The 20 Best Ureteroscopy Doctors near San Francisco, CA

Find the Experts and Specialists who perform Ureteroscopy

Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 97 doctor with experience in Ureteroscopy near San Francisco, CA. Of these, 85 are Experienced, 10 are Advanced and 2 are Elite.

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    Elite in Ureteroscopy
    Elite in Ureteroscopy

    Urinary Stone Center

    400 Parnassus Ave., Sixth Floor, Suite 610, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Marshall L. Stoller specializes in providing care for patients with urinary stone disease. His expertise includes minimally invasive techniques, such as endourology and laparoscopy. He helped spearhead a comprehensive program in the management of urinary stone disease, utilizing and testing a variety of lithotripters, a noninvasive device that pulverizes urinary stones. After completing his undergraduate studies at the University of California, Berkeley, Stoller earned his medical degree at Baylor College of Medicine. He then pursued residencies in general surgery and urology at UCSF before becoming an instructor and research fellow at the University of New South Wales and its affiliated hospitals in Sydney, Australia. He returned to UCSF as chief resident in urology and then joined the medical staff. Stoller has received many awards, including grand prize in the annual Jack Lapides Essay Contest on Urodynamic and Neurourology Research. He has received the Distinction in Teaching Award from the UCSF Academic Senate. For more information about his research, please visit Stoller's lab website at stollerlab.ucsf.edu . Dr. Stoller is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in Ureteroscopy. He is also highly rated in 30 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Kidney Stones, Cystinuria, Hydronephrosis, Ureteroscopy, and Lithotripsy. Dr. Stoller is board certified in American Board Of Urology, Urology. Dr. Stoller is currently accepting new patients.

    Elite in Ureteroscopy
    Elite in Ureteroscopy

    Urinary Stone Center

    400 Parnassus Ave, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Thomas Chi is a Urologist practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Chi is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in Ureteroscopy. He is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Kidney Stones, Hydronephrosis, Cystinuria, Ureteroscopy, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Ureteroscopy
    Advanced in Ureteroscopy

    Van Ness Campus MOB

    1100 Van Ness Avenue, Floor 5, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Mikhail Regelman is a Urologist practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Regelman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Ureteroscopy. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses UPJ Obstruction, Enlarged Prostate (BPH), Urothelial Cancer, Ureteroscopy, and Reconstructive Urology Surgery. Dr. Regelman is board certified in Urology. Dr. Regelman is currently accepting new patients.

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    Advanced in Ureteroscopy
    Advanced in Ureteroscopy

    Van Ness Campus MOB

    1100 Van Ness Avenue, Floor 5, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Brian Grady is a Urologist practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Grady is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Ureteroscopy. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Enlarged Prostate (BPH), Prostate Cancer, Familial Prostate Cancer, Ureteroscopy, and Prostatectomy. Dr. Grady is board certified in Urology - Board Certified. Dr. Grady is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Ureteroscopy
    Experienced in Ureteroscopy

    Van Ness Campus MOB

    1100 Van Ness Avenue, Floor 5, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Eric Miller is a Urologist practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Miller is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Ureteroscopy. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC), WT1-Related Wilms Tumor Syndromes, Simultaneous Pancreas Kidney Transplant, and Kidney Transplant. Dr. Miller is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Ureteroscopy
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Ureteroscopy
    General Surgery

    Van Ness Campus Medical Office Building

    1100 Van Ness Avenue, Floor 3, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Janet Bellingham is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Bellingham is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Ureteroscopy. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Antibody-Mediated Rejection, Gastroparesis, Polycystic Kidney Disease, Kidney Transplant, and Simultaneous Pancreas Kidney Transplant. Dr. Bellingham is board certified in Surgery - Board Certified. Dr. Bellingham is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Ureteroscopy
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Ureteroscopy
    General Surgery

    Van Ness Campus Medical Office Building

    1100 Van Ness Avenue, Floor 3, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Harish Mahanty is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Mahanty is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Ureteroscopy. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Liver Failure, Hernia, Fibrolamellar Carcinoma, Simultaneous Pancreas Kidney Transplant, and Kidney Transplant. Dr. Mahanty is board certified in Surgery - Board Certified. Dr. Mahanty is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Ureteroscopy
    Colorectal Surgery
    Experienced in Ureteroscopy
    Colorectal Surgery

