Urology San Antonio

Screening for early detection of prostate cancer.

A simple procedure that makes a man unable to father children, nearly 100% effective. Costs vary by insurance, typically $900 without insurance and $2...

Cryotherapy is minimally invasive procedure that kills prostate cancer by freezing the cancerous cells.

Used to enhance pelvic health through stimulating muscles and feedback.

Sends small pulses of electricity to your pelvic muscles to make them tighter and stronger.

A treatment option for overactive bladder and related issues.

A combination of treatments including psychological therapy, behavioral therapy, oral medical therapy, and topical anesthetic creams to address and ma...

A semen analysis should be done very early in the couple’s fertility evaluation. The semen sample is reviewed to determine the volume, count, concentr...

A procedure performed by a urologist to retrieve sperm for advanced reproductive procedures such as intrauterine insemination (IUI) or in vitro fertil...

Active surveillance is a reasonable approach for men who have early-stage prostate cancer that’s growing slowly or who are older and have other health...

Physical exam to diagnose OAB and rule out other conditions. Tests like urinalysis and urodynamic testing may be ordered.

Applied directly to the vagina to restore health of pelvic organ tissues and improve prolapse problems.

Testosterone replacement therapy can restore abnormally low levels of testosterone back to an age-appropriate, normal range. It is available in severa...

Hormone therapy works by cutting off the supply of male hormones such as testosterone that encourage prostate cancer to grow.

The world’s first therapeutic cancer vaccine administered by removing immune cells and infusing them back into the body to attack the cancer.

Gentle nerve stimulation thought to normalize bladder-brain communication.

Surgical procedure to treat urinary incontinence.

Gentle nerve stimulation thought to normalize bladder-brain communication.

Includes urine cultures to rule out infection, physical exam, and bladder examination with a lighted scope.

Various treatment options available to improve symptoms of OAB.

Management includes lifestyle changes such as avoiding certain foods, keeping hydrated, scheduling regular bathroom visits, and maintaining a healthy ...

Your doctor might perform tests such as testing a sample of your urine for infection, blood or other abnormalities. Cystoscopy involves looking inside...

Treatment may include pelvic floor muscle exercises (Kegels), medicines (such as topical estrogen for women), pessaries, and surgery or outpatient pro...

A combination of liquid medicines are inserted into your bladder through a catheter to reduce swelling and prevent muscle spasms.

Injections with Verapamil and Interferon have shown some improvement and are reasonable treatments to try.

Uses a mild electric current to deliver topical Varapamil through the layers of tissue.

Surgery to remove the kidney is called a nephrectomy, often performed laparoscopically with tiny incisions in the abdomen.

In-house laboratory services provided.

In-house imaging services provided.

Low doses of medications used to treat depression can help delay ejaculation.

Block the hormone that causes your prostate to grow. They help relieve symptoms by shrinking your prostate over time.

Relax the prostate muscles and bladder neck to improve urine flow. These medications start working almost immediately.

Thought to prevent scaring, not remove existing scar tissue. Used in early stages of the disease.

A surgical procedure performed by a urologist to treat varicocele, the most common cause of infertility in men.

Available at Urology San Antonio, can cost from $5,000 to $10,000, with no guarantee of success.

A more complicated vasectomy reversal procedure needed when there is a blockage preventing sperm from entering the vas deferens. For men whose vasecto...

Implants a small device that sends mild electrical currents to the sacral nerves to control bladder function and reduce pain.

Therapy involving stimulation of nerves related to pelvic health.

A Nurse Practitioner (NP) is a registered nurse with advanced academic and clinical experience. NPs can perform similar services to PAs and certain pr...

In-house catheter supply services provided.

A health care provider can teach you exercises that you can do to gain control over the bladder muscles.

General treatments for pelvic floor disorders.

Procedure used for diagnosing and treating bladder conditions.

Focused therapy techniques for pelvic floor health.

A removable silicone device inserted into the vagina to help hold organs in place.

