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Dr. Mohammed Istrabadi

Urologist

, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates

37 Years of experience

 


Dr. Mohammed Istrabadi is a specialized Urosurgeon 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 NMC Royal Hospital Sharjah.

Association and Memberships Dr. Mohammed Istrabadi is part of:

  • American College of Surgeons
  • Royal College of Surgeons

Qualifications :

  • M.B.B.Ch
  • B.A.O.
  • L.R.C.P. and S.I (N.U.I.)
  • M.S - Anatomy from the University College Dublin
  • Fellow of the American College of Surgeons
  • Fellow Royal College of Surgeons

Hospital Address :

Al Zahra Hospital - Sharjah - United Arab Emirates

Dr. Cevdet Kaya

Urologist

, Istanbul, Turkey

19 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish , English

 


Dr. Cevdet Kaya is a specialized Urosurgeon in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has over 19 Years of experience and is associated with .

Association and Memberships Dr. Cevdet Kaya is part of:

  • Turkish Urology Association
  • Turkish Child Urology Association
  • Uro-oncology Association
  • Andrology Association

Qualifications :

  • Marmara University School of Medicine
  • Marmara University School of Medicine Urology Department
  • Erasmus University, Netherlands, 1998
  • University of Innsbruck Paediatric Urology , Austria, 2007
  • Berlin Charite Hospital , Germany in 2015
Dr. Ilter Tufek

Urologist

, Istanbul, Turkey

23 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish , English

 


Dr. Ilter Tufek is a specialized Urosurgeon in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has over 23 Years of experience and is associated with Acibadem Maslak Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Ilter Tufek is part of:

  • Turkish Urology Association
  • Endourology Association
  • Turkish Andrology Association
  • Urooncology Association
  • European Urology Association
  • World Endourology Association
  • American Urology Association

Qualifications :

  • Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Medical Faculty Urology, 1998
  • Istanbul University Istanbul Medical Faculty, 1994

Hospital Address :

Dar

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Dr. Omer Burak Argun

Urologist

, Istanbul, Turkey

10 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish , English

 


Dr. Omer Burak Argun is a specialized Urosurgeon in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has over 10 Years of experience and is associated with Acibadem Maslak Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Omer Burak Argun is part of:

  • Turkish Urooncology Association
  • European Urology Association
  • Urological Surgery Association
  • American Urology Association

Qualifications :

  • Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Medical Faculty Urology, 2010
  • University of Minnesota School of Medicine, Research Fellowship Program in Simulation Education in Medicine, USA, 2010
  • Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Medical Faculty, 2003

Hospital Address :

Dar

Dr. Ali Tekin

Urologist

, Istanbul, Turkey

26 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish , English

 


Dr. Ali Tekin is a specialized Urosurgeon in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has over 26 Years of experience and is associated with Acibadem University Hospital Atakent.

Association and Memberships Dr. Ali Tekin is part of:

  • Child Urology Association
  • Turkish Urology Association
  • Urological Surgery Association
  • Minimal Invasive Urology Association
  • European Association of Urology
  • Urooncology Association

Qualifications :

  • Duzce University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Urology / Professor, 2009
  • S.B. Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital Urology Clinic / Associate Professor, 2003
  • Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Urology / Urooncology, 1999
  • Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine Urology, 1997
  • Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine, 1992

Hospital Address :

Halkal Merkez Mahallesi, Acibadem University Hospital Atakent, Halkal Altnehir stanbul Caddesi, K

Dr. Abdullah Acikgoz

Urologist

, Samsun, Turkey

12 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish , English

 


Dr. Abdullah Acikgoz is a specialized Urosurgeon in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Samsun, Turkey. The doctor has over 12 Years of experience and is associated with .

Association and Memberships Dr. Abdullah Acikgoz is part of:

  • Turkish Medical Association
  • Turkish Urology Society
  • Turkish Endourology Society
  • Turkish Andrology Society
  • International Society for Sexual Medicine
  • World Endourology Association

Qualifications :

  • 1992 - 1999 - 19 May University School of Medicine Samsun / Turkey
  • 2000 - 2007 - 19 May University School of Medicine Department of Urology Samsun / Turkey
  • 2005 - Turkish Urology Board Exam
  • 2010 - Fellowship: Laparoscopy, retroperitoneoscopy, laser and endourology Teaching Hospital of Heidelberg University, Department of Urology Klinikum Heilbronn GMBH / Germany
  • 2010 - Inter-University Foreign Language Examination 81,250 Points
  • 2017 - Fellowship of European Board of Urology (FEBU)
Dr. Mehmet Lutfu Tahmaz

Urologist

, Ankara, Turkey

20 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish , English

 


Dr. Mehmet Lutfu Tahmaz is a specialized Urosurgeon in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Ankara, Turkey. The doctor has over 17 Years of experience and is associated with VM Medical Park Ankara.

