Overview
Alex Borchert, MD, is a board-certified urologist, well-trained in robotic surgery, who specializes in repairing and restoring the urinary tract (kidneys, ureters, bladder, prostate and urethra) and genitals. Dr. Borchert builds partnerships with patients, providing them with up-to-date information so they can make informed decisions. He strives to give his patients the time they require and to spend time simply listening.Dr. Borchert is a member of the American Urological Association (AUA) and Society of Genitourinary Reconstructive Surgeons (GURS).Away from work, Dr. Borchert enjoys being active in the beautiful Pacific Northwest outdoors, running, kayaking, soccer and spending time with family.
Dr. Borchert is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Malakoplakia. His top areas of expertise are Urethral Stricture, Obstructive Uropathy, UPJ Obstruction, Lithotripsy, and Prostatectomy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 9 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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- EPO
- PPO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
1608 S J Street, 4th Floor, Tacoma, WA 98405
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
Franciscan Urology Associates - Lakewood
John B. Bak, MD, is a board certified urologist, specializing in the treatment of adult and pediatric patients with urologic conditions. He has particular medical interest in treating urologic cancers, incontinence and impotence, and laparoscopic surgery for a range of conditions.Dr. Bak believes every patient should be treated with kindness and respect, and that patient education is just as important as treatment. He likes to involve his patients in the decision-making process and overall treatment plan for their health condition.In his leisure time, Dr. Bak enjoys golf, skiing, swimming and travel. Dr. Bak is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Malakoplakia. His top areas of expertise are Familial Prostate Cancer, Prostate Cancer, Urothelial Cancer, Ureteroscopy, and Reconstructive Urology Surgery.
Valley Medical Group-Renton
Shan Dong is an Urologist in Renton, Washington. Dr. Dong is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Malakoplakia. Her top areas of expertise are UPJ Obstruction, Boils, Kidney Stones, Ureteroscopy, and Nephrectomy. Dr. Dong is currently accepting new patients.
Franciscan Urology Associates At St. Joseph
Jaspreet Parihar, MD, is a board-certified urologist with fellowship training in da Vinci robotic and minimally invasive surgeries in urologic oncology. His scope of work includes urologic cancers (with special interest and expertise in kidney/ bladder/prostate cancer) and benign conditions such as BPH and kidney stones. He strives to provide holistic, compassionate care and to treat his patients as he would his family.Dr. Parihar is a member of the American Urological Association, American College of Surgeons Professional Association and American Medical Association.Away from work, Dr. Parihar enjoys hiking and tennis. Dr. Parihar is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Malakoplakia. His top areas of expertise are Cystinuria, Hydronephrosis, Enlarged Prostate (BPH), Prostatectomy, and Ureteroscopy.
Areas of Expertise
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- Advanced
- Bilateral HydronephrosisDr. Borchert isAdvanced. Learn about Bilateral Hydronephrosis.
- Bladder StonesDr. Borchert isAdvanced. Learn about Bladder Stones.
- BoilsDr. Borchert isAdvanced. Learn about Boils.
- CarbuncleDr. Borchert isAdvanced. Learn about Carbuncle.
- Enlarged Prostate (BPH)Dr. Borchert isAdvanced. Learn about Enlarged Prostate (BPH).
- FolliculitisDr. Borchert isAdvanced. Learn about Folliculitis.
- Experienced
- Asymptomatic BacteriuriaDr. Borchert isExperienced. Learn about Asymptomatic Bacteriuria.
- Bladder CancerDr. Borchert isExperienced. Learn about Bladder Cancer.
- Bladder Outlet ObstructionDr. Borchert isExperienced. Learn about Bladder Outlet Obstruction.
- Chromophobe Renal Cell CarcinomaDr. Borchert isExperienced. Learn about Chromophobe Renal Cell Carcinoma.
- Clear Cell SarcomaDr. Borchert isExperienced. Learn about Clear Cell Sarcoma.
- Delayed EjaculationDr. Borchert isExperienced. Learn about Delayed Ejaculation.