St. Luke's-Roosevelt Department of Urology

Urologic Treatment for Men and Women

Infections and other medical conditions affecting the urinary and genital tracts are among the most sensitive for patients, and urologists at St. Luke's-Roosevelt are expert in addressing their emotional as well as the physical concerns. Our highly qualified physicians are distinguished for their research as well as their compassionate treatment of a wide range of conditions in men and women.

MALE REPRODUCTIVE UNIT
The Department of Urology's Male Reproductive Unit is notable for its expertise in the diagnosis and treatment of conditions affecting men. Departmental clinician/researchers are participating in a number of studies involving advanced treatments for disorders including benign prostatic hyperplasia (enlarged prostate) and prostate cancer.

St. Luke's-Roosevelt urologists also have special expertise in treatment of:

• impotence
• infertility
• incontinence
• sexually transmitted diseases, including herpes
• urinary tract infections
• bladder stones

FEMALE URINARY TRACT CONCERNS
For women with recurrent urinary tract infections, St. Luke's-Roosevelt urologists offer special expertise in the newest, most effective approaches to treatment. Members of the department are particularly well known for treatment of interstitial cystitis -- a chronic condition that, if uncontrolled, can entail great misery for patients.

Effective treatments are also offered for urinary incontinence, a condition that plagues many postmenopausal women.

PROCEDURES INCLUDE:

• cystoscopy
• lithotripsy
• ultrasound
• prostate biopsy