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Dr. Desiderio Avila, MD

Urology*
3.5 (31)
Map Pin Small Phoenix, AZ
Accepting new patients
21 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Desiderio Avila, MD

Dr. Desiderio Avila, MD is an Urology Specialist in Phoenix, AZ. They specialize in Urology, has 21 years of experience, and is board certified in Urology. They graduated from University of Chicago and is affiliated with Chandler Regional Medical Center. Dr. Avila, completed a residency at Baylor College of Medicine. Patients rated Dr. Avila an average 3.5 star rating.

Dr. Avila works at Practice in Phoenix, AZ. They frequently treat conditions like Urinary Incontinence along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Avila's Office Locations

  1. 1
    St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center
    350 W Thomas Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85013 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (480) 961-2323

Hospital Affiliations
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  • Chandler Regional Medical Center

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Urinary Incontinence
TURP (Transurethral Resection of Prostate) or Laser Destruction of Prostate
Nighttime Urination (Nocturia)
TURP (Transurethral Resection of Prostate) or Laser Destruction of Prostate
Nighttime Urination (Nocturia)

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Urinary Incontinence
TURP (Transurethral Resection of Prostate) or Laser Destruction of Prostate
Nighttime Urination (Nocturia)
Balanoposthitis
Bladder Cancer
Bladder Infection
Blood in Urine (Hematuria)
Chronic Cystitis
Chronic Kidney Diseases
Elevated PSA (Prostate Specific Antigen)
Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
Erectile Dysfunction
Hydronephrosis
Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypogonadism
Kidney Cancer
Kidney Stone Pain (Renal Colic)
Kidney Stones
Male Sexual Arousal Disorders
Overactive Bladder
Painful Urination (Dysuria)
Peyronie's Disease
Polyuria
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Prostate Cancer
Pyonephrosis
Sexual Arousal Disorder
Sexual Disorders
Testicular Dysfunction
Testicular Hypofunction
Ureteral Stones
Ureteral Stricture or Kinking
Urethral Stricture
Urge Incontinence
Urinary Retention
Urinary Stones
Urinary Tract Cancer
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Vaginal and Pelvic Prolapse
Varicose Veins Genital
Augmentation Cystoplasty
Bladder Surgery
Complex Penile Surgery
Penile Implants
Prostate Biopsy
Prostate Cancer Screening Exam (DRE)
Prostate Removal
Prostatectomy with Robotic Assist
Uroflowmetry
Acute Cystitis
Acute Kidney Infection
Atrophic Vaginitis
Balanitis
Bedwetting
Bladder Carcinoma
Bladder Diverticulum
Bladder Stones
Blood in Semen (Hematospermia)
Bowenoid Papulosis
Chordee
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Chronic Bacterial Prostatitis
Chronic Interstitial Cystitis
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage II
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage III
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage IV
Chronic Prostatitis
Congenital Obstruction of Ureteropelvic Junction
Congenital Obstruction of Ureterovesical Junction
Congenital Renal Agenesis and Dysgenesis
End-Stage Renal Disease
Epididymitis
Hydrocele
Hypospadias
Infertility
Irradiation Cystitis
Kidney Infection
Male Infertility
Neurogenic Bladder
Orchitis
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Phimosis
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Priapism
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Prostate Cyst
Prostate Stones
Prostatitis
Psychosexual Dysfunction
Sexual Orgasm Disorders
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
Sperm Abnormalities
Spermatocele
Testicular Atrophy
Testicular Cancer
Traumatic Acute Kidney Injury
Undescended Testicles
Urethra Cancer
Urinary Hesitancy
Urinary-Genital Tract Fistula, Female
Vaginitis or Vaginosis
Vesicoureteral Reflux
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Adrenalectomy
Adrenalectomy with Robotic Assist
Bacteriuria Screening
Bladder Exstrophy Repair
Bladder Function Test
Bladder Scan
Chlamydia Infection Screening
Circumcision
Cystectomy
Cystectomy with Robotic Assist
Destruction of Penile Lesion
Dipstick Urinalysis
Estrogen Replacement Therapy
Excision of Testicular Lesion
Gonorrhea Screening
Herpes Simplex Screening
HIV Screening
Incontinence Sling Procedure
Kidney and Ureter Removal
Kidney Stone Removal, Closed
Lithotripsy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Microsurgical Procedure
Nephrectomy
Nephrectomy with Robotic Assist
Orchiectomy
Orchiopexy for Undescended Testicle
Partial Cystectomy with Robotic Assist
Partial Nephrectomy with Robotic Assist
Pelvic Surgery
Percutaneous Destruction of Kidney Lesion
Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy or Pyelostolithotomy
Peyronie's Disease Injection Therapy
Prostate Cancer Screening
Puncture Aspiration
Renal Transplant
Resection of Bladder Neck
Sexually Transmitted Infections Screening
STD Screening
Syphilis Screening
Trichomoniasis Screening
Ureteroneocystostomy
Urethral Dilation
Urinary Bladder Reconstruction Robotic Assist
Urinary Stone Removal (Litholapaxy)
Varicocelectomy or Hydrocelectomy
Vasectomy
Wound Repair
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    Specialties*
    • Urology

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    Specialties*
    Years of Experience
    • 21 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, French and Spanish
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    NPI Number
    • 1528399144
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Baylor University
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • Baylor College of Medicine
    Residency
    Medical Education
    • University of Chicago
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Urology
    Board Certifications
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    Dr. Desiderio Avila, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Avila is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Avila has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Avila has seen patients for Urinary Incontinence, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Avila on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    31 patients have reviewed Dr. Avila. The overall rating for this provider is 3.5. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Avila.

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