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Dr. James Brien, MD

Urology*
4.9 (13)
Map Pin Small Asheville, NC
Accepting new patients
20 years of experience

Overview of Dr. James Brien, MD

Dr. James Brien, MD is an Urology Specialist in Asheville, NC. They specialize in Urology, has 20 years of experience, and is board certified in Urology. They graduated from Texas A&M Health Science Center College of Medicine and is affiliated with Mission Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Brien an average 4.9 star rating.

Dr. Brien works at Practice in Asheville, NC with other offices in Sylva, NC. They frequently treat conditions like Urinary Incontinence, Polyuria and Nighttime Urination (Nocturia) 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. Brien's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Asheville Urological Assoc. Inc.
    1 Doctors Park, Asheville, NC 28801 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (828) 253-5314
  2. 2
    Radiation Therapy Associates of Western North Carolina PA
    1 Hospital Dr Ste 102, Asheville, NC 28801 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (828) 253-5314
  3. 3
    Harris Urology
    98 Doctors Dr Ste 100, Sylva, NC 28779 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (828) 631-8755
  4. 4
    Mission Hospital
    509 Biltmore Ave, Asheville, NC 28801 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (828) 253-5314

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  • Mission Hospital

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Urinary Incontinence
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Nighttime Urination (Nocturia)

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Urinary Incontinence
Polyuria
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Nighttime Urination (Nocturia)
Male Sexual Arousal Disorders
Overactive Bladder
Sexual Arousal Disorder
Sexual Disorders
Balanoposthitis
Blood in Urine (Hematuria)
Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
Erectile Dysfunction
Peyronie's Disease
Balanitis
Bladder Atony
Bladder Cancer
Bladder Infection
Chronic Cystitis
Chronic Interstitial Cystitis
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage III
Elevated PSA (Prostate Specific Antigen)
Hydronephrosis
Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypogonadism
Kidney Cancer
Kidney Stones
Neurogenic Bladder
Prostate Cancer
Testicular Dysfunction
Testicular Hypofunction
Ureteral Stones
Urge Incontinence
Urinary Retention
Urinary Stones
Urinary Tract Cancer
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Vesicoureteral Reflux
Augmentation Cystoplasty
Bladder Surgery
Complex Penile Surgery
Cystometry
Kidney and Ureter Removal
Lithotripsy
Nephrectomy
Nephrectomy with Robotic Assist
Prostate Biopsy
Prostate Cancer Screening Exam (DRE)
Prostate Removal
Prostatectomy with Robotic Assist
Resection of Bladder Neck
TURP (Transurethral Resection of Prostate) or Laser Destruction of Prostate
Urinary Stone Removal (Litholapaxy)
Uroflowmetry
Acute Bacterial Prostatitis
Acute Cystitis
Acute Kidney Infection
Bedwetting
Bladder Diseases
Bladder Diverticulum
Bladder Stones
Blood in Semen (Hematospermia)
Bowenoid Papulosis
Cancer
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Chronic Bacterial Prostatitis
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage IV
Chronic Kidney Infection
Chronic Prostatitis
Congenital Obstruction of Ureteropelvic Junction
Congenital Renal Agenesis and Dysgenesis
Epididymitis
Genitourinary Tract Hemorrhage
Gonorrhea Infections
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
Hydrocele
Hypospadias
Interstitial Cystitis
Kidney Disease
Kidney Infection
Orchitis
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Penile Cancer
Phimosis
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Posterior Hypospadias
Posthitis
Priapism
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Prostate Cyst
Prostatic Abscess
Prostatitis
Pyonephrosis
Renal Abscess
Renal Cell Cancer
Spermatocele
Testicular Cancer
Testicular Torsion
Undescended Testicles
Ureterocele
Urethra Cancer
Urethral Stricture
Urinary Disorders
Urinary Hesitancy
Urogenital Candidiasis
Varicose Veins Genital
Yeast Infections
Adrenalectomy
Bacteriuria Screening
Bladder Function Test
Bladder Scan
Chlamydia Infection Screening
Circumcision
Complete Nephrectomy With Robotic Assistance
Cystectomy with Robotic Assist
Dipstick Urinalysis
Extracorporeal Shockwave
Gonorrhea Screening
Herpes Simplex Screening
HIV Screening
Hormone Replacement Therapy
Kidney Stone Removal, Closed
Kidney Surgery
Laparoscopic Adrenalectomy
Laparoscopic Destruction of Kidney Lesion
Laparoscopic Nephrectomy
Laparoscopic Surgical Procedure
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Orchiectomy
Orchiopexy for Undescended Testicle
Partial Cystectomy with Robotic Assist
Partial Nephrectomy with Robotic Assist
Percutaneous Kidney Stone Removal
Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy or Pyelostolithotomy
Prostate Cancer Screening
Sexually Transmitted Infections Screening
STD Screening
Syphilis Screening
Trichomoniasis Screening
Ureteroscopic Lithotripsy
Urethral Dilation
Varicocelectomy or Hydrocelectomy
Vasectomy
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    Specialties*
    • Urology

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    Years of Experience
    • 20 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1538383658
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Eastern Virginia Medical School
    Fellowship
    Internship
    • Milton S Hersey Medical Center
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • Texas A&M Health Science Center College of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Undergraduate School
    • James Madison University
    Undergraduate School
    Board Certifications
    • Urology
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    Dr. Brien has seen patients for Urinary Incontinence, Polyuria and Nighttime Urination (Nocturia), and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Brien on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    13 patients have reviewed Dr. Brien. The overall rating for this provider is 4.9. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Brien.

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