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  Kansas City North - Urologists
Urologists are physicians who specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of the disorders of the male and female urinary tract and the male reproductive organs.
Urologists are required to have knowledge of internal medicine, gynecology, pediatrics and fertility.
Urologists treat their patients both medically and surgically, addressing problems in the urinary tract like incontinence and tumors or kidney stones, and in the male reproductive system like infertility and impotence.
kcdocs.com /pages/KCNorth/Specialties/KCNorthUR.html   (133 words)

  
 Choosing_Urology   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
Many urologists, especially those in academia, elect to become experts in a particular aspect of urologic surgery, such as kidney surgery, prostate surgery, or penile surgery.
Urologists tend to be the "friendly, funny, and happy surgeons." Of course, this is an immense generalization, but there is something to the stereotype.
Many urologists feel their field has missed the boat as far as evidenced based medicine goes, as there have not been enough well designed studies to evaluate treatment regimens for common diseases.
www.urologymatch.com /choosing_urology_page.htm   (1386 words)

  
 What is a Urologist? Find a Urologist Near You - Urologychannel
A urologist is a physician who has specialized knowledge and skill regarding problems of the male and female urinary tract and the male reproductive organs.
A urologist with advanced qualifications in surgery may be a fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS).
Urologists must graduate from an approved medical school and complete an ACGME accredited urology residency program that is a minimum of 5 years in length.
www.urologychannel.com /urologist.shtml   (231 words)

  
 Eunuch Archive Message Boards - Female Urologists
Urologists do very little to save testicles, and mainly see them as a source of testosterone which is a bad thing in cancer treatment.
The "What is a Urologist" page on http://www.urologychannel.com/urologist.shtml says: "urology is classified as a surgical subspecialty" and furthermore that certification requires "the entering urological resident who has completed a general surgery program".
Of course many if all urologists need to be trained in surgical procedures because that is how they get their degrees, they need to understand what the operations involves and give informed decisions to patients, I know because I mets many who dont become surgeon.
www.eunuch.org /vbulletin/printthread.php?t=346   (2012 words)

  
 Association of Women Surgeons - CDR: Urology
Most urologists routinely repair the typical congenital urologic anomalies in children, but the more complex problems are often referred to urologists with specialized training in pediatric urology.
Urologists may serve as primary or assistant surgeons for renal transplantation procedures and may perform other areas types of vascular surgery such as microvascular surgical procedures performed for certain cases of impotence and renal artery reconstruction in patients with renovascular hypertension.
This diversity is what attracts many urologists to the specialty, but it also allows the urologist to adapt her practice to her own talents and circumstances.
www.womensurgeons.org /education/cdr/urology.htm   (2669 words)

  
 ACS :: Urologists Further the Benefits of Laparoscopy
Urologists are extending the reach of laparoscopy to treat tumors of the urinary tract that traditionally required open surgery, according to four reports published in the Journal of Urology.
Urologists are extending the reach of laparoscopy to treat tumors of the urinary tract that traditionally required open surgery, according to four reports published in the Journal of Urology (Vol.
According to an editorial appearing in the journal, laparoscopic techniques are arguably the standard of care for the treatment of small cancers in the kidney because they minimize bleeding, shorten hospital stays, and decrease the number and severity of complications.
www.cancer.org /docroot/NWS/content/update/NWS_1_1xU_Urologists_Further_the_Benefits_of_Laparoscopy.asp   (991 words)

  
 Urologists And Radiation Oncologists Don't Always Agree On Prostate Cancer Treatments   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
The study also found that almost all the urologists and radiation oncologists agreed that prostate-specific antigen (PSA) testing should be included as part of primary care physicians' routine physical examination of men between 50 and 75 years of age.
More than nine of every 10 urologists questioned (93 percent) said they considered prostate surgery better than radiation therapy for men with a normal life expectancy of 10 years or more, while 72 percent of the radiation oncologists indicated that they believed radiotherapy worked as well as radical prostatectomy for such men.
Urologists seemed to be slightly more positive about brachytherapy than external beam radiotherapy.
www.pslgroup.com /dg/1D7BB2.htm   (579 words)

  
 Urologist
Urologists are medical doctors who specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the urinary system in men and women and disorders of the male reproductive system.
Urologists can prescribe medications, perform surgery, and treat urination problems, such as difficulty holding urine (incontinence) and tumors or stones in the urinary system.
Urologists can be board-certified through the American Board of Urology, which is recognized by the American Board of Medical Specialties.
www.webmd.com /hw/health_guide_atoz/ps2169.asp   (139 words)

  
 Urology Group of New Mexico - urologists - Albuquerque NM - Welcome
Our urologists, Dr. Alison Hanson, Dr. Scott Schomer, and Dr. Frederick Snoy, are committed to providing quality urological care in a patient friendly setting.
A urologist is a physician that specializes in disorders of the male and female urinary tract (bladder, ureter, kidney, and urethra) and the male reproductive system.
Urologists use both medical and surgical treatments, including minimally invasive procedures and drug therapies, in the care of urological patients.
www.ugnm.com   (423 words)

