Urologists
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical
Diagnoses and treats problems of the urinary tract, genitals, and kidneys — infections, stones, cancer, incontinence, and fertility issues among them. Work includes reviewing histories, examining patients with imaging such as x-rays or fluoroscopes, ordering tests like PSA screening, and choosing among medicines and procedures such as lithotripsy, laparoscopy, or laser techniques. Catheters and cystoscopes are used for lower urinary tract problems, and other physicians are consulted when needed. Suits people who like careful diagnosis, hands-on procedures, and explaining findings clearly in speech and writing.
Typical education: Post-Doctoral Training
Annual Median Wage in Field (2025)
$265'930
Median Wage Market Position
$265'930
What you might do
- Diagnose and treat urinary and reproductive organ problems
- Examine patients using x-rays or fluoroscopes
- Order and interpret tests for prostate cancer
- Treat infections with antibiotics or antiseptics
- Break kidney stones with shock waves or lasers
- Consult with other physicians on urology cases
Skills that matter
- Interpreting PSA tests and fluoroscope images
- Choosing lithotripsy, laparoscopy, or laser
- Listening to concerns about incontinence or infertility
- Recording genitourinary medical histories
- Advising other physicians on urologic cases
- Treating lower urinary tract with catheters
AI & the future of this role
Imaging interpretation and paperwork may get more AI assistance, while procedures, surgical judgment, and genitourinary exams stay hands-on and liability-heavy. Procedural skill and patient trust are likely to protect prospects.
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