what is a urologist doctor for

A urologist is a doctor who specializes in diagnosing and treating diseases of the urinary system, which includes the kidneys, bladder, ureters, and urethra. They also treat conditions of the male reproductive system, including the penis, testes, scrotum, and prostate. Urologists can diagnose and treat a wide range of conditions, including frequent urinary tract infections, inability to control urination, blood in the urine, and painful bladder. They can also treat more serious conditions such as bladder and kidney cancer, kidney blockage, and kidney stones. Urologists are trained as surgeons and can perform various surgeries in the urinary tract, including sling procedures to help with prolapse or urinary incontinence, removal of blockages, repairs to urinary organs, vasectomies, and removal of the entire prostate. Some urologists might practice without doing surgery, but all urologists are trained as surgeons. There are subspecialties in urology, including pediatric urology, urologic oncology, kidney transplantation, sexual medicine, and male infertility.