  
 PAEDIATRIC UROLOGY IN NEW ZEALAND   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
A paediatric urological service requires paediatric urologists working with paediatric uroradiologists, paediatric nephrologists (or paediatricians with a special interest in paediatric nephrology), paediatric anaesthetists, paediatric nursing staff, and other allied health professionals as part of a paediatric urological team.
A specialist paediatric urologist is one who spends a major part of their time evaluating and managing children with urological conditions, including complex abnormalities.
Specialist paediatric urologists should dedicate a significant portion of their practice to paediatric urology, and have obtained adequate training in paediatric urology.
www.paediatrics.org.nz /PSNZold/reports/childseye/urolorep.htm   (1262 words)

  
 Medical Negligence Expert - Consultant Urologists   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
The Consultant Urologist is a specialist surgeon who operates on the kidneys, bladder, prostate, ureter, urethra, penis and testes.
Some Urologists may specialise in childhood urology and may be known as Consultant Paediatric Urologists.
The Consultant Urologists examine all the documentation and details of the case and look at the standard of care that the Client received.
www.medicalcasenotes.co.uk /medical-experts/Consultant-Urologists.htm   (756 words)

  
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Almost 10% of these were fellowship (sub-specialty) trained in vasectomy reversal surgery, about 20% were academic urologists (associated with a teaching institution) and approximately 70% practiced in the community (non-academic) setting.
An operating microscope was used by 93% of the fellowship trained practitioners, 65% of academic urologists, and 56% of community based urologists.
An even range of suture sizes (from 5-zero to 10-zero) was used by the academic and community urologists, however, the fellowship trained surgeons used statistically different finer sutures (90% used 9-zero or smaller).
www.microvasreversal.com   (467 words)

  
 Associated Urologists 2006   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
Dr. Montie is certified by the American Board of Urology, is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and has been practicing Urology since 1973.
He is a member of the American Medical Association, the American Urological Association, and the American Association of Clinical Urologists.
He is a member of the American Medical Association, the American Urological Association, the American Association of Clinical Urologists and the American Lithotripsy Society.
www.mo-urology.com /providers   (1171 words)

  
 Mayo Clinic: Urology options for problems of the urinary tract at mayoclinic.org
Urologists at Mayo Clinic provide expert care for male and female patients of all ages who suffer from problems of the urinary tract.
Urologists also attend to diseases and conditions of the male reproductive organs.
Two types of minimally invasive surgery that Mayo Clinic urologists are well known for are kidney operations and endoscopic procedures used to diagnose and treat upper urinary tract disorders.
www.mayoclinic.org /urology   (258 words)

  
 Associated Urologists 2006
As with any clinical problem, readers are encouraged to discuss treatment with their healthcare provider, as this will allow a physical examination of the patient and a study of his or her individual problem.
You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold Associated Urologists, P.C. and its employees harmless from and against any claims, actions or demands, liabilities, and settlements, including without limitation reasonable legal and accounting fees resulting from or alleged to result from your violation of these terms and conditions.
Associated Urologists, P.C. is not responsible for the privacy practices or the content of such websites.
www.mo-urology.com /disclaimer   (316 words)

  
 UroToday - Urologists Should Play Integral Role In Palliative Care Of Patients
Urologists, as a group have historically not had training directed towards the care of these individuals.
Dr. Ok and associates at the University of California, Davis School of Medicine publish a guide to palliative care in these patients in the October, 2005 issue of the Journal of Urology.
Should these fail, radiotherapy can be used, but this is not commonly considered by urologists.
www.urotoday.com /37/browse_categories/bladder_cancer/urologists_should_play_integral_role_in_palliative_care_of_patients.html   (516 words)

  
 Ethan Frome   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
The decision of the Senate shall be final and binding on the Council.
          3.3        The election of the Council of the College of Urologists  and its President, Secretary and representative(s) on the CMSA Senate will be governed by the provisions of the Articles of Association and By-Laws of the CMSA for the time being.
The funds raised by the College of Urologists shall be invested on its behalf by the CMSA as reserve funds.
www.collegemedsa.ac.za /constitutions/urologists.htm   (1355 words)

  
 Berkeley Parents Network: Urologists
She is currently scheduled to have Dr. Laurence Baskin, a pediatric urologist from UCSF, perform the surgery on her 3 year old daughter.
I don't know anything about Pacific Urology, but wanted to mention Dr. Paul Turek, who is in the urology department at UCSF and also has a private practice in S.F. He specializes in male-related fertility problems and has done some cutting-edge work.
To the person who wanted a urologist, John Floyd is excellent and he does vasectomies.
parents.berkeley.edu /recommend/medical/urologist.html   (820 words)

  
 Incontinence::Central Arizona Urologists   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
The physicians and staff at Central Arizona Urologists are eager to evaluate and treat all patients with the problem of incontinence.
The physicians at Central Arizona Urologists use minimally invasive techniques, including transvaginal slings to address the problem of stress incontinence.
The physicians at Central Arizona Urologists use minimally invasive techniques, including transvaginal slings and Tension-free Vaginal Tape to address the problem of stress incontinence.
www.azurology.com /incontinence.htm   (296 words)

