What Is a Urologist and Why Do You Need One?

Karl Marvin Tan MD

April 15, 2021

Urologists treat any disease or condition that affects the urinary tract and the male reproductive system. They also conduct preventive testing such as PSA (prostate-specific antigen) tests and prescribe medications that can treat erectile dysfunction (ED) and male fertility issues.

Men tend to see urologists just like women tend to see gynecologists, but both men and women can develop bladder problems, kidney stones, and urinary tract infections – which are best treated by an experienced urologist.

What are the conditions being treated by a Urologist?

There are many reasons to visit a urologist, including:

  • Kidney stones
  • Enlarged prostates
  • Blood in urine
  • Testicular pain
  • Elevated PSA levels
  • Difficult or painful urination
  • Urinary incontinence
  • Infertility 
  • Erectile dysfunction

Urologists also treat bladder cancer, kidney disease, urinary tract infections (UTIs), and issues with the male reproductive organs.

When To Visit a Urologist?

Urologists are trained to perform diagnostic tests and surgery on the bladder, kidneys, prostate, and other parts of the body that are related to the urinary tract and male sexual organs. A primary care doctor may refer patients to a urologist for further evaluation and specialized treatment.

While urology is a medical specialty on its own, many urologists further specialize. Therefore, the urologist who treats a patient for kidney stones may refer a patient to a colleague to treat any urologic cancers or special fertility issues. 

Urology in the Philippines

There are many reasons to see a urologist, whether you are male or female. Urologists treat a large number of conditions, from kidney stones to sexual dysfunction to cancer, and they can play a crucial role in a patient’s overall health at all stages of life.

If you live in the Philippines and are looking for a qualified and highly skilled urologist, we are ready to serve you. We specialize in treating men’s issues such as infertility, low-T, erectile dysfunction, penile implants, Peyronie’s disease, and prostate health.

Contact us by scheduling an appointment online. A lot of urologists are also available and you may browse through the official website of the Philippine Urological Association, Inc.