At Mercyhealth, you can find a urologist who treats a variety of routine and complex health concerns that affect the urinary tract, pelvis and male reproductive organs.
Personalized care for a variety of conditions
We understand that discussing sexual and urologic health problems can be difficult. You can rest assured that our experienced team will provide personalized, comprehensive care to put you at ease.
Conditions we treat in adults
Urological problems are almost always treatable, often with excellent results. We are experts in treating a variety of issues including:
- Bladder problems, such as incontinence
- Cancers of the urinary tract
- Erectile dysfunction
- Infertility
- Kidney and bladder stones
- Prostate conditions
- Sexual dysfunction
- Vasectomy and vasectomy reversal
Reviewed 8/10/2022
Prostate cancer: Myth or fact?
The American Cancer Society estimates that about 1 man in 8 will be diagnosed with prostate cancer during his lifetime. Find out how much you know about this common cancer.
Myth or fact: Prostate cancer occurs only in older men.
Myth. It's true that age is one of the leading risk factors for prostate cancer. However, about 4 in 10 cases are diagnosed in men younger than age 65.
Myth or fact: Blood in the urine is an early sign of prostate cancer.
Myth. Prostate cancer usually doesn't cause any symptoms, especially in the early stage of the disease. Blood in the urine can be a sign of advanced prostate cancer, as can difficulty urinating; erectile dysfunction; or pain in the hips, back or chest.
Myth or fact: Prostate cancer is the second most common cause of cancer death in American men.
Fact. Compared with other cancers, only lung cancer causes more male deaths. Still, most men diagnosed with prostate cancer don't die from it. And most who do are older than 75.
Myth or fact: All men should be screened for prostate cancer at age 50.
Myth. The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) says that men should have the opportunity to discuss with their doctor the benefits of screening between the ages of 55 and 69. The USPSTF recommends against screening for men 70 and older. The American Cancer Society encourages men to discuss their risk factors and the pros and cons of screening with their doctor at age 50 for men at average risk—but at age 40 or 45 for those at higher risk.
Myth or fact: The screening test for prostate cancer is called a PSA test.
Fact. PSA stands for prostate-specific antigen. It's a substance made by the prostate. At high levels, it can indicate a problem—which could be infection, inflammation or maybe cancer. But the PSA test does not diagnose prostate cancer.
The PSA test isn't a perfect screening tool for prostate cancer. Before having the test, thoroughly review its risks and benefits with a doctor.
More about prostate cancer screening
Sources: American Cancer Society; Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; U.S. Preventive Services Task Force; UpToDate
Treatment for your individual needs
Our urology teams provide excellent outcomes while minimizing your discomfort. We are committed to providing the least invasive treatment possible. Depending on your condition, we offer a range of surgical and nonsurgical treatments.
Pediatric urology
A child’s reproductive system and urinary tract is still growing and developing. Our pediatric urology team treats children (newborns through age 18) with a variety of urology conditions, with particular emphasis on congenital issues affecting the kidneys, bladder, urethra and genitalia. We also work with children suffering from urinary tract infections, kidney stones, urinary incontinence/accidents, bedwetting, vesicoureteral reflux, and an assortment of other urinary concerns.
A personalized treatment plan
We strive to care for children without using medications, invasive studies and surgery. For patients that do require surgery, we have specialized pediatric anesthesiologists.
We believe knowledge is power. Our providers and staff will take the time to educate you and your child about their condition and concerns and recommended treatment. Together, with the family, we tailor our treatment plan to their individual needs.
Conditions we treat in children
Our pediatric urologist treats a wide variety of conditions, including:
- Antenatal hydronephrosis
- Bedwetting
- Chordee
- Hidden/buried/concealed penis
- Hydrocele
- Hydronephrosis
- Hypospadias
- Inguinal hernia
- Kidney stones
- Meatal stenosis
- Painful urination/dysuria
- Penile adhesions
- Phimosis/excess prepuce
- Posterior urethral valves
- Testicular torsion
- Undescended testicle
- Urinary incontinence
- Urinary frequency/urgency
- Urinary tract infections
- Varicocele
- Vesicoureteral reflux (VUR)
- Voiding dysfunction
Make an appointment with an urologist
To make an appointment with an adult urologist, view our urologists or call 888.396.3729.
To make an appointment with our pediatric urologist, view our pediatric urologist or call 888.396.3729.