What is a Urologist?

A urologist is a physician who is trained to evaluate the genitourinary tract, which includes the kidneys, urinary bladder and genital structures in men and women, and the prostate and testicles in men.  The urologist has the knowledge and technological resources to evaluate the function of these structures, the conditions and diseases that can effect them and their normal operation and the medical and surgical tools to optimize their function, treat the conditions and diseases of these organs and enhance an individual's quality of life - AUA Foundation, 2005

Treatments

Your physician will make recommendations to relieve symptoms or address conditions and abnormalities.  These recommendations will be based on individual assessment of symptoms, physical examination, and testing.  Tests may include, urinalysis, laboratory, x-ray imaging, office procedures and/or other diagnostic testing.  Possible treatment options can involve medications, surgery or simple observation since it is not uncommon that time will allow resolution of some problems.