Frequently Asked Questions

You should see a urologist if you:

• Have blood in your urine (hematuria)
• Experience urinary incontinence
• Recently had an elevated PSA test (indicator of prostate cancer)
• Have problems associated with urination
• Have had problems with kidney stones
• Have had an abnormal prostate exam
• Experience a kidney abnormality
• Are experiencing infertility (for any reason)
• Have a testicular mass or pain
• Have recurrent urinary tract infections (UTI)

Many insurance companies do not require a referral to see a urologist. Check with your insurance company if you have any questions.

To make an appointment to see a urologist, call Parkview Physicians Group – Urology at 260-482-8681.

During your first appointment you will need to bring your:

• Insurance card
• Driver’s license or other state/federally issued identification
• A list of your medications
• Any paper work that you received in the mail from the doctor before your appointment

You may have a physical to help your specialist gain a better understanding of the problems you have been experiencing. Your specialist will also ask you many questions about:

• Your symptoms
• Past or recent illnesses
• Surgeries that you may have had in the past so that the specialist can better understand your needs