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Wednesday, November 23, 2011

What to look for in a Urologist PART 1

Once a diagnosis of Urethral Stricture Disease has been established by either urethrography or cystoscopy, it is important to credential the urologist whom you are considering to trust with the management of your case. BOARD CERTIFIED DOES NOT MEAN "EXPERT IN URETHRAL SURGERY", most urologists are "one size fits all", and have difficulty treating recurrent strictures successfully. Any of us who have heard the torturous metallic noise of urethral sounds hitting the tray can attest to this. The web will provide access to research written by your intended physician, look for research submitted to the journal UROLOGY, the National Institutes of Health, JAMA, and papers published by medical colleges and universities.

A UROLOGISTS STATEMENT ON THEIR WEBSITE OR CONTAINED WITHIN ADVERTISING DOES NOT AN EXPERT MAKE

Remember, this is a condition which you will carry throughout your life - select only the best surgeon - speak up, stay involved in the management of your case - gather research and documentation for your insurance carrier as proof that sending you to a specialist in urethral surgery will save money for them, and anxiety for you. DO NOT SETTLE FOR DILITATION UPON DILITATION, it's difficult for you, and scars the urethra making surgeries in the future more difficult.
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