108 Best Urologists in Lahore

A brief intro to Urologists

Who is a Urologist?

A Urologist (یورولوجسٹ) is a specialist doctor who addresses problems and diseases of the urinary tract. They diagnose, treat and manage any urology related conditions. They are trained to perform surgeries and treat the problems affecting the male reproductive system.

When should you see a Urologist?

Issues related to the urinary tract or the male reproductive system should immediately be brought to a specialist as they may be symptoms indicating more serious issues. Listed below are some of these symptoms:

• Blood in the urine
• Urinary retention (inability to urinate)
• Kidney stones
• Tumors
• Recurring UTIs
• Prolonged bladder pain
• Testicular pain
• Lumps (for males)
• Male fertility issues

Elevated PSA (Prostate Specific Antigen) levels and abnormal prostate exam results are also indications that you should visit a urologist as early as possible as they might be signs of prostate cancer.

How to book an appointment with the best female Urologist in Lahore

In order to find the best female urologist near you, all you have to do is click the gender filter at the top of the page and select female. You can also filter the doctor list by area, availability and experience.

What are a Urologist’s main areas of concern?

Urologists specialize to treat a wide array of genitourinary conditions that might be age or gender specific:

In Men:

Some common male-specific conditions that a urologist can diagnose and treat are listen below:

• Prostate gland enlargement and inflammation (prostatitis)
• Cancers of the genitourinary system and prostate gland
• Infertility
• Interstitial Cystitis (aka Painful Bladder Syndrome)
• Kidney stones and other kidney issues
• Urinary Tract Infections or UTIs

In Women:

Common issues related to the female urinary tract are:

• General UTIs
• Bladder prolapse (dropping of bladder into the vagina)
• Urinary incontinence
• Urinary organ cancer
• Overactive bladder
• Kidney stones
• Interstitial Cystitis

In Children:

Urological conditions unique to children include the following:

• Bed-wetting
• Urinary tract blockage
• Undescended testicles (in male children)
• Hypospadias
• Epispadias (Abnormal formation and positioning of the urethra, bladder and pelvic bones)

What are the most common renal diseases in Pakistan?

Most of the patient complaints under the domain of urology are to do with kidney diseases. An overwhelming percentage of the Pakistani population suffers from chronic kidney disease (CKD). Pakistan ranks 8th in the number of annual cases of CKD reported globally. The fact that the health infrastructure is insufficient when it comes to providing a large number of patients with treatment and a lifestyle that promotes kidney disease contributes not just to increased patient turnover, but also makes it even more challenging for urologists to treat their patients effectively. Consequently, around 20,000 Pakistani die from kidney diseases every year. Common causes of chronic kidney disease in Pakistan are:

How to become a Urologist in Pakistan?

Becoming a urologist (یورولوجسٹ) in Pakistan involves completing an MBBS and the subsequent internship, or house job, as it's commonly known. After this, the training process begins which involves practicing at a hospital and giving the requisite exams, as set by the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Pakistan. After being accredited, people who want to further specialize in the subfields of urology do fellowships in their area of interest.

What kinds of Urologists are there?

Urologists(یورولوجسٹ) can choose to spend additional 2-3 years on top of their current education, to specialize in one or more of the seven well-known sub-specializations in the field of Urology:

• Calculi: this sub-speciality is focused on detecting and removing stones in organs of the urinary tract.
• Female Urology: this area deals with issues that arise in the female reproductive system that are linked to the urinary system.
• Neurourology: the focus in this subspecialty are diseases of the nervous system such as stroke, spinal cord injuries, Parkinson's or multiple sclerosis which result in urinary problems.
• Andrology: the doctors that specialize in this field have an extensive knowledge of male fertility and conception; key disorders include erectile dysfunction, ejaculatory disorders and vasectomy reversal.
• Pediatric Urology: As the name suggests, this field is focused on the detection and treatment of urogenital issues in children.
• Urologic Oncology: this field is focused on the cancerous tumours present in the bladder, ureters, urethra, kidneys, adrenal gland and testicles (in males).
• Renal Transplant: Deals exclusively in kidney transplant methods and problems; renal issues.

What are Urologists called in Pakistan?

A urologist is also referred to as:

• Urinary Tract specialist
• Bladder specialist