Occupation: Urologists

Urologists

Diagnose, treat, and help prevent benign and malignant medical and surgical disorders of the genitourinary system and the renal glands.

29-1229.03 | 14 tasks | 9 job titles
Reported Job Titles (9)
  • Acute Care Physician
  • MD (Medical Doctor)
  • Owner
  • Physician
  • Practicing Urologist
  • Surgeon
  • Urologic Surgeon
  • Urologist
  • Urology MD (Urology Medical Doctor)
Core Tasks (14)
  • Diagnose or treat diseases or disorders of genitourinary organs and tracts including erectile dysfunction (ED), infertility, incontinence, bladder cancer, prostate cancer, urethral stones, or premature ejaculation.
  • Examine patients using equipment, such as radiograph (x-ray) machines or fluoroscopes, to determine the nature and extent of disorder or injury.
  • Order and interpret the results of diagnostic tests, such as prostate specific antigen (PSA) screening, to detect prostate cancer.
  • Document or review patients' histories.
  • Prescribe or administer antibiotics, antiseptics, or compresses to treat infection or injury.
  • Treat urologic disorders using alternatives to traditional surgery such as extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy, laparoscopy, or laser techniques.
  • Provide urology consultation to physicians or other health care professionals.
  • Treat lower urinary tract dysfunctions using equipment such as diathermy machines, catheters, cystoscopes, or radium emanation tubes.
  • Direct the work of nurses, residents, or other staff to provide patient care.
  • Perform abdominal, pelvic, or retroperitoneal surgeries.
  • Prescribe medications to treat patients with erectile dysfunction (ED), infertility, or ejaculation problems.
  • Refer patients to specialists when condition exceeds experience, expertise, or scope of practice.
  • Teach or train medical and clinical staff.
  • Perform brachytherapy, cryotherapy, high intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU), or photodynamic therapy to treat prostate or other cancers.