A private doctor is a practicing physician who does not have contracts with health insurance companies and, as a result, must bill the patient for their services. The term “Wahlarzt für alle Kassen” means that the patient has the right to a reimbursement of costs from all health insurance companies. Only a portion (80%) of the fee schedule for the services listed in the invoice is refunded by the insurance company once per quarter. A private insurance policy may reimburse up to 100% of the fees, depending on the policy. For more information on this topic, please contact your insurance company.

Please bring your medical records, such as recent laboratory and X-ray reports, X-ray images (preferably on a CD), hospital discharge letters, and any histological findings if applicable. It is crucial to have your list of medications and, if necessary, an allergy card. There is no need to undergo additional tests before visiting my practice. Urine and blood tests can be performed directly at the practice if necessary. For many urological questions, a urine analysis, ultrasound of a full bladder, or urine flow measurement is required, so please come with a comfortably full bladder and avoid using the restroom before speaking with the doctor.

No, an external urine analysis or brought-in urine samples are not needed. A fresh urine analysis from mid-stream urine or catheterized urine increases the reliability of the examination and will be done directly at the practice. For many urological questions, a urine analysis, ultrasound of a full bladder, or urine flow measurement is required, so please come with a comfortably full bladder and avoid using the restroom before speaking with the doctor.

If you’ve had a recent laboratory test, please bring the results. There’s no need to go to a separate lab, as I can perform the blood draw myself at the practice if necessary.

No, for logistical reasons, I cannot offer sperm analysis in my practices. To get a high-quality examination following international criteria, please contact a laboratory of your choice (e.g., labors.at). To have the examination costs covered by health insurance, you’ll need a referral from a specialist, which you can obtain during your (fertility) examination at my practice.

Yes, laser is used in urology for various procedures. The most common indications include kidney stones, ureteral stones, bladder stones, prostate enlargement (laser enucleation for prostate hyperplasia), tumors of the urinary tract, and genital warts. Not every problem mentioned above requires laser therapy, and an indication can only be determined during the examination.

For acute symptoms like fever (body temperature > 38.5°C) or severe pain in the lower back, lower abdomen, or testicles, there may be potentially life-threatening conditions. In these cases, every minute counts, and you should seek immediate medical help. Please call emergency services or go to the nearest hospital. You can also contact me by email or phone, but I may not always be able to provide emergency care.

In modern robotic surgery, there are no autonomous robots that operate on patients based on a predefined program. Instead, highly precise manipulators are controlled by an experienced surgeon. This is referred to as robotically assisted procedures, where both the patient and the surgeon can benefit from the numerous advantages of this technology.

Vasectomy Checklist:

• Please bring the consent form.
• Shave the genital area on the day of the operation.
• Eat and drink something before the procedure (do not be fasting).
• Empty your bladder just before the operation.
• Inform the doctor of any allergies.
• Arrange for transportation after the procedure – driving yourself after local anesthesia can be dangerous.
• Continue using contraception until the sperm analysis in 3 months.