Association and Memberships Dr. Mehmet Lutfu Tahmaz is part of:

  • American Urology Association
  • European Urology Association
  • Turkish Urology Association Women
  • Turkish Andrology Association

Qualifications :

  • Medical School - GATA Medical School, 1988
  • Urology Specialist - GATA Ankara Urology USA, December, 1995
  • Fellow Lower Urinary System Reconstruction - University Collage London Hospitals Pediatric and Adult Urology-Nephrology Institute Visitor

Hospital Address :

Kent Koop Mah., Medical Park Ankara Hastanesi, 1868. Sok., Batkent/Yenimahalle/Yenimahalle/Ankara, Turkey

Dr. Umit Ozdemir

Urologist

, Konya, Turkey

19 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish , English

 


Dr. Umit Ozdemir is a specialized Urosurgeon in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in konya, Turkey. The doctor has over 19 Years of experience and is associated with Medicana Konya Hospital.

Qualifications :

  • Medical School - Eskisehir Osmangazi University Faculty of Medicine, 2002
  • Specialization Training - Konya Selcuk University Meram Medical Faculty, 2011

Hospital Address :

Feritpa?a Mahallesi, Medicana Hospital in Konya, Grz Sokak, Seluklu/Konya, Turkey

Dr. Datesh Daneshwar

Male Fertility Specialist

, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

20 Years of experience

Speaks: English , Malay ,Hindi , Punjabi

 


Dr. Datesh Daneshwar is a specialized Urologist in Malaysia. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The doctor has over 20 Years of experience and is associated with .

Association and Memberships Dr. Datesh Daneshwar is part of:

  • Member of Malaysian Medical Association
  • Member of European Urology Association
  • Member of Royal College Of Surgeons Of Edinburgh
  • Member of Royal College Of Surgeons Of Glasgow
  • Member of Malaysian Urology Association

Certifications :

  • Fellowship in Robotic Surgery and Uro oncology, Bristol Urology Institute Bristol UK 2011
  • Award For Excellence In Government conferred by the Ministry of Health of Malaysia
  • Gold Medal In Masters Of Surgery Final Exam UKM 2007 (Sir Henry Ananthamondu Award)

Qualifications :

  • MBBS ( Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Belgaum Karnataka, India), MRCS Edinburgh
  • Master of Surgery UKM
  • FRCS Urology (Glasgow)
  • Malaysian Board of Urology Cert
Dr. Egemen Isgoren

Male Fertility Specialist

, Antalya, Turkey

10 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish , English

 


Dr Egemen Isgoren is one of the leading Urologist & Andrologist in Antalya, Turkey. The doctor holds over 6 years of experience and is associated with Memorial Antalya Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Egemen Isgoren is part of:

  • Turkish Urology Association
  • Endourology Society
  • European Urology Association
  • Turkish Andrology Association
  • ESSM (European Sexual Health Association)
  • Turkish Medical Association member

Qualifications :

  • Ankara University Medical Faculty-Medical Training
  • Ankara Ataturk Education and research Hospital-Urology Majoring

Hospital Address :

Zafer Mahallesi, Memorial Antalya Hospital, Y?ld?r?m Beyaz?t Caddesi, Kepez/Antalya, Turkey

Medical Expertise of Dr. Egemen Isgoren

  • Treatment of Polycystic Kidneys, CKD, Glomerulonephritis, Kidney Failure, Kidney or Ureter stones, Erectile Dysfunction, and End-Stage Renal Disease.
  • Ankara University Medical Faculty-Medical Training and Ankara Ataturk Education and research Hospital-Urology Majoring.
  • Member of TUA, ES, EUA, TAA, ESSM (European Sexual Health Association), and Turkish Medical Association.
  • He has worked as Urology Specialist at Nevsehir Public Hospital, Turkey.
  • Participation in numerous vocational courses, conferences and training.
Dr. Vipin Gupta

Urologist

, Faridabad, India

33 Years of experience

Speaks: Hindi , English

 


Dr Vipin Gupta is one of the most sought after Urologist in Faridabad, India. The medical specialist holds over 23 years of experience and is associated with Asian Institute of Medical Sciences.

Association and Memberships Dr. Vipin Gupta is part of:

  • Haryana State Medical Council

Qualifications :

  • MBBS
  • MCh
  • MS

Hospital Address :

Asian Institute of Medical Sciences, Sector 21A, Faridabad, Haryana, India

Medical Expertise of Dr. Vipin Gupta

  • Reconstructive Urology, Ureteroscopy, Open Prostatectomy, Cystoscopy, UTI, Kidney Transplant, Prostate Laser Surgery, Andrology, UI Treatment/Surgery, and TURP.
  • Male Infertility and Reconstructive Urology, Laser Endourology (Kidney Stone & Prostate), Andrology, Renal Transplant, and Laparoscopic Urology.
  • Dr. Vipin Gupta is a member of a number of prestigious organisations.
  • Dr. Vipin's urology research papers have been published in a number of reputable journals.
  • MBBS from RTMC, Udaipur, 1997, MS in General Surgery from JNMC, Ajmer, 2000, M.Ch. in Urology from GMC and Sir JJ Hospital, Mumbai, 2005.
  • He has over 14 years of clinical experience and has been associated with Fortis Escort Hospital, Satyam hospital, and RG stone.
Dr. Tamer Ali Abouelgreed

