Urology
American Board of Surgery
1617 John F. Kennedy Blvd., Suite 860
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Phone: (215) 568-4000
www.absurgery.org
A urologist
also known as a Genitourinary Surgeon, focuses on diagnosing and treating disorders of the urinary tracts of males and females, and on the reproductive system of males. These specialists manage non-surgical problems such as urinary tract infections and benign prostatic hyperplasia, as well as surgical problems such as the surgical management of cancers, the correction of congenital abnormalities, and correcting of stress incontinence.
Specialty training required prior to Board Certification – Five years
Subspecialties:
To become certified in a particular subspecialty, a physician must be Board Certified by the American Board of Urology and complete additional training as specified by the Member Board.
Pediatric Urology
A Pediatric Urologist is trained to diagnose, manage, treat, and prevent urologic disorders in children. Such disorders include undescended testes, congenital abnormalities of the genito-urinary tract, underdeveloped genitalia and difficulties with urination.
Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery
A subspecialist in Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery is a physician in Urology or Obstetrics and Gynecology who, by virtue of education and training, is prepared to provide consultation and comprehensive management of women with complex benign pelvic conditions, lower urinary tract disorders, and pelvic floor dysfunction. Comprehensive management includes those diagnostic and therapeutic procedures necessary for the total care of the patient with these conditions and complications resulting from them.