Dr. Christopher D Petrus MD
Urologist
188 Hospital Dr Suite 300 Fairhope AL, 36532About
Dr. Christopher Petrus is a urologist practicing in Fairhope, AL. Dr. Petrus 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
La State Univ Sch of Med In Shreveport, Shreveport La 1996
Louisiana State University Health Shreveport / School of Medicine 1996
Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans 1996
Board Certification
UrologyAmerican Board of UrologyABU
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (bph)
- Prostate Cancer
- Kidney Stones
- Urinary Incontinence
- Menopause
- Enlarged Prostate
- Interstitial Cystitis
- Urinary Tract Infection (uti)
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