Urologist Duties & Responsibilities

The role and function of an Urologist includes the following duties and responsibilities:

  • Diagnose patients' disorders related to the genitourinary organs and connected tissues
  • Treat patients' disorders related to the reproductive organs, urinary tracts, bladders and kidneys  
  • Monitor the health of patients' disorders related to the genitourinary organs and connected tissues
  • Examine patients and assess their medical condition
  • Be an expert for other physicians 
  • Refer patients to other specialists when necessary
  • Adhere to healthcare laws, rules and regulations
  • Perform different medical procedures and treatments using a variety of appropriate methods 
  • Prescribe appropriate medications 
  • Administer and suggest different medical procedures to treat patients' disorders

Note that this is not an exhaustive list of Urologist duties and responsibilities. Job functions for specific Urologist roles may vary, depending on the industry and type of employer.