Kidney stones, also known as renal lithiasis or renal calculi, are hard deposits of crystalline minerals, salts, uric acid, and calcium that form inside the kidneys or urinary tract. They can travel throughout the urinary system and cause severe pain. Each kidney stone can be as tiny as a grain of salt or as […]
Urologist
SPOTLIGHT: Dr. Kashif Alvi
Renowned physician Dr. Kashif Alvi is a Board-certified urologist based in the Phoenix area. Urology focuses on caring for the health of the urinary and reproductive systems. Dr. Alvi has particularly made a name for himself as one of the few urologists who specializes in minimally invasive Robotic surgery, and was the first in East […]
How Urologic Screenings Can Save Lives
At your annual physical, it’s likely your physician is inspecting everything from blood pressure to body mass index (BMI) to ensure you are living your healthiest life. But are you keeping an eye on your urological health? Prostate cancer is the most prevalent cancer among American men, with one in 10 encountering some form of […]
What Are The Causes of Erectile Dysfunction?
Dr. Kashif Alvi of Urologic Surgeons of Arizona is committed to providing his patients with the best urologic care and treatment. As one of the leading urologists in the Mesa, Arizona area, Dr. Alvi is an expert in treating a wide variety of conditions affecting men’s health, including Erectile Dysfunction (ED). According to the Cleveland […]
10 Questions to Ask Your Urologist
Urologists treat diseases and conditions affecting the male and female urinary tract, which includes the bladder, kidneys, ureters, and urethra, as well as the male organs (penis, testes, prostate, and scrotum). Because clear communication can make such a difference when seeing a specialist, we’ve prepared a helpful list of questions to help prepare you or […]