    Center For Colorectal Surgery

    1600 Divisadero St., Fourth Floor, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Elizabeth C. Wick is a surgeon who specializes in caring for patients with conditions of the colon, rectum and anus, such as colon, rectal and anal cancer; inflammatory bowel disease (IBD); diverticular disease (in which small pouches that have formed in the colon wall push through weak spots and cause inflammation); and perianal disease (a group of conditions affecting the rectum, anus or skin around the anus). She is experienced in laparoscopic surgery (minimally invasive techniques for abdominal and pelvic procedures), which generally has fewer complications and causes less post-op pain than traditional surgery. In her research, Wick is interested in improving surgical quality and safety for patients. The National Institutes of Health has consistently funded her studies. Most recently, she led a national collaboration, funded by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, that aimed to reduce surgical site infections at 250 U.S. and international hospitals. Wick earned her medical degree from the Vanderbilt University School of Medicine. She completed a residency in surgery at UCSF, followed by a fellowship in colorectal surgery at the Cleveland Clinic. Dr. Wick is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Ureteroscopy. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Lynch Syndrome, Ileostomy, and Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery. Dr. Wick is board certified in American Board Of Colon And Rectal Surgery, Colon & Rectal Surgery and American Board Of Surgery, General Surgery. Dr. Wick is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Ureteroscopy
    Colorectal Surgery
    Experienced in Ureteroscopy
    Colorectal Surgery

    Center For Colorectal Surgery

    1600 Divisadero St., Fourth Floor, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Emily Finlayson is a colorectal surgeon with expertise in the treatment of colon and rectal cancer, ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease. She is a specialist in minimally invasive surgical techniques. Finlayson's research examines population-based surgical outcomes, focusing particularly on functional outcomes in the frail elderly. Finlayson earned her medical degree at Harvard Medical School. She trained in general surgery at UCSF and in colon and rectal surgery at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. She also earned a master of science degree at the Dartmouth Institute for Health Policy and Clinical Practice, and she completed a research fellowship with the White River Junction Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Vermont. Finlayson served on the surgery department faculty at the University of Michigan and on the Michigan Surgical Collaborative for Outcomes Research and Evaluation. She returned to UCSF in 2009. Dr. Finlayson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Ureteroscopy. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Anal Cancer, Delirium, Crohn's Disease, Ileostomy, and Aneurysm Repair. Dr. Finlayson is board certified in American Board Of Colon And Rectal Surgery, Colon & Rectal Surgery and American Board Of Surgery, General Surgery. Dr. Finlayson is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Ureteroscopy
    Colorectal Surgery
    Experienced in Ureteroscopy
    Colorectal Surgery

    Center For Colorectal Surgery

    1825 Fourth St., Fourth Floor, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Hueylan Chern is a colorectal surgeon at UCSF Medical Center. She specializes in minimally invasive procedures for conditions such as colorectal cancer, inflammatory bowel disease and diverticular disease. She has expertise in endorectal ultrasound, transanal endoscopic microsurgery and sphincter-preserving operations. In research, Chern's interests include endorectal ultrasound and colorectal cancer. Chern earned her medical degree at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey (UMDNJ). She completed general surgery training at Brown University and a fellowship in colorectal surgery at UMDNJ, followed by additional oncology training at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. Dr. Chern is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Ureteroscopy. She is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Familial Colorectal Cancer, Rectal Prolapse, Encopresis, Hernia Surgery, and Ileostomy. Dr. Chern is board certified in American Board Of Colon And Rectal Surgery, Colon & Rectal Surgery and American Board Of Surgery, General Surgery. Dr. Chern is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Ureteroscopy
    Experienced in Ureteroscopy

    Ernest R. Rector, MD Private Practice

    1 Shrader St, Ste 560, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    caring, good listener, dedicated, intelligent, compassionate, committed, healing and reassuring. Dr. Rector is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Ureteroscopy. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Enlarged Prostate (BPH), Prostate Cancer, Familial Prostate Cancer, Ureteroscopy, and Prostatectomy. Dr. Rector is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Ureteroscopy
    Experienced in Ureteroscopy

