Patient Care: Examine patients, obtain medical histories, and perform thorough physical examinations to diagnose urological conditions. Order and interpret diagnostic tests such as blood tests, urinalysis, imaging, and biopsies.
Treatment Planning: Develop personalized treatment plans for patients, which may include medications, minimally invasive procedures, or surgical interventions.
Surgical Procedures: Perform surgical procedures when necessary, such as kidney stone removal, prostate surgery, bladder surgery, and vasectomy.
Counseling: Provide patients with information about their conditions, treatment options, and potential side effects. Offer guidance on lifestyle changes and preventive measures.
Monitoring and Follow-up: Monitor the progress of patients undergoing treatment, adjust treatment plans as needed, and conduct follow-up appointments to assess outcomes and provide ongoing care.
Emergency Care: Respond to urological emergencies, such as urinary tract infections, kidney stones, and urological trauma, with timely and effective interventions.
Collaboration: Collaborate with other medical professionals, including primary care physicians, radiologists, oncologists, and nurses, to ensure comprehensive patient care.
Research and Education: Stay up-to-date with the latest developments in urology through continuing education and research. Contribute to medical knowledge by conducting research studies and publishing findings.
Record Keeping: Maintain detailed and accurate medical records, including patient histories, examination findings, diagnostic test results, treatment plans, and progress notes.
Ethical and Legal Compliance: Adhere to medical ethics and legal regulations, ensuring patient confidentiality and informed consent.
Qualifications:
Medical Degree (MD or DO) from an accredited medical school.
Completion of a residency program in urology.
State medical license and board certification in urology.
Strong diagnostic and surgical skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Compassion and empathy in patient care.
Commitment to patient safety and ethical standards.
Ability to work in a team-based healthcare environment.
