General Practitioners

• Headaches
• Fibromyalgia
• Medical Weight Loss
  Stress urinary incontinence is caused by weakening of the pelvic floor. Therefore, factors that increase risk of SUI are pregnancy, childbirth, aging / menopause, obesity and previous pelvic and abdominal surgeries. Some women will have SUI during and after pregnancy that resolves with delivery and weight loss.
• Pediatric Care
  Our physicians are board certified or board eligible certification, and experienced in treating the full range of urologic problems. Our team includes experts in men and women’s health, urologic cancers, stone disease, robotic surgery, pediatrics, urogynecology and neurourology.
• Primary Care
  You will need a pre-anesthesia clearance before your surgery to clear you for anesthesia. This is typically done by your primary care physician and sometimes by a cardiologist, if needed.
• Smoking Cessation
• Family Practice
• Male Infertility
  Male infertility caused by a varicose vein of the testicle and scrotum – called varicoceles – is a very common occurrence, affecting approximately 10 percent of all men.
• Emergency Care
  With the stent in place you may have bladder irritation – including going to the bathroom more frequently, burning with urination, back pain, urgency, or bladder spasms. It is common to have some blood in the urine with the stent in place. If the blood in the urine is persistent, thick, or has clots – contact the office. If the pain is severe, you have vomiting, or you have a fever above 101°F – call the office or go to the emergency room.
• Colonoscopy
• Constipation
• Erectile Dysfunction
• Irritable Bowel Syndrome
• Electrocardiogram
  Depending on your medical history you may need pre-operative testing such as an electrocardiogram (EKG), blood work, or a clearance by your primary care physician or cardiologist.
• Urinary Incontinence
  There are several types of urinary incontinence or leakage that women experience. The two main types are stress incontinence and urge incontinence.

Gynecologists

• Female Infertility
• Endometriosis
• Pelvic Pain
  Chronic Non-bacterial prostatitis / chronic pelvic pain syndrome: Can cause chronic urinary symptoms and pelvic discomfort in the absence of an infection
• Pregnancy
  Pelvic organ prolapse is caused by weakening or injury to the pelvic floor muscles. These muscles act like a hammock to keep the pelvic organs in place. Pregnancy and childbirth are the main causes of POP but it can also be seen with normal aging, menopause and obesity.
• Labor and Delivery
  Kidney stones have been called the “great mimicker†due to their ability to manifest pain and symptoms in a variety of ways. Commonly they can cause an intense pain in the flank, between the edge of the rib cage and the spine. Many female patients have described the pain as worse than childbirth. They can be accompanied by nausea, vomiting, or blood in the urine. However, they can also lead to lower abdominal pain, urinary frequency, bladder pain, penile pain, testicular pain, etc.

Internists

• Bladder Cancer
• Urology
  At Anne Arundel urology, our goal is to get your child back to doing what he or she does best, being a kid. Our pediatric urology experts have decades of experience providing urologic care for children and their families. No matter what type of urologic problem your child is experiencing, we can help. Our team of specialists are not only expert physicians, they’re also parents. We will always treat you and your child with care and compassion to make the experience as stress-free as possible for both of you.
• Kidney Cancer
• Kidney Stones
  It is estimated that 11% of men and 7% of women will experience a symptomatic kidney stone episode at some point in their lives. Prior to an episode,  stones are often ‘silent’ and not associated with any symptoms whatsoever. However, stones of any size can cause severe problems such as pain, nausea and fever or chills when they obstruct urine flow from the kidney. Large stones may cause a variety of other problems including chronic infections, visible blood in the urine and even long term damage to the kidney. The providers at AAUrology have vast experience in diagnosing, treating and kidney stone prevention.
• Testicular Cancer
  Undescended testes are a common condition affecting about 1 to 2 percent of male infants. This is more common in premature babies. If the testes don’t descend during the first several months of life, the condition can cause infertility and an increased risk of testicular cancer.
• Interstitial Cystitis
  Interstitial cystitis (IC) or Painful bladder syndrome (PBS) is pain, pressure or burning in the bladder area and/or urethra accompanied by frequency or urgency of urination.
• Urinary Tract Infection
  They are most often caused by bacteria that get into the bladder. UTIs are also called bladder infections. Women are more likely to get a UTI, but men can get them too. UTIs in men are usually caused by an underlying issue and often require additional follow up.
• Prostate Cancer
  Our team of urologic cancer specialists offer the latest treatments for bladder, kidney, adrenal, testicular, penile and prostate cancer. At AAUrology, we tailor each patient’s treatment to meet their treatment goals and to ensure the optimal outcome. We have resources to provide you with answers and support from diagnosis through treatment, recovery, and survivorship. Our team of cancer specialists is board certified and experienced in the full range of treatments, including the newest robotic and minimally invasive surgery alternatives.
• Cancer Care
  From a full spectrum advanced prostate cancer center to cutting edge robotic and endoscopic treatments, we are able meet all of your cancer care needs through a multidisciplinary team approach.

