Chula Vista residents have access to a handful of local healthcare facilities. Among these is the Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center. In neighboring cities like National City, the Paradise Valley Hospital provides general care. In nearby Coronado, the Sharp Coronado Hospital and Healthcare Center is an option. Children’s care is provided through facilities such as the Children's Primary Care Medical Group Eastlake, and Children's Primary Care Medical Group Eastlake. Veterans can find care in the local Chula Vista VA Clinic.
U.S. News rates the Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center #5 in San Diego and #32 in California. They are high performers in two adult specialties: Gastroenterology & GI Surgery, and Geriatrics. They are also high performers nine different types of conditions and procedures, including:
U.S News ranks the 181-bed facility Sharp Coronado Hospital and Healthcare Center as high performers in two different procedures and conditions: hip replacement and pneumonia.
A urologist is a doctor who diagnoses and treats diseases of the urinary tract in both men and women. Urologists also specialize in treating conditions of the male reproductive tract. Occasionally, a urologist may even perform surgery to remove certain cancers or blockages from the urinary tract.
What conditions do urologists treat?
Urologists treat many conditions of the urinary tract in men, women, and children. Some common and overlapping conditions treated include:
What procedures do urologists perform?
From diagnostic tests to surgery, urologists perform a wide range of procedures, including:
Some surgeries your urologist may perform include:
When should I go to a urologist?
Depending on your condition, your primary care physician may refer you to a urologist if you have the following persistent symptoms:
For men over 40, it’s also common to schedule regular visits to a urologist to have their prostates checked.
What can I expect during my urology appointment?
To start your appointment, your urologist will typically perform a physical exam while asking questions about your medical history and your current symptoms. Your urologist may also order urine, blood, or imaging tests to help diagnose your condition. Depending on your condition, your urologist will then discuss the treatment options available to you, which may include a referral to a surgeon who specializes in the procedure used to treat your condition.
What questions should I ask my urologist?
It’s important to show up to your urology appointment prepared. To help you get started, we’ve included some great questions to ask your urologist.
For general questions, ask:
For men, ask:
For women, ask:
While these questions are a good place to start, it’s important to write down any concerns you may have about your symptoms and share those with your urologist.
