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Urology

Urology specialists diagnose, treat and care for conditions affecting the bladder, kidneys and urinary tract. 

Your Michigan Answer for Urological Care

Urinary problems can disrupt your life. Even mild symptoms can cause pain, discomfort, embarrassment and serious infections. Since 1920, we’ve provided the latest, research-backed treatments and personalized care. That has made us the regional referral center for complex and common urology disorders.

Our specialty surgeons, providers, medical assistants, nurses and therapists work as a team. We create each treatment plan and invest in the research to make urology care even better.

We offer the latest treatments, which means less pain and quicker recovery. Less invasive surgery has been our focus here since it became available. Our specialty robotic surgery team performs more than 450 procedures each year. We take a special approach with females with urologic conditions as well as those with prostate cancer. 

If you’re living with urology symptoms, get the experts focused on getting you back to your life, in comfort. When you’re in pain, there’s a difference between an answer and a Michigan Answer.

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Call to make an appointment: 734-936-7030

Our Expertise Includes

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Nationally Ranked in Urology

U-M Health has been recognized as one of the nation's top hospitals for urology by U.S. News & World Report for 2025-2026. 

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