What is Urology
Urology is a surgical subspecialty that specializes in disorders of the genitourinary tract. Urologic conditions affect both sexes. Further sub-specialization include urologic oncology (links to subpage with the appropriate MDs), endourology, andrology/reproductive urology, pediatric urology, neurourology, gynecologic urology, and reconstructive urology.
We treat a variety of conditions that encompass both male and female sexes of all ages. In the adult population some of the common conditions we treat include, but are not limited to: benign prostatic hyperplasia, (BPH; enlarged prostate), bladder cancer, bladder control problems, erectile dysfunction (impotence), female sexual dysfunction, hematuria (blood in the urine), interstitial cystitis (pelvic pain syndrome), kidney cancer, kidney stones, male infertility, peyronie's disease (penile curvature), prostate cancer, prostatitis, sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), testicular cancer, testosterone deficiency, kidney Upper tract tumors, penile cancer, urinary incontinence (leakage with coughing), recurrent or complicated urinary tract infections, vaginal prolapse, infertility and varicoceles. Learn more
Pediatric UrologyDr. Ben Donovan, who is a fellowshiped trained urologist is especially tuned to address the following conditions that include, but is not limited to: vesicoureteral reflux, ureteropelvic junction obstruction (stricture, congenital kidney blockage), hypospadias, chordee, circumcision, undescended testes (cryptorchidism), spina bifida, hydroceles, and hernias. Learn more