Our Urology department specializes in evaluating and treating disorders of the urinary tract, such as problems in the bladder, kidney, ureter, urethra, and male reproductive system. We offer special expertise in treating urological cancers, kidney stones, incontinence (loss of bladder control) and overactive bladder, urinary tract infections (UTI), male sexual health, and Benign Prostate Hyperplasia (BPH).
We treat every patient as a partner—and make patient education the central component of our medical care. Because urological conditions may be accompanied by social discomfort or embarrassment, we emphasize sensitivity and discretion when dealing with all the issues and concerns.
Common urologic conditions
Urologic cancers include cancers of the kidney, bladder, prostate, and testicles. Prostate cancer, for example, affects one out of every six men at some time in his life—most often after age 50.
Kidney stones are small, hard deposits that form inside of your kidneys. Kidney stones are made of mineral; most commonly calcium and acid salts. Kidney stones have many potential causes.
Urinary incontinence—the loss of bladder control—is a common and often embarrassing problem. The severity of urinary incontinence ranges from occasionally leaking urine when you cough or sneeze to having an urge to urinate that’s so sudden and strong you don’t make it to a toilet in time.
Our Urology department also offers urologic care to children for conditions such as infections, reflux, hydronephrosis, dysfunctional voiding, bedwetting, circumcision, undescended testicle, testicular torsion, and hydrocele.
A vasectomy is a simple surgery that provides birth control for men. A vasectomy prevents you from getting your partner pregnant by cutting and sealing the tubes that carry sperm into your semen. The surgery is straightforward and has a low risk of problems.
Male sexual health encompasses erectile dysfunction as well as hypogonadism. Erectile dysfunction (ED) is defined as the inability to attain or maintain an erection satisfactory for intercourse.
Prostate gland enlargement is a common condition as men get older. Also called benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and prostatic hypertrophy, prostate gland enlargement can cause bothersome urinary symptoms.