Nephrology and urology deal with the diagnosis and treatment of kidney and genitourinary diseases. These diseases are especially tricky, as they usually do not affect just a single organ and often lead to systemic disorders. Patients with kidney problems often need detailed examinations and consultations from nephrologists, urologists, andrologists, endocrinologists, and oncologists to reach the most accurate diagnosis.

Finding new and more effective treatments for urological/nephrologic diseases and oncological issues is a priority in American medicine. Today, patients from all over the world choose to come to the Texas Medical Center to undergo minimally invasive treatments for urolithiasis, diabetic nephropathy, prostate adenoma, erectile dysfunction and early ejaculation, androgen deficiency, and infertility in men.

Organ transplant doctors know the high cost of kidney transplantation and do everything possible to ensure the success of the transplant.

Each day, teams of highly qualified and well-known doctors accept and treat patients with severe urological and nephrologic diseases. MD Anderson treatment methods and priorities include minimally invasive surgery, health saving therapy, and furthering research towards innovative treatment methods of neoplasms. Center surgeons operate using world class equipment, increasing positive success rates and broadening the range of patients they are able to help.

Since 1977, Southwest Nephrology has diagnosed and treated patients with chronic kidney diseases, acute kidney issues, and renal failure.

Texas Children’s is one of the largest pediatric medical institutions in the world. The Nephrology Department diagnoses and treats children with congenital and acquired kidney diseases with both conservative and surgical methods. For patients with renal stone disease, Texas Children’s has many treatment methods available, from diet correction to five types of surgical operations according to indications (shock wave lithotripsy, percutaneous nephrostolithotomy, urethroscopic removal of stones, laparoscopy or open surgery). The hospital diagnoses and treats congenital malformations of the kidneys and urinary system. Pediatric patients can also receive kidney transplants at TCH. To date, more than 340 kidney transplants have been performed here.

Houston Nephrology Group, PA accepts patients of all ages, including children and the elderly. It helps patients with diabetes, hypertension, nephrologic pathologies, and diabetic nephropathy. Doctors can perform kidney biopsies and refer patients for kidney transplants and/or dialysis.

Clinic specialists treat one of the widest-ranging lists of kidney issues including diabetes, blood pressure disorders (hypertension and hypotension), lipid metabolism disorders, anemia, infectious and inflammatory diseases of the urinary system, and diseases arising from kidney issues.

TUC specialists diagnose and treat a wide range of genitourinary system diseases: male infertility, urinary incontinence, prostate disease, prostatitis, and prostate adenoma. Patients of TUC also receive the advantage of having access to a large pool of oncologists, which allows specialists to implement a comprehensive and individualized modern approach to patient ailments.

At TUS, doctors work with patients struggling with bladder cancer, prostate cancer, and testicular cancer. Delicate problems of male health are solved here. Common patient complaints include erectile dysfunction, urinary incontinence, and urinary tract infections. Specialists use modern methods of treatment and surgery. Precision operations are performed using robotic surgery.

Houston Methodist patients come to the hospital in search of treatments for urological oncology, kidney stone disease, urinary incontinence, pelvic floor prolapse in women, erectile dysfunction, impotence, and difficulty urinating in men. The Department of Urology conducts studies to improve genitourinary treatment quality and effectiveness.

Houston Metro Urology has gained increased international popularity thanks to HMU. Patients highly appreciate Houston Metro Urology’s sensitivity and discretion, comfortable diagnosis and treatment conditions, and ongoing support throughout treatment by the clinic’s staff. The clinic’s use of the most modern equipment and technology allows patients with prostate cancer to maintain a high quality of life.

Center specialists treat patients with a wide range of genitourinary system diseases, including problems relating to "male" health and sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) in patients of either sex. Urologists work in close cooperation with oncologists, allowing them to promptly diagnose and prescribe treatments for patients with different types of tumors. Texas Urology Specialists also conduct clinical trials.