How Your Diagnosis Is Made
Every diagnosis starts with a detailed history and a relevant physical examination. From there, evaluation may include blood tests such as PSA or kidney function markers, a urine test, and imaging such as ultrasound, CT, or MRI, depending on the symptoms involved. A biopsy is added when imaging or blood results point to a finding that needs tissue confirmation, such as a raised PSA or a kidney mass.
The specific combination of tests depends on the symptom or condition being evaluated, not a fixed checklist applied to every patient.
Kidney Conditions
Kidney Failure & CKD
Progressive loss of kidney function, ranging from early chronic kidney disease to complete kidney failure requiring dialysis or transplantation. Evaluation includes blood tests, imaging, and a review of whether kidney transplant, including a robotic-assisted option, may be appropriate.
Learn MoreKidney Cancer & Renal Mass
A tumor or abnormal mass found on the kidney, often detected incidentally on an ultrasound or CT scan done for another reason. Evaluation determines whether the mass is cancerous and whether tissue-preserving surgery is an option.
Learn MoreKidney Stones
Hard deposits that form in the kidney and can cause severe flank pain, blood in the urine, or a urinary tract infection. Treatment ranges from monitoring smaller stones to procedures such as RIRS for larger or symptomatic ones.
Learn MoreProstate Conditions
Prostate Enlargement (BPH)
Non-cancerous enlargement of the prostate gland that can cause frequent urination, a weak stream, or difficulty emptying the bladder. Treatment options range from medication to minimally invasive procedures such as UroLift, Rezum, and HoLEP.
Learn MoreProstate Cancer & Raised PSA
A raised PSA level or a confirmed prostate cancer diagnosis, evaluated through imaging, biopsy, and staging. Treatment options range from active surveillance to robotic radical prostatectomy, depending on the stage and grade of the disease.
Learn MoreBlood in Urine (Hematuria)
Blood in Urine (Hematuria)
Visible or microscopic blood in the urine, a symptom that should never be ignored even if it occurs only once. Evaluation looks for underlying causes including infection, kidney stones, or a tumor in the kidney, bladder, or prostate.
Learn MoreMen's Sexual Health
Erectile Dysfunction
Difficulty achieving or maintaining an erection sufficient for sexual activity, evaluated privately to identify underlying causes. Treatment options range from lifestyle changes and medication to further specialist care where needed.
Learn MorePremature Ejaculation
Ejaculation that occurs sooner than desired during sexual activity, a common and treatable concern. Evaluation is confidential and considers both physical and behavioral factors before recommending treatment.
Learn MoreWomen's Urology
Recurrent Urinary Tract Infections (UTI)
Repeated urinary tract infections, often affecting women, evaluated to identify underlying causes such as anatomical factors or incomplete bladder emptying. Treatment aims to reduce recurrence, not just treat each episode individually.
Learn MoreFrom Diagnosis to Treatment
Once a diagnosis is confirmed, treatment is matched to the specific condition, ranging from monitoring or medication to a minimally invasive procedure or robotic surgery.
Not sure which condition matches your symptoms? A consultation is the most direct way to get a proper evaluation rather than guessing based on symptoms alone.
Get an Accurate Diagnosis for Urological Conditions
Every condition is treated differently, and the right path starts with an accurate diagnosis rather than assumptions based on symptoms alone. Bringing any existing reports, scans, or test results to the first consultation is the most direct way to move forward.
FAQs
Not every urinary or reproductive symptom needs an immediate procedure. A first consultation is where that is determined, based on your specific symptoms and test results rather than a general assumption.
Yes. Most consultations begin with a discussion of your symptoms and history, followed by a plan for any tests needed. A referral is not required to book an appointment.
If your symptoms don't clearly match one condition, or you are unsure which category applies, a general urology consultation is the right starting point. The evaluation itself will help identify the underlying cause.
Timelines vary by condition and by the tests required, but many evaluations, including blood work and standard imaging, can begin at the first visit.