Percutaneous Tibial Nerve Stimulation, a non-surgical treatment to reduce OAB symptoms by relaxing bladder muscles.

Minimally invasive procedure to treat urinary incontinence.

An inflatable penile prosthesis works by implanting two cylinders in the penis, allowing for controlled inflation to mimic an erection.

Involves inserting a penile prosthesis into the penis.

A stretching device is thought to lead to a reduction in curvature. Has been shown to improve curvature.

Most insurance covers this consultation; if not, there is a $100 visit charge.

Targets pelvic floor muscles to help learn relaxation techniques for bladder pain and urinary symptoms, often paired with biofeedback.

A Physician Assistant (PA) receives in-depth education and must pass a rigorous licensing exam. PAs can perform physical exams, diagnose and treat ill...

To diagnose prostatitis, your doctor will ask you about your symptoms and may examine the prostate gland by inserting a lubricated, gloved finger into...

Meeting with a certified sex therapist individually and/or with your partner to address feelings or anxieties about sexuality and sexual relationships...

Kills bone tumors with external beam radiation therapy to slow their growth and limit their harmful effects.

Radiation therapy is a common and highly effective treatment options for early-stage prostate cancer. It uses high-energy x-rays to kill cancerous cel...

When infused into the body, radium 223 settles in the bones and radiates the cancer cells concentrated there, killing the cancer from inside the bone ...

Specialized medical procedures related to the urethra and urinary system.

Minimally invasive water-vapor therapy that shrinks the prostate without the need for medications or invasive surgery.

Surgical procedure for pelvic organ prolapse.

Care related to the insertion and maintenance of catheters.

Surgical procedure to remove the foreskin from the penis.

Treatment option for erectile dysfunction.

Low-intensity extracorporeal ShockWave therapy for the treatment of erectile dysfunction. Ideal for patients with mild to moderate ED; effective in se...

Non-invasive procedure that uses shock waves to break up kidney stones.

An outpatient surgery where ultrasonic shock waves are used to crumble kidney stones into small particles that pass in urine.

Required for cases that cannot be managed with other treatments.

The recovery period for living donor surgery is rather short, with most patients staying in the hospital one to two nights.

Treatments that remove the enlarged part of your prostate to make it smaller. The most common surgery to treat surgery is called a transurethral resec...

Surgical options for managing stress urinary incontinence.

Offers good results for properly-selected candidates.

Surgery aimed at repairing pelvic organ prolapse.

Minimally invasive surgical techniques for kidney-related issues.

Surgery to remove your cancerous prostate and the surrounding lymph nodes is called a radical prostatectomy.

Minimally invasive surgery for prostate cancer.

Surgical procedures related to the scrotum or testicles.

Procedures for treating stones in the urinary tract.

Procedure to alleviate urinary issues caused by prostate enlargement.

Surgical procedure to remove parts of the prostate gland.

Creams used to increase the time it takes from the beginning of sexual stimulation until ejaculation occurs.

Topical medications applied to the penis without iontophoresis (including topical Verapamil) have been shown to be ineffective.

Surgical interventions for trauma and fitting of prosthetic devices.

Minimally-invasive surgery performed through a 1-centimeter incision to break apart and suction out large kidney stones.

Tests to assess bladder function and diagnose urological conditions.

Procedure that involves operating through the urethra to treat bladder issues.

A procedure where a flexible tube with a camera is used to remove kidney stones through the urethra and may involve laser treatment for larger stones.

An outpatient procedure where the scar tissue is either stretched or cut under anesthesia.

An operation for either recurrent strictures or more complex areas of scar tissue, involving a small incision where the scar tissue is removed and the...

Minimally invasive approach that lifts or holds the enlarged prostate tissue out of the way so it no longer blocks the urethra.

Urology San Antonio provides care for men and women experiencing complications of the urinary system and concerns about their sexual health.

Devices inserted into the vagina to support pelvic organs.

Surgical repair related to complications from previous surgeries.