Urology

Our urologists are here to help you improve your overall health and quality of life. Understanding your risk factors, such as a family history of certain cancers, and recognizing the signs for certain urological disorders are the first and most important steps to maintaining your health.  

The following symptoms may be a sign of a more serious urologic condition requiring medical attention:

• Blood in your urine
• Pain while urinating
• Changes in your urinary pattern
• Frequent urination or difficulty holding urine (incontinence)
• Weak urinary stream or inability to urinate
• Pain in your lower abdomen
• Persistent pain in your lower back
• Frequent urinary tract infections
• A testicular mass
• A lump or mass in your side or abdomen
• Unexplained weight loss

Proper screening is an essential part of preventative care. The American Cancer Society recommends that men discuss prostate cancer screenings with their providers at around age 50. Men with a family history of prostate cancer should begin that conversation around age 40.

Urine collection and blood tests are commonly the first steps in diagnosing and screening urologic conditions. Imaging tests such as pyelogram, cystography, CT scan, or ultrasound of the kidney, prostate/rectal sonogram, and renal angiogram provide visibility into the urinary tract to look for blockages, tumors, and other abnormalities. Cystometry and urine flow tests help doctors assess whether the urinary function is normal.

Men can encounter a host of conditions that affect their day-to-day lives. Most are treatable, but it's important to identify and understand the symptoms. Our board-certified urologists provide the most innovative treatments for the following conditions:

• Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)
• Circumcision
• Elevated Prostate-Specific Anitgen (PSA)
• Epididymitis
• Erectile Dysfunction (ED)
• Genital Warts
• Hydrocele (swelling in the scrotum)
• Incontinence
• Infertility
• Low Testosterone
• Male sexual health
• Peyronie's Disease
• Prostatitis
• Scrotal surgery
• Testicle pain
• Testicular Torsion
• Urinary issues
• Variocele
• Vasectomy & Vasectomy reversal

Our expert providers take the time to get to know each patient and find the best treatment option to suit your individual needs. We are proud to offer the latest therapy options and treatments available for a wide range of pelvic and bladder conditions, including:

• Interstitial Cystitis/Painful Bladder Syndrome
• Neurogenic Bladder
• Overactive Bladder
• Pelvic Organ Prolapse
• Pelvic Floor Stimulation
• Recurrent Urinary Tract Infections
• Stress Urinary Incontinence
• Urethra Strictures

Our urologists work collaboratively with the Rochester Regional Health Pelvic Health Center experts to provide comprehensive care for women's pelvic disorders.

The urinary tract is made up of the kidneys, ureters, and bladder. Our expert urologists provide treatment and management for a wide range of general urologic conditions, such as: 

• Bladder infections
• Bladder stones
• Difficulty Urinating
• Hematuria (Blood in the urine)
• Kidney Stones
• Nocturia
• Urinary Incontinence
• Urinary Tract Infections

Our urologists work closely with experts from the Lipson Cancer Institute to provide each patient with a comprehensive, multidisciplinary approach to their treatment plan. Our goal is to thoroughly discuss your urologic cancer diagnosis, outline treatment options, and provide compassionate care to you and your loved ones throughout this journey. 

Common cancers we treat include: 

• Bladder Cancer
• Cancer of the Ureters
• Kidney Cancer
• Prostate Cancer
• Penile Cancer
• Testicular Cancer

The Urology Center at Rochester Regional Health performs the area's largest volume of minimally invasive surgical techniques, including robotic-arm assisted, laparoscopic, endoscopic urologic surgeries, High-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU), and Aquablation therapy. These procedures offer patients: 

• Increased surgical precision
• Smaller incisions
• Reduced risk
• Less pain
• Quicker recovery
• Improved outcomes

Our urology specialists will evaluate your individual needs if your treatment requires surgery to determine the best surgical approach.