Dr. Michael T Lavelle MD
Urologist
2230 Nw Pettygrove Suite 210 Portland OR, 97210About
Dr. Michael Lavelle is a urologist practicing in Portland, OR. Dr. Lavelle specializes in diseases of the urinary tract and the male reproductive system. This includes areas of the bladder, urethra, kidneys, penis and prostate. Urology is a surgical specialty and requires knowledge in other areas of expertise such as gynecology and internal medicine due to the variety of clinical problems that are involved.
Education and Training
Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine 2005
Board Certification
UrologyAmerican Board of UrologyABU
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Treatments
- Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (bph)
- Prostate Cancer
- Kidney Stones
- Urinary Incontinence
- Enlarged Prostate
- Bladder Cancer
- Interstitial Cystitis
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