Neurologists

• Multiple Sclerosis
  Leakage caused by urine spilling out of the bladder once it has reached its capacity. This can result in constant dribbling or sudden release of urine when the bladder becomes full. Causes include prostate enlargement, urethral stricture, spinal cord injury, diabetes, multiple sclerosis, or prior abdominal surgeries.

Psychiatrists

• Stress Management

Endocrinologist

• Diabetes Care

Radiologist

• Ultrasound
  ESWL uses shockwave energy to fragment a stone into smaller pieces so that the smaller pieces can be passed more easily. This procedure is typically used for asymptomatic stones within the kidneys or stones in the upper portion of the ureter. The procedure is done in the hospital or surgery center and usually takes about 45 minutes. Patients are given IV sedation or anesthesia. During the procedure, the patient rests on a lithotripsy table and is positioned so that the stone can be identified with the use of X-ray and/or ultrasound imaging.
• MRI
• Radiology
  We have collaborative relationships with nearby academic centers including Georgetown Hospital, George Washington Hospital Center, Johns Hopkins and The University of Maryland Medical Center, enabling us to offer the most cutting edge treatments and therapies. We also work with exceptional local radiology and oncology groups to provide you with the best coordinated care.
• X-Rays
• Computed Tomography
  Bring ALL films – including X-rays and CT scans to the hospital / surgery center. The surgeon may need to review them prior to your surgery. The procedure typically takes 60-90 minutes depending on the size and location of the stone.

Surgeons

• Minimally Invasive Surgery
  Our team of urologic cancer specialists offer the latest treatments for bladder, kidney, testicular, penile and prostate cancer. At AAUrology, we tailor each patient’s treatment to ensure the best outcome and provide you with answers and support from diagnosis through treatment, recovery, and survivorship. Our team of cancer specialists is board certified and experienced in the full range of treatments, including robotic and minimally invasive surgery.
• Vasectomy
  Each year, more than 500,000 men in the U.S. Choose vasectomy as a permanent method of birth control. This minor surgical procedure prevents pregnancy better than any other method of birth control except abstinence.
• Robotic Surgery
  More complex procedures, such as robotic surgery, are performed at our three nearby affiliate hospitals, Anne Arundel Medical Center, Baltimore Washington Medical Center & Doctor’s Community Hospital.
• Hysterectomy
  There are several surgical treatments for pelvic prolapse depending on your anatomy and degree of prolapse. If you have symptomatic anterior or posterior prolapse your provider may discuss with you an anterior and/or posterior repair. With this surgery, the connective tissue between the bladder or rectum is used to reinforce the weak pelvic floor and reduce the vaginal bulge. Another option for surgical management is a sacrocolpopexy. This procedure is more invasive and requires removal of the uterus if the patient has not already had a hysterectomy. A sacrocolpopexy is typically done as a robotic surgery. The surgeon will use mesh to lift the top of the vagina and attach it to a ligament near the tailbone.

Plastic Surgeons

• Botox
  If the above strategies fail there are several other options including Botox (botulinum toxin) injection into the bladder, neurostimulation and major bladder surgery.
• Gynecomastia
  This class of drugs help to shrink the prostate, which will hopefully allow a better flow. These can be used in conjunction with the medications listed above.  They can also have some potential side effects, including erectile dysfunction, gynecomastia, and change in PSA level.

Dermatologists

• Fungus
  Pyelonephritis is a type of urinary tract infection where one or both kidneys become infected with either bacteria, a virus, or a fungus.

Physical Therapists

• Physical Therapy
  Pelvic floor physical therapy can be used in conjunction with behavior modification to provide successful relief of symptoms without medication. A pelvic floor physical therapist can help you retrain the bladder and coordinate urination.
• Back Pain