    Male Sexual & Reproductive Health Center

    400 Parnassus Ave., Suite 610, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Ira Sharlip is a Urologist practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Sharlip is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Ureteroscopy. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Premature Ejaculation, Enlarged Prostate (BPH), Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Prostatectomy, and Vasectomy. Dr. Sharlip is board certified in American Board Of Urology, Urology and American Board Of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine. Dr. Sharlip is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Ureteroscopy
    Experienced in Ureteroscopy

    Golden Gate Urology

    815 Hyde Street, Ste 300, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    BOARD CERTIFICATION = AMERICAN BOARD OF UROLOGY (certified, re-certified)As a urologist/urological surgeon, I treat conditions of the male genitalia system, and the male and female urinary tract system. This includes problems that range from urination difficulty due to an enlarged prostate (BPH) and/or bladder problems, to kidney stones, to cancers of any of the genitourinary organs/structures (kidney, ureters, bladder, prostate, urethra, testes, penis). Women's conditions of urinary incontinence and bladder-voiding problems are also particular interests of my practice. Providing care for patients with spinal cord conditions with associated bladder/voiding problems is an important interest of my practice. For nearly all conditions, my focus is initially on non-surgical/medical therapies or management, and to use minimally-invasive treatments including endoscopic and laparoscopic approaches when needed.ADULT AND PEDIATRIC UROLOGY - Dr. Hoang's Care Philosophy - My professional mission/goal is to continually provide you with urological care that is clinically-beneficial, surgically-skilled, scientifically learned and supported, technologically up-to-date, and humanly rich, warm and trustworthy. You are unique, so are your particular medical needs, and the decision(s) for your care should be as well. I emphasize a team-approach which includes our clerical staff, office medical assistant staff, office administrator/manager, and urologist-physicians who take pride in our work. We all enjoy working together and we think we provide better care and service because we work as a team. I enjoy my work knowing that I can be of help. Dr. Hoang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Ureteroscopy. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obstructive Uropathy, Familial Prostate Cancer, Prostate Cancer, Frequent or Urgent Urination, and Ureteroscopy. Dr. Hoang is board certified in Urology. Dr. Hoang is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Ureteroscopy
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Ureteroscopy
    General Surgery

    Office

    2330 Post St Ste 260, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ankit Sarin is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Sarin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Ureteroscopy. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Rectal Prolapse, Ileostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

    Experienced in Ureteroscopy
    Experienced in Ureteroscopy

    Wenwu Jin, MD Private Practice

    929 Clay St, Ste 505, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Wenwu Jin is a Urologist practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Jin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Ureteroscopy. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Enlarged Prostate (BPH), Boils, Kidney Stones, Reconstructive Urology Surgery, and Ureteroscopy. Dr. Jin is board certified in Urology. Dr. Jin is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Ureteroscopy
    Experienced in Ureteroscopy

    Office

    45 Castro St Ste 165, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Raul Hernandez is a Urologist practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Hernandez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Ureteroscopy. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Enlarged Prostate (BPH), UPJ Obstruction, Orchitis, Prostatectomy, and Ureteroscopy.

    Advanced in Ureteroscopy
    Advanced in Ureteroscopy

    Urinary Stone Center

    400 Parnassus Ave., Sixth Floor, Suite 610, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. David Bayne is a urologist who specializes in caring for patients with kidney stones and bladder stones, often using minimally invasive surgical techniques – such as endoscopic, laparoscopic or robotic approaches – to treat these conditions. He also has expertise in caring for patients with ureteral strictures (obstructions caused by narrowing of the tube that carries urine from each kidney to the bladder). Bayne studies health factors that determine the risk of kidney stone disease in different populations as well as surgical outcomes for these patients. His research is funded by the National Institutes of Health. Bayne earned his medical degree from Harvard Medical School. At UCSF, he completed a residency in urology and a fellowship in endoscopic urology. He has a master of public health degree from the University of California, Berkeley. During medical school, Bayne completed rotations in Mirebalais, Haiti, and Medellín, Colombia. He is fluent in Spanish. Dr. Bayne is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Ureteroscopy. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Kidney Stones, Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), Boils, Lithotripsy, and Ureteroscopy. Dr. Bayne is board certified in American Board Of Urology, Urology. Dr. Bayne is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Ureteroscopy
    Hospital Medicine
    Experienced in Ureteroscopy
    Hospital Medicine

    Van Ness Campus MOB

    1100 Van Ness Avenue, Floor 6, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Guy Lubliner is a Hospital Medicine provider practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Lubliner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Ureteroscopy. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Liver Failure, Alcoholic Cirrhosis, Visceromegaly, Liver Embolization, and Pancreatectomy. Dr. Lubliner is board certified in Not ABMS Specialty.

