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Dr. Rupa Kitchens, MD

Urology*
5.0 (39)
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25 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Rupa Kitchens, MD

Dr. Rupa Kitchens, MD is an Urology Specialist in Bessemer, AL. They specialize in Urology, has 25 years of experience, and is board certified in Urology. They graduated from University of South Alabama Frederick P. Whiddon College of Medicine and is affiliated with Grandview Medical Center and Medical West Main Campus. Patients rated Dr. Kitchens an average 5.0 star rating.

Dr. Kitchens works at Practice in Bessemer, AL with other offices in Birmingham, AL. They frequently treat conditions like Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), Urinary Incontinence and Chronic Cystitis along with other conditions at varying frequencies. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Kitchens' Office Locations

  1. 1
    Office
    985 9th Ave SW Ste 408, Bessemer, AL 35022 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (205) 930-0920
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
  2. 2
    Grandview Medical Center
    3690 Grandview Pkwy, Birmingham, AL 35243 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (205) 930-0920
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    Office
    3485 Independence Dr, Birmingham, AL 35209 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (205) 930-0920
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    Office
    3686 Grandview Pkwy Ste 540, Birmingham, AL 35243 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (205) 930-0920
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • Grandview Medical Center
  • Medical West Main Campus

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Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Urinary Incontinence
Chronic Cystitis
Bladder Infection
Hypogonadism
Testicular Dysfunction
Urge Incontinence
Kidney Stones
Testicular Hypofunction
Ureteral Stones
Acute Bacterial Prostatitis
Atrophic Vaginitis
Balanoposthitis
Bladder Atony
Bladder Cancer
Bladder Stones
Blood in Urine (Hematuria)
Chronic Bacterial Prostatitis
Chronic Interstitial Cystitis
Chronic Prostatitis
Elevated PSA (Prostate Specific Antigen)
Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
Epididymitis
Erectile Dysfunction
Hydronephrosis
Kidney Cancer
Male Sexual Arousal Disorders
Neurogenic Bladder
Nighttime Urination (Nocturia)
Orchitis
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Polyuria
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Prostate Cancer
Prostatitis
Sexual Arousal Disorder
Sexual Disorders
Sperm Abnormalities
Urethral Stricture
Urinary Hesitancy
Urinary Retention
Urinary Stones
Urinary Tract Cancer
Urogenital Candidiasis
Vaginal and Pelvic Prolapse
Vaginitis or Vaginosis
Vesicoureteral Reflux
Yeast Infections
Augmentation Cystoplasty
Bladder Surgery
Lithotripsy
Prostate Biopsy
Prostate Cancer Screening Exam (DRE)
Resection of Bladder Neck
Uroflowmetry
Acute Cystitis
Acute Kidney Infection
Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease (ADPKD)
Balanitis
Bedwetting
Bladder Carcinoma
Bladder Diverticulum
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage III
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage IV
Chronic Kidney Diseases
Congenital Cystic Kidney Disease
Congenital Medullary Cystic Kidney Disease
End-Stage Renal Disease
Epididymo - Orchitis
Genital Herpes
Herpes Simplex Infection
Horseshoe Kidney
Hydrocele
Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Interstitial Cystitis
Irradiation Cystitis
Kidney Infection
Kidney Stone Pain (Renal Colic)
Male Infertility
Overactive Bladder
Painful Urination (Dysuria)
Pelvic Abscess
Peyronie's Disease
Phimosis
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Premature Ejaculation
Priapism
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Prostate Stones
Psychosexual Dysfunction
Pyonephrosis
Renal Abscess
Sexual Orgasm Disorders
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
Spermatocele
Testicular Cancer
Traumatic Acute Kidney Injury
Ureteral Stricture or Kinking
Urethral Stones
Varicose Veins Genital
Vulvodynia
Bacteriuria Screening
Bladder Function Test
Bladder Scan
Chlamydia Infection Screening
Circumcision
Complex Penile Surgery
Cystometry
Cystotomy
Destruction of Penile Lesion
Dipstick Urinalysis
Gonorrhea Screening
Herpes Simplex Screening
HIV Screening
Incontinence Sling Procedure
Kidney Stone Removal, Closed
Orchiectomy
Prostate Cancer Screening
Prostate Removal
Prostatectomy with Robotic Assist
Sexually Transmitted Infections Screening
STD Screening
Syphilis Screening
Trichomoniasis Screening
TURP (Transurethral Resection of Prostate) or Laser Destruction of Prostate
Urethral Dilation
Urinary Stone Removal (Litholapaxy)
Varicocelectomy or Hydrocelectomy
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    About Dr. Rupa Kitchens, MD

    Specialties*
    • Urology

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    • 25 years of experience
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    • English
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    • 1013919760
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • University of South Alabama Frederick P. Whiddon College of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Urology
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    Dr. Kitchens has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

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

    39 patients have reviewed Dr. Kitchens. The overall rating for this provider is 5.0. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Kitchens.

    Whether a person prefers to schedule an appointment online or over the phone with Dr. Kitchens, there are benefits to both methods. A person calling to schedule an with Dr. Kitchens appointment can ask questions about the practice, provider availability, conditions treated, procedures performed, and if their insurance carrier is accepted. While online scheduling is quicker, easier, allows one to view a wide range of appointment times, and may provide the ability to sync with a personal calendar.

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