Urology Academic Practice

The Urology Academic Practice offers comprehensive management of those with stones, tumors and other diseases of the urologic system, including the kidneys, bladder and prostate gland. The practice provides complete care, from diagnosis to treatment, with thorough continuity of care.

The Urology Academic Practice is one of the premier centers using minimally invasive surgical techniques to correct urinary and kidney problems. Compared to open surgery, minimally invasive surgery may require only a few small incisions or none at all. If your physician determines that you are an appropriate candidate for minimally invasive urologic surgery, this means you may have less pain, faster recovery and fewer complications than with open surgery.

The Urology Academic Practice at Cedars-Sinai focuses on research, teaching and subspecialty urologic care for complex cases and highly specialized procedures. The team fosters collaborative research between scientists and clinicians with the goal of making innovative discoveries available to men and women with challenging urological disorders.

The team works with the referring physician to determine the best course of treatment for each patient, keeping the referring physician apprised of the patient’s condition. At the appropriate time, the patient is referred back to the referring physician for continued management, while the program's physicians remain available for consultation on the care and management of patients.

In the 2011-12 U.S. News and World Report Best Hospitals issue, Cedars-Sinai ranked among America's best in Urology.