    Experienced in Ureteroscopy
    Experienced in Ureteroscopy

    Prostate Cancer Center

    1825 Fourth St., Sixth Floor, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Sima Porten is a specialist in cancers of the genital and urinary organs. She is a member of the urologic oncology team at the UCSF Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center. Her clinical interests include the diagnosis and treatment of genitourinary cancer, particularly bladder cancer, upper tract urothelial cancer, kidney cancer and high-risk prostate cancer. Porten's research focuses mainly on the diagnosis and management of urothelial carcinoma, a cancer involving parts of the kidney, bladder and ureter (the tube connecting each kidney to the bladder). In studying the biologic or genetic basis of urothelial carcinoma, she hopes to develop new tests and treatments to bring personalized medicine to patients with bladder cancer. Porten received her undergraduate, medical and master of public health degrees from Northwestern University. During medical school, she was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society and also completed a fellowship through the Howard Hughes Medical Institute–National Institutes of Health Research Scholars Program. She then completed her urology residency training at UCSF, where she received the Julius R. Krevans Award for Clinical Excellence. During her training in urologic oncology at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, she was awarded a John Quale Travel Fellowship for her research in bladder cancer. Porten is an active member of the American Urological Association, American Society of Clinical Oncology, Society of Women in Urology and Society of Urologic Oncology. Dr. Porten is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Ureteroscopy. She is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Bladder Cancer, Urothelial Cancer, Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Cystectomy, and Nephrectomy. Dr. Porten is board certified in American Board Of Urology, Urology. Dr. Porten is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Ureteroscopy
    Surgical Oncology
    Experienced in Ureteroscopy
    Surgical Oncology

    Gastrointestinal Surgical Oncology Clinic

    1825 Fourth St., Fourth Floor, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Eric Nakakura is a cancer surgeon who specializes in tumors of the liver, pancreas, bile ducts and gastrointestinal tract. He also treats soft tissue sarcomas, including tumors of the retroperitoneum (a space in the abdominal cavity), trunk and extremities. At the UCSF Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center, he helps manage complex gastrointestinal tract cancers, soft tissue sarcomas and gastrointestinal neuroendocrine tumors, including carcinoid and islet cell tumors. In his research, Nakakura studies endocrine differentiation in gastrointestinal tumors. Nakakura earned his medical degree at Stanford University School of Medicine. He earned a doctorate in cellular and molecular medicine at Johns Hopkins University. He completed a residency in general surgery at Johns Hopkins Medicine and received advanced training in surgery at the John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford, England. At Johns Hopkins, he completed a fellowship in surgical oncology with an emphasis on pancreatic, biliary and gastrointestinal surgery. Dr. Nakakura is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Ureteroscopy. He is also highly rated in 36 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Neuroendocrine Tumor, Pancreatic Cancer, Retroperitoneal Liposarcoma, Pancreatectomy, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy. Dr. Nakakura is board certified in American Board Of Surgery, General Surgery. Dr. Nakakura is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Ureteroscopy?

    Ureteroscopy uses a small lighted viewing scope to examine the ureters. Ureters are the tubes that connect the kidneys to the bladder. This procedure can help diagnose and treat problems in the urinary tract, such as kidney stones.

    When should I see a Ureteroscopy doctor near San Francisco, CA?

    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 a Ureteroscopy doctor near San Francisco, CA?

    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 does MediFind rank Ureteroscopy doctors near San Francisco, CA?

    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 Ureteroscopy doctors near San Francisco, CA?

    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 a Ureteroscopy doctor near San Francisco, CA?

    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 Ureteroscopy doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Ureteroscopy 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 a Ureteroscopy doctor near San Francisco, CA?

    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 Ureteroscopy 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 Ureteroscopy 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 Ureteroscopy doctors near San Francisco, CA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Ureteroscopy 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 a Ureteroscopy doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Ureteroscopy 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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