Overview
Alvaro Santamaria is a Urologist practicing medicine in San Francisco, California.
Dr. Santamaria is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Peyronie Disease, Infertility, Hypogonadism, and Erectile Dysfunction (ED).
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 9 peer reviewed articles.
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- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
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- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
2186 Geary Blvd Ste 214, San Francisco, CA 94115
1959 NE Pacific St, Seattle, WA 98195
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.
Urinary Stone Center
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 highly rated in 30 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.
Bayfront Medical Building
Dr. Benjamin Breyer is a urologic surgeon who specializes in complex urethral and penile reconstruction, male incontinence, male fistulas and surgery for erectile dysfunction. Breyer's research has been federally supported and focuses on the epidemiology (the study of which populations are affected by diseases, factors affecting outcomes and related matters) of sexual dysfunction and lower urinary tract disorders. He also studies urologic trauma and surgical repair of the urinary tract. He has authored or co-authored more than 350 articles and book chapters. Breyer earned his medical degree from the Pritzker School of Medicine at the University of Chicago. At UCSF, he completed a residency in urology, followed by a fellowship in male genitourinary reconstruction and trauma. He also earned his master of advanced study degree in clinical research at UCSF. Dr. Breyer is highly rated in 34 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Urethral Stricture, Urinary Incontinence, Stress Urinary Incontinence, Reconstructive Urology Surgery, and Prostatectomy. Dr. Breyer is board certified in American Board Of Urology, Urology. Dr. Breyer is currently accepting new patients.
Urinary Stone Center
Thomas Chi is a Urologist practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Chi is highly rated in 24 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Kidney Stones, Hydronephrosis, Cystinuria, Ureteroscopy, and Endoscopy.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Alvaro Santamaria
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Alvaro Santamaria?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Alvaro Santamaria by calling their office at 415-922-3255. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Alvaro Santamaria a top-rated expert for Peyronie Disease?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Alvaro Santamaria is classified as an Advanced expert for Peyronie Disease, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Alvaro Santamaria specialize in?
While Dr. Alvaro Santamaria is a Urology, they have specific expertise in Peyronie Disease, Infertility, and Hypogonadism. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Urology.
Does Dr. Alvaro Santamaria participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Alvaro Santamaria has published 9 articles and abstracts on conditions like Peyronie Disease. You can view a list of Dr. Alvaro Santamaria's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Alvaro Santamaria accept my insurance?
Dr. Alvaro Santamaria accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Alignment Health Plan. We recommend calling the office directly at 415-922-3255 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
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- Peyronie DiseaseDr. Santamaria isAdvanced. Learn about Peyronie Disease.
- Experienced
- Erectile Dysfunction (ED)Dr. Santamaria isExperienced. Learn about Erectile Dysfunction (ED).
- HypogonadismDr. Santamaria isExperienced. Learn about Hypogonadism.
- InfertilityDr. Santamaria isExperienced. Learn about Infertility.