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What is Urology?
Urology is a medical and surgical
specialty dealing with problems and diseases of the urinary and
reproductive systems including the kidneys, bladder, genitals and
prostate. Health problems such as kidney stones, urinary incontinence,
bladder dysfunction, prostate disease, cancer, impotence and
infertility are commonly and effectively treated through professional
urological care.
Our Commitment to Urology Care
York Central Hospital's Urology Clinic
is committed to providing our patients with the highest quality of
care in a comfortable, safe, and confidential setting. The Clinic
offers a full spectrum of urologic services for patients of all
ages.
Staffed by highly trained personnel,
the Urology Clinic is equipped with state-of-the-art diagnostic and
treatment technologies. The Clinic also offers patient education and
counseling in the management of a variety of disorders.
Urology Clinic Services
After an initial consultation with
clinic staff, patients may receive one or more of the following
services:
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Bladder Dysfunction
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Incontinence evaluations and
treatment plans
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Interstitial Cystitis treatment and
counseling
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Urodynamics testing
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Uroflowmetry study
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Evaluation of recurrent
infections
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Ultrasound
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Cystoscopy
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Biopsy
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Family Planning
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Vasectomy
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Infertility counseling
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Sexual Dysfunction Counseling
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Patient Education
Patient Resource Centre
Part of our philosophy at the York
Central Hospital Urology Clinic is to help our patients, and their
families, to better understand the cause and management of health
problems associated with urologic illnesses and diseases. We are
pleased to offer the following resources, free-of-charge, covering a
wide variety of urological questions and concerns:
How to Access Urology Clinic
Services
Urology Clinic patients must be
referred by their family physician or urologist. Once the referral has
been made, Clinic staff will call the patient to arrange an
appointment for an initial consultation. After the initial visit,
follow-up appointments can be made directly with Clinic staff.
Urology Clinic Hours and Location
The Urology Clinic is open daily:
Monday to Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
The Clinic is located on the 5th Floor
in the Langstaff Wing at York Central Hospital.
Further Information
For additional information on York
Central Hospital's Urology Clinic or its services, simply call the
Urology Clinic at (905) 883-2731.
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