Infections and other medical conditions affecting the urinary and genital tracts are among the most sensitive for patients, and urologists at St. Luke's are expert in addressing their emotional as well as physical concerns. Our highly-qualified physicians are distinguished for their research, as well as for their compassionate treatment of a wide range of conditions in both men and women. For more information, please call us at (212) 523-7790.
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 participate in a number of studies involving advanced treatments for disorders including benign prostatic hyperplasia (enlarged prostate) and prostate cancer.
St. Luke's Hospital 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 urologists offer special expertise in the newest, most effective approaches to treatment. Department members 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.
Diagnostic Procedures
In order to provide the most appropriate care, we take care in performing the necessary diagnostic procedures. The recommended procedure is decided on with careful consideration of the symptoms the patient is experiencing.
Procedures include:
- Cystoscopy
- Lithotripsy
- Ultrasound
- Prostate biopsy