member of the Urological Society of India.
  • With over 23 years of clinical experience, he is an accomplished clinical practitioner.
  • Performs Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy, Percutaneous Cystolithotrity, Millins Prostatectomy, and Endoscopic removal of the prostate with ease.
  • MBBS, University of Bombay, MS (General surgery), M.Ch. in urology from Lokmanaya Tilak Municipal Medical College, and DNB in Urology.
Dr. M R Pari

Male Fertility Specialist

, Chennai, India

22 Years of experience

Speaks: Tamil , English

 


Dr M R Pari is one of the most sought after Urologist in Chennai, India. The medical practitioner holds over 22 years of experience and is associated with Fortis Malar Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. M R Pari is part of:

  • Urological Society of India (USI)
  • South Zone Urological Society of India
  • Tamil Nadu and Pondicherry Association of Urologists
  • Madras Urological Society

Qualifications :

  • MCh
  • MBBS
  • MS

Hospital Address :

Fortis Malar Hospital, Gandhi Nagar, Adyar, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Medical Expertise of Dr. M R Pari

  • Managing Benign Prostate Hyperplasia and performing TURis, LASER Surgery and TURP.
  • Endourological procedures, complex urethral reconstruction, surgical treatment for male infertility, and more urological procedures.
  • Dr. M. R. Pari is a well-known urologist with over 14 years of surgical expertise, including 9 years in urology.
  • He is also one of a select group of urologists who has completed specialised training in andrology and men's health.
  • Recipient of “Basic Sciences Certificate of Honor” and Dr. Gnanaprakasam Gold Medal in Surgery for ‘Best Outgoing student’ in Final M.S (Gen Surg.) examinations.
  • MBBS, Dr. MGR Medical University, Tamil Nadu, MS (General Surgery), and MCh (Urology), Sri Ramachandra Deemed University, Chennai.
Dr. Sandeep Harkar

Male Fertility Specialist

, Gurgaon, India

9 Years of experience

Speaks: English ,Hindi , Kasmiri , Urdu

 


Dr Sandeep Harkar is one of the top Urologist in Gurugram, India. The medical practitioner holds over 9 years of experience and is associated with Artemis Health Institute .

Association and Memberships Dr. Sandeep Harkar is part of:

  • Member of Urological Society of India (USI)
  • Member of American urology Association (AUA)
  • Member of Delhi Medical Council and Haryana Medical Council

Qualifications :

  • MBBS
  • MS (Surgery)
  • DNB (Genito-urinary Surgery)

Hospital Address :

Artemis Hospitals, Sector 51, Gurugram, Haryana, India

Dr. Gutta Srinivas

Urologist

, Hyderabad, India

28 Years of experience

Speaks: Kannada , English

 


Dr Gutta Srinivas is one of the leading Urologist in Hyderabad, India. The clinician holds over 10 years of experience and is associated with Star Hospitals.

Association and Memberships Dr. Gutta Srinivas is part of:

  • Urological Society of India

Qualifications :

  • MBBS
  • MS(GEN.Surgery)
  • DNB(Urology)

Hospital Address :

Star Hospitals, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad, Telangana, India

Dr. Aysha Shaheen B

Male Fertility Specialist

, Chennai, India

33 Years of experience

Speaks: Tamil , English

 


Dr Aysha Shaheen B is one of the top Urologist in Chennai, India. The clinician holds over 28 years of experience and is associated with Fortis Malar Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Aysha Shaheen B is part of:

  • Medical Council of India (MCI)

Qualifications :

  • MBBS
  • DGO
  • MS (General Surgery)
  • MCh ( Urology)

Hospital Address :

Fortis Malar Hospital, Gandhi Nagar, Adyar, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Dr. Surya Prakash B

Urologist

, Hyderabad, India

34 Years of experience

Speaks: Telugu , English

 


Dr Surya Prakash B is one of the foremost Urologist in Hyderabad, India. The doctor holds over 34 years of experience and is associated with Yashoda Hospital, Malakpet.

Association and Memberships Dr. Surya Prakash B is part of:

  • Urological Society of India (USI)
  • Andhra Pradesh State Urological Society

Certifications :

  • Fellowship by Indian American Urological Association

Qualifications :

  • MBBS
  • MS
  • MCh

Hospital Address :

Yashoda Hospitals - Malakpet, Jamal Colony, Old Malakpet, Hyderabad, Telangana, India

Dr. Anshuman Agarwal

Urologist

, Delhi, India

23 Years of experience

Speaks: Engllish ,Hindi , Tamil

 


Dr Anshuman Agarwal is one of the most skillful Urologist & Andrologist in New Delhi, India. The doctor holds over 23 years of experience and is associated with Indraprastha Apollo Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Anshuman Agarwal is part of:

  • Urological Society of India (USI)
  • American Urological Association

Qualifications :

  • MBBS - University of Lucknow, 1994
  • MS - General Surgery - University of Lucknow, 1997
  • MCh - Urology/Genito-Urinary Surgery - Pondicherry University, 2001

Hospital Address :

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

Dr. Anil Mandhani

Urologist

, Gurgaon, India

34 Years of experience

Speaks: English ,Hindi

 


Dr Anil Mandhani is one of the most sought after Urologist in Gurugram, India. The medical specialist holds over 31 years of experience and is associated with Medanta - The Medicity.

Association and Memberships Dr. Anil Mandhani is part of:

  • Corresponding member of AUA
  • Member of European Urology
  • Fellow of American College of Surgeons
  • Member of BAUS
  • Urological Society of India (USI)

Certifications :

  • Fellowship in Robotic Uro-Oncologic - Cornell, New York Presbyterian Hospital, New York, 2007

Qualifications :

  • MBBS - Pt JNM Medical College, Ravishankar University, Raipur, 1990
  • MS - General Surgery - Pt JNM Medical College, Ravishankar University, Raipur, 1993
  • MCh - Urology - Sanjay Gandhi post graduate institute of medical sciences, Lucknow, 1998
  • DNB - Urology/Genito - Urinary Surgery - National Board Examination, India, 1998

Hospital Address :

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

Dr. Kishore T A

Urologist

, Kochi, India

27 Years of experience

Speaks: English ,Hindi

 


Dr Kishore T A is one of the most skillful Urologist & Robotic Surgeon in Kochi, India. The doctor holds over 15 years of experience and is associated with Aster Medicity.

Association and Memberships Dr. Kishore T A is part of:

  • International Journal of Urology and Nephrology
  • Asian Network for Scientific Information
  • Open Urology and Nephrology Journal
  • Open Prostate Cancer Journal

Certifications :

  • Fellowship in Robotic Surgery (Columbia University Division Of Urology, Miami, United States

Qualifications :

  • MBBS
  • MS
  • MCh

Hospital Address :

Aster Medcity Hospital, South Chittoor, Kochi, Kerala, India

Online Appointments with Top Urinary Specialist

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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Type of Urinary Specialist available Worldwide?

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

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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