Robert Oates, Urologist
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Robert Oates

Urologist

725 Albany Street Shapiro 3B Boston MA, 02021
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Dr. Robert Oates is a urologist practicing in Boston, MA. Dr. Oates specializes in Male Infertility and is internationally recognized as an expert in all areas of this field. Dr Oates is Fellowship trained in Male Reproductive Medicine and Surgery and is one of the leading Vasectomy Reversal surgeons in the region. He has authored numerous publications and continues to advance the science of the genetic basis of male infertility. He and his support staff are caring and pride themselves on scheduling patients in a very timely and convenient fashion. Erica can be reached at 617.638.1007 and will be happy to facilitate an initial visit.

Education and Training

Boston University School of Medicine MD 1982

Board Certification

American Board of Urology

Provider Details

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Robert Oates's Expert Contributions
  • What is the best treatment for an overactive bladder?

    You should see a Urologist as soon as possible. You need to make sure of two important things before the decision is made that your bladder is "overactive". The first is to make sure that there is no irritative source within your bladder. The second is to make sure that you are not in a state of retention where you cannot empty your bladder completely and it "fills to the brim" quickly, you feel a need to go, you empty just a small part of what is in there, and on and on. Finally, an assessment of your prostate. I cannot emphasize enough making sure to see a Urologist for these considerations before any treatment is decided upon. Dr Oates READ MORE

  • I have a brownish discharge while urinating since yesterday. What could it be?

    Could be "myoglobin" if you did a lot of heavy exercise or had some trauma to a muscular area. Hydrate, hydrate, hydrate and visit your doctor right away. READ MORE

  • My husband is suffering from erectile dysfunction. Could it be due to an underlying health condition?

    Can be associated with diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, smoking, obesity - should be checked by a Urologist to diagnose and treat. READ MORE

  • Inner tip of penis opening is white and a dull pain. I believe I have HPV.

    It could be Lichen Sclerosis, a benign condition, but I would recommend seeing a urologist for an evaluation. READ MORE

  • Is dark yellow urine a sign of infection?

    Color and odor can be due to a lot of different things. Darker yellow generally indicates dehydration so see it it clears with a lot of fluid intake. Odor can be from asparagus, for example. READ MORE

  • Can smoking cause urinary incontinence?

    Probably not (but always a possibility) but you definitely want to see a Urologist for an evaluation as incontinence in someone your age is distinctly unusual. READ MORE

  • I have a pea sized lump on my right testical

    Any testicular lump or bump that is growing in size should be evaluated by a urologist to figure out if it is anything you need to be concerned about. READ MORE

  • Why is the tip of my penis turning white?

    Hi, it certainly may be nothing, but a physical examination by a urologist would be in order as it may be lichen sclerosis - a benign disease, but one that can sometimes lead to tightening of the opening where the urine comes out (the meatus). READ MORE

  • Is there any treatment to increase sperm count?

    The optimal treatment for infertility is that each of you visit an expert. For you, a urologist with special training in male infertility, and for your wife, a reproductive endocrinologist who is a gynecologist with specialty training in female infertility. There is no simple answer to your question, but with the history and examination by the urologist, there may be options to improve things or, together with the reproductive endocrinologist, there may be options to help you become pregnant in other ways. READ MORE

  • Why should people with kidney stones avoid spinach?

    Hi, spinach is high in "oxalate" which is a component of some - but not all - kidney stones. The doctor probably analyzed a stone or stone fragment to see what its composition was. That information forms the basis of dietary advice. READ MORE

  • Is fertility reduced with spina bifida?

    Fertility may be affected depending upon what level the spina bifida is affecting. For low-level lesions (lower lumbar and sacral), fertility may be fine. For higher level lesions, fertility may be significantly reduced, secondary to sperm production problems. I was happy to see your question since I was involved in one of the first studies to demonstrate this and there have been only a few since that time. So, it may or may not be affected, as it depends on the neurological defect level. Dr. Robert Oates READ MORE

Areas of expertise and specialization

Vasectomy ReversalMicrosurgical Epididymal Sperm AspirationVasectomyTesticular Sperm ExtractionKlinefelter SyndromeGenetic EvaluationTransgender SurgerySpinal Cord Injury

Faculty Titles & Positions

  • Professor of Urology Boston University School of Medicine 1998 - 2017

Awards

  • Boston's Top Doctors 2017 Boston Magazine 
  • Castle Connelly Top Doctors 2017 Castle Connelly 

Professional Memberships

  • American Society for Reproductive Medicine  
  • American Medical Association  
  • American Urological Association, New England Section  
  • American Urological Association  

Charities and Philanthropic Endeavors

  • Boston Medical Center
  • Aspergers Autism Network

Areas of research

Genetic Basis of Male Infertility

Robert Oates's Practice location

725 Albany Street Shapiro 3B -
Boston, MA 02021
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