The 20 Best UPJ Obstruction Doctors Near Me in Asheville, NC

Find the Top UPJ Obstruction Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 17 doctor with experience in UPJ Obstruction near Asheville, NC. Of these, 10 are Advanced, 6 are Experienced and 1 are Distinguished.

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    Distinguished in UPJ Obstruction

    Dr. Carl Klutke
    Urology
    Distinguished in UPJ Obstruction

    Dr. Carl Klutke
    Urology

    Mission Urology-Asheville

    1 Hospital Dr Ste 4100, 
    Asheville, NC 
     (0.7 miles away)
    828-254-8883
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Offers Telehealth

    Carl Klutke is a Urologist in Asheville, North Carolina. Dr. Klutke is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of UPJ Obstruction. His top areas of expertise are Urinary Incontinence, UPJ Obstruction, Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, and Ureteroscopy.

    Advanced in UPJ Obstruction

    Dr. Tristan Keys
    Urology
    Advanced in UPJ Obstruction

    Dr. Tristan Keys
    Urology

    Mission Urology-Asheville

    1 Hospital Dr Ste 4100, 
    Asheville, NC 
     (0.7 miles away)
    828-254-8883
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    See accepted insurances
    Offers Telehealth

    Tristan Keys is a Urologist in Asheville, North Carolina. Dr. Keys is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of UPJ Obstruction. His top areas of expertise are Obstructive Uropathy, Bilateral Hydronephrosis, Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Ureteroscopy, and Lithotripsy.

    Advanced in UPJ Obstruction

    Dr. Michael Burris
    Urology
    Advanced in UPJ Obstruction

    Dr. Michael Burris
    Urology

    AdventHealth | Asheville Urological Associates Asheville

    1 Doctors Park, 
    Asheville, NC 
     (1.2 miles away)
    828-253-5314
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    See accepted insurances
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Burris is a Urologist in Asheville, North Carolina. Dr. Burris is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of UPJ Obstruction. His top areas of expertise are Familial Prostate Cancer, Prostate Cancer, Enlarged Prostate (BPH), Ureteroscopy, and Reconstructive Urology Surgery.

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    Advanced in UPJ Obstruction

    Dr. Hal Hooper
    Urology
    Advanced in UPJ Obstruction

    Dr. Hal Hooper
    Urology

    AdventHealth | Asheville Urological Associates Asheville

    1 Doctors Park, 
    Asheville, NC 
     (1.2 miles away)
    828-253-5314
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    See accepted insurances
    Offers Telehealth

    Hal Hooper is a Urologist in Asheville, North Carolina. Dr. Hooper is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of UPJ Obstruction. His top areas of expertise are Familial Prostate Cancer, Prostate Cancer, Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Ureteroscopy, and Bladder Reconstruction.

    Advanced in UPJ Obstruction

    Dr. James Brien
    Urology
    Advanced in UPJ Obstruction

    Dr. James Brien
    Urology

    AdventHealth | Asheville Urological Associates Asheville

    1 Doctors Park, 
    Asheville, NC 
     (1.2 miles away)
    828-253-5314
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    See accepted insurances
    Offers Telehealth

    James Brien is a Urologist in Asheville, North Carolina. Dr. Brien is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of UPJ Obstruction. His top areas of expertise are Hydronephrosis, Enlarged Prostate (BPH), Familial Prostate Cancer, Reconstructive Urology Surgery, and Nephrectomy.

    Advanced in UPJ Obstruction

    Dr. John Burns
    Urology
    Advanced in UPJ Obstruction

    Dr. John Burns
    Urology

    Asheville Urological Associates

    1 Doctors Park, 
    Asheville, NC 
     (1.2 miles away)
    828-253-5314
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Offers Telehealth

    John Burns is a Urologist in Asheville, North Carolina. Dr. Burns is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of UPJ Obstruction. His top areas of expertise are Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC), WT1-Related Wilms Tumor Syndromes, Wilms Tumor, Reconstructive Urology Surgery, and Nephrectomy.

