American Board of Urology 2216 Ivy Road, Suite 210 Charlottesville, VA 22903 Tel: (434) 979-0059 www.abu.org

A Urologist, also known as a Genitourinary Surgeon, manages congenital and acquired conditions of the genitourinary system and contiguous structures including the adrenal gland. These conditions extend from the fetus to the elderly, and may be benign or malignant. A Urologist has comprehensive knowledge of these disorders and the patients in whom they occur. This specialist is skilled in medical and open surgical therapy of these conditions as well as endoscopic, percutaneous and other minimally invasive methods.

Training Required: Minimum of five clinical years of post-graduate medical training

Certification is also offered in the subspecialty of Pediatric Urology which requires additional training, specialized practice and examination.

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