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Conditions We treat
Adult Urology
Prostate Cancer
Erectile Dysfunction
Elevated PSA
Bladder Cancer
BPH/ Enlarged Prostate
Kidney Stones
Urinary Incontinence
Female Organ Prolapse
Infertility/ Vasectomy
Kidney Cancer
Testis Cancer
Hematuria
Recurrent UTIs
Interstitial Cystitis
Vasectomy/Sterilization
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Pediatric Urology
Hypospadias
Undescended Testes
Vesicoureteral Reflux
Pediatric Hernias
UPJ Obstruction
Hydronephrosis
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Some of the Technologies We Employ
da Vinci Prostatectomy (dVP)
da Vinci Sacrocolpopexy
da Vinci Pyeloplasty
da Vinci Partial Nephrectomy
IGRT/IMRT Radiation Therapy
CT Scan
CT Positron Emission Tomography
Pediatric Diagnostic Ultrasound
GreenLight Laser Vaporization
Interstim/PTNS
Valley Urologic Associates Welcomes You
Urology/ Urologists in Glendale, Goodyear, Phoenix, and Paradise Valley, on the campuses of Abrazo Arrowhead, Abrazo West, Abrazo Scottsdale, and Banner Estrella Medical Center; Valley Urologic Associates is the iconic urology practice of Shawn D. Blick MD, Vi N. Hua MD, Rahul Thaly MD, Lynn W. Blunt, Jr. MD, Lipika McCauley MD, Vincent Chehval DO, Paul Bombino, MD, urologic oncologist Torre H. Rhoades MD and pediatric urologist Ben O. Donovan MD. Our urologists combine extensive experience and the latest technological advances in addressing urological concerns. Our urologists and staff partner with patients in the treatment of adult and pediatric urologic disease. We strive to offer treatment that is state of the art with compassion and sensitivity. Our urologists are trained at the World's foremost institutions and are adept in all areas of urology, including Fellowship Trained specialization to address specific areas of urology such as da Vinci robotic surgery, advanced laparoscopy, reconstructive urology, urologic oncology, and pediatric urology.
- Dr. McCauley and Jenna Graham, PA-C Webinar on Bladder/Bowel IncontinenceListen to Dr.McCauley and Jenna Graham, PA-C address bladder and bowel incontinence on a webinar
Learn More - Interstim Center of ExcellenceDr. McCauley's Medtronic InterStim program has been officially designated as an InterStim Center of Excellence (COE). The COE recognizes physicians who demonstrate exemplary use of the InterStim System and a commitment to patient care for those suffering from symptoms associated with Overactive Bladder, Fecal Incontinence and Non-Obstructive Urinary Retention. Learn More
- Dr. Agins RetiresDr. Agins retires after almost 17 years of service to Phoenix Valley patients. If you have been a patient of Dr. Agins, plans have been made to allow you go either obtain your records or continue your care with any one of the Valley Urologic Associates providers. Learn More
- Dr. McCauley Webinar on Incontinence/POPListen to Dr.McCauley complete a webinar on urinary incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse. Learn More
- Masks No Longer RequiredIn the interest of protecting our most vulnerable patients, VUA aligns with current CDC guidelines for source control. Our policy is in line with the CDC masking guidelines based on community transmission.
- VUA TeleMedicine is Available During COVID-19 OutbreakIn the interest of social distancing and protecting our patients, VUA is capable to conduct TeleMedicine visits to maintain continuity of care for our established patients. Please call our office to request a TeleMedicine appointment and we can schedule it at your convenience. VUA uses a videoconferencing platform that is HIPPA compliant and works on most mobile phones. You can also go online via Phreesia to complete the pre-office visit paperwork.Learn More ACCESS PATIENT FORMS
- Please Adhere to CDC Guidelines During COVID-19 OutbreakIn the interest of our patients - if you have a fever, cough, muscle aches, shortness of breath with flu-like symptoms, first call your primary care provider before coming in for an appointment. Learn More
- VUA is a Urolift Center of ExcellenceVUA is a Urolift COE for patients who are seeking surgeons who have performed the Urolift procedure with high volumes and under stringent quality metrics. Schedule an appointment to see Dr. Hua today. Learn More
- VUA Opens Banner Estrella OfficeVUA welcomes patients to our new location on the campus of Banner Estrella Hospital on 9321 W. Thomas Road Suite 320. Learn More
- VUA now offering novel MonaLisa Touch VUA is now offering the novel MonaLisa Touch procedure for vaginal health especially for patients who have had breast or uterine cancer. Call us for more information or make an appointment to see Dr. McCauley today. Learn More
- USPSTF reverses and backs PSA screeningA 2017 Update to the USPSTF screening recommendation supports individualized approach to PSA screening for prostate cancer. Learn More
- We are still on Cigna Healthcare PlansSome patients have received letters from Cigna Healthcare stating that several of our physicians were no longer accepting Cigna plans. This was a clerical error and we still continue to participate on Cigna plans. Learn More
- Please log in to the new VUA patient portal There is a new and improved patient portal to access your health history and more. Log in at https://myhealthrecord.com. Learn More
- Dr. Blick Pioneers Stem Cell InjectionsDr. Blick, in association with Urocellz Research, with Dr. Zahalsky, a leading expert in the field of regenerative medicine, begins stem cell injections for erectile dysfunction. Dr. Blick is a member of Urocellz Research physician advisory board. Learn More
- NEJM 50% Less Metastasis from PSA ScreeningA new article came out from the New England Journal of Medicine that shows a drastic reduction in metastatic prostate cancer rates as a result of PSA screening. Read the article here from NEJM
- Urolift Procedure for Men with BPH takes offDr. Blick pioneers cutting edge of urology by performing a new FDA de novo approved Urolift system for BPH in 2014. He was one of the firsts in the nation to offer the latest minimal invasive treatment for men with obstructive symptoms from an enlarged prostate. Since then, the procedure has been very effective, and has garnered support from urologists nationwide. Learn more
And a Urolift Patient Instructional Video
- Dr. Blick Informs Men of Their Options for ED at www.beyondthebluepill.comDr. Blick advances surgical therapy for men with erectile dysfunction that does not improve with medications. Learn more
- Find Us on FaceBookVUA has ventured into social media to help bring more news and information to our patients. Please visit us on Facebook and Google Plus and give us a "Like" if you dont mind following us. The address for Facebook is www.facebook.com/vuaurology. Learn more
Locations
West Valley Office
13555 W. McDowell Road
Suite 304
Goodyear, AZ 85395
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Banner Estrella Office
9321 W. Thomas Road
Suite 320
Phoenix, AZ 85037
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Arrowhead Office
18699 N. 67th Avenue
Suite 230
Glendale, AZ 85308
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Paradise Valley Office
3815
E. Bell Road
Suite 3600
Phoenix, AZ 85032
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Phone
(623) 935-5522
FAX
(623) 935-3220
VUA Team
Athena Arbuckle, PA-C
Dr. Shawn D. Blick, M.D.
Dr. Lynn W. Blunt, M.D
Dr. Paul Bombino, M.D
Dr. Vincent Chehval, D.O.
Tim Coyne, PA-C
Dr. Ben O. Donovan, M.D.
Katrina Hailey, ANP
Dr. Vi N. Hua, M.D.
Angela McBride, PA-C
Dr. Lipika McCauley, M.D.
Dr. Torre H. Rhoades, M.D.
Shiona Smith, PA-C
Dr. Rahul K. Thaly, M.D.
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