  
 Is impotence only a biological problem?
They work closely with urologists to help patients understand the suspected medical causes for their inability to perform.
Urologists estimate that about 30 million American men suffer from erectile dysfunction, and many clinicians believe that number is rising.
Health psychologists offer skilled assessment and therapeutic techniques that can not only help urologists pinpoint any psychological or behavioral factors in a patient’s sexual dysfunction, but can also help design a treatment plan and aid the patient in complying with the regimen, he says.
www.apa.org /monitor/jun98/treat.html   (1139 words)

  
 UroToday - Urologists? Ability to Assess Patient Life Expectancy Suggests Need for More Education and Training
A case example is that of a "74 year old individual with lower urinary tract symptoms, blood pressure found to be 170/90 and mild gout".
The physician population consisted of 18 doctors: 4 consultant urologists, 2 consultant oncologists, 4 urology specialist registrars, 4 surgical senior house officers and 4 surgical pre-registration house officers.
Their assessment of 10-year life expectancy was compared to those calculated using the actuarial data combined with Charlson index.
www.urotoday.com /browse_categories/geriatric_urology/urologists_ability_to_assess_patient_life_expectancy_suggests_need_for_more_education_and_training.html   (548 words)

  
 Ultrasound for Urologists training and education courses
Consultant Urologists of the future will need to be trained in Urological ultrasound.
The Royal College of Radiologists (RCR) in their document ‘Ultrasound Training Recommendations for Medical and Surgical Specialties’ has produced a syllabus for both a theoretical and practical training necessary to become a level one ultrasound practitioner and this syllabus has been agreed by the British Association of Urological Surgeons.
All Consultant Urologists will need this basic level of training if they are to perform ultrasound scans without the direct supervision of a Radiologist colleague.
www.urologyultrasound.co.uk   (212 words)

  
 Vanderbilt Children's Hospital : Our Services : Services and Programs : Specialties and Services : Pediatric Urology ...
Pediatric Urologists care for children with any problems associated with the urinary tract and/or genitalia.
The physicians here at Vanderbilt Pediatric Urology are all urologists who have decided to specialize in the care of children.
Managing a diversity of problems ranging from complex genital and urinary tract disorders to socially debilitating voiding abnormalities requires the technical skills of a micro-surgeon with the reassuring touch of a friend and confidant.
www.vanderbiltchildrens.com /interior.php?mid=605   (132 words)

  
 Prostate Cancer Interview with NY & Urologists
The same concept is utilized to shrink the prostate cancer prior to external beam irradiation improving the result of the therapy.
Complimentary medicine products (non prescription/herbal) is not advisable for treating prostate cancer except when all traditional treatment methods have failed, and only while under the care of a physician.
In a recent report of the American Medical Association, Urologists were more  likely to recommend surgery while radiation oncologists recommended radiation.
www.geocities.com /ptmhcm/Prostate.htm   (868 words)

  
 Urologists in Winter Park - See Urologist Background, Urologist Experience, Urologists' Credentials
The company's objective is to provide you with the information and tools you need to identify and choose leading Urologists.
HealthGrades’ Urologist reports offer an efficient, low-cost method of finding and researching Urologists to ensure you are receiving the highest quality care.
Cystoscopy: A diagnostic examination performed under local anesthesia or sedation, a thin flexible telescope is passed by the urologist through the urethra into the bladder.
www.doctor-quality-reports.com /urology/Florida/winter-park.htm   (373 words)

  
 Parkside Kidney Stone Centers
The price-fixing agreements restrained competition both among the urologists who are owners of the Parkside venture, and among non-owner urologists who used the Parkside facilities, resulting in higher prices, the FTC alleged.
Parkside is owned by 101 urologists (35 have jointly invested in USS which, along with 66 additional urologists, owns SCA) who constitute about 45 percent of the urologists in the area.
The urologists agreed to use USL as their billing agent, and each urologist who provided lithotripsy services at Parkside facilities was required to sign an agreement with USL prohibiting independent billing of patients and requiring acceptance of the sum paid by USL.
www.ftc.gov /opa/1998/01/parkside.htm   (918 words)

  
 URONET OF Louisiana, LLC - Advisory Opinion
This letter responds to your request for an advisory opinion on behalf of a group of urologists in the New Orleans area who intend to establish a limited liability company to be known as URONET of Louisiana, L.L.C. URONET will contract with managed care companies to provide urology services on a capitated basis.
The other two urologists practice together in Slidell, Louisiana, which is 10 to 15 miles northeast of New Orleans.
(4) URONET's 22 members and participants constitute 30.5% of the urologists in Jefferson Parish; 29 % of the urologists in St. Tammany Parish; 15% of the urologists in Orleans Parish; and all of the urologists in St. Bernard and St. Charles Parishes (three urologists in St. Bernard and one in St. Charles).
www.ftc.gov /bc/adops/uronet.htm   (720 words)

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