Urology
Urology is the practice of medicine that treats problems of the urinary tract and system that arise due to disease or dysfunction. Urologists treat males and females but often specialize in the male reproductive system.
Urology in north Houston, Texas
Urologic conditions can often be more than just uncomfortable — they can significantly impact your quality of life. We're here to help.
At HCA Houston Healthcare Northwest, we're committed to restoring your urologic health as quickly and effectively as possible. We offer a full range of urology services to diagnose and treat conditions affecting both the male and female urinary tracts, as well as the male reproductive system.
Urologic conditions we treat
Our experienced care team diagnoses and treats various types of conditions affecting the urinary system, including:
- Bladder cancer
- Kidney cancer
- Kidney and ureteral stones
- Male infertility and erectile dysfunction
- Overactive bladder
- Pelvic organ prolapse
- Prostate cancer
- Testicular cancer
- Urinary tract infection (UTI)
- Urinary incontinence
Northwest urology services
We take a multidisciplinary approach to care, meaning our urology teams include specialists from various areas to meet each your unique healthcare needs.
Treatments we offer
Depending on your condition, your urologic care team may include urologists, nephrologists, oncologists, radiologists and infertility specialists. This collaborative team may determine that surgical care is your most effective treatment option. If surgery is needed, we are ranked by Healthgrades as one of America's 100 Best Hospitals for Prostate Surgery, and we prioritize minimally invasive robot-assisted surgery whenever possible. These techniques only benefit you, as they bring about faster recoveries and less scarring. Some of the treatments and surgical procedures we offer include:
- Cryoablation
- Cryotherapy
- Cystoscopy
- Extracorporeal shock-wave lithotripsy
- Total and partial nephrectomy
- Radiation therapy, including radioactive seed implants
- Radical prostatectomy
- Vasectomy
If you are experiencing a urologic condition that is affecting your quality of life, we invite you to explore more of our services and find a urologists in the North Houston area.