Patient Information · First Visit
The first urology visit is easier when patients know what will and will not happen.
A first urology visit may include history, medication review, focused exam, urine testing, symptom scoring, imaging review, lab review, and a plan for next steps. Not every visit includes a procedure.
What usually happens
The physician reviews symptoms, timeline, prior results, medications, and patient goals. Testing depends on the concern: PSA, urine testing, post-void residual, imaging, cystoscopy, or biopsy may or may not be appropriate.
What patients should ask
Ask what diagnosis is most likely, what dangerous causes need to be ruled out, what testing is optional versus necessary, and what result would change the treatment plan.