Treatment

We offer a comprehensive set of solutions for our patients, ranging from traditional to state-of-the-art and excellent post-surgical care. We have specializations in: Urologic Oncology Laparoscopic & Robotic Surgery Kidney Stone Disease Female Urology/Urinary incontinence Reconstructive Surgery/Sexual Medicine Pediatric Urology General Urology The UF Department of Urology is unique in…

I’m excited to share with you my passion for our department and our commitment to excellence in urologic care. University of Florida Department of Urology has earned the reputation as one of the leading urology programs in the United States. In keeping with UF Health’s mission, we…

Benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH) refers to enlargement of the prostate gland that tends to be more common and symptomatic in the aging male. The exact cause is unknown. The enlarged prostate causes lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) by direct bladder outlet obstruction and increased…

What is Erectile Dysfunction? As defined by the 2nd Consensus Conference on Impotence, male erectile dysfunction (ED) “is the inability to initiate and maintain an erection satisfactory for sexual intercourse.” Large studies (such as the Massachusetts Male Aging Study) suggest that 20-30 million men in the United States alone suffer…

Urinary incontinence (UI) is defined by the International Continence Society as “the complaint of any involuntary loss of urine.” UI is a worldwide health problem that can significantly diminish an individual’s quality of life.  On a societal scale, the economic burden is great, with the total direct and…

Committed to Advanced Patient Care The University of Florida Urologic Oncology Program at UF Health was established in 2007 to provide comprehensive, multidisciplinary care for patients with urologic cancers. The primary mission of the program is to streamline access both for patients and referring physicians to UF cancer specialists…

The testicles form in the abdomen and descend down into the scrotum through the inguinal canal during the 3rd trimester of pregnancy. Any testis that is not located in the scrotum is considered to be undescended. This condition is fairly common, with about 1%…

Urinary incontinence occurs in about 10% of 5 year olds and 5% of 10 year olds. Incontinence in children can occur at night (nocturnal enuresis), during the day, or both (diurnal incontinence). Occasionally, structural abnormalities of the urinary tract cause urinary incontinence, but most commonly,…

Urology is a surgical subspecialty that manages the diseases of the urinary tract. Management can be either surgical or medical or both. The urinary tract consists of the kidneys and the adjacent adrenal glands, ureters, bladder, male prostate, urethra and male testicles. Disease entities…

What can I expect during my first office visit? During your first office visit you will be asked to complete a questionnaire about your medical problems, including medical history, medications, allergies, and social history.  You should come to the office with a full bladder so that a urine…