Your Practical Guide to Urologists in Hong Kong

It can be embarrassing or distressing to talk about itchiness down there, smelly discharge, blood in urine or painful urination. However, make sure to visit a urologist in a timely manner in case something bad comes your way. Here is a practical guide to urologists in Hong Kong, with all the resources and details you need.

What's a Urologist?

A urologist is a medical doctor specializing in urology, which focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of both the male and female urinary tract systems. The urinary system removes body waste and excessive fluid by passing urine. It consists of the kidneys, ureters (two thin muscular tubes that carry urine from the kidneys to the bladder), bladder and the urethra (passageway for removing urine out of the body).

Urologists also treat problems in the male reproductive system, including testicles (two organs responsible for producing sperm and a hormone called testosterone), prostate and penis.

What to know about Urologists in Hong Kong 

There are 136 registered urologists in Hong Kong. You can find the official list of registered urologists in Hong Kong here.

Besides completing a 6-year study of a basic medical degree (MBBS) in University followed by a one-year hospital internship after graduation, urologists, according to the College of Surgeons of Hong Kong, must receive at least 2 years of basic surgical training. Then they have to take an accredited higher training programme in urology which takes 4 years before being accredited by the Joint Specialty Fellowship Examination.

When to see a Urologist?

You may be referred to a urologist by your doctor at a general clinic if he/ she suspects something more serious or when your symptoms related to the urinary system are not getting better. Sometimes, referral is made as particular treatments are not available at the clinic. That way, you can receive a more comprehensive consultation as well as management from trained specialists.

Common reasons to see a Urologist

Although most people think only men see urologists, women and men of all ages pay them a visit for different conditions they are experiencing, for example:

Everyone

• Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
• Blood in urine 
• Bladder problems e.g. inflammation
• Kidney and ureteral stones
• Kidney blockage 
• Cancers of the adrenal glands, kidneys and bladder

Men

• Infertility 
• Erectile dysfunction
• Prostate gland problems e.g. enlargement and cancer
• Testicular cancer
• Varicoceles 

Women

• Urinary incontinence especially after pregnancy
• Overactive bladder
• Bladder prolapse (bladder dropping out of the vagina)

Children

• Undescended testicles 
• Bedwetting

There are specialized developments in urology. Some of the urologists are more well trained in a particular area of urology, e.g. kidney stone surgery, urological oncology, infertility treatment, female urology or andrology.

How much does it cost to visit a Urologist in Hong Kong?

In Hong Kong the cost of a urologist consultation in the private sector varies greatly depending on the location, facilities, and the condition and treatment required for each patient. Our research shows that the consultation fee in the private sector ranges from $800-$1800.

For eligible HKID-holders, attending a public specialist outpatient clinic costs $135 for first attendance and $80 for subsequent attendance. The charge of medication is $15 per item.

Beware of very long waiting times in the public sector.

For non-eligible people, the price of attending a specialist outpatient clinic is $1190 per attendance.

For details, call the Hospital Authority at 2300 6555.

Please enquire at your clinic of choice for the specific costs.

* All amounts are in HKD. No responsibility is accepted for any inaccuracies, errors, or omissions. It is always best to call ahead to make sure the information is still up-to-date.

List of Urologists in Hong Kong

To make it easier for you, here is a list of Hong Kong urologists and specialised clinics.

Urologists in the public sector

Here is the list of public specialist outpatient clinics providing Urologist services throughout Hong Kong. 

Urologists in the private sector

You can search for Urologists according to their locations here.

Does insurance usually cover consultations and treatments with Urologists in Hong Kong?

According to Alea, urology consultations are reimbursed under doctor specialist fees. Generally, high-end medical plans will reimburse urologist consultation and surgical fees in full without any sub-limit whereas local plans usually have surgical and doctor specialist sub-limits. If you have any health insurance questions, contact an expert at Alea at [email protected] or +852 2606 2668.