About Dr. Eric Tygenhof
Dr. Eric Tygenhof is a board-certified, expert urologic surgeon specializing in general urology, with a particular emphasis in stone disease, robotic surgery, and vasectomy. He practices in Fullerton, California as a partner at Southland Urology and is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons.
He currently serves as the Medical Director of Urologic Surgery and Surgery Department Vice Chair at St. Jude Medical Center in Fullerton. Additionally, he is the founder and acting Medical Director of the St. Jude Comprehensive Kidney Stone Center.
In addition to his clinical activities, he provides litigation support to The Cooperative of American Physicians and is the Urology Team lead at Modernizing Medicine.
Dr. Tygenhof is an active member of the American Urological Association and Western Section of the American Urological Association. He is also a member of several honorary and medical societies.
What is urology?
Urology is the medical specialty that focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of conditions affecting the urinary tract in both men and women. The urinary tract includes the kidneys, ureters, bladder, and urethra.
Common Urological Conditions
An expert urologic surgeon can treat a wide range of conditions, including:
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- Kidney stones: Hard deposits that form in the kidneys and can cause severe pain when they pass through the urinary tract
- Urinary tract infections (UTIs): Infections of the urinary tract, often caused by bacteria.
- Bladder cancer: A type of cancer that affects the bladder.
- Prostate cancer: A type of cancer that affects the prostate gland in men.
- Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH): A non-cancerous enlargement of the prostate gland that can cause urinary problems in men.
- Erectile dysfunction: The inability to achieve or maintain an erection.
- Incontinence: The inability to control the bladder.
Urological Procedures
Urologists perform a variety of procedures, including:
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- Surgery: To treat conditions such as kidney stones, prostate cancer, and bladder cancer.
- Endoscopy: To examine the inside of the urinary tract using a thin, lighted tube.
- Cystoscopy: To examine the inside of the bladder using a thin, lighted tube.
- Ultrasound: To create images of the urinary tract using sound waves.
- X-rays: To create images of the urinary tract using X-rays.
- Vasectomy: For male sterilization.
When to See a Urologist
If you are experiencing any of the following symptoms, it’s important to see a urologist:
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- Pain or discomfort in the back, sides, or groin
- Frequent urination
- Difficulty urinating
- Blood in your urine
- Incontinence
- Erectile dysfunction
A urologist can diagnose your condition and recommend appropriate treatment.