Your First Visit to the Urology Center – What to Expect?

Visiting the urologist can be daunting especially if it is your first time! Most patients can get anxious about this visit. In medical terms, this is the first step towards the road to recovery. As with any visit to a doctor, it is better to be prepared for the visit. This will help you to get the most out of your time.

Here are some tips to help you to get relaxed and make your initial visit to the urologist at the top urology center a success:

Gather Info

Make sure you have it all together such as the referral (if applicable), insurance card, results from prior tests (blood and urine), a record for food and drink.

Things to Expect

Here’s what you should expect on your visit:

The Sample – You are expected to provide a urine sample. So make sure you do not have an empty bladder upon arrival. In case, you are unable to hold urine, speak to the staff at the urology center.

Share the Records - Share your medical history to the concerned person. You should also give detailed descriptions of your symptoms and inform about any medications you may be taking. Generally, the urologist would ask about when symptoms began, things/situations that make it worse or your family medical history.

A Physical Exam – The doctor will check genitourinary system - adrenal glands, kidneys, urinary bladder, reproductive organs, and urethra. You may be asked to take additional tests based on symptoms.

What You should Ask?

It is good to ask the following questions to your doctor at the center:

- What is the diagnosis?
- What treatment options are available for my situation/condition?
- Is a specific medication I currently take (if applicable) going to interfere with the suggested treatment plan?
- What are the benefits and risks of the suggested treatment plan?