What does a urologist do?

Urologist specializes in the surgical and medical treatment of kidneys, urinary bladder, adrenal glands, urethra and male reproductive organs.

Which tests/ investigations are generally required by the Urologist?

The tests include Digital Rectal Exam (DRE),Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA), Urine analysis, Urine culture, PSA blood test, Testosterone blood test, Creatinine and Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN) Blood Tests.

What are the typical symptoms for which patients meet an urologist?

You should meet an urologist if you are having a urinary tract infection (UTI) that won't go away or having leaking, or suffering erectile dysfunction with pelvic pain.

What does a urologist do for males?

It might be due to an enlargement of the prostate, kidney stones, or even tumors of the kidneys or bladder.

When should a woman see a urologist?

A women should see a urologist when there is a problem with her urinary tract or reproductive system.

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25 years of overall experience

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About Dr. M.G.Shekar

Dr. M.G.Shekar is a leading, dynamic Urologist having a thriving experience of more than 22 years.
He holds expertise in Vascular Surgery, Neurourology, Lithotripsy, Varicocele Surgery, etc.
After completing MBBS in 1999, he pursued MS in General Surgery in 2004 followed by M.Ch. in Urology in 2009.
He has obtained fellowships in Minimal Access Surgery and the International College of Robotic Surgery.
He is professionally affiliated with the American Urological Association (AUA), EAU - Associação Europeia de Urologia, Urological Society of India (USI), Indian Medical Association (IMA), THE TAMIL NADU & PONDICHERRY ASSOCIATION OF UROLOGISTS (TAPASU), and Tamilnadu Medical Council.

Special Interest

Transurethral Incision of The Prostate (TUIP) Vascular Surgery Blood in Urine (Hematuria) Treatment Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) Minimally Invasive Urology Neurourology Circumcision Varicocele Surgery Lithotripsy Male hypogonadism Subincision Radical Cystectomy Hydrocele Treatment (Surgical) Male Sexual Dysfunction Treatment Male Infertility Treatment Pelvic Lymph Node Dissection Surgery Of The Penis Radical Prostatectomy Prostate Cancer Surgery Cystectomy Transurethral Resection of Bladder Tumor Vasectomy Reversal Laser Prostatectomy Ureterostomy Urethrotomy Treatment Of Erectile Dysfunction Vasectomy

Location

Apollo Specialty Hospital, OMR Chennai, India

Education & Training
Honours & Awards

MBBS, 1999, The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University (TNMGRMU)

MS, 2004, General Surgery - The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University (TNMGRMU)

MCh, 2009, Urology - The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University (TNMGRMU)

Participated in the video conference in Chennai, as a Chairperson /topics-Flexi URS, Ca prostate. Secured University First Rank and Acquired PROF.RAJASEKARAN Gold medals.PROF.C.CHINNASAMY Urology Gold medal.