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Dr. John Upshaw, MD

Urology*
3.2 (11)
Map Pin Small Lake Charles, LA
Accepting new patients

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. John Upshaw, MD

Dr. John Upshaw, MD is an Urology Specialist in Lake Charles, LA. They graduated from LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans School of Medicine and is affiliated with Lake Charles Memorial Hospital and West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital. Dr. Upshaw, completed a residency at Louisiana State University Medical School Alton Ochsner Foundation Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Upshaw an average 3.2 star rating.

Dr. Upshaw works at Memorial Urology in Lake Charles, LA. They frequently treat conditions like Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), Sexual Disorders and Male Sexual Arousal Disorders along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and 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. Upshaw's Office Locations

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    Memorial Urology
    2770 3rd Ave Ste 240, Lake Charles, LA 70601 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (337) 494-4656
    Monday
    Closed
    Tuesday
    Closed
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 15:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 15:00
    Friday
    Closed
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • Lake Charles Memorial Hospital
  • West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital

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Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Sexual Disorders
Male Sexual Arousal Disorders

Treatment frequency



Many providers have expertise treating multiple conditions or procedures. FindCare uses a variety of data sources to determine which conditions or procedures a provider treats and their level of experience.
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Sexual Disorders
Male Sexual Arousal Disorders
Bladder Infection
Chronic Cystitis
Erectile Dysfunction
Hypogonadism
Sexual Arousal Disorder
Spermatocele
Testicular Dysfunction
Testicular Hypofunction
Urinary Hesitancy
Urinary Incontinence
Elevated PSA (Prostate Specific Antigen)
Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
Hydrocele
Kidney Stones
Urethral Stricture
Urinary Tract Cancer
Augmentation Cystoplasty
Acute Bacterial Prostatitis
Acute Cystitis
Balanitis
Bladder Atony
Bladder Stones
Blood in Semen (Hematospermia)
Blood in Urine (Hematuria)
Chronic Bacterial Prostatitis
Chronic Interstitial Cystitis
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage III
Chronic Kidney Diseases
Chronic Prostatitis
Epididymitis
Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Neurogenic Bladder
Nighttime Urination (Nocturia)
Painful Urination (Dysuria)
Phimosis
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Polyuria
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Prostatitis
Psychosexual Dysfunction
Ureteral Stones
Urge Incontinence
Urinary Retention
Urinary Stones
Urogenital Candidiasis
Vesicoureteral Reflux
Yeast Infections
Bladder Surgery
Complex Penile Surgery
Lithotripsy
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
Uroflowmetry
Vasectomy
Acute Kidney Infection
Atrophic Vaginitis
Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease (ADPKD)
Bladder Carcinoma
Bladder Diverticulum
Bowenoid Papulosis
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage II
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage IV
Chronic Kidney Infection
Congenital Cystic Kidney Disease
Congenital Obstruction of Ureteropelvic Junction
Diabetes Insipidus
End-Stage Renal Disease
Genital Herpes
Genital Warts
Genitourinary Tract Infections in Pregnancy
Gonorrhea Infections
Granulomatous Prostatitis
Herpes Simplex Infection
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
Irradiation Cystitis
Kidney Infection
Kidney Stone Pain (Renal Colic)
Male Infertility
Orchitis
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Overactive Bladder
Paraphimosis
Pelvic Abscess
Penile Cancer
Priapism
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Prostate Carcinoma
Prostate Cyst
Prostatic Abscess
Pyonephrosis
Sexual Dysfunction
Sexual Pain Disorders
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
Sperm Abnormalities
Teratozoospermia
Testicular Atrophy
Testicular Cancer
Testicular Torsion
Traumatic Acute Kidney Injury
Trigonitis
Undescended Testicles
Ureteral Stricture or Kinking
Ureterocele
Urethra Cancer
Urethral Stones
Urinary-Genital Tract Fistula, Female
Vaginal and Pelvic Prolapse
Vaginitis or Vaginosis
Varicose Veins Genital
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Bacteriuria Screening
Bladder Exstrophy Repair
Bladder Function Test
Bladder Scan
Chlamydia Infection Screening
Circumcision
Cystometry
Destruction of Penile Lesion
Dipstick Urinalysis
Excision of Testicular Lesion
Gonorrhea Screening
Herpes Simplex Screening
HIV Screening
Incomplete Circumcision Repair
Incontinence Sling Procedure
Kidney and Ureter Removal
Kidney Stone Removal
Kidney Stone Removal, Closed
Orchiopexy for Undescended Testicle
Penile Implants
Percutaneous Destruction of Kidney Lesion
Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy or Pyelostolithotomy
Prostate Cancer Screening
Puncture Aspiration
Sexually Transmitted Infections Screening
STD Screening
Syphilis Screening
Trichomoniasis Screening
Urethral Dilation
Urinary Stone Removal (Litholapaxy)
Varicocelectomy or Hydrocelectomy
Wound Repair
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    • Government Employees Health Association (GEHA)
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    3.2
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    About Dr. John Upshaw, MD

    Specialties*
    • Urology

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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1598770869
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    Education & Certifications

    Residency
    • Louisiana State University Medical School Alton Ochsner Foundation Hospital
    Residency
    Internship
    • LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans School of Medicine
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans School of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Urology
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    Dr. John Upshaw, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Upshaw is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

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

    Dr. Upshaw works at Memorial Urology in Lake Charles, LA. View the full address on Dr. Upshaw’s profile.

    Dr. Upshaw has seen patients for Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), Sexual Disorders and Male Sexual Arousal Disorders, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Upshaw on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    11 patients have reviewed Dr. Upshaw. The overall rating for this provider is 3.2. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Upshaw.

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