    Advanced in UPJ Obstruction

    Dr. John Cargill
    Urology
    Advanced in UPJ Obstruction

    Dr. John Cargill
    Urology

    Genesiscare USA Of North Carolina PA

    1 Doctors Park, 
    Asheville, NC 
     (1.2 miles away)
    336-714-2500
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Offers Telehealth

    John Cargill is a Urologist in Asheville, North Carolina. Dr. Cargill is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of UPJ Obstruction. His top areas of expertise are Enlarged Prostate (BPH), Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), Kidney Stones, and Ureteroscopy.

    Advanced in UPJ Obstruction

    Dr. Matthew Young
    Urology
    Advanced in UPJ Obstruction

    Dr. Matthew Young
    Urology

    Victoria Urological Assoc.

    100 Victoria Rd, 
    Asheville, NC 
     (1.5 miles away)
    828-254-8883
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Matthew Young is a Urologist in Asheville, North Carolina. Dr. Young is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of UPJ Obstruction. His top areas of expertise are UPJ Obstruction, Obstructive Uropathy, Enlarged Prostate (BPH), Ureteroscopy, and Prostatectomy.

    Advanced in UPJ Obstruction

    Dr. Scott Sech
    Urology
    Advanced in UPJ Obstruction

    Dr. Scott Sech
    Urology

    Victoria Urological Assoc.

    100 Victoria Rd, 
    Asheville, NC 
     (1.5 miles away)
    828-254-8883
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    See accepted insurances
    Offers Telehealth

    Scott Sech is a Urologist in Asheville, North Carolina. Dr. Sech is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of UPJ Obstruction. His top areas of expertise are Boils, Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Familial Prostate Cancer, Ureteroscopy, and Prostatectomy.

    Experienced in UPJ Obstruction

    Dr. Robert Piercy
    Urology
    Experienced in UPJ Obstruction

    Dr. Robert Piercy
    Urology

    Mission Urology-Asheville

    1 Hospital Dr Ste 4100, 
    Asheville, NC 
     (0.7 miles away)
    828-254-8883
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Robert Piercy is a Urologist in Asheville, North Carolina. Dr. Piercy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of UPJ Obstruction. His top areas of expertise are Ureterocele, Obstructive Uropathy, Boils, and Folliculitis.

    Experienced in UPJ Obstruction

    Dr. Ricky Bare
    Urology
    Experienced in UPJ Obstruction

    Dr. Ricky Bare
    Urology

    Genesiscare USA Of North Carolina PA

    1 Doctors Park, 
    Asheville, NC 
     (1.2 miles away)
    828-253-5314
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    See accepted insurances

    Ricky Bare is a Urologist in Asheville, North Carolina. Dr. Bare is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of UPJ Obstruction. His top areas of expertise are Prostate Cancer, Familial Prostate Cancer, Urothelial Cancer, Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, and Ureteroscopy.

    Experienced in UPJ Obstruction

    Dr. Kenny Simpkins
    Urology
    Experienced in UPJ Obstruction

    Dr. Kenny Simpkins
    Urology

    Victoria Urological Assoc.

    100 Victoria Rd, 
    Asheville, NC 
     (1.5 miles away)
    828-254-8883
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    See accepted insurances
    Offers Telehealth

    Kenny Simpkins is a Urologist in Asheville, North Carolina. Dr. Simpkins is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of UPJ Obstruction. His top areas of expertise are Prostate Cancer, Familial Prostate Cancer, Urothelial Cancer, Reconstructive Urology Surgery, and Nephrectomy.

