Urology

Valley Urologic Specialists

an Affiliate of Lakeside Community Healthcare

Having a urologic condition can be uncomfortable both physically and emotionally. It can interfere with your daily life and cause unneeded anxiety. Valley Urological Specialists, an affiliate of Lakeside Community Healthcare, provides comprehensive treatment of urologic disease in both men and women with expert care and utmost respect. You can be assured you have access to highly skilled physicians and comprehensive treatment options in a comfortable and compassionate environment.

Urology focuses on the urinary tracts of men and women, as well as the reproductive system of the male. Common urologic conditions include incontinence, malignant and benign prostate disease, urinary tract infections, bladder stones, cancers of the urinary tract, kidney stones, impotence/erectile dysfunction and cystitis. In addition, urologists perform procedures such as circumcisions and vasectomy/vasectomy reversal.

Our urology experts are at the forefront of comprehensive diagnosis and treatment options for urologic disease. They are trained in the latest minimally invasive techniques, as well as groundbreaking treatments, such as the da Vinci® minimally invasive robotic-assisted surgery for the treatment of prostate cancer.

For the diagnosis or treatment of a urologic condition, you can trust our board certified urologists to provide you optimal care with skill and sensitivity.

Burbank

191 South Buena Vista Street

Suite 235

Burbank, CA 91506

818 524-2003

Jerry S. Garrett, M.D.

John S. Lam, M.D.

Arthur D. Vatz, M.D.

West Hills

7325 Medical Center Drive, Suite 300

West Hills, CA 91307-4117

818 595-3580



Jerry S. Garrett, M.D.

John S. Lam, M.D.

Arthur D. Vatz, M.D.

Valencia

25775 West McBean Parkway, Suite 107

Valencia, CA 91355

661 259-9680

Jerry S. Garrett, M.D.

John S. Lam, M.D.

Arthur D. Vatz, M.D.

 

Click here for information on common screening procedures.

Click here for information on vasectomy preparations.

Click here for links about urology.

 

 

 

 

 

Urology Links

Urology Health

http://www.urologyhealth.org/

National Kidney and Urologic Disease Information Clearinghouse

http://kidney.niddk.nih.gov/

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Urology Screenings

Cystoscopy

The passage of a small telescope (rigid or flexible) through the urethra into the bladder.



Preparation:

Nothing to eat or drink for 1 hour before the test.

Take antibiotic the morning or the test, if instructed by your physician.

Prostate Biopsy

A small needle on a spring a spring device, placed above ultrasound probe, is used to take prostate biopsies.

Preparation:

Take antibiotic the morning of the biopsy.

Nothing to eat or drink for three hours before the test.

No aspirin, Motrin, Advil, or other blood thinner for seven days before the biopsy.

Plan on going home immediately after biopsy and staying home all day.

Prostate Ultrasound

A probe (size of an exam finger) is inserted into the rectum to take pictures of the prostate, seminal vesicles and bladder.

Preparation:

Nothing to eat or drink for three hours before test.

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Vasectomy Preparation

A vasectomy is male sterilization performed through incisions in the scrotum.

Preparation:

  • Shave scrotal area (no need to shave above penis).
  • Make plans to go home immediately after procedure, lie down and apply ice to scrotal area.
  • Bring scrotal supporter or scrotal suspensory (can be purchased at drug store) with you.
  • No aspirin, Motrin, Advil or any other blood thinners seven days before vasectomy.

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