Male Fertility Specialist

, Ajman, United Arab Emirates

22 Years of experience

Speaks: Arabic , Englsh

 


Dr. Tameer Ali Ali Abouelgreed 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 18 Years of experience and was associated with NMC Royal Hospital Sharjah.

Association and Memberships Dr. Tameer Ali Ali Abouelgreed is part of:

  • Member of the American Urologic Association (AUA)
  • Member of the European Association of Urology (EAU)
  • Member of Egyptian Urologic Association (EUA)
  • Member of Emirates Urologic Society (EUS)
  • Member of Endo-urological society
  • Member of the International Society of Urology (SIU)

Certifications :

  • Fellowship in Laparoscopic and Robotic surgeries from European Board of Urology & Heidelberg University, SLK Hospital, Germany

Qualifications :

  • Medical Doctorate (MD) degree of Urology from the University of Al-Azhar, Egypt

Hospital Address :

Thumbay University Hospital, Ajman.

Dr. M Burak Hoscan

Male Fertility Specialist

, Antalya, Turkey

11 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish , English

 


Dr. M Burak Hoscan is a specialized Urologist in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Antalya, Turkey. The doctor has over 11 Years of experience and is associated with Antalya Anadolu Hastanesi.

Association and Memberships Dr. M Burak Hoscan is part of:

  • Member of European Urological Society
  • Member of Turkish Urology Association
  • Member of Turkish Andrology Association
  • Member of Turkish Medical Association

Qualifications :

  • Gazi University Faculty of Medicine
  • Suleyman Demirel University Faculty of Medicine Department of Urology

Hospital Address :

Dr. Suchart Chaimuangraj

Urologist

, Bangkok, Thailand

25 Years of experience

Speaks: Thai , English

 


Dr. Suchart Chaimuangraj is a specialized Urosurgeon in Thailand. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Bangkok, Thailand. The doctor has over 25 Years of experience and is associated with .

Association and Memberships Dr. Suchart Chaimuangraj is part of:

  • Thai Board of Urology
  • Thai Board of Anatomical Pathology

Qualifications :

  • Doctor of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University
Dr. Piyush Singhania

Male Fertility Specialist

, Mumbai, India

14 Years of experience

Speaks: Hindi , English

 


Dr Piyush Singhania is one of the best Urologist & Andrologist in Mumbai, India. The clinician holds over 14 years of experience and is associated with Fortis Hiranandani Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Piyush Singhania is part of:

  • Urological Society Of India

Certifications :

  • Clinical fellowship in Urooncology at Inselspital , Bern under Prof.U.E. Studer

Qualifications :

  • MBBS
  • MCh
  • MS

Hospital Address :

Fortis Hiranandani Hospital Vashi, Sector 10A, Vashi, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Medical Expertise of Dr. Piyush Singhania

  • He is a specialist in the treatment of urinary issues (Kidney, Ureters, Bladder, Urethra).
  • Kidney Failure, Stones in the Kidney or Ureter, Glomerulonephritis, Polycystic Kidneys, Kidney Stones, Chronic Kidney Disease, Erectile Dysfunction, and ESRD.
  • He holds an MCh in urology and has worked in the profession for 12 years.
  • He has performed numerous procedures using the most up-to-date techniques to date.
  • For his efforts, he has received numerous honours and is a firm believer in treating people in an ethical manner.
  • Dr. Piyush Singhania is a member of the Urological Society Of India and the recipient of Clinical fellowship in Urooncology at Inselspital, Bern.

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About Urinary Specialist

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

In men, a urologist treats the below medical conditions:

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

IIn women, a urologist treats the below medical conditions:

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

In children, a urologist treats the below medical conditions:

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

Procedures Performed

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

Top Urinary Specialists

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

Reasons to avail Online Consultation with Urinary Specialist

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Top Speciality Doctors Worldwide:

  • Urosurgeon
  • Urologist

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Who is a Urinary Specialist?

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

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

What are the qualifications of a Urinary Specialist?
requirements?

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

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

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

What conditions do Urinary Specialists treat?

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

In women, urinary specialists treat:

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

In men, urinary specialists treat:

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

In children, urologists treat:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Who is a Urinary Specialist?

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

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

requirements?

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

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

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

What conditions do Urinary Specialists treat?

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

In women, urinary specialists treat:

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

In men, urinary specialists treat:

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

In children, urologists treat:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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