    Experienced in UPJ Obstruction

    Dr. Karen R. Frye
    Urology
    Experienced in UPJ Obstruction

    Dr. Karen R. Frye
    Urology
    100 Victoria Rd, 
    Asheville, NC 
     (1.5 miles away)
    828-254-8883
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    See accepted insurances
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Karen Frye is a Urologist in Asheville, North Carolina. Dr. Frye is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of UPJ Obstruction. Her top areas of expertise are Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), Acute Cystitis, and Urinary Incontinence. Dr. Frye is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in UPJ Obstruction

    Dr. Steven Lawton
    Urology
    Experienced in UPJ Obstruction

    Dr. Steven Lawton
    Urology

    Asheville Veteran Medical Center

    1100 Tunnel Rd, 
    Asheville, NC 
     (3.5 miles away)
    828-298-7911
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Steven Lawton is a Urologist in Asheville, North Carolina. Dr. Lawton is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of UPJ Obstruction. His top areas of expertise are Prostate Cancer, Familial Prostate Cancer, Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Ureteroscopy, and Prostatectomy.

    Advanced in UPJ Obstruction

    Dr. Andrew Krueger
    Urology
    Advanced in UPJ Obstruction

    Dr. Andrew Krueger
    Urology

    A Hospital Department Of AdventHealth Hendersonville

    50 Hospital Dr Ste 2A, 
    Hendersonville, NC 
     (14.8 miles away)
    828-209-8459
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Andrew Krueger is a Urologist in Hendersonville, North Carolina. Dr. Krueger is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of UPJ Obstruction. His top areas of expertise are Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Urinary Incontinence, Enlarged Prostate (BPH), Ureteroscopy, and Reconstructive Urology Surgery. Dr. Krueger is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in UPJ Obstruction

    Dr. Clifford Johnson
    Urology
    Advanced in UPJ Obstruction

    Dr. Clifford Johnson
    Urology

    A Hospital Department Of AdventHealth Hendersonville

    50 Hospital Dr Ste 2A, 
    Hendersonville, NC 
     (14.8 miles away)
    828-209-8459
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    See accepted insurances
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Clifford Johnson is a Urologist in Hendersonville, North Carolina. Dr. Johnson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of UPJ Obstruction. His top areas of expertise are Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Perirenal Abscess, Boils, Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, and Ureteroscopy. Dr. Johnson is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in UPJ Obstruction

    Dr. Nina Harkhani
    Urology
    Experienced in UPJ Obstruction

    Dr. Nina Harkhani
    Urology

    A Hospital Department Of AdventHealth Hendersonville

    50 Hospital Dr Ste 2A, 
    Hendersonville, NC 
     (14.8 miles away)
    828-209-8459
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    See accepted insurances
    Offers Telehealth

    Nina Harkhani is a Urologist in Hendersonville, North Carolina. Dr. Harkhani is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of UPJ Obstruction. Her top areas of expertise are Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), Boils, Folliculitis, and Ureteroscopy.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of UPJ Obstruction?

    Ureteropelvic junction (UPJ) obstruction is a blockage at the point where part of the kidney attaches to one of the tubes to the bladder (ureters). This blocks the flow of urine out of the kidney.

    When should I see an UPJ Obstruction doctor near Asheville, NC?

    There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

    • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
    • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
    • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
    • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
    • You want a second opinion.  

    What should I consider when choosing an UPJ Obstruction doctor near Asheville, NC?

    It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

    How do I find the best UPJ Obstruction doctor near Asheville, NC?

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    How does MediFind rank UPJ Obstruction doctors near Asheville, NC?

    MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

    What types of insurance are accepted by UPJ Obstruction doctors near Asheville, NC?

    Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

    How can I book an appointment online with an UPJ Obstruction doctor near Asheville, NC?

    MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the UPJ Obstruction doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different UPJ Obstruction doctor?

    Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

    How can I prepare for my appointment with an UPJ Obstruction doctor near Asheville, NC?

    Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

    • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
    • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
    • Family history of disease 
    • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
    • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
    • List of questions and concerns 
    • Your insurance card 

    You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

    What questions should I ask my UPJ Obstruction doctor?

    Here are some sample questions: 

    • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
    • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
    • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
    • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
    • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

    How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my UPJ Obstruction doctor may know about?

    MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

    MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

    Can I filter my search to show male or female UPJ Obstruction doctors near Asheville, NC?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the UPJ Obstruction doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

    Can I filter my search to find an UPJ Obstruction doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the UPJ Obstruction doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

    Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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