Urology

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DIRECTOR Steven J. Shichman, MD

The Department of Urology offers the full-spectrum of contemporary and innovative urological care, diagnosing and treating problems of the male genito-urinary tract and the female urinary tract for patients of all ages. Diseases and disorders of urology include problems urinating, benign and malignant diseases of the prostate, urinary incontinence, infertility, erectile dysfunction, benign and malignant diseases of the kidneys, ureters, bladder and adrenal glands, congenital abnormalities and urinary tract stones.

Clinical interests of our male and female physicians include oncology or cancer surgery (including urinary tract diversions); erectile dysfunction (including implants); urinary incontinence (including evaluation and use of artificial sphincters and biofeedback); infertility evaluation (including microsurgical vasectomy reversal); laporoscopic and minimally invasive surgery (including robotic surgery) and female urology. The department offers special tests and procedures including fiber-optic cystoscopy, ultrasound, Doppler evaluation of penile blood flow, urodynamics, scalpless vasectomy; biofeedback and; laser treatment for stones.

Multi-disciplinary team members include specialists from radiation and medical oncology. Specialty programs include: Biofeedback Center, Kidney Stone Center, Prostate Cancer Support Group, Sexual Dysfunction Clinic, and Urinary Continence Clinic.