Why do I need to see a Urologist?
If something malfunctions in your urinary tract — your body’s system for getting rid of your urine — you may need to see a special doctor called a urologist. They are experts who can treat problems that range from kidney stones to cancer.
What Is a Urologist?
Your urologist knows every function of the urinary system, which includes your kidneys, bladder, ureters (thin muscles that carry pee into your bladder) and urethra (tube that drains pee out of your bladder.)
Urologists also treat a man’s reproductive system, which includes the penis, testes, scrotum, and prostate.
A urologist could even serve as your primary doctor if you have:
Regular problems with kidney stones
Prostate cancer
Long-term problems with holding your urine
What Kind of Training Does a Urologist Have?
Besides 4 years of medical school, urologists have at least 5 more years of special training focused on the urinary tract and male reproductive system.
Some urologists narrow their specialty to one area of care, such as things like cancer, women’s urology, children’s urology, male infertility, sexual health, kidney stones, or reconstructive urology.
When do I see a Urologist?
A urologist might treat bladder problems, urinary tract infections (UTIs), bladder and kidney cancer, kidney blockage, and kidney stones.
Men might also see urologists for:
Erectile dysfunction (ED)
Enlarged prostate gland
Prostate cancer
Testicular cancer
Women might also see a urologist for
Problems holding your pee after pregnancy
Pelvic organs prolapse (when an organ like the uterus or bladder starts to drop or press into or out of the vagina)
Children might need to see a urologist if they have an abnormal urinary tract problem like bedwetting.
Urologist | Ravenna Urology Clinic |
Specialty | They are a urology center offering comprehensive diagnosis, risk assessment and innovative, cutting edge treatments for a wide variety of urological conditions. With 25 years of experience and rigorous training in Singapore and USA, their urologist will provide up-to-date medical therapies, robotic, laparoscopic (keyhole), endoscopic surgery to treat urological problems. |
| Pricing | Request a quotation: [email protected] |
Website | |
| Address | 6 Napier Road #07-12, Gleneagles Medical Centre, Singapore 258499 |
Telephone | +65 64797822 |
| Operating Hours | 24/7 |
| Client | Johnny Tan, Pong Pam, Dominic Chew, Wayne Ong, Matthew Sim |
Urologist | Advanced Urology Associates |
Specialty | Advanced Urology is the largest group of urology specialists in private practice in Singapore. Founded in 2018, their team comprises 5 highly experienced urologists who are all respected experts in their individual subspecialties. Leveraging on each specialist’s depth of experience, their team of doctors work together to design urology solutions. |
| Pricing | Request a quotation: [email protected] |
Website | |
| Address | #17-14, Mount Elizabeth Hospital, 3 Mount Elizabeth, Singapore 228510 |
Telephone | +65-67350369 |
Operating Hours | 8.30 am to 5 pm |
Urologist | International Urology, Fertility & Gynaecology Center |
Specialty | Dr Michael Wong is a Senior Consultant Urologist who is internationally recognized for his surgical expertise and academic contribution to the field of Urology, in particular the subspecialized field of minimally invasive Endourology. Currently, he is the Medical Director and Senior Consultant of the Urology, Fertility and Gynaecology Centre, Orchard. |
| Pricing | Request a quotation: [email protected] |
Website | https://www.drmichaelwong.com/ |
| Address | 3 Mount Elizabeth Road, #10-09, Mount Elizabeth Medical Centre, Singapore 228510 |
Telephone | (+65) 6838 1212 |
Operating Hours | 9 am to 5 pm |
Client | Charis Sim Wei Li, James Dennis, Denise Lee, Jana Bandara, Marc Droler |
Urologist | Tan Urologist |
Specialty | Dr Lincoln Tan is a Consultant Urologist, and accredited Robotic Surgeon at Mount Elizabeth Hospital. His areas of expertise include effective and safe treatment for prostate conditions, kidney stones and cancer, blood in urine, etc. Dr Tan understands needs of patients and strives to provide accurate diagnosis, effective treatment plan. |
| Pricing | Request a quotation: [email protected] |
Website | https://urologist.tanurology.com.sg/ |
| Address | 6 Napier Road #05-03, Gleneagles Medical Centre, Singapore 258499 |
Telephone | +65- 66975306 |
Operating Hours | 9 am to 5 pm |
Urologist | Raffles Urology Centre |
Specialty | Raffles Urology Centre specializes in the treatment and care of both male and female urological conditions. Their team provides a multidisciplinary, one-stop service in the treatment of the kidney, bladder, urinary tract conditions, as well as concerns affecting the male reproductive system. Centre is equipped with state-of-the-art, minimally invasive technologies. |
| Pricing | Request a quotation: [email protected] |
Website | |
| Address | 585 North Bridge Rd, Level 13 Raffles Specialist Centre, Singapore 188770 |
Telephone | +65- 6311 2100 |
Operating Hours | 8.30 am to 6 pm |
Urologist | CK Ng Urology & Minimally Invasive Surgery |
Specialty | Dr Ng is a urologist in private practice, with over 25 years of working experience. He has extensive experience in minimally invasive urological procedures. His subspecialty interests include: Urological cancers, Laparoscopic (keyhole) surgery including robotic surgery, Treatment of prostate problems, Overactive bladder. He was Representative of Mt Elizabeth Novena Urology. Services: Cancers of the urinary tract, Laparoscopic and robotic surgery, Prostate diseases, Overactive bladder, Kidney Stones |
| Pricing | Request a quotation:[email protected] |
Website | https://www.urospecialist.com.sg/ |
| Address | 38 Irrawaddy Road, #09-25 Singapore 329563 |
Telephone | +65 6684 3933 |
Operating Hours | 9 am to 5 pm |
Urologist | Toh Khai Lee Urology Clinic |
Specialty | Dr Toh obtained his medical degree at the National University of Singapore and post-graduate surgical diplomas at the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, UK as well as Royal College of Physicians & Surgeons of Glasgow, UK. He received specialist urological training in Singapore, further subspecialty training in United States. |
| Pricing | Request a quotation: [email protected] |
Website | |
| Address | 3 Mount Elizabeth, Singapore 228510 |
Telephone | +65-6836 4045 |
Operating Hours | 8.30 am to 5.30 pm |
Urologist | URO Health Clinic |
Specialty | Dr Tan Yung Khan is the Medical Director of Urohealth Medical Clinic, providing specialized care in prostate cancers, kidney cancers, kidney stone diseases, bladder diseases and men’s health issues. He is an accredited robotic surgeon in robotic and minimally invasive laparoscopic procedures. He is a Senior Consultant in Urology, accredited. |
| Pricing | Request a quotation: [email protected] |
Website | https://www.urologysingapore.com/ |
| Address | 38 Irrawaddy Road #05-26 Singapore 329563 |
Telephone | +65-66902992 |
Operating Hours | 9 am to 5 pm |
Urologist | Png Urology |
Specialty | Dr Damian Png is a consultant urological surgeon in private practice in Mount Elizabeth Medical Centre and Parkway East Hospital. He was a consultant urologist and Assistant Professor with the National University Hospital and National University of Singapore for the last 14 years. He is currently visiting consultant to NUH. |
| Pricing | Request a quotation: [email protected] |
Website | |
| Address | 3 Mount Elizabeth, #07-08, Mount Elizabeth Medical Centre, Singapore 228510 |
Telephone | (+65) 6732 2966 |
Operating Hours | 9 am to 5 pm |
Urologist | Colin Teo Urology |
Specialtyc | Dr Colin Teo is a Senior Consultant Urologist who was the Founding Head of the Urology Department in Khoo Teck Puat Hospital while in public service and is a recipient of multiple patient service champion Gold excellence awards. Dr Teo has a rich expertise and experience in Urinary Stone Disease. |
| Pricing | Request a quotation: [email protected] |
Website | https://www.colinteourology.com/ |
| Address | 6A Napier Road #05-36D Gleneagles Hospital Annexe, 258500 |
Telephone | +65-6259 6770 |
Operating Hours | 8.30 am to 5 pm |
Urologist | Dr Shirley Bang |
Specialty | Dr Shirley Bang is a Singapore Medical Council certified Urology Specialist and one of the few female urologists in Singapore. Before, she was Consultant, Tan Tock Seng Hospital. Dr Shirley’s subspeciality is treatment of Urinary Incontinence, Overactive Bladder Syndrome (OAB), Neurogenic Bladder, Functional and Reconstructive Surgery of the Urinary System. Services: Bladder Cancer, Vasectomy, Urinary Incontinence, Renal Cysts, Kidney Stones |
| Pricing | Request a quotation: [email protected] |
Website | www.shirleybangurologist.com |
| Address | 38 Irrawady Road, Suite 07-40, Singapore 329563 |
Telephone | +65-6694 1838 |
Operating Hours | 9 am to 5 pm |
Urologist | Li Kan Kay Urology Associates |
Specialty | They are a Urology clinic specializing in the field of Kidney Transplantation and Urology in Singapore. The clinic provides a complete range of services from basic urological procedure to major reconstructive surgery. The Urology clinic provides a whole range of comprehensive and efficient services for the management of urological problems. Services: Bladder Tumors, Kidney Transplantation, Pediatric Urology, Prostate Diseases, Urologic Oncology |
| Pricing | Request a quotation: [email protected] |
Website | https://www.limankay.com.sg/ |
| Address | Mount Elizabeth Novena Hospital 38 Irrawaddy Road Suite 08-38, Singapore 329563 |
Telephone | (+65) 6479 7388 |
Operating Hours | 9 am to 4 pm |
Urologist | S H Ho Urology & Laparoscopy Centre |
Specialty | Their mission is to provide cutting edge urology care with compassion. They strive to provide highly positive medical outcomes by applying proven advanced technology and pharmaceuticals. They emphasize individualized care for every patient with compassion. This has been goal of Dr Ho Siew Hong, senior consultant urologist and medical director. Services: Urine stones, Cancer (uro-oncology), Vasectomy, Laparoscopy surgery, Endoscopy surgery |
| Pricing | Request a quotation: [email protected] |
Website | http://www.urologycentre.com.sg/ |
| Address | #09-18 Gleneagles Medical Centre, 6 Napier Rd, 258499 |
Telephone | +65-6475 2512 |
Operating Hours | 9 am to 5 pm |
Urologist | StarMed Urology |
Specialty | Combining deep specialization in urological conditions and men’s health, our team of veteran clinicians apply their knowledge, medical innovations, and technology to diagnose and treat your issues. They help assess common urology problems, propose lifestyle and behavioral improvements, and conduct day surgeries. Difficulty urinating, Pain, burning sensation, urinary discharge etc. Services: Flexible Cystoscopy, Uroflowmetry, Prostate Surgery, Vasectomy, Ureteroscopic Stone Removal |
| Pricing | Request a quotation: [email protected] |
Website | https://starmedspecialist.com/ |
| Address | 12 Farrer Park Station Road, #05-01, Singapore 217565 |
Telephone | +65 6322 6333 |
Operating Hours | 8.30 am to 6 pm |
Urologist | B K Poh Urology |
Specialty | They seek to provide responsive, advanced urological care and treatment with a conscience. Dr Poh Beow Kiong MBBS (Singapore), MRCS (Edinburgh) is a board-certified consultant urologist accredited with The Singapore Medical Council Registry of Specialists (Urology). He is a consultant urologist accredited with most of the private hospitals in Singapore. Services: Kidney cancer, Kidney stone, Prostate cancer, bladder cancer, Vasectomy |
| Pricing | Request a quotation:[email protected] |
Website | http://bkpohurology.com/ |
| Address | #07-18, Gleneagles Medical Centre, 258500, 6 Napier Rd, 258499 |
Telephone | +65-6471 1450 |
Operating Hours | 9 am to 5 pm |
Urologist | Dr Jimmy Beng |
Specialty | Dr. Jimmy Beng is medical director and consultant urologist in private practice and has been actively pursuing the field of male erectile dysfunction for more than two decades. He holds keen interest in alternative therapies for sexual problems and inadequacies and has pioneered various modalities in the field of urology. Services: Extracorporeal Shockwave Lithotripsy, Urology, male erectile dysfunction, therapies for sexual problems, Endourology |
| Pricing | Request a quotation: [email protected] |
Website | https://www.farrerpark.com/patients-and-visitors/doctor/detail.html?id=109 |
| Address | 1 Farrer Park Station Rd, #08-10 Connexion, Singapore 217562 |
Telephone | +65 6737 8855 |
Operating Hours | 9 am to 5 pm |
Urologist | Dr Tan Eng Choon |
Specialty | Dr Tan Eng Choon is a Consultant Urologist at the Mount Elizabeth Medical Centre. He is also a Visiting Consultant Urologist at the National University Hospital and Singapore General Hospital, a Member of the Advisory Committee on Urology with the Ministry of Health and a Kidney Transplant Surgeon with MOH. Services: Non-invasive Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy, ureteroscopy, percutaneous nephrolithotripsy, urological cancer, kidney transplantation |
| Pricing | Request a quotation:[email protected] |
Website | https://www.emenders.com/specialists/dr-tan-eng-choon/ |
| Address | 3 Mt Elizabeth Singapore, Singapore 228510 |
Telephone | +65-6388 8939 |
Operating Hours | 9 am to 6 pm |
Urologist | FeM Surgery |
Specialty | Dr Png Keng Siang is a United States fellowship trained urologist who received his urology specialist board certification from Singapore. He is the first and only urologist in Singapore to be inducted into the Fellow, American College of Surgeons (F.A.C.S.) after completing a minimally invasive surgery fellowship in the USA. Services: Key-hole laparoscopy, robot-assisted surgery, minimally invasive procedures, Robotic Urological Surgery, urology |
| Pricing | Request a quotation: [email protected] |
Website | https://www.femsurgery.com/dr-png-keng-siang |
| Address | Mount Elizabeth Novena Hospital 38 Irrawaddy Rd, #11-53, Singapore (329563) |
Telephone | (+65) 6339 1101 |
Operating Hours | 9 am to 5 pm |
Urologist | Dr Ronny Tan Ban Wei |
Specialty | Dr. Ronny Tan Ban Wei is a Consultant Urologist and Andrologist who is trained locally, board certified by the Specialist Accreditation Board and fellowship-trained in Andrology, Male Subfertilty, Sexual Medicine and Urological Prosthetic Surgery. He is the first Singaporean to undergo a clinical fellowship in USA in this niche specialty. Services: Urethral slings, artificial urinary sphincters, penile prosthesis, erectile dysfunction, stress urinary incontinence |
| Pricing | Request a quotation: [email protected] |
Website | https://www.farrerpark.com/patients-and-visitors/doctor/detail.html?id=208 |
| Address | 1 Farrer Park Station Rd, #14-11 Connexion, Singapore 217562 |
Telephone | +65 6694 9722 |
Operating Hours | 8.30 am to 5.30 pm |
Urologist | Gerald Tan Urology |
Specialty | Dr Gerald Tan is a Senior Consultant Urologist and accredited Robotic Surgeon at Mount Elizabeth Hospital (Orchard & Novena campuses) with a keen interest in minimally invasive urologic surgery and urologic cancer therapies. Dr Tan graduated from the University of Edinburgh, UK in 1996, completed his specialist training in urology. |
| Pricing | Request a quotation:[email protected] |
Website | http://www.drgeraldtan.com.sg/page-about-dr-gerald-tan |
| Address | Mt Elizabeth Novena Specialist Centre Suite 07-40, 38 Irrawaddy Road, Singapore 329563 |
Telephone | +65 6694 1838 |
Operating Hours | 9 am to 5pm |
The average Urologist visit: procedures and examinations
Your first appointment with a urologist may not be different from a visit with your general physician.
You fill out forms and answer questions about your health history, current symptoms, and any medicines you take.
The urologist will do a physical exam that includes a genital and rectal exam.
They may also order blood work or imaging tests, like a CT scan or ultrasound, for a closer look at your organs.
Here are the typical things you can expect during an appointment with a urologist:
A urologist will request you to provide a urine specimen, so do not go to the office with an empty bladder.
Many urological conditions may prevent you from being able to hold urine in.
Hence, once you arrive, inform the office staff that you are ready to provide a specimen.
Each urologist office visit starts with assorted paperwork.
This may include questionnaires to help assess how severe your ailment is.
On the questionnaires, you to “rate” things like lower urinary tract symptoms, incontinence and/or sexual health.
You may also complete a “voiding diary” to documents times and amounts of urination if (and when) you experience incontinence.
You will enter an exam room and a staff member will record your detailed medical history.
It will concentrate on your genitourinary system and what your underlying problem is as well as involve a complete review of all body organ status.
Disease of other systems can help diagnose urologic problems.
Be prepared to provide a complete list of all your medications, including over-the-counter drugs, vitamins, and supplements that you consume.
If you think you may not recall the names of everything you imbibe, carry all your medications along.
The urologist will conduct a physical exam.
They will concentrate on the genitourinary system, evaluate other organs too.
The physician will perform a genital exam plus a digital rectal exam to assess the prostate.
After the examination, the urologist will discuss a treatment plan for you to determine status.
This will usually involve additional tests, either during this visit or, usually, at a later visit.
The urologist may want to check blood counts, kidney function, or test PSA (prostate-specific antigen) or testosterone levels.
Your urologist may request imaging studies.
This may include sonography of the kidneys, the bladder, and/or the prostate; or an imaging scan to visualize specific organs.
The urologist may recommend an ambulatory, office-based procedure.
It may be cystoscopy, a minimally invasive procedure that examines the bladder and urethra; urodynamics, which assesses bladder functionality for patients who have incontinence; a biopsy.
A focused, detailed urologist office visit will enable doctors to determine, learn the correct course of action to treat your symptoms.
Trends in Urology in Singapore
The Singaporean public is now more aware of urological diseases such as prostate and testicular cancers, thanks to the more frequent conducting of public awareness talks.
The Internet has also made the search for medical information easier.
Relative to the past, men are also more willing to come forward when they have issues in the bedroom.
Now, they know that these conditions are potentially treatable.
They also know where to get treatment legitimately instead of relying on non-prescribed potentially fatal drugs from back alleys.
With regards to the treatment in general, most patients are not just looking for disease control alone, but also consider the possible side effects as well as risks.
In the treatment of urological disease, there are potential consequences for sexual function.
This is because the urinary tract is intimately related to the genitalia, especially for men.
Sample costs of Urology in Singapore
As per Singapore’s Ministry of Health (MOH), here are some prices for the commonly performed bladder scope procedure.
The prices are based on past transaction fees, so this serves only as a guide. Do note that bladder scopes are typically performed in the clinic or as a day surgery procedure.
Bladder scope (with or without biopsy)
Public, unsubsidized
$626 – $889
Private Day Surgery
$1,826 – $3,270
Private Clinic
$1,284 – $1,953
Do note that for private hospitals, 25% of patients are charged lower than the lower bound and 75% of patients are charged lower than the upper bound.
Public hospitals get subvention from MOH, so their price ranges would seem lower than those of private hospitals.
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