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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.
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.
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.
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.
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
Men
Women
Children
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.
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.
To make it easier for you, here is a list of Hong Kong urologists and specialised clinics.
Here is the list of public specialist outpatient clinics providing Urologist services throughout Hong Kong.
Clinics
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Details
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Central Urology Clinic
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Address: Suite 2101, 21/F, 26 Nathan Road,
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Address: Room 801, 8/F,
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Address: Room 604, Wing On Centre Building,
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Address: Room 709-710, 7/F,
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Address: Suite 510, Central Building, No.1 Pedder Street, Central, Hong Kong
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Address: Room 1805, Argyle Centre Phase I,
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Address: Room 1718, Argyle Centre Phase I,
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You can search for Urologists according to their locations here.
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.
Urological problems encompass diseases and conditions in the urinary systems of both male and female. The system is made up of kidneys, ureters, bladder and urethra. In some cases, urologists may also treat conditions in the male reproductive system, i.e. testicles, prostate and penis.
If you have symptoms related to the urinary system that do not improve after preliminary treatments at a general clinic, you may be referred to a urologist for further diagnosis and treatments that cannot be administered outside a specialist clinic. Common urological conditions may include: urinary tract infection, kidney & ureteral stones, bladder inflammation, kidney/ adrenal gland/ bladder cancer, etc.
Urologists can be found in both public and private healthcare providers, though waiting time may be very long in the public sector. Please refer to our List of Urologists in Hong Kong for your options in both sectors.
A number of factors can cause urological conditions, with the common ones being bacterial or viral infection, diabetes, childbirth, cancers or other diseases. Urological problems can happen to people of any gender and even children.
This article was independently written by Healthy Matters and is not sponsored. It is informative only and not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. It should not be relied upon for specific medical advice.
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