Urology Care

At Kaweah Health, our Urology Center has a skilled team of health professionals, including board‑certified urologists, nurses, technicians, and other specialists who work closely together for your care. We use up‑to‑date tests and treatments to diagnose and treat many conditions that affect the kidneys, bladder, urinary tract, and male reproductive system, so you can stay as healthy and active as possible.

What is Urology?

Urology is the branch of medicine that cares for the kidneys, bladder, and the rest of the urinary tract, as well as the male reproductive system. At Kaweah Health Urology in Visalia, our team includes board-certified urologists, nurses, and specialized staff who diagnose and treat a wide range of urinary and men’s and women’s health problems.

Who is at higher risk?

You may be more likely to need urology care if you:
•    Are age 50 or older
•    Are pregnant or recently pregnant
•    Have diabetes, high blood pressure, or neurologic conditions such as stroke or Parkinson’s disease
•    Have a history of recurrent urinary tract infections or kidney stones
•    Have a family history of kidney, bladder, or prostate cancer
•    Were assigned male at birth and have symptoms such as a weak urine stream, trouble starting urination, or getting up often at night to urinate
•    Experience urinary leakage, especially when you cough, laugh, sneeze, or feel a sudden urge to go