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Diagnostic Imaging:

In urology Sonographic and Radiographic Imaging are invaluable tools for detecting many genitourinary conditions. With these tests our Doctors can often diagnose problems and act upon it immediately. ___________________________________

Radiographic fluoroscopic imaging (real time X-ray) is an important tool in assessing patients with kidney obstruction and stones. State of the art digital fluoroscopic imaging equipment is available to our physicians at all times. These services are provided to all patients that have medical necessity andinsurance allowance.

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Sonographic Imaging (Air waves) is an invaluable tool for detecting many genitourinary conditions. Both of our offices have at hand sonographic equipment. With this non invasive tool, our doctors can detect certain urologic problems as well as keeping track of ongoing conditions. All our patients have access to this type of imaging equipment as allowed by insurance policies.

urodynamics machine Urodynamics: many of our patients benefit from the therapies instituted after formal urodynamic evaluation. This test is used to assess the appropriate muscle and nerve interaction of the voiding (urinary) process. It is often very helpful in directing therapy to improve a patient's urinary control (continence). These tests are performed at both of our locations and are performed by Dr. Kavaler at 955 Park Avenue and Dr. Armenakas at 880 Fifth Avenue. As with most procedures, Urodynamics testing usually requires some sort of authorization by your insurance company, either written (faxed, or by mail) or verbally over the phone with an authorization number. Please be sure to look at our insurance information page for more details.

Our offices are equipped with minor operating/procedure rooms. Cystoscopies (looking inside the bladder), bladder and prostate biopsies, retrograde pyelograms (imaging the urinary tract from the inside), stent placement and/or stone manipulations, vasectomies and minimally invasive prostate therapies are often performed in the office. Procedures which require the services of an anesthesiologist are performed at the hospitals: Lenox Hill (77th & Park) or New York Hospital (68th & York) or at the Stone Center (32nd & Lexington).

Laboratory Services:
Our office Laboratory provides analytical information to assist in assessing the overall health of your Urinary system. Urine Analyses, Urine Cultures and for men, Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) are performed in the office.
Surgical Procedures:
Our offices are equipped with minor operating/procedure rooms. Cystoscopies (looking inside the bladder), bladder and prostate biopsies, retrograde pyelograms (imaging the urinary tract from the inside), stent placement and/or stone manipulations, vasectomies and minimally invasive prostate therapies are often performed in the office. Procedures which require the services of an anesthesiologist are performed at the hospitals: Lenox Hill (77th & Park) or New York Hospital (68th & York) or at the Stone Center (32nd & Lexington).
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Services Provided: Back to Home Page Imaging - *Urodynamics* - *Surgical Procedures* - *Laboratory* Our offices are equipped with comprehensive, modern, diagnostic and therapeutic equipment. Each office has separate Sonographic imagery, fiber optic Endoscopy (Cystoscopy), Urodynamic equipment, minor Operating/Procedure rooms as well as Laboratories for basic analytical services. In addition, the Fifth avenue office has Fluoroscopic (real time X-ray) capabilities. Utilization of these examinations allows our Doctors to expeditiously diagnose patients' problems and initiate therapy. These services are provided on site to our patients depending on their individual needs and the limitations of coverage under their insurance policies. -- -------------
Diagnostic Imaging: In urology Sonographic and Radiographic Imaging are invaluable tools for detecting many genitourinary conditions. With these tests our Doctors can often diagnose problems and act upon it immediately. ___________________________________
*Radiographic fluoroscopic imaging* (real time X-ray) is an important tool in assessing patients with kidney obstruction and stones. State of the art digital fluoroscopic imaging equipment is available to our physicians at all times. These services are provided to all patients that have medical necessity andinsurance allowance. -------------------
*Sonographic Imaging* (Air waves) is an invaluable tool for detecting many genitourinary conditions. Both of our offices have at hand sonographic equipment. With this non invasive tool, our doctors can detect certain urologic problems as well as keeping track of ongoing conditions. All our patients have access to this type of imaging equipment as allowed by insurance policies.
Urodynamics: many of our patients benefit from the therapies instituted after formal urodynamic evaluation. This test is used to assess the appropriate muscle and nerve interaction of the voiding (urinary) process. It is often very helpful in directing therapy to improve a patient's urinary control (continence). These tests are performed at both of our locations and are performed by Dr. Kavaler at 955 Park Avenue and Dr. Armenakas at 880 Fifth Avenue. As with most procedures, Urodynamics testing usually requires some sort of authorization by your insurance company, either written (faxed, or by mail) or verbally over the phone with an authorization number. Please be sure to look at our insurance information page for more details.