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Dr. Ahmed Abdallah

Male Fertility Specialist

, Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia

12 Years of experience

Speaks: English ,Hindi

 


Dr. Ahmed Abdallah is a specialized Urologist in Saudi Arabia. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia. The doctor has over 12 Years of experience and is associated with NMC As Salama Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Ahmed Abdallah is part of:

  • Membership of Egyptian Urology association
  • Membership of International Urology Society

Qualifications :

  • Bachelor degree of Urology Cairo University
  • Master Degree of Urology

Hospital Address :

NMC As-Salama Hospital, 2nd Street, Khobar Saudi Arabia

Dr. Daniele Minardi

Urologist

, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

30 Years of experience

Speaks: English , Italian

 


Dr. Daniele Minardi 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 30 Years of experience and is associated with Saudi German Hospital.

Certifications :

  • M.Phil. at University College London in 1998
  • Laparoscopic and Robotic Surgery at Guy’s Hospital – King’s College London in 2013

Qualifications :

  • Professor of Urology at the Polytechnic University of the Marches Region in Ancona – Italy
  • Specialization in Urology in 1990, Diploma in Endolaparoscopic and Minimally Invasive Surgery in 1992 at the Polytechnic University of the Marches Region in Ancona – Italy

Hospital Address :

Saudi German Hospital Dubai - Dubai - United Arab Emirates

Dr. Rishikesh Ramesh Pandya

Urologist

, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

19 Years of experience

Speaks: English , Gujarati ,Hindi , Marathi , Punjabi , Urdu

 


Dr. Rishikesh Ramesh Pandya 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.

Certifications :

  • Certified as Robotic Urological Surgeon in 2013 at the Rosewell Park Cancer Centre, Buffalo, USA
  • Fellowship in Uro-Oncology from the University of Toronto, Canada
  • Fellowship in Uro-Oncology from Elisabethinen Hospital in Linz, Austria

Qualifications :

  • MBBS
  • MS
  • MCh in Urology from the University of Mumbai
  • DNB

Hospital Address :

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

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Dr. Umut Gonulalan

Male Fertility Specialist

, Konya, Turkey

18 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish , English

 


Dr. Umut Gonulalan is a specialized Urosurgeon in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Konya, Turkey. The doctor has over 18 Years of experience and is associated with Medicana Konya Hospital.

Qualifications :

  • Ankara University School of Medicine Ankara Meslek Hastaliklari Hospital School of Medicine, Urology Department, Urology Residency Program

Hospital Address :

Feritpasa Mahallesi, Medicana Hospital in Konya, Grz Sokak, Seluklu/Konya, Turkey

Dr. Cemil Uygur

Male Fertility Specialist

, Kocaeli, Turkey

22 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish, English

 


Dr. Cemil Uygur is a specialized Urologist in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has over 21 Years of experience and is associated with Anadolu Medical Center.

Certifications :

  • Helsinki University Central Hospital, Finnish Transplantation Association, Helsinki 1993
  • Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center , the Sidney Kimmel Center for Prostate and Urologic Cancers, New York, NY, USA 2002
  • Vanderbilt University Medical School, Department Urology and Department of Robotic Surgery, Nashville, Tennessee, USA 2011

Qualifications :

  • Hacettepe University Medical School and GATA Medical School, 1986
  • Hacettepe University Medical School, Urology Department, Ankara 1993

Hospital Address :

Cumhuriyet Mahallesi, Anadolu Salk Merkezi, Cumhuriyet Cd., Gebze/Kocaeli, Turkey

Dr. Tunkut Salim Doganca

Male Fertility Specialist

, Istanbul, Turkey

6 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish, English

 


Dr. Tunkut Salim Doganca is a specialized Urologist in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has over 6 Years of experience and is associated with Acibadem Hospital Taksim.

Association and Memberships Dr. Tunkut Salim Doganca is part of:

  • Turkish Medical Association
  • Society of Urological Surgery in Turkey
  • Society of Urologic Oncology
  • European Association of Urology

Qualifications :

  • Istanbul University Cerrahpasa School of Medicine
  • MD

Hospital Address :

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Dr. K Fehmi Narter

Male Fertility Specialist

, Istanbul, Turkey

30 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish, English

 


Dr. K Fehmi Narter is a specialized Urologist in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Kadikoy, Turkey. The doctor has over 30 Years of experience and is associated with Acibadem Kadikoy Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. K Fehmi Narter is part of:

  • Society of Urological Surgery in Turkey
  • Turkish Medical Association
  • Society of Urologic Oncology
  • Turkish Association of Urology
  • European Association of Urology
  • Turkish Molecular Medicine Association
  • American Urological Association
  • Molecular Medicine Association

Certifications :

  • Master of Business Administration Graduation Project: Legal boundaries of enlightened consent Associate Professor Doctor

Qualifications :

  • Istanbul University Istanbul School of Medicine
  • Haydarpasa Numune Training and Research Hospital Urology
  • PhD in Molecular Medicine Istanbul Provincial Directorate of Health Hospital Management

Hospital Address :

Acbadem Mahallesi, Acbadem Kadk

Dr. Eren Soner Tekin

Male Fertility Specialist

, Istanbul, Turkey

13 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish , English

 


Dr. Eren Soner Tekin is a specialized Urologist in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has over 11 Years of experience and is associated with Medicana Camlica Hospital.

Qualifications :

  • Osmangazi University School of Medicine Haydarpasa Numune Education and Research Hospital, Urology Residency Program

Hospital Address :

K?s?kl? Mahallesi, MEDICANA aml?ca Hospital, skdar/Istanbul, Turkey

Dr. Antonio Alcaraz Asensio

Male Fertility Specialist

, Barcelona, Spain

41 Years of experience

Speaks: English , Spanish

 


Dr. Antonio Alcaraz Asensio is a specialized Urologist in Spain. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Barcelona, Spain. The doctor has over 36 Years of experience and is associated with Centro Medico Teknon.

Association and Memberships Dr. Antonio Alcaraz Asensio is part of:

  • Spanish Association of Urology
  • Secretary General of the Spanish Association of Urology (currently)
  • Member of the European Association of Urology (EAU)
  • Member of the American Urological Association (AUA)
  • Member of the Colombian, Dominican and Polish Societies of Urology.

Qualifications :

  • Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery at the University of Barcelona (1983)
  • Completion of the doctoral thesis at the University of Barcelona (1987)
  • Specialization in Urology after residency at Hospital Clinic de Barcelona (1988)
  • Research fellow for one year. Subsequently, a second period as an 18-month Research Fellow at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota (1993-1994)

Hospital Address :

Centro M

Medical Expertise of Dr. Antonio Alcaraz Asensio

  • Renowned urologist, expert in treating prostate, bladder and kidney cancer, pioneer of laparoscopic and robotic surgery techniques.
  • Puigvert Foundation, Barcelona Hospital Clinic, and Research Fellowship in Urology, Mayo Clinic Rochester (Minnesota, USA).
  • Member of the European Association of Urology (EAU), Scientific Committee of the European Association of Urology (EAU), and American Urological Association (AUA).
  • Research publications in international journals, director of 17 doctoral thesis, and strong teaching experience.
Dr. Amrith Raj Rao

Urologist

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

25 Years of experience

Speaks: Arabic , English

 


Dr. Amrith Raj Rao 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 20 Years of experience and is associated with American Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Amrith Raj Rao is part of:

  • Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh

Qualifications :

  • FRCS (Urology), Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, UK, 2009
  • FEBU, EAU, Belgium, 2011
  • MSc, University College of London, UK, 2006
  • FRCS (Gen Surgery), Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, UK, 2001
  • DNB (Gen Surgery), Diplomate national Board, India, 2000
  • MS (Gen Surgery(, RGUHS, India, 1999
  • MBBS, Kuvempu University, India, 1996

Hospital Address :

American Hospital 1 - Dubai - United Arab Emirates

Dr. V S Pushpangathan

Urologist

, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

10 Years of experience

Speaks: Malayalam , English

 


Dr. V S Pushpangathan 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 10 Years of experience and is associated with .

Association and Memberships Dr. V S Pushpangathan is part of:

  • National Academy of Medical Sciences (MNAMS)
  • Fellow Royal College of Surgeons

Qualifications :

  • MS
  • MCh (Urology)
  • DNB (Urology)
  • MNAMS
  • FRCS (Urology)
Dr. Fuat Demirel

Urologist

, Kocaeli, Turkey

35 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish , English

 


Dr. Fuat Demirel is a specialized Urosurgeon 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 Medical Park Gebze Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Fuat Demirel is part of:

  • European Urology Association (EAU)
  • International Continence Association (ICS)
  • Urological Surgery Association
  • Ankara Urologists Association
  • Continence Association
  • Urooncology Association
  • Minimal Invasive Urology Association
  • Turkish Child Urology Association
  • Turkish Urology Association
  • Endourology Association
  • Andrology Association

Qualifications :

  • 1981 - Ege University Medical Faculty
  • 1996 - Hacettepe University - Master
  • 1990 - Gazi University - Doctorate
  • 2008 - Health Sciences Inst. Exterior door EA Hospital - Associate Professor
  • 2018 - Istinye University Faculty of Medicine Urology USA - Professor

Hospital Address :

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Dr. Sanchit Gupta

Urologist

, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

10 Years of experience

Speaks: Hindi , English

 


Dr. Sanchit Gupta 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 10 Years of experience and is associated with NMC Specialty Hospital, Al Nahda.

Association and Memberships Dr. Sanchit Gupta is part of:

  • Member of Society of Endoscopic and Laparoscopic Surgeons of India (SELSI)
  • Tamilnadu & Pondicherry Association of Urologists (TAPASU)
  • Urological Society of India (USI).

Qualifications :

  • MBBS - King Georges Medical University Lucknow, 2004
  • Postgraduation - Motilal Nehru Medical College, Allahabad, 2008
  • MCh in Urology - Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research, Pondicherry, India, 2014

Hospital Address :

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

Dr. Jacob Ramon

Urologist

, Ramat Gan, Israel

15 Years of experience

Speaks: Hebrew , English

 


Dr. Jacob Ramon is a specialized Urosurgeon in Israel. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Tel Hashomer, Israel. The doctor has over 15 Years of experience and is associated with Sheba Medical Center.

Association and Memberships Dr. Jacob Ramon is part of:

  • Member of Israeli Urological Association

Qualifications :

  • MD graduate from the Hadassah Medical School, Hebrew University of Jerusalem
  • Specialization in Urology, Sheba Medical Center
  • Specialization in Reconstructive Urological Surgery and Uro-Oncology at Duke University, USA,
  • St. Jean Toulouse University, and Bichat Hospital, Paris.

Hospital Address :

Sheba Medical Center, Derech Sheba, Ramat Gan, Israel

What is the medical expertise of Dr Jacob Ramon?

  • Dr Jacob Roman has 15 years of experience in treating bladder tumours, urinary tract diseases, polycystic kidney diseases, erectile dysfunction, kidney angiomyolipoma, and kidney cancer. He can also perform laparoscopic and reconstructive surgeries.
  • He is a member of the Israeli Medical Association. In addition to being an esteemed member of several prominent organizations such as the European Organization for Urology, he was also appointed as the President of the Israel Association of Urology in 2002 and held this position for around 4 years.
  • He has published his work in numerous journals. Some of his works include:
    1. Rosenzweig B, Bex A, Dotan ZA, Frydenberg M, Klotz L, Lotan Y, Schulman CC, Tsaur I, Ramon J. Trends in urologic oncology clinical practice and medical education under COVID-19 pandemic: An international survey of senior clinical and academic urologists. Urol Oncol. 2020 Dec;38(12):929.e1-929.e10.
    2. Lazarovich A, Raviv G, Laitman Y, Portnoy O, Raz O, Dotan ZA, Ramon J, Rosenzweig B. Histology results of systematic prostate biopsies by in-bore magnetic resonance imaging vs. transrectal ultrasound. Can Urol Assoc J. 2021 May;15(5): E244-E247.

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Dr. Cagdas Gokhun Ozmerdiven

Urologist

, Istanbul, Turkey

14 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish , English

 


Dr. Cagdas Gokhun Ozmerdiven is a specialized Urosurgeon in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has over 11 Years of experience and is associated with I.A.U VM Medical Park Florya Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Cagdas Gokhun Ozmerdiven is part of:

  • European Association of Urology (EAU)
  • Turkish Medical Association
  • Turkish Urology Association, Young Urologists Committee
  • Urological Surgery Association

Qualifications :

  • 2002-2008: Undergraduate / Y. Undergraduate, Medicine, Trakya University Faculty of Medicine
  • 2009-2015: Specialization in Medicine, Urology, Uludag University Faculty of Medicine

Hospital Address :

Beyol, .A.

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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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  • 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