Urologist

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  Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations

Urologist

Also Called: Acute Care Physician, MD (Medical Doctor), Owner, Physician, Practicing Urologist, Surgeon, Urologic Surgeon, Urologist, Urology MD (Urology Medical Doctor), Acute Care Physician, MD (Medical Doctor), Owner, Physician, Practicing Urologist, Surgeon, Urologic Surgeon, Urologist, Urology MD (Urology Medical Doctor)

What they do

Diagnose, treat, and help prevent benign and malignant medical and surgical disorders of the genitourinary system and the renal glands.

$66,260
Starting Salary (2023)
$236,000
Median Salary (2023)
3.0%
Projected Job Growth
310,080
Employment (2022)

Typical Tasks

Diagnose or treat diseases or disorders of genitourinary organs and tracts including erectile dysfunction (ED), infertility, incontinence, bladder cancer, prostate cancer, urethral stones, or premature ejaculation.
Direct the work of nurses, residents, or other staff to provide patient care.
Document or review patients' histories.
Order and interpret the results of diagnostic tests, such as prostate specific antigen (PSA) screening, to detect prostate cancer.
Prescribe medications to treat patients with erectile dysfunction (ED), infertility, or ejaculation problems.

A day in the life

What kind of work is this?

Investigative
Studying, Research based work
Social
Working with people
Realistic
Practical, Physical Work

What personality traits do you need to succeed?

Dependability
Integrity
Stress Tolerance
Attention to Detail
Achievement/Effort
Analytical Thinking

What key skills are needed for this job?

Reading Comprehension
Critical Thinking
Judgment and Decision Making
Active Listening
Writing
Speaking

Expected Knowledge

Medicine and Dentistry
Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities. This includes symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health-care measures.
Biology
Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interdependencies, and interactions with each other and the environment.
English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

Common Activities

Documenting/Recording Information
Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
Assisting and Caring for Others
Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients.
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.

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