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- Prostate Cancer
- Kidney Cancer
- Bladder Cancer
- Testicular Cancer
- Penile Cancer
- Patient Advocates Page
- The UCSF Male Fertility Preservation Program
- Urologic Cancer Resources
- Terminology
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Our program has internationally recognized expertise in the care of urologic cancers. We offer the most current diagnostic tools, surgical, radiation chemotherapy and hormonal treatments as required, and thorough follow-up to maximize quality of life after treatment.
- Endourology and Nephrolithiasis
- Female Urology
- Male Sexual & Reproductive Health
- Trauma and Reconstruction
- Lifetime Congenital Urology Program (L-CUP)
- Terminology
Our department offers comprehensive treatment for non-cancerous conditions of the urologic tract, ranging from kidney stones to erectile dysfunction to male and female urinary tract reconstruction.
- Antenatal Hydronephrosis (Fetal Hydronephrosis)
- Genital Anomalies
- Adolescent Varicoceles
- Cloacal/Exstrophy/ /GU sinus program
- Disorders of Sexual Differentiation Program
- Epispadias and Exstrophy
- Hematuria
- Hydrocele and Hernia (male and female)
- Hypospadias
- Meatal Stenosis
- Phimosis
- Spina Bifida / Myelomeningocele / Neurogenic Bladder
- Testicular Torsion
- Undescended Testes
- Treatment of Genitourinary Malignancies
- Urinary Incontinence, Enuresis and Bowel Function
- Comprehensive Urinary Stone Program
- Urinary Tract Infection/Pyelonephritis
- Urinary Tract Obstruction
- Urinary Tract Reconstruction
- Vesicoureteral Reflux (VUR)
- General
- Services
- Pediatric Urology Patient Information
- Contact Information
- Terminology
Our pediatric urologists are expert in treating patients from birth through young adulthood for a wide range of conditions. These range from surgical reconstruction of birth defects of the urinary tract to common problems such as urinary tract infections and incontinence.
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Patient Care News & Highlights
Yi Li MD received his undergraduate training at Tufts University. He earned his medical degree at the Baylor College of Medicine. After graduating in 2015, he started his urology residency at the...
Dr. Lindsay Hampson has been appointed Residency Program Director and the Frank Hinman, Jr, MD Endowed Professor in Urologic Education. Dr. Hampson was selected after an internal search process. Dr....
Dr. Lindsay Hampson, Associate Professor and Associate Chair of Education in the UCSF Dept. of Urology was awarded a 5-year NIH K76 grant for $243,000.00. The National Institute of Aging's Paul B....
Dr. Shindel, Professor of Urology, was honored by the Haile T. Debas Academy of Medical Educators with the School of Medicine Excellence in Teaching award. This is a peer-nominated award that...
John Lindsey II, MD, MEng received his undergraduate training and master’s degree at Cornell University in Operations Research & Engineering and Biomedical Engineering. After graduating, he...
Carissa Chu, MD received her undergraduate training at University of California, San Diego, where she earned a degree with Honors in Human Biology. After graduating, she earned her medical degree...
UCSF Urology, once again, ranked as one of the best urology programs in the United States according to the 2023-2024 U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals survey. Ranking